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15.0 Disposal/ Recycling
The symbols below mean that in accordance with local
laws and regulations your product should be disposed
of separately from household waste. When this product
reaches the end of its life, take it to the local collection
point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time
of disposal will help conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the
environment.
NOTE: Ensure you are the legal owner of the product
prior to arranging for the product disposal in accordance
with the above recommendations.
If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge
it may not belong to you. If it is no longer required, follow
any instructions given by the organisation issuing the
wheelchair in order that it may be returned to them.
The following information describes the materials used in
the wheelchair in relation to their disposal or re-cycling of
the wheelchair and its packaging.
Specific waste disposal or recycling regulations may be
in force locally and these should take into consideration
when disposal arrangements are made. (This may
include the cleaning or de-contamination of the
wheelchair before disposal.)
Aluminium: - Drive wheels, footplates, and armrest /
backrest castings
Steel: - Chassis, seat and backrest tubing, forks,
controller mount, leg rest tubing, seat interface and
fasteners
Plastic: - Handgrips, tube plugs, seat pan, shrouds,
centre mount footplate, castor wheels and tyres.
Packaging: - Low density polythene bag, cardboard box.
Upholstery: - Woven polyester with PVC coatings and
expanded combustion modified foam.
Batteries: Do not attempt to open the batteries. They
contain sulphuric acid.
The lead and plastic can be recycled. These should
only be disposed of through a specific licensed waste
disposal or recycling organisation. Alternatively they can
be returned to your dealer for recycling.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed
agent or authorised place of disposal. Alternatively your
wheelchair may be returned to your dealer for disposal.