Atlas Copco ZBP45 - Disposal; 8.1 General; 8.2 Disposal of Materials

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8 Disposal
8.1 General
When developing products and services, Atlas Copco
tries to understand, address, and minimize the
negative environmental effects that the products and
services may have, when being manufactured,
distributed, and used, as well as at their disposal.
Recycling and disposal policy are part of the develop-
ment of all Atlas Copco products. Atlas Copco com-
pany standards determine strict requirements.
Selecting materials the substantial recyclability, the
disassembly possibilities and the separability of
materials and assemblies are considered as well as the
environmental perils and dangers to health during the
recycling and disposal of the unavoidable rates of not
recyclable materials.
Your Atlas Copco ESS mainly consists of metallic
materials, that can be re-melted in steelworks and
smelting works and that is therefore almost infinite
recyclable. The plastic used is labelled; sorting and
fractioning of the materials for recycling in the future
is foreseen.
8.2 Disposal of materials
Dispose contaminated substances and material sepa-
rately, according to local applicable environmental
legislation.
Before dismantling a machine at the end of its
operating lifetime drain all fluids and dispose of
according the applicable local disposal regulations.
Remove the batteries. Do not throw batteries into the
fire (explosion risk) or into the residual waste.
Separate the machine into metal, electronics, wiring,
hoses, insulation and plastic parts.
Dispose all components according to the applicable
disposal regulations.
Remove spilled fluid mechanically; pick up the rest
with absorbing agent (for example sand, sawdust) and
dispose it according the applicable local disposal
regulations. Do not drain into the sewage system or
surface water.
This concept can only succeed with
your help. Support us by disposing
professionally. By assuring a correct
disposal of the product you help to
prevent possible negative conse-
quences for environment and health,
that can occur with an inappropriate
waste handling.
Recycling and re-usage of material
helps to preserve natural resources.
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