3.5 Environmental risks and disposal
Some parts of the device contain materials and liquids that, at the end of the unit's
lifecycle, must be disposed of at appropriate disposal centres.
In particular, the device contains the following materials and/or components:
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Tube-head: dielectric oil, copper, iron, aluminium, glass, tungsten, lead.
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Collimator: lead
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Other parts of the device: non-biodegradable plastic materials, metal materials,
printed circuits, iron-plastic materials, lead.
Note
Information for users of the European Community according to 2011/65/EU
Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
The symbol of the crossed waste container on the equipment or packaging
shows that the product, at the end of its lifecycle, must be collected
separately from other types of waste.
The separate collection of this equipment at the end of its lifecycle is
organised and managed by the manufacturer. Users who need to dispose
of this equipment should therefore contact the manufacturer and follow the
procedure adopted by the manufacturer for the separate collection of the
equipment at the end of its lifecycle.
Proper separate collection for subsequent recycling, treatment and
compatible environmental disposal of equipment helps avoid possible
negative effects on the environment and on health and encourages the
reuse or recycling of materials the equipment is made from.
Illegal disposal of the product by the owner of the equipment will result in
administrative sanctions, as provided for by applicable regulations.
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