2.4
Recycling information
Introduction
This section contains information about the decommissioning of Amersham Imager 600.
Decontamination
The equipment and the accessories must be clean from contaminants before decom-
missioning and all local regulations must be followed with regard to waste disposal.
Samples are to be disposed of according to local regulations.
Disposal, general instructions
When taking the Amersham Imager 600 out of service, the different materials must be
separated and recycled according to national and local environmental regulations.
Recycling of hazardous
substance
The lamps in Amersham Imager 600 configurations: 600 QC, 600 UV, and, 600 RGB
contain mercury vapour. These must be recyled or disposed of in a manner compliant
with national and local environmental regulations.
Disposal of electrical
components
Waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed as unsorted municipal
waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative
of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of the equipment.
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