12638144 Installation, operation and maintenance manual – Synchronous Alternator – AG10 line - Horizontal l 49
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
10.1
PACKAGE
Alternators are supplied in cardboard, polymer, wood or
metal packages. Those materials are recyclable or
reusable and must be properly disposed according to the
current regulations of each country. All wood used in the
packaging of WEG alternators comes from reforestation
and receives anti-fungal treatment.
10.2
PRODUCT
Alternators, under the constructive aspect, are
manufactured primarily with ferrous metals (steel, cast
iron), nonferrous metals (copper, aluminum) and plastic.
The alternator, in general, is a product that has a long
service life; however, when it must be disposed, WEG
recommends that the materials of the packaging and of
the product be properly separated and sent for recycling.
The non-recyclable materials must be properly disposed
according to the environmental regulations, i.e., in
industrial landfill, co-processed in cement kilns or
incinerated. The service providers of recycling, disposal in
industrial landfills, co-processing or incineration of waste
must be properly licensed by the environmental agency
of each state to carry out these activities.
10.3
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Grease and oil waste used to lubricate the bearings
should be disposed, according to the instructions of the
relevant environmental agencies, because its improper
disposal can cause impacts to the environment.
