MGS-550 Fixed Gas DetectorP/N: 1100-1000 Version 1 61SECTION 8. DISPOSING OF THE INSTRUMENT8.1 Disposing of Electrical and Electronic EquipmentEU-wide regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic applianceswhich have been defined in the EU Directive 2012/19/EU and in national laws havebeen effective since August 2012 and apply to this device.Common household appliances can be disposed of using special collecting andrecycling facilities. However, this device has not been registered for household usage.Therefore it must not be disposed of through these channels. The device can bereturned to your national Bacharach Sales Organization for disposal. Please do nothesitate to contact Bacharach if you have any further questions on this issue.8.2 Disposing of Electrochemical SensorsDispose of sensors in accordance with local laws.WARNINGEXPLOSION DANGER! Do not dispose of sensors in fire due to the risk of explosionand resulting chemical burns.WARNINGDo not force open electrochemical sensors.WARNINGObserve the applicable local waste disposal regulations. For information, consult yourlocal environmental agency, local government offices or appropriate waste disposalcompanies.www. .com information@itm.com1.800.561.8187