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Prior to handing the chamber over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it
is free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.
Prior to disposal, disinfect the chamber from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources of
infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.
If you cannot safely remove all sources of infection and toxic substances from the chamber,
dispose of it as special waste according to national law.
Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 25) and enclose it with the chamber.
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
∅ NEVER take a chamber contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for
recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU.
Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the chamber.
A chamber from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be safely re-
moved must be considered as “special” w
aste according to national law. Dispose of it
accordingly.
The refrigerant used R134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane) is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not
be exposed to the environment. In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant R134A (GWP 1300) is mandatory
according to regulation No. 842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements
regarding qualification of staff, disposal, and documentation.
The disposal of batteries within the EU must be carried out in accordance with the current EU directives as
well as national, regional and local environmental protection regulations.
22.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU
Danger of violation against existing law if not disposed of properly.
Failure to comply with applicable law. Alteration of the environment.
For final decommissioning and disposal of the chamber, please contact BINDER service.
Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.
The main board of the cooling incubator includes a lithium cell. Used batteries must be disposed of properly.
Please ensure that you dispose of the battery in accordance with the regulations in force in your country.
The refrigerant used R134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane) is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not
be exposed to the environment. In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant R134A (GWP 1300) is mandatory
according to regulation No. 842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements
regarding qualification of staff, disposal, and documentation.