Compliance information
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product end-of-life
handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to
reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in
an appropriate system that will e nsure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies w ith the applicable European
Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For
information about recycling options, check the S upport/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.co m ).
Battery Recycling. This product might contain an optional lithium ion (Li-ion)
rechargeable battery, which must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to disposal and recycling regulations that
vary by country and region. Always check and follow your applicable
regulations before disposing of any battery. Contact Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) for U.S.A. and Canada, or your local
battery recycling organization.
Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in
standard waste receptacles.
Place only discharged batteries in a battery collection container. Use electrical
tape or other approved covering over the battery connection points to prevent
short circuits.
Mercury notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains
mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Please
contact your local authorities or, within the United States, refer to the E-cycling
Central Web page (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
Transporting Batteries
The capacity of the optional lithium ion battery pack is under 100 Wh. The battery
meets the applicable requirements of UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III
Section 38.3. As shipped from Tektronix, the battery quantity is under the limit
for shipment a ccording to Section II of the relevant Packing Instructions from the
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Consult your air carrier for applicability and
determination of any special lithium battery transportation requirements.
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