Planmeca Intra X-ray Unit 51
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
User’s Manual
19 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
In order to reduce the environmental load over the
product’s entire lifecycle, PLANMECA’s products are
designed to be as safe as possible to manufacture, use
and dispose of.
Parts which can be recycled should always be taken to the
appropriate processing centres, after hazardous waste
has been removed. Disposal of obsolete units is the
responsibility of the waste possessor.
All parts and components containing hazardous materials
must be disposed of in accordance with waste legislation
and instructions issued by the environmental authorities.
The risks involved and the necessary precautions must be
taken into account when handling waste products.
Part
Main materials
for disposal
Recyclable
material
Waste
disposal
site
Hazardous
waste
(separate
collection)
Frame and
covers
- metal
- plastic
- rubber
Aluminium,
galvanized
steel,
lead
PEI,
PC, ABS
X
X
X
X
X
X
Motors (X)
Component
boards
(X)
Cables,
transformers
Copper,
steel,
transformer oil
X
X
X
X-ray tube X
Packing Wood,
cardboard,
paper
X
X
X
Other parts X