These recycling instructions guide you on the end-of-life treatment of this Vaisala product. As waste regulations and infrastructure vary in each country, these instructions only indicate the different components to be separated and common ways to handle them. Always follow local requirements when disposing of the product. Vaisala encourages to use the best available recycling practices to minimize related environmental impacts.
| Vaisala is committed to meeting the requirements of the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. This directive aims to minimize the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment, by increasing reuse and recycling, and reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill. This symbol indicates that the product should be collected separately from other waste streams and treated appropriately. |
| # | Description | Material | Recycling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batteries | Lithium thionyl chloride | Hazardous battery waste |
| 2 | Electronics | Various | Electrical and electronical waste |
| 3 | Enclosure | Glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate | Plastic waste |
| 4 | Mounting bracket and steel bands | Stainless steel | Metal waste |
| 5 | Locking key | Polyamide | Plastic waste |
| 6 | Alignment tool | Stainless steel, polyoxymethylene | Metal waste, plastic waste |
| 7 | Telescopic rod | Aluminum, plastic | Metal waste, plastic waste |
If needed, you can send the device to Vaisala for recycling. For instructions, contact Vaisala technical support at helpdesk@vaisala.com.