6 Decommissioning
6.1 Shutting down for longer periods
If the detector must be shut down for an extended period of time, after use it is recommended that you:
1. Apply the extended storage procedure (see chapter “Storage” of the Operating Instructions).
2. Keep the detector in its original packaging or under its protective cover in a dust-free environment.
3. Recommission according to the instructions in the chapter “Operation” of the Operating Instruc-
tions. If a problem occurs, contact your Pfeiffer Vacuum service center.
6.2 Disposal
Environmental protection
The product and its components
must be disposed of in accordance with the applica-
ble regulations relating to environmental protection and human health
, with a view to
reducing natural resource wastage and preventing pollution.
Our products contain various recyclable materials: iron, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, brass, alumi-
num, nickel, copper, PTFE, FEP.
Familiarize yourself with the service request procedure and fill in the declaration of contamination when
returning products to our service centers
(see chapter “Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vac-
.
6.2.1 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
The ‘Restriction of Hazardous Substances’ (RoHS) directive
The R.O.H.S. directive lays down rules on the restriction of the use of hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to contributing
to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmental-
ly sound recovery and disposal of WEEE.
The manufacturer must ensure that EEE placed on the market, including cables and spare
parts intended for repair, reuse, update or capacity building, contain hazardous substances
subject to limitation to the extent permitted by law.
6.2.2 Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) contain polluting material (electronic boards, batteries,
screens, capacitors, mercury, etc.)
Depollution and subsequent recycling of this equipment are necessary to preserve our natural resour-
ces and particularly strategic raw materials.
This product bears the identification logo because it is subject to regulations on the management of
Waste from EEE.
The manufacturer shall only be required to take back EEE marked Pfeiffer Vacuum sold by Pfeiffer Vac-
uum:
● EEE subject to applicable regulations for recycling end-of-life products;
● Complete, non modified EEE using original Pfeiffer Vacuum spare parts and including all of their
assemblies and sub-assemblies, excluding batteries.
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