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Throughout the design process consideration should be given to End of Life management of the display equipment.
Consideration should be given to:
Removal
The design should allow for the display to be removed with the minimum of damage caused to the infrastructure or display.
Disassembly
Allowance should be made for components to be disassembled by using fixings such as screws and bolts wherever possible.
Re-use
Where possible components that have not come to the end of their life, such as gear trays, power cables and chargers. should be re-used.
Electrical recycling
In Europe electrical components must be recycled under the EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
Suppliers of electrical equipment must register their equipment and display the following symbol to confirm the recycling cost has been accounted for.
Upcycling
Where possible equipment should be re-used by upcycling for example, metal can be re-powder coated and soft furnishing can be recovered.
Disposal
Components and materials that cannot be re-used or upcycled must be disposed of in a responsible manner and recycled.
The Operating, Maintenance and End of Life manual should include:
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