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. |
# | Part | Material | Recycling |
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1 | Window blower | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
2 | Radiation shield | Aluminum | Metal waste |
3 | Weather transmitter | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
4 | Near-range measurement unit | Various | See Figure 2 |
5 | Far-range measurement unit | Various | |
6 | Interface unit | Various | See Figure 3 |
# | Part | Material | Recycling |
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1 | Radiation shield | Aluminum | Metal waste |
2 | Optics unit | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
3 | Servo drives (2 pcs) | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
4 | Optics unit holder | Various | Metal waste |
5 | Receiver | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
6 | Device control unit | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
7 | Internal heater | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
8 | Cables and connectors | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
# | Part | Material | Recycling |
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1 | Enclosure and backplate | Aluminum | Metal waste |
2 | Protective cover | Polycarbonate (PC) | Plastic waste |
3 | Internal components | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |
4 | Cables and connectors | Various | Electrical and electronic waste |