Hypertherm V9 Series Phoenix Rev.11 - Manual (Page 33)

Safety and Compliance SC-33
Environmental Stewardship
Introduction
The Hypertherm Environmental Specification requires
RoHS, WEEE and REACH substance information to be
provided by Hypertherm’s suppliers.
Product environmental compliance does not address the
indoor air quality or environmental release of fumes by the
end user. Any materials that are cut by the end user are
not provided by Hypertherm with the product. The end
user is responsible for the materials being cut as well as
for safety and air quality in the workplace. The end user
must be aware of the potential health risks of the fumes
released from the materials being cut and comply with all
local regulations.
National and local environmental
regulations
National and local environmental regulations shall take
precedence over any instructions contained in this
manual.
The product shall be imported, installed, operated and
disposed of in accordance with all national and local
environmental regulations applicable to the installed site.
The European Environmental regulations are discussed
later in
The WEEE Directive.
The RoHS directive
Hypertherm is committed to complying with all applicable
laws and regulations, including the European Union
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
that restricts the use of hazardous materials in electronics
products. Hypertherm exceeds RoHS Directive
compliance obligations on a global basis.
Hypertherm continues to work toward the reduction of
RoHS materials in our products, which are subject to the
RoHS Directive, except where it is widely recognized that
there is no feasible alternative.
Declarations of RoHS Conformity have been prepared for
the current CE versions of Powermax plasma cutting
systems manufactured by Hypertherm. There is also a
“RoHS mark” on the Powermax CE versions below the
“CE Marking” on the data plate of CE versions of
Powermax series units shipped since 2006. Parts
used in CSA versions of Powermax and other products
manufactured by Hypertherm that are either out of scope
or exempt from RoHS are continuously being converted to
RoHS compliance in anticipation of future requirements.
Proper disposal of Hypertherm
products
Hypertherm plasma cutting systems, like all electronic
products, may contain materials or components, such
as printed circuit boards, that cannot be discarded with
ordinary waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of any
Hypertherm product or component part in an
environmentally acceptable manner according to national
and local codes.
• In the United States, check all federal, state, and local
laws.
• In the European Union, check the EU directives,
national, and local laws. For more information, visit
www.hypertherm.com/weee.
• In other countries, check national and local laws.
• Consult with legal or other compliance experts when
appropriate.
The WEEE directive
On January 27, 2003, the European Parliament and
the Council of the European Union authorized Directive
2002/96/EC or WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment).
As required by the legislation, any Hypertherm product
covered by the directive and sold in the EU after August
13, 2005 is marked with the WEEE symbol. This directive
encourages and sets specific criteria for the collection,
handling, and recycling of EEE waste. Consumer and
business-to-business wastes are treated differently
(all Hypertherm products are considered
business-to-business). Disposal instructions for the
CE versions of Powermax plasma systems can be found
at www.hypertherm.com/weee.