Xp Goldmaxx Power User Manual

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Contents pages
Introduction ....................................................... 2
Description ......................................................... 5
Assembly ............................................................ 6
Alkaline or Rechargeable Batteries,
Battery Life, Battery Low Alert ......................... 8
Controls ............................................................ 10
Start I/0, Sensitivity ..................................................... 10
Iron Threshold ............................................................. 11
Ground ..................................................................... 12
Silencer ..................................................................... 13
FREQ. SHIFT. ............................................................... 14
Iron Volume. ............................................................... 15
Multi Tones Information .................................. 16
Detecting Techniques .................................... 18
Care Instructions ............................................. 19
Trouble Shooting Problems ............................. 21
Advice to Detectorists .................................... 22
Specifications .................................................. 23
XP Accessories ................................................ 24
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING AN XP METAL DETECTOR
AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RESEARCH AND
EXPLORATION!
You have invested in a high tech detector with extreme performance, designed and developed in France. Therefore, you are taking part in the development of the research in the field of metal detecting undertaken by our company, we thank you for that.
Goldmaxx Power is an exceptional detector to find small targets in difficult type of soil (mineralized*).
Its frequency (18 kHz), makes it a very sensitive to targets that are usually very difficult to detect, like hammered coins, gold nuggets, minims and all other small objects.
The development of the Goldmaxx, Goldmaxx Power has led to the inclusion of a new circuit board with specially optimised specifications. This new powerful circuit board combining performance and choice – two aspects which are usually very difficult to bring together.
Faster target detection through the use of new, more
discriminating analogue filters. It will therefore be easier for you to locate targets in iron infested areas.
The transmitter of XP wireless headphones is integrated on
your detector's circuit board. You can therefore use your optional XP wireless headphones.
The IRON THRESHOLD potentiometer enables you to adjust the
iron level setting threshold to a low tone.
The new FREQ. SHIFT switch gives you the option of choosing
between two working channels for XP wireless headphones – channel 1 or channel 2 – and between two detection frequencies – Freq 1 or Freq 2 – for your detector. You can then search for targets in the same area as another XP detector without any interference issues.
With the Goldmaxx Power you will find more than gold !
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You will find it much easier to adjust the controls to optimise your search technique to the type of area you are searching in, thanks to the Multi­Tone mode with setting of the low tone (IRON LEVEL) and the rocker threshold. We chose instantaneous sound signalling, rather than an LCD display because of the extraordinary ability of the human ear to analyse compared to an LCD display.
LCD displays cannot respond in real time and do not capture weak signals that are too brief or too close to other signals
Goldmaxx Power sound signalling provides real-time output of
the most imperceptible signal.
Goldmaxx Power is fitted with a DD 9” (22.5cm) carbon fibre search head with a more robust coil cover.
Our high sensibility "double D" search coils, provide very good ground penetration.
The optional elliptical 5” x 10” search coil will improve the selectivity on
iron infested areas, this is the best complementary coil for the Goldmaxx Power.
The Goldmaxx Power search heads are not compatible
with those of other XP detectors
due to their specific frequency (18kHz).
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You will appreciate the sturdiness and manufacturing quality of our equipment. Because a metal detector is generally used in extreme conditions, we have given full attention to the most sensitive parts. Goldmaxx Power has been developed and manufactured with quality components and material, thus ensuring your XP detector a maximum useful life.
Connector XP : designed to resist movement failures,
moulded, completely waterproof, gold contacts (30 µ gold plated)
New Cable, double electromagnetic shield, very resistant,
designed to resist movement failures.
Robust, waterproof and lightened search coil,
Very tough polypropylene armrest,
Telescopic stem, stored away instantly and easier handled
Fibreglass impregnated lower stem.
Provided with Hipmount bag/control box cover, backphone
and coil cover.
GOLDMAXX Power
Is a high performance detector specially designed
to give you greater ease of use.
Before using your detector for the first time, we recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully in order to make full use of its abilities.
* We use the term “mineralized” soil to refer to soil that is naturally iron infested or has
become infested due to intense human occupancy (ferrous debris or pottery). The term does not include seawater (salt water) , which is not magnetic but is conductive.
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D E S C R I P T I O N
1 – Full telescopic stem, includes a fibreglass impregnated lower stem.
2 – Robust, waterproof search coil. Diam.9” (22.5 cm), provided with coil cover.
3 - ABS electronics box 4 – Specific XP connector, Waterproof. 5 – Protection bag 6 – Coil fixing system 7 - Headphones FX-02
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A S S E M B L Y O F D E T E C T O R
The assembly of your detector will only take you a few seconds. Put the shaft together as shown on the diagram.
Put the rubber washers on the side of the
fibreglass tube (1).
Insert the fibreglass tube on the search head (2).
Insert the new coil fixing parts as shown on the
diagram and screw (3).
The electronic box of your detector can be positioned in 2 different ways:
Option 1 : Under the armrest
To fix it, insert the 2 wings of the armrest in the slides of the electronic control unit, as indicated on the diagram.
Once the control box in place under the armrest, wind the cable around the telescopic shaft as indicated on the photo. Use the 2 pieces of Velcro® (A and B) to keep the cable in a spiral
position.
Insert now the connector (female) in its panel connector (male), screw it, the connector is now watertight.
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To hold the cable along the telescopic stem you can use Velcro® strip as shown on the photo below(C & D).
Option 2 : Electronic box hipmounted
Insert the control box into the hipmount bag. Then insert the connector (female) in its panel
connector (male) and screw it.
Removal of control box
To remove the control box from the armrest, proceed as indicated below. Put your hands around the control box and press slightly with your thumbs on the side of the armrest (1).
Whilst you keep the pressure on, slip the armrest off, and remove completely the control box from the armrest (2).
The hipmount bag provided with your detector can allow you to protect your detector from rain when the electronic box is fixed on the armrest.
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A L K A L I N E O R R E C H A R G E A B L E B A T T E R Y , B A T T E R Y L I F E , B A T T E R Y L O W A L E R T
ALKALINE BATTERIES____________________________
GOLDMAXX Power powered with 12 volts from 8 AA Alkaline battery using 2 battery holders, 4 batteries in each. Pay close attention to the battery ± polarity before inserting the batteries holders in the electronic box. The metal rivets (3) of the batteries holder must be on the right (-). Screw the nuts 1 and 2 to close the batteries lid, not toot tight.
If you are not using the detector for more than a month, remove the alkaline batteries from the detector.
BATTERIES NIMH__________________________________
To power your detector you can use rechargeable battery. The insertion of the rechargeable battery is similar to the Alkaline batteries.
Recharging the batteries can be done in a very simple way:
Always turn off the detector before recharging batteries. Remove the search coil connector from the control box and insert the charger instead. 12 to 18 hours are necessary to have a full recharge.
Avoid leaving the batteries recharging for more than 20 hours.
WARNING! Before inserting your charger, check that you are not recharging alkaline batteries.
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A L K A L I N E O R R E C H A R G E A B L E B A T T E R Y , B A T T E R Y L I F E , B A T T E R Y L O W A L E R T
BATTERY LIFE ____________________________________
Alkaline batteries about 50 hours with headphones. Rechargeable Batteries NiMh about 40 hours with headphones.
BATTERY LOW ALERT __________________________
When the battery voltage is too low to power the detector, you will hear a series of beeps like an alarm. You must change the batteries soon.
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C O N T R O L S
ON I/O, SENSITIVITY _______________________________
Turn the machine on with the SENSITIVITY I/O control. You will hear some quick "beeps" which will tell you that the detector is correctly operating, wait for the extra 2 beeps after 5-10 seconds. Then you can detect.
Avoid testing your detector inside your house or in shops
because you can encounter a lot of metallic and electromagnetic
interference (reinforced concrete, pipes, cables and fluorescent
lights).
The control also enables you to adjust the sensitivity of your detector. The sensitivity level determines the depth of detection and the stability of your machine. It can be adjusted to suit the environment so as not to be plagued with false signals.
Please note that this new detector has a more advanced SENSITIVITY setting compared to previous GOLDMAXX model, enabling you to make gradual adjustments to help alleviate false signals.
The range of adjustments has been widened to offer more sensitive adjustments at the top end of the range.
You should therefore not be surprised if you have to lower the potentiometer settings on bad ground. The performance of the machine will not diminish.
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IRON THRESHOLD_________________________________
The Goldmaxx Power is a "multi-tone" detectors, but users can now adjust the iron level setting by using the IRON THRESHOLD potentiometer.
This potentiometer can be seen as a discrimination setting with a range only covering iron. It has fine-
tuning settings ranging from 0 to 20. At 0, all iron sounds at medium pitch. The higher the setting, the lower the pitch for iron targets.
This, for example, enables small nails just to be picked up at a low tone, whereas larger ones will be detected at medium tone.
As you will doubtless already know, too high a level of discrimination can hinder the performance of a detector. This setting was previously preset to be suited to the majority of users. But most of the time, beginners do not want iron to register on their machines, whereas more advanced users prefer to have this detection option to make it easier to pinpoint coins on difficult terrain.
Use the Auto mode if you do not wish to worry you about the setting of this potentiometer, it will allow you to have a good rejection of ferrous targets & at the same time
coke.
By default, the Goldmaxx Power is a triple-tone detector, but users can set it to double tone mode using the SILENCER switch:
Switch the SILENCER from position I to position II twice within the space of two seconds. Your machine will then be in Double-Tone LOW / MEDIUM mode, or in MEDIUM Mono-Tone mode if the IRON THRESHOLD potentiometer is set at minimum, to go back to triple tone you will need to turn off the detector & start again.
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GROUND______________________________ ______
With this control you can correct ground effects and more accurately reject ferrous minerals or any pottery containing iron oxides.
If you are detecting on grounds loaded with magnetic stones (hot rocks), it might be a good idea to keep a sample of these rocks on you to adjust your detector before detecting this type of ground. You only need to move a hot rock in front of the search coil turning slowly the GROUND control from left to right so as to obtain a total rejection of the stone.
If the mineralization is too scattered, sweep the head on the ground and turn the control progressively from left to right in order to get good stable detector. On mineralised ground, these procedures will optimise your detecting.
For maximum depth penetration, do not turn this
setting towards the right more than necessary. The red arrow indicates a basic position suitable for most ground.
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SILENCER________________________________ ____
The silencer can limit false signals caused by iron. Use position I or II if you desire a quieter search. Silencer in position II will allow to get used to Goldmaxx Power faster and will improve iron rejection.
0 : Silencer OFF I : Silencer (advised position)
II : Silencer X 2 Silencer in position O or I will enable you to find the decent targets which are close to ferrous targets. Position I or II is also a very useful setting in the Multi-Tone mode, since it increases the detector's ability in the detection of ferrous objects and reduces its differences between low and medium pitches.
By default, the Goldmaxx Power is a triple-tone detector, but users can set it to double tone mode using a SILENCER switch:
Switch the SILENCER from position I to position II twice within the space of two seconds. Your machine will then be in Double-Tone LOW / MEDIUM mode, or in MEDIUM Mono-Tone mode if the IRON THRESHOLD potentiometer is set at minimum, to go back to triple tone you will need to turn off
the detector & start again.
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FREQ. SHIFT.______________________________
The FREQ. SHIFT switch eliminates interference which would otherwise be caused between two XP detectors used within close proximity of each other.
It can act on two settings simultaneously:
the working frequency of your detector:
Freq1 or Freq 2
the wireless headphone output channel:
CH1 or CH2
How to use the FREQ. SHIFT. switch.
If you are working ALONE without your XP wireless headphones:
it is better to use FREQ. SHIFT.
on the middle setting: DETECT Freq1 / WS1 OFF position
The XP wireless headphone output will be switched off and therefore not use up power. The detector will be set on frequency 1.
If you are working ALONE with an XP wireless headphones:
you can use FREQ. SHIFT.
on a low setting: DETECT Freq 1 / WS1 CH2 position on a high setting: DETECT Freq 2 / WS1 CH1 position
You should also consider adjusting the input channel of the XP wireless headphones on the earpiece. Simultaneously hold down the ± buttons for five seconds. See the XP wireless headphones user manual for more information.
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If you are working WITH A PARTNER without an XP wireless headphones:
you can use FREQ. SHIFT.
on the middle setting: DETECT Freq1 / WS1 OFF position on
YOUR device.
on a high setting: DETECT Freq 2 / WS1 CH1 position on your
partner's device, even if they are not using an XP wireless headset.
If you are working WITH A PARTNER, with an XP wireless headphones:
you can use FREQ. SHIFT
on a low setting: DETECT Freq 1 / WS1 CH2 position for YOUR
device
on a high setting: DETECT Freq 2 / WS1 CH1 position for your
partner's device.
In any event, please refer to the XP wireless headphones user manual before use.
IRONLEVEL______________________________ ____
This control allows you to adjust the audio level of the low tone (iron signals, also coke).
Min. = iron (low) tone is off
Max. = you will now hear all low tones
Intermediate levels will allow you
adjust to whatever level you prefer.
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M U L T I - T O N E
I N F O R M A T I O N
In Multi-Tone mode the signal tones vary depending upon the object found. The pitch of signal depends upon conductivity, the higher the conductivity, the higher the pitch.
Iron has a very special signature that can be recognised easily. We have assigned it a low-pitched sound together with a volume setting (IRON LEVEL) so that you can make the low tone more or less conspicuous. (This is assigned to iron and coke). This operating mode allows for improved analysis and understanding of the detected area, e.g. in order to find areas of former human habitation. It also facilitates recognition of large ferrous objects (such as old weapons). Everybody will find a use for it.
Certain types of moist ground with a low mineral content may also trigger a low-pitched sound. The IRON LEVEL setting may reduce or entirely eliminate that phenomenon related to the 18 kHz detector frequency.
On certain types of ground, especially those contaminated by copper shot gun cartridges or little pieces of aluminum foil, Goldmaxx Power will can signal the presence of debris by means of a medium-pitched tone, whereas as decent targets will trigger a high-pitched sound. It is up to the user to decide whether or not to dig, depending on how promising the area is, the type of target he or she is looking for and the density of rubbish, since certain small "decent" targets, such as very small coins, may also trigger a medium sound.
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I N F O R M A T I O N
In addition to these three basic tones, Goldmaxx Power has another advantageous feature: it can produce several different tones simultaneously for targets in intermediate categories. Your ear will eventually grow accustomed to this abundance of sounds. Certain medium-sized ferrous masses that are usually hard to identify are signaled by a simultaneous low/medium/high pitch (except for very large ferrous masses, of course, which generate a high pitch). It takes a little bit of practice to accustom your ear to the various tones.
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D E T E C T I N G T E C H N I Q U E S
Goldmaxx Power is a motion detector, which means that target detection can be carried out only when the search coil is moving.
When you detect an area, it is important to sweep with the head as close as possible to the ground with wide movements, but not making contact with the ground. Keep the head parallel to the ground following the relief as much as possible.
To pinpoint a target, use quick crossed sweeps, with the coil over the target taking note of where the strongest audio signal is received. The exact location of the target is under the centre line of the search coil from front to back and can then be determined by ‘x ing’.
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C A R E I N S T R U C T I O N S
Our detectors are designed to be as robust as possible, however, like any electronic precision instrument, they require some care.
The XP search coil cable has been designed so as to resist long term movement. However you should take some precautions and prolong the life of your detector :
to remove the connector from the control box, it is important never to pull on the cable only the connector.
It is important to leave enough slack at the bottom of the cable near the coil to allow for adjusting the coil angle without placing strain on the cable.
It is important not to replace the Velcro with tape as this will centre the movement on one single part of the cable.
when the box is hipmounted, put it on your side or on your back in order not to fold the cable of the connector when you lean forward. (Diagram 1)
when the box is hipmounted, to prevent strain on cable and connector, you should slide the cable through the hipmount bag belt strap. Diagram 2
diagram 2
diagram 1
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Not adhering to these precautions will lead to long term damage of the cable and void the warranty due to user negligence.
If you are not using the detector for more than a
month, remove the alkaline batteries from the detector.
Do not expose your detector to high temperatures.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O B L E M S
PROBLEMES
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
You hear a series of beeps with a regular interval.
Low batteries.
Change the batteries .
Wrong polarity
Check if you have correctly inserted
the batteries in each pack. One
battery might be in the wrong way
around.
You can't start your detector.
Batteries are badly inserted or upside down.
Check the way the batteries have
been inserted in the 2 battery
holders (refer to chapter 4)
A 6.35 plug is inserted in the headphone plug.
Remove it.
The loudspeaker is defective.
Plug in headphones to check.
You notice excessive false signals without reasons
The sensitivity is too high.
Lower it.
The search coil connector is badly fitted to the control box
Re fit it without forcing.
Your headphone cable is defective.
Change the headphones.
You are passing through an area with a lot of interference (high voltage cable, electric transformer, electric fence).
Lower the sensitivity or get away
from this area.
You are close to other metal detectors.
Change frequency using the FREQ.
SHIFT (refer to chap.5)
You notice false signals when the search head knocks the ground.
GROUND control is too low.
Turn the GROUND control slightly to
the right until false signals stop.
The detector beeps on
pottery & “hot rocks” (not
coke)
GROUND control is too low.
Turn the GROUND control slightly to
the right until false signals stop.
If the problem persists, contact your retailer for advice.
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A D V I C E T O D E T E C T O R I S T S
Detecting is an activity, which like other leisure activities
requires some guiding principles. These few recommendations
will allow you to fully enjoy it while respecting laws,
environment and other people.
Enquire about and abide by the laws in force of the country or
the state before searching. It is of your responsibility to know
them and to abide by them.
Always ask the permission of the land owners where you want to
search.
Have regard for the natural environment in which you are
searching.
Don’t forget to backfill all holes you dig.
Avoid detecting in zones where battles took place
during the wars. Report any suspect object you might
discover to the authorities.
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
BATTERIES
8 AA Alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries NiMh 2300 mA can be used instead of Alkaline batteries.
ELECTRONIC BOX
ABS electronic box with joint seal. It can be worn under the armrest, or hip-mounted.
SEARCH COIL
Wide scan (Double D), Diameter: 9” (22.5 cm), provided with coil
cover. Cable length : 2.35 m
Goldmaxx Power search heads are not compatible with
those of other XP metal detectors because of their specific
frequency (18kHz).
WIRELESS TRANSMISSION
XP Wireless headphone transmitter CH1/CH2, includes.
SHAFT
Full telescopic stem, provided with fibreglass lower stem. This telescopic stem can be stored away instantly and easier handled
LOUDSPEAKER
28 mm, 8 ohms, Weather resistant
HEADPHONES
Jack 6.35 stereo. Backphone with volume control.
FREQUENCIES
Freq 1 : 17560 HZ - Freq 2 : 17430 HZ
WEIGHT
Box ............................................................................ 340 gr
Head with cable ............................................................. 480 gr
Head + shaft + control box + hipmount bag ............................ 1550 gr
Full package ................................................................ 2400 gr
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Hipmount bag. It can be used to protect electronic box from rain.
X P A C C E S S O R I E S
Provided by all our distributors
FX-02 Headphones :
Audio level adjust
Impedance and sound adapted to our detectors
6.35 jack adaptator
Foldable in 3 parts
Optional protection box
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Elliptical Search coil
5” x 10” (11/24cm) provided with coil cover
Search coil DD High
Energy 11” (27 cm)
provided with coil cover
Standard Search coil DD 9” (22.5 cm) provided with coil cover
Search coil DD 18”x15”- 45x38 cm
Concentric search coil 10”x8”
- 25*21 cm
provided with coil cover
Search coil DD 14”x11”- 30x36 cm
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X P A C C E S S O R I E S
Provided by all our distributors
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WS2 and WS3 specifications
2 selectable channels. Digital sound transmission by microprocessor The radio transmitter is directly integrated into all our detectors' circuit boards. Miniaturised electronics Headphone built in edge extra flat rechargeable Lithium battery (7g) battery life : 50 hours Fast Lithium charger: full charge in 2 hours. Charge monitoring system and full charge LED Adjustable/Memorizable volume
WS2 specifications only
Removable earpiece Compact and lightweight, the headphone weighs less than 70g, battery included
Wireless Headphone WS2
2 Channels Specially designed for XP Metal Detectors.
Batteries charger
XP transport bag
Wireless Headphone WS3
Specially designed for XP Metal
Detectors.
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W A R R A N T Y C O N D I T I O N S
GOLDMAXX POWER – 5 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY
XPLORER ensures a contractual warranty from the date of purchase :
5 years on the electronic box, the search coil, detector shaft and its
components (armrest, twist lock…) and on the battery charger.
This warranty does not cover :
Breakage caused by falls, impacts or accidental damage
Damage caused by abnormal use or resulting from non-compliance
with the conditions of use stipulated in the device’s instructions
Alteration of the electronic circuit by any unauthorized person.
Using without coil cover, or using defective coil cover
Corrosion of electronic circuits, due to water ingress
Breakage of cables or wires
The FX02 headphone
Spare parts are not cover by the 5 years warranty:
Parts that are subject to normal wear and tear like: coil cover, coil
bolts & fittings, cases etc… (These parts must be replaced in case of
wear and tear, in such a way that no damage will be caused to the device).
In the event of any fault or malfunction please contact your XP dealer for advice, should any part require returning to them or the distributor it must be accompanied by a note explaining the fault, carriage/shipping cost is the
customer’s responsibility. Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim
under this warranty. If a faulty device has been replaced by a new or reconditioned one, the warranty will continue from the original purchase date.
XPLORER reserves the right to change the design or specifications of
its detectors without notice.
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Declaration of conformity for E.C
This declaration is made under the responsibility of the manufacturer: XPLORER SARL - 8 rue du Développement – F-31320 CASTANET-TOLOSAN We, XPLORER, hereby certify that this detector complies with the essential
requirements of European Directives RED 2014/53/EU which aims to harmonise legislation in member states on the use of the radio spectrum, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
Declaration date : 09.10.2018
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the European Union and Other Countries/Regions with Separate Collection Systems
This symbol on the product or its packaging means that this product must not be disposed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to hand this over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This separate collection and recycling will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for human health and the environment, which inappropriate disposal could cause due to the possible presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about where to drop off your electrical and electronic waste, please contact the shop where you purchased this product.
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