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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Environment
All capacitors are made with lead-free solder tin and comply with the ROHS and REACH regulations. Our capacitors do not con-
tain PCB, solvents, or any other toxic or banned materials. The impregnants and filling materials of MKP contain vegetable oil or
polyurethane mixtures. The gas-filled MKPg capacitors contain only neutral, ecologically sound insulation gasses. Further
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details on the filling materials can be provided on request.

The capacitors do not contain hazardous substances acc. to European Directives 2003/53/EC and Council Directive 76/769/EEC.
They are not classified as “dangerous goods“ according to transit rules. The capacitors do not have to be marked under the
regulations for Hazardous Goods. They are rated WGK 0 (water risk category 0 “no general threat to water”).

No danger for health if applied properly. In case of skin contact with filling liquids, clean with water and soap.

Disposal MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Capacitors are components of electrical devices. They are NOT equipment or devices by themselves, and not subject to the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). We recommend disposing of the capacitors through professional
recycling centers for electric/electronic waste.

The capacitors can be disposed of as follows:
• Disposal acc. to European waste catalogue (EWC) No. 16 02 16 (“Components removed from discarded equipment other
than those mentioned in 16 02 15”).
• Liquid filling materials which may have emerged from the capacitor shall be absorbed by proper granules and disposed
of in accordance with EWC No. 08 04 10 (“waste adhesives and sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 09”).

Caution: When touching or disposing capacitors with activated break-action mechanism, please consider that even
after days and weeks these capacitors may still be charged with high voltages!

Make also sure to consult your national rules and restrictions for waste and disposal.

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