At the end of its service life, the Nortek ADCP should be responsibly disassembled and its components recycled according to local regulations. Follow these steps:
- Disassembly & Sorting:
- Electronics & Sensors (Head, PCB, Connectors, Cables): Dispose of as electronic waste (E-waste).
- Housing & Endbell (Plastic or Titanium): Recycle plastic parts as plastic waste; titanium should be sent to metal recycling.
- Transducers: Encapsulated components should be handled as hazardous waste.
- Batteries (if applicable): Dispose of at designated battery recycling points.
- Recycling Considerations:
- If uncertain about local recycling options, contact your waste management service or a professional recycler.
- Avoid returning the instrument to Nortek unless specifically instructed, as local recycling reduces emissions from unnecessary shipping.
By properly recycling the instrument, users contribute to environmental sustainability and minimize waste impact.
Further guidance can be found in Nortek document INF0003 which can be obtained via our support department.
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