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Maintenance Chapter 10
Environmental
Considerations Hazardous Materials
Environmental protection is a top priority for Rockwell Automation. The facility
that manufactured this medium voltage product operates an environmental
management system that is certified to the requirements of ISO 14001. As part of
this system, this product was reviewed in detail throughout the development
process to ensure that environmentally inert materials were used wherever
feasible. A final review has found this product to be substantially free of
hazardous material.
Please be assured that Rockwell Automation is actively seeking alternatives to
potentially hazardous materials for which no feasible alternatives exist today in
the industry. In the interim, the following precautionary information is provided
for your protection and for the protection of the environment. Please contact the
factory for any environmental information on any material in the product or with
any general questions regarding environmental impact.
• Capacitor Dielectric Fluid
The fluids used in the snubber capacitors are generally considered very safe and
are fully sealed within the capacitor housings. Shipping and handling of this
fluid are typically not restricted by environmental regulations. In the unlikely
event that capacitor fluid leaks out, avoid ingestion or contact with skin or eyes
as slight irritation could result. Rubber gloves are recommended for handling.
To clean up, soak into an absorbent material and discard into an emergency
container. Do not dispose into any drain or into the environment in general or
into general landfill refuse. Dispose of according to local regulations. If
disposing of an entire capacitor, the same disposal precautions should be taken.
• Printed Circuit Boards
Printed circuit boards may contain lead in components and materials. Shipping
and handling of these boards are typically not restricted by environmental
regulations, however, lead is considered a hazardous substance. Circuit boards
must be disposed of according to local regulations and must not be disposed of
with general landfill refuse.
• Chromate Plating
Sheet steel and fasteners may be plated with zinc and sealed with a chromate-
based dip (gold- or silver-colored finish). Shipping and handling of chromate
plated parts are typically not restricted by environmental regulations, however,
chromate is considered a hazardous substance. Chromate plated parts must be
disposed of according to local regulations and must not be disposed of with
general landfill refuse.