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.
Figure 1. Materials for recycling
Table 1. Materials for recycling
Part
Material
Recycling
1
Cover screws
Stainless steel
Metal waste
2
Top cover
Aluminum alloy
Metal waste
3
Push button gasket
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Dispose of or recycle as plastic according to local regulations
4
Display
Various materials
Electrical and electronic waste
5
Display holder
Stainless steel
Metal waste
6
Display holder screws
Stainless steel
Metal waste
7
Cover gasket
Silicone
Dispose of or recycle as silicone according to local regulations
