APC GALAXY 5000 - Manual (Page 58)

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5. Environment
APC by Schneider Electric has implemented an environmental-protection policy.
Products are developed according to an eco-design approach.
Substances
This product does not contain CFCs, HCFCs or asbestos.
Packing
To improve waste treatment and facilitate recycling, separate the various packing components.
The cardboard we use includes over 50% of recycled cardboard.
Sacks and bags are made of polyethylene.
Packing materials are recyclable and bear the appropriate identification symbol .
Follow all local regulations for the disposal of packing materials.
End of life
APC by Schneider Electric will process products at the end of their service life in compliance with local regulations.
APC by Schneider Electric works with companies in charge of collecting and eliminating our products at the end of their
service life.
Product
The product is made up of recyclable materials.
Dismantling and destruction must take place in compliance with all local regulations concerning waste.
At the end of its service life, the product must be transported to a processing center for electrical and electronic waste.
Make the product unusable by cutting the internal supply cables.
Battery
The product contains lead-acid batteries that must be processed according to applicable local regulations concerning
batteries.
The battery may be removed to comply with regulations and in view of correct disposal.
The "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS) for the batteries are available on our web site*.
(*) For more information or to contact the Product Environmental manager, use the "Environmental Form" on the site:
http://environment.apc.com
Material Abbreviation Symbol
number
Polyethylene terephthalate PET 01
High-density polyethylene HDPE 02
Polyvinyl chloride PVC 03
Low-density polyethylene LDPE 04
Polypropylene PP 05
Polystyrene PS 06