c.
Before attempting the procedure ensure that:
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Mechanical handling equipment is available, if required, for handling refrigerant cylinders;
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All personal protective equipment is available and being used correctly;
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The recovery process is supervised at all times by a competent person;
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Recovery equipment and cylinders conform to the appropriate standards.
d.
Pump down refrigerant system, if possible.
e.
If a vacuum is not possible, use the manifolds so that refrigerant can be removed from various parts of the system.
f.
Make sure that cylinder is situated on the scales before recovery.
g.
Start the recovery machine and operate in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
h.
Do not overfill cylinders. (No more than 80 % volume liquid charge.)
i.
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the cylinder, even temporarily.
j.
When the cylinders have been filled correctly and the process completed, make sure that the cylinders and the equipment
are removed from site promptly and all isolation valves on the equipment are closed off.
k.
Recovered refrigerant shall not be charged into another refrigeration system unless it has been cleaned and checked.
15 Labelling
Equipment shall be labelled stating that it has been decommissioned and empty of refrigerant.
The label shall be dated and signed.
Ensure that there are labels on the equipment stating the equipment contains flammable refrigerant.
16 Recovery
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When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended that all refrigerant
is removed safely.
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When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed.
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Ensure that the correct number of cylinders for holding the total system charge is available.
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All cylinders to be used are designated for the recovered refrigerant and labelled for that refrigerant (i.e. special cylinders
for the recovery of refrigerant).
• Cylinders shall be complete with pressure relief valve and associated shut-off valves in good working order.
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Empty recovery cylinders are evacuated and, if possible, cooled before recovery.
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The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set of instructions concerning the equipment available and
shall be suitable for the recovery of flammable refrigerants.
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In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good working order.
• Hoses shall be complete with leak-free disconnect couplings and in good condition.
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Before using the recovery machine, check that it is in satisfactory working order, has been properly maintained and that
any associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of a refrigerant release.
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Consult manufacturer if in doubt.
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The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct recovery cylinder, and the relevant
Waste Transfer Note arranged.
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Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units and especially not in cylinders.
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If compressors or compressor oils are to be removed, ensure that they have been evacuated to an acceptable level to
make certain that flammable refrigerant does not remain within the lubricant.
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The evacuation process shall be carried out prior to returning the compressor to the suppliers.
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Only electric heating to the compressor body shall be employed to accelerate this process.
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When oil is drained from a system, it shall be carried out safely.
• Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger than X (X see below).
• The installation of pipe-work shall be kept to a room with a floor area larger than X (X see below).
• The pipe-work shall be compliant with national gas regulations.
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When moving or relocating the air conditioner, consult experienced service technicians for disconnection and
reinstallation of the unit.
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