Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual page 24

Read This First Recycling, Reuse, and Disposal
WARNING
Do not dispose of this system (or any parts of it) with industrial or domestic waste. The
system may contain materials such as lead, tungsten, or oil, or other hazardous substances
that can cause serious environmental pollution. The system also contains privacy-sensitive
information, which should be properly removed (scrubbed). Philips advises you to contact
your Philips service organization before disposing of this system.
Philips Healthcare gives support for the following:
• Recovery of useful parts
• Recycling of useful materials by competent disposal companies
• Safe and effective disposal of equipment
For advice and information, contact your Philips service organization, or see the following
website:
www.healthcare.philips.com/us/about/sustainability/recycling
Perchlorate Material
In this system, perchlorate material is present in lithium coin cells or batteries. Special handling
may apply to those items. For more information, see this website:
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Discarding Batteries
Batteries should be discarded if there are visual signs of damage. Batteries should be discarded
in an environmentally safe manner. Properly dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
WARNING
Do not disassemble, puncture, or incinerate batteries. Be careful not to short the battery
terminals because this could result in a fire hazard.
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