Palladium® P-312W
Owner’s Manual
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Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions
1. READ these instructions.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
Unpacking
This subwoofer is heavy! Do not lift or move this subwoofer by yourself. Always have someone help you.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as ra-
diators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
The lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
su cient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electrical shock to persons.
What’s in the box?
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•
Powercord
The grille box contains: one grille for the front of the subwoofer. (The side grilles are installed at the
factory and should not be removed.)
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•
The Accessories box contains: remote control, calibration microphone with storage bag, microphone
tripod and microphone cable.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
There is a pair of gloves located in a pocket in the side of the packing carton under the Owner’s manual.
Identify all the components. If any item is missing or damaged, report this immediately to your Klipsch
dealer and the transport contractor for action.
WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incor-
rectly replaced. Replace only with same or equiva-
lent type.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifiedby the
No naked ame sources – such as candles – should
be placed on the product.
manufacturer, or sold with the ap-
CAUTION!
Risk of electRic shock
do not open
paratus. When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/apparatus combina-
tion to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock.
Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Place the equipment near a main power supply
outlet and make sure that you can easily access the
power breaker switch.
15. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the appara-
tus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated
ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel
or included power supply of the product. Operation
from other voltages other than those indicated may
cause irreversible damage to the product and void
the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters
is cautioned because it can allow the product to be
plugged into voltages in which the product was not
designed to operate. If the product is equipped with
a detachable power cord, use only the type provided
with your product or by your local distributor and/or
retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational volt-
age, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
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Preparing the Loudspeaker
Positioning Subwoofers
Never allow objects or furniture to impede the subwoofer or place objects on top of it!
Connection Procedure:
There is a specific procedure to be followed:
6’ - 16’
• Switch off and unplug the amplifier/s and all source electronics from the mains power.
• Place the subwoofer in the general area where you want it.
• Connect the subwoofer following the instructions under the“connecting the subwoofer”section of this manual.
• Finalize the position of the loudspeakers.
LFE 2
LFE 1
CENTER
• Fit the front grille (if desired)
L
R
TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE DRIVE UNITS WHEN YOU MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AROUND.
TO PRESERVE THE FINISH, WHEN HANDLING YOUR SUBWOOFER USE THE GLOVES THAT ARE PROVIDED.
Fitting and Removing the Grilles
To fit the front grille: align the posts on the grille with the
post cups on the front of the subwoofer and gently press
on the grille. Use care to ensure that the grille clears the
aluminum control panel extrusion area around the logo.
Do not strike or forcibly press on the grille or grille posts
as damage to the grille or finish of your subwoofer could
occur.
The round side grilles cover the two passive radiators and
come pre-installed from the factory. They are attached via
rubber capture posts to special fasteners on the passive
radiators. If these grilles should ever need to be re-
installed, make sure you orient them properly so that the
curve of the grille follows the curve of the subwoofer side
panel and gently press them back into place.
Positioning your Palladium Series subwoofer
Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass and deliver the impact that makes your
movies and music come alive. Typically, optimum performance will result if you place your subwoofer in a
corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers. Please note that room placement can
have a dramatic effect upon the performance of your powered subwoofer. Corner placement, as suggested
above, will increase the amount of bass output; placing the subwoofer along the middle of a wall, or out in
the room will decrease the amount of bass output. Experiment with a number of different placement options
and control settings to find the one that best suits your particular room and preferences. When choosing your
subwoofer’s location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the subwoofer’s built-in amplifier to an AC
power outlet.
Although operating the P-312W subwoofer with the front grille on or off is a matter of personal taste, moving
or connecting the subwoofer should always be done with the front grille removed. Be especially careful not to
touch the drive unit.
The Palladium Series subwoofer features Klipsch’s proprietary“Adaptive Room Correction”. This patent-pending
technology will identify the major acoustic anomalies in the low frequency range of your listening room’s
acoustics and compensate for them automatically. While the corrected response may at first sound like a
reduction in bass quantity, the benefit is a much higher quality bass reproduction featuring audibly faster tran-
sient response and more noticeable extension of extremely low frequency program material. (See the“Adap-
tive Room Correction”section of this manual for further information on this feature.)
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Connecting the Subwoofer
Features and Controls
Caution: Turn off your preamplifier/receiver and your subwoofer before making any connections!
All of the subwoofer’s controls and settings are
accessed through the touch-panel key pad and
display located on the top of the subwoofer’s
cabinet. The only exception to this is the main AC
power switch, which is located on the rear panel
Inputs and Outputs
connections only. RCA-type and XLR
inputs are provided and either may
the same time. Use the“Subwoofer”,
“LFE”or“Pre-amp”outputs of your
system’s electronics to connect to
the“LINE IN”input connections of
your subwoofer. Use high-quality,
shielded, line-level cables for these
(Up) or (Down) touch keys to
scroll through the list of control options.
(Left) or (Right) touch keys to
make adjustments to a given control setting.
• Use the
(Enter) touch key when the or
“Enter”appears on the display to store
and recall custom settings or to lock the keypad.
• After adjusting the individual control param-
eters for“Volume”, “EQ Mode”, “Lowpass”, “Low-
pass Slope”and“Phase”, your settings can be stored in one of five user memories (“Movie”, “Music”, “Night”,
“User 1”and“User 2”). This allows for global recall of all of the above settings to tailor the subwoofer’s
performance to compensate for differing source material and uses.
This jack can be used as an alternate
method of connecting a second
subwoofer to your system. This
second subwoofer can function as
a“slave”to the primary subwoofer.
(For more on this, see the“
el Features”section of this manual.)
vided and either may be used. Do
not connect both at the same time.
Use high-quality, shielded, line-level
cables for these connections.
• The display backlighting will turn off if no keypad inputs are made for 10 seconds.
• The display will return to the“Volume”screen if no keypad inputs are made for 10 seconds.
• If the display is in standby mode or on the default volume menu during normal operation, the initial key
press will turn on the display backlighting. The second key press will initiate a control adjustment or the
• In periods of low humidity, it is possible that a static electricity discharge to the subwoofer may cause a
momentary interruption in the subwoofers output or changes to the LCD display content. Any display
content errors will be corrected when the screen changes modes.
Use the left and right touch keys to adjust the subwoofer’s volume level to match the output of your main
speakers. Press and hold (or press and release) the Left touch key to decrease the subwoofer’s volume. Press
and hold (or press and release) the Right touch key to increase the subwoofer’s volume to the desired level.
From this screen, press the Down touch key to access other control settings.
Recall Settings
This screen is used to select any one of five user-defined memory presets titled“Movie”, “Music”, “Night”, “User 1”
and“User 2”. Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired group of stored control settings and press the
Enter key to apply them. “Settings Recalled!”will then be displayed. During initial setup, skip this screen until all
other initial control adjustments have been made. If nothing has been saved in the selected preset, the display
will read“Preset Empty”. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
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Features and Controls - 2
Features and Controls - 3
EQ Mode
Room Correction
This screen is used to select two different bass emphasis settings titled“Punch”and“Depth”. They are designed
to complement different types of program material, such as movie soundtracks or music. The“Punch”setting
emphasizes the 55Hz region, while the“Depth”setting boosts the 30Hz range. A third setting is titled“Flat”,
which defeats these two settings. Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired EQ setting. From this
screen, press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
This screen is used to activate the automatic Adaptive Room Correction (ARC) feature. Plug the supplied
microphone into the“MIC IN”jack on the subwoofer’s rear panel and place it in the intended listening position.
Press the Enter key to activate the calibration sequence. “Calibrate”will be displayed along with the ascending
frequency of the test tone and a bar graph of the sound level (loudness). The subwoofer will measure the room’s
acoustic effect and compensate for it. When the calibration sequence is complete, “Calibration Successful!”will
be displayed. If the subwoofer’s volume level is too low or the microphone was either disconnected or improp-
erly connected, “Calibration Unsuccessful”will be displayed. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key
to access other control settings.
Room Correction On/Off
This screen indicates whether the“Room Correction”filter is engaged. (See the section on“Room Correction”for
more information.) Press either the Left or Right touch keys to turn this function on or off. This screen will not
appear if the“Room Correction”function has not been activated, the“Room Correction”calibration was unsuc-
cessful or the user memories have been erased using the“System Reset”function described under the“Save
Settings”feature described in this section of the manual.
Save Settings
This screen is used to store all of the above control settings in one of five memory presets (“Movie”, “Music”,
“Night”, “User 1”and“User 2”). Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired preset and press the Enter key
to store your current control settings. “Settings Saved!”will be displayed. After the settings are stored in memory
the display will return to the default“Volume”adjustment screen. All of the user settings in the five presets can
be erased and restored to their default values by scrolling down to the last“System Info”screen. Press the Right
touch key twice to get to the“System Reset”screen. Press the Enter key and all user settings will be replaced
with the default settings. “Reset Complete!”will be displayed. From this screen press the Down or Up touch key
to access other control settings.
Lowpass
This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer’s upper frequency limit to achieve a proper blend with your system’s
main speakers. A higher frequency (Hz) is typically used with smaller, bass limited main speakers and a lower
frequency setting is customarily used with larger oorstanding models. This filter can be adjusted from 40Hz to
120Hz, as required, or defeated if the low pass filter function is being performed by your system’s electronics.
Use the Left/Right touch keys to adjust the lowpass filter. To defeat this filter, press and hold the Right touch
key until“Lowpass Off LFE Mode”is displayed. Refer to your surround processor’s owner’s manual for more Bass
Management information. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
Disp Brightness
This screen is used to adjust the brightness level of the display screen when the backlighting is on. Use the Left/
Right touch keys to select from the brightness intensities. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key to
access other control settings.
Lowpass Slope
This screen is used to adjust how aggressively the subwoofer rejects frequencies above the low pass filter’s set-
ting. This screen is not visible if the“Lowpass”filter above is set to“Lowpass Off LFE Mode”. There are four settings
to choose from:“18, 24, 36 & 48dB/octave”. The higher the number, the more the upper frequencies are removed
from the subwoofer’s output. Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired filter slope. Start with either the
24 or 36dB/octave setting and adjust from there if required. Adjustment of this parameter can help to optimize
the acoustic blend with your main speakers. The proper setting will depend on room acoustics, your main
speaker’s performance, the placement of the speakers and the subwoofer in the room. From this screen, press
the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
Power
This screen is used to select the“Auto On”or the“Always On”power mode for the subwoofer’s amplifier. Use the
Left/Right touch keys to select between these two modes. When“Auto On”is selected, the subwoofer will auto-
matically turn on when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn off after 20 minutes if no signal is present and
the display screen will show“Standby”. In the“Always On”setting, the subwoofer will remain on as long as the
main AC power switch on the subwoofer’s rear panel is in the“On”position. From this screen, press the Down or
Up touch key to access other control settings.
Phase
Play Demo
This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer’s acoustic phase to match that of your main speakers. Use the Left/
Right touch keys to adjust the subwoofer’s phase from 0°to 180°. The proper setting of this control is highly
dependant on room acoustics and the position of your subwoofer in the room. After setting the volume and
lowpass controls, adjust the phase to 0° and listen to a recording with a prominent, repeating bass line in your
intended listening position. Repeat this process with the 180° setting and use the setting that yields the greatest
amount of bass output. If neither of these settings is better than the other, experiment with intermediate set-
tings. From this screen press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
Use this screen to activate either of two 12-second demonstration programs. Use the Left/Right touch keys to
select the desired demo and press the Enter key to start playing the selection. From this screen, press the Down
or Up touch key to access other control settings.
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Features and Controls - 4
Back Panel Features
This section describes the features and connections found on the amplifier on the back panel of the subwoofer.
It also describes the manner for connecting a second subwoofer as a“slave”unit to the primary subwoofer.
Keypad Lock
This screen is used to lock the keypad and prevent unintentional changes to your settings by other users. After
making all desired adjustments, press the Enter key to lock the keypad. “Keypad Locked Hold to Unlock”
will be displayed. The display will then return to the default“Volume”screen after about 20 seconds. To unlock
the keypad, press and hold the Left and Right touch keys until the display returns to the“Volume”screen. The
keypad is now unlocked. It is suggested that you write down all of your settings for future reference in case the
keypad is unlocked and your settings are changed by another user. From this screen, press the Down or Up
touch key to access other control settings.
Power On/Off
This is the main AC power switch for the subwoofer. This
switch must be in the“On”position for the subwoofer to
operate and for the“Auto On”feature to function. Set this
switch to the“Off”position if the subwoofer will not be used
for an extended period of time (i.e. vacation) or when mak-
ing any connections to the subwoofer.
System Info Press
USB
This screen is used to access the software“Version”number and“System Reset”function to clear all user settings
and memories (Refer to the“Save Settings”section of this manual). If the“System Reset”function is activated all
of the memory presets are erased and the subwoofer’s controls are restored to the default settings of:“Volume
0db”, “EQ Mode Flat”, “Lowpass Off LFE Mode”, “Phase 0°”, “Disp Brightness”(highest level) and“Power Always On.
This USB computer interface allows access to additional
advanced features within the subwoofer’s ARC room
correction software. Optional, proprietary Klipsch software
and a higher level of technical knowledge are required to
correctly utilize this capability. This port can also function as an
alternative control interface with A/V control systems that can
utilize a USB connection. Please contact your authorized Klip-
For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual and on the bass management settings
sch dealer or Klipsch Technical Support for more information.
Line Out
There are both RCA-type and XLR connections provided for line out signals. Choose the one appropriate for your
system. Do not use both at the same time. This connection can be used as an alternate connection point for a
second subwoofer as opposed to connecting them both to your electronics. Be aware that the signal output from
these jacks is affected by the“Volume”, “EQ”, “Lowpass”, “Lowpass Slope”, “Phase”and“Room Correction”settings of
your Palladium subwoofer. The advantage of this is the ability of the Adaptive Room Correction (ARC) function to
correct the response of the second subwoofer resulting in a more accurate response. If the second subwoofer is
connected directly to your system, the Palladium subwoofer’s ARC will react to, rather than control, the response
of the other subwoofer. As a result, we recommend the following procedure when connecting a second sub-
woofer to these outputs:
• Play a signal, such as one of the Palladium subwoofer’s two demo tracks and set the volume control of the
second subwoofer to approximately match that of the Palladium subwoofer.
• Defeat the secondary subwoofer’s lowpass setting by selecting the“Bypass”or“LFE”mode or set the lowpass
control to its highest frequency if these options are not present.
• Set the secondary subwoofer’s phase control to 0°.
• Run the“Room Correction”function on the Palladium subwoofer.
• As with the initial setup of your Palladium subwoofer, listen to a track with a repeating bass line in your listen-
ing position. Experiment with alternate phase settings on the secondary sub, while repeating this track. If
one of these alternate settings yields an increased amount of bass, choose that setting and run the Palladium
subwoofer’s room correction function again.
• Please note that if either the volume or phase settings on the secondary sub are changed after running the
ARC function, you will have to either reset them to the location they were at when the room correction was
performed or run the ARC calibration again to compensate.
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Remote Control Operation
About Your Loudspeaker
This section describes the features found on the supplied remote control for your Palladium P-312W subwoofer.
The remote control works via infrared and, as such, will need a clear line of sight to the infrared receiver located
on the lower right quadrant of the front panel. The remote will work with or without the front-panel grille
installed. The codes from the remote can be programmed into any standard learning remote control if your
system includes such a device.
An International Project
The Klipsch Palladium Series has drawn on engineering, design and manufacturing resources from all over the
world. In addition to our formidable team in the USA, we have used European industrial designers, British theoreti-
cal physicists and manufacturing and production specialists from China.
The Palladium Series is the culmination of over 60 years of research and engineering advancements, having been
designed with the most advanced computer aided design (CAD) tools available, rigorously evaluated using our
own in-house proprietary software, built to the most stringent quality standards and voiced by a panel of our
most experienced listeners. No Klipsch loudspeaker has ever had more care and attention to every detail lavished
on it than your Palladium Series subwoofer.
Volume + / -
These buttons adjust the level of the sub-
woofer up and down as described in the
“Volume”control section of this manual.
Although building one subwoofer is relatively straightforward, building hundreds of subwoofers is challenging.
Measurements play an important role in analyzing subwoofer characteristics, but the human ear is the ultimate
test gear for evaluating its reproduction quality . At Klipsch, every design is strictly evaluated, using listening tests
designed to expose even the very smallest weakness. All final voicing is performed under blind conditions, using
trained listeners and standard audio sound tracks selected based on their particular area of auditory excellence.
All information is tabulated and reported back to the designer for analysis. In almost all cases, Klipsch products are
evaluated against similarly priced competitive models. It is only in this manner that Klipsch can truly rely on the
quality of feedback received, eliminating skewed data that may result due to in uences caused by price, brand
recognition, or visual appeal.
X-over + / -
These buttons adjust the frequency of the
lowpass filter up and down as described in
the“Lowpass”control section of this manual.
Phase + / -
These buttons adjust the phase control up
and down as described in the“Phase”control
section of this manual.
Design
ARC On/Off
The P-312W is a triple-driver subwoofer with high output
and extremely low distortion. The three drivers of the P-
312W are comprised of an active, front-firing 12-inch alumi-
num / fiber-composite hybrid cone and a pair of side-firing
This button toggles the ARC feature on and
off as described in the“Room Correction”
control section of this manual.
12-inch aluminum / fiber-composite hybrid cone passive
radiators. These drivers are mated with an internal BASH®
digital hybrid amplifier and Klipsch’s advanced Digitally
Controlled Subwoofer (DCS) operating system. All features
and functions of the DCS system are accessed via a touch-
EQ Mode
These buttons provide direct access to any of
the three EQ modes as described in the“EQ
Mode”control section of this manual.
panel located on top of the subwoofer. Inputs and outputs
are located on a panel below the amplifier heatsink on the
rear of the enclosure. This arrangement locates cabling
Presets
behind the subwoofer for a clean installation and keeps
all of the controls up front readily accessible for the user.
These buttons provide direct access to any of the five presets as described in the“Recall Settings”and“Save Set-
tings”control sections of this manual.
When not in use, the touch-panel control lighting turns
off, leaving nothing but the elegant appearance of the aluminum trim and black glass panel juxtaposed against
the striking zebra-grain veneer. The superior components used in the P-312W are complemented by the unique
enclosure design and highlighted by the elemental performance of the industrial design. The massive laminated
MDF enclosure is based on a curved non-parallel wall structure for minimal resonance and maximum structural
rigidity.
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Conclusion
Care and Maintenance
FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Very little maintenance is required. To maintain the finish of the loudspeakers, wipe them carefully with a soft
lint-free polishing cloth. Occasionally, and to remove fingermarks etc., wipe the cabinets with a barely damp
clean soft cloth and finish with a lint-free polishing cloth. NEVER use any form of spray, furniture polish, saturated
polishing cloth, or the like. Doing so will dull and streak the fine finish of the cabinets.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Do NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean the grilles while they are installed on the cabinet. To clean the grilles,
remove them, brush them out by hand with a soft brush and replace them. Never touch the drive units either
with your hands or with any tool or other object. This may damage the drive units irreparably.
Do NOT store the microphone in a high humidity environment. Also avoid shocks and drops.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate this device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC; Conforms to European Union
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electri-
cal and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and
recycling.
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