6 Decommissioning
6.1 Environmental information
Hazardous material
The table specifies some of the materials in the product and their respective use
throughout the product.
Dispose components properly to prevent health or environmental hazards.
Example applicationMaterial
Serial measurement boardBatteries, NiCad or Lithium
Cables, motorsCopper
Base, lower arm, upper armCast iron/nodular iron
Gears, screws, base frame, and so on.Steel
Brakes, motorsNeodymium
Cables, connectors, drive belts, and so on.Plastic/rubber
GearboxesOil, grease
Covers, synchronization bracketsAluminium
Oil and grease
Where possible, arrange for oil and grease to be recycled. Dispose of via an
authorized person/contractor in accordance with local regulations. Do not dispose
of oil and grease near lakes, ponds, ditches, down drains, or onto soil. Incineration
must be carried out under controlled conditions in accordance with local regulations.
Also note that:
• Spills can form a film on water surfaces causing damage to organisms.
Oxygen transfer could also be impaired.
• Spillage can penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
3HAC039838-001 Revision: C 339
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