Appendix A. Recycling instructions
These recycling instructions guide you on the end-of-life treatment of this Vaisala product. As
waste regulations and infrastructure vary in each country, these instructions only indicate the
dierent components to be separated and common ways to handle them. Always follow local
requirements when disposing of the product. Vaisala encourages to use the best available
recycling practices to minimize related environmental impacts.
Vaisala is committed to meeting the requirements of the EU Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. This directive aims to minimize the
impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment, by increasing reuse
and recycling, and reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill. This symbol
indicates that the product should be collected separately from other waste
streams and treated appropriately.
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Metal waste
Electrical and electronic waste
Silicone
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Plastic
Figure 33 Materials for recycling
Table 16 Materials for recycling
Part Material Recycling
1 Cover screws Stainless steel Metal waste
2 Top cover Aluminum alloy Metal waste
3 Push button gasket Thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE)
Dispose of or recycle as plastic
according to local regulations
4 Display Various materials Electrical and electronic waste
Appendix A – Recycling instructions
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