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Material
Hazard
Chipboard
If ignited, chipboard releases Formaldehyde vapour,
which irritates the eyes and mucus membranes.
Plastic laminates
If ignited, wire insulation, rubber and plastic mouldings,
etc. release noxious vapours, which may cause
irritation if inhaled.
Glass
If exposed to extreme heat, glass will crack creating
risk of injury.
Electrolytic
Capacitors /
Batteries
There is a risk of these components exploding if
subjected to fire
Harnesses
If ignited, toxic fumes are released: carbon monoxide &
hydrogen chloride.
1.5 - Component Disposal
Electronic components should not be incinerated due to the risk of explosion or release of noxious fumes
1.6 – Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries as used in Barcrest Group products are correctly marked and must only be replaced with the same or an
equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
The MPU5 battery is vertically mounted and soldered into the printed circuit board. The MPU6 battery is a button cell type,
which is located on the printed circuit board. It’s location is obvious upon removing the plastic case of the MPU6 and it may
be easily removed without the aid of a tool.
1.6.1 – Disposal
In accordance with the Batteries Directive where the primary objective is to minimize the negative impact of waste batteries
and accumulators on the environment, thus contributing to the protection, preservation and improvement of the quality of
the environment, batteries must not be disposed of in domestic waste. Batteries may only be disposed of in a manner
described by the battery manufacturer, or returned to the manufacturer for safe disposal.
1.7 - Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
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.8 – Recycling Information
Barcrest Group recommends that customers dispose of their used machines in an environmentally sound manner.
Potential methods include the reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products, components, and/or materials.
This product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable
recovery and recycling.