DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL 94
Manufacturer's obligation to provide information
(according to ElektroG, Germany)
Options for the return, disposal and recovery (recycling) of old devices
• The latest, valid guidelines, laws and regulations on site apply.
• The operator, as a professional user of the products, is responsible for properly disposing or recycling of
(old) products.
• Contact a recovery, recycling or disposal company that specializes in electronic waste.
Note on data protection
• The operator or his employees are personally responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection.
• Personal data that is present on the assembly to be disposed of or stored in the assembly must be re-
moved by the operator or safely and permanently deleted ->the operator is personally responsible.
- Data on the module: Stickers, labels, etc.
- Data stored in the module / device: electronically stored data, etc.
Meaning of the symbol "crossed out garbage can with black bars"
Fig. 18-1 Symbol
• Symbol according to WEEE Directive 2012/19 / EU or ElektroG (Germany)
• If possible, the symbol is attached to the nameplate. Otherwise, the symbol can be found on the product
packaging.
• Meaning of the symbol:
- Symbol for the separate gathering / collection of electrical and electronic equipment
-> The product must not be disposed of in unsorted waste, but must be brought
to separate collection points for disposal / recovery (recycling).
-> The black bar under the symbol indicates that the product was placed on the
market after August 13, 2005.
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