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Environmental
aspects
Notes!
Equipment recycling
To reduce the use of natural resources and to avoid the release of substances that
could be harmful to the environment or human health we advise you to recycle this
product.
For information about recycling options please contact Phenom-World’s Customer
Support.
Disposal of your old product
Y
our product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Equipment classification
The Phenom should be used indoor in a controlled electromagnetic environment.
The Phenom electron microscope is CE compliant with the following directives:
– 73/023/EEC Low Voltage Directive
– 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
– 96/29/EURATOM Ionizing Radiation Directive following article 3.2 e.
Using the following standards:
EN61010-1 Safety measurements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use.
EN61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
requirements (industrial level) and that the X-ray emission is below 1 µSv/h at 10 cm
distance from the surface
Phenom microscopes are classified as:
• Safety class 1 (EN 61010-1)
• Pollution class 2 (EN 61010-1)
• Installation (Overvoltage) category 2 (EN 61010-1)
• Plug connected
– EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
– Licensing or registration for X-ray might be required according to local regulations.
For most of Europe no licensing or registration is necessary (see 96 / 29 / Euratom
directive, para. 3.2.e).
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