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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filter | Stainless steel (AISI 316L) | Metal waste |
| 2 | Sensor | Various materials | Electrical and electronic waste |
| 3 | Probe shaft | Stainless steel (AISI 316L) | Metal waste |
| 4 | Probe handle | Polyamide (PA), glass reinforced and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | Dispose of or recycle as plastic according to local waste management practices and regulations |
| 5 | Electronics housing | Polyamide (PA), glass reinforced | Dispose of or recycle as plastic according to local waste management practices and regulations |
| 6 | Screw | Stainless steel (AISI 316L) | Metal waste |
| 7 | Component board and wiring | Various materials | Electrical and electronic waste |