Nec LCD1850X: TCO’95

TCO’95

MultiSync LCD1850X Black Model (LH-18S02-BK1)

Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’95

approved and labeled product! Your choice has

provided you with a product developed for

professional use. Your purchase has also contrib-

uted to reducing the burden on the environment and

also, to the further development of environmentally

adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established

method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the

environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other

electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful

substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing.

Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment

to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging

substances sooner or later enter Nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy

consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the

work (Internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of

conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the

environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive

waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in

offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left

running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO’95 scheme which

provides for international and environmental labelling of personal

computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the

TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),

Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)

and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical

Development in Sweden).

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The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,

ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy

consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and

use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs

(freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must

be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an

environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the

company implements its operational policy. The energy requirements

include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period

of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or

more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be

reasonable for the user.

Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example,

in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and

visual ergonomics and good usability.

TCO’95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish

Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen

(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National

Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).

Environmental Requirements

Brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables,

wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to

thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame

retardant substances. These are related to another group of

environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar

harm, including reproductive damage in fisheating birds and mammals,

due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been

found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus

development may occur.

TCO’95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than

25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and

capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,

causes lead poisoning.

TCO’95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement

has yet been developed.

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Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the

colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium

damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than

25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colourgenerating layers of

display screens must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays, switches, and back-light

systems, Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high

doses.

TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than

25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is

present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with

the display unit, except the back-light system.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards

and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break

down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,

causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent

increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).

The relevant TCO’95 requirement; Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be

used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.

*Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within

living organisms.

**Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are

Bio-accumulative.

To obtain complete information on the environmental criteria document,

order from:

TCO Development Unit

SE-114 94 Stockholm

SWEDEN

FAX Number: +46 8 782 92 07

E-mail (Internet): development@tco.se

You may also obtain current information on TCO’95 approved and

labelled products by visiting their website at: http://www.tco-info.com/

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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS

CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.

REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE

COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have

sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make

any kind of contact with any part inside this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation

and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read

carefully in order to avoid any problems.

CAUTION WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • DO NOT OPEN

Caution:

When operating the MultiSync LCD1850X (LH-18S02-1 and LH-18S02-BK1) with a

220-240V AC power source in Europe, use the power cord provided with the monitor.

In the UK, a BS approved power cord with a moulded plug has a Black (five Amps) fuse

installed for use with this equipment. If a power cord is not supplied with this equipment

please contact your supplier.

When operating the MultiSync LCD1850X with a 220-240V AC power source in

Australia, use the power cord provided with the monitor.

For all other cases, use a power cord that matches the AC voltage of the power outlet

and has been approved by and complies with the safety standard of your particular

country.

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