MGE Galaxy 5000

A5 Environment

Schneider Electric has implemented an environmental-protection policy.

Products are developed according to an eco-design approach.

Substances

This product does not contain CFCs, HCFCs or asbestos.

Packing

To improve waste treatment and facilitate recycling, separate the various packing components.

The cardboard we use includes over 50% of recycled cardboard.

 

 

Sacks and bags are made of polyethylene.

 

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Packing materials are recyclable and bear the appropriate identification symbol

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PET

 

 

 

 

 

Material

Abbreviation

Symbol Number 01

 

 

 

 

PET

 

Polyethylene terephthalate

PET

01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High-density polyethylene

HDPE

02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polyvinyl chloride

PVC

03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low-density polyethylene

LDPE

04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polypropylene

PP

05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polystyrene

PS

06

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow all local regulations for the disposal of packing materials.

End of life

Schneider Electric will process products at the end of their service life in compliance with local regulations. Schneider Electric works with companies in charge of collecting and eliminating our products at the end of their service life.

Product

The product is made up of recyclable materials.

Dismantling and destruction must take place in compliance with all local regulations concerning waste.

At the end of its service life, the product must be transported to a processing center for electrical and electronic waste. Make the product unusable by cutting the internal supply cables.

Battery

The product contains lead-acid batteries that must be processed according to applicable local regulations concerning batteries.

The battery may be removed to comply with regulations and in view of correct disposal. The "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS) for the batteries are available on our web site*.

(*)For more information or to contact the Product Environmental manager, use the "Environmental Form" on the site: www.mgeups.com -> About us -> Environment.

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APC 40 130KVA user manual A5 Environment