Specifications

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2.3.1.2. Equipment & vehicle supplier’s warranty
Installation of mobile radio equipment to any part of the vehicle other than an authorised connection or
mounting point may invalidate the vehicle warranty. If there is doubt the vehicle or equipment suppliers
should be consulted. When provided, the vehicle manufacturer’s radio equipment installation instructions
should be used as the prime guide.
2.3.2. Disposal of electronic equipment and batteries
The responsible disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and batteries is set down
by the following legislation:-
• Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Section 34: Duty of Care)
• The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC Directive
• 2006/66/EC Battery Directive
Other environmental and health and safety legislation works with the above examples to ensure that the
requirements for all such waste disposal are managed correctly and safely.
Under the terms of the WEEE and Batteries directives, businesses (including installers) which sell
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and/or batteries are classed as retailers/distributors.
The WEEE directive places an obligation on retailers/distributors who sell to ‘private householders’
(residential customers) to ensure that their customers can return their WEEE free of charge. The Vehicle
Certification Agency (VCA), see Appendix C, is responsible for ensuring that retailers/distributors meet
their obligations.
The batteries directive places an obligation on any distributors of portable batteries or accumulators (who
sell over 32kg per annum in an individual store, online or by mail order) to provide a battery ‘take back’
facility, free of charge to anyone with used batteries to dispose of. The VCA is again responsible for
ensuring that these obligations are met.
Further guidance on these obligations and how to meet them can be found via the FCS website
http://www.fcs.org.uk/MemberGroups/Installers/FCS1362Links.aspx
Installers who do not sell EEE and/or batteries are under no obligation to provide disposal facilities.
Installers should however be aware that if they agree, as part of a contract, to dispose of WEEE and/or
batteries they may incur charges associated with the disposal.
Installers should therefore assess the situation and if necessary include an allowance for equipment
disposal when agreeing the terms of new business.
2.3.2.1. Disposal by the manufacturer
In the United Kingdom the WEEE directive has fully applied to manufacturers, importers, retailers,
distributors, business users and consumers since July 2007.
For recently manufactured equipment; manufacturers, retailers, branders and importers are required to
operate a free WEEE take back service when their products are being purchased to replace existing
equipment on a like for like basis.
Further guidance can again be found via the FCS website
http://www.fcs.org.uk/MemberGroups/Installers/FCS1362Links.aspx
2.3.2.2. Disposal through membership of an approved compliance scheme
Installers obligated to dispose of WEEE and batteries must do so through an approved compliance
scheme in the UK. Further guidance can again be found via the FCS website
http://www.fcs.org.uk/MemberGroups/Installers/FCS1362Links.aspx