INVENTOR ATM-25L, User Manual

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refrigerant contained in them.
-Cylinders shall be kept upright.
-Ensure that the refrigeration system is earthed prior to charging the system with
refrigerant.
-label the system when charging is complete (if not already)
-Extreme care shall be taken not to overfill the refrigeration system.
Prior to recharging the system is shall be pressure tested with OFN. The system shall be
leak tested on completion of charging but prior to commissioning. A follow up leak test
shall be carried out prior to leaving the site.
16. Decommissioning
Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is completely familiar
with the equipment and all its detail. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants
are recovered safely. Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall
be taken is case analysis is required prior to re-use of reclaimed refrigerant. It is essential
that electrical power is available before the task is commenced.
a) become familiar with the equipment and its operation.
b) Isolate system electrically.
c) Before attempting the procedure ensure that;
Mechanical handling equipment is available and being used correctly; the recovery process
is supervised at all times by a competent person; recovery equipment and cylinders
conform to the appropriate standards.
d) Pump down refrigerant system, if possible.
e) If a vacuum is not possible , make a manifold so that refrigerant can be removed from
various parts of the system.
f) Make sure that cylinder is situated on the scales before recovery takes place.
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.
17. Labeling
Equipment shall be labeled stating that it has been de-commissioned and emptied of
refrigerant. The label shall be dated and signed. Ensure that there are labels on the
equipment stating the equipment contains flammable refrigerant.
18. Recovery
When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or decommissioning,
it is recommended good practice that all refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only
appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed. Ensure that the correct number
of cylinders for holding the total system charge are available. All cylinders to be used
are designated for the recovered refrigerant and labeled 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. Empty recovery cylinders are
evacuated and , if possible, cooled before recovery occurs.
The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set with a set of instructions
concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for the recovery of
flammable refrigerants.