HRX-OM-J022
1 Safety Instructions
HRG001-W HRG002-W HRG005-W
1.5 Disposition of waste
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edition :Jul. 2005
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1.5 Disposition of waste
1.5.1
Recovery of refrigerant and compressor oil
The unit belongs to Class 1 in the “Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction Law” and uses freon type
refrigerant (HFC) and compressor oil. When these fluids need to be recovered, read the instructions
below and ensure thorough understanding of them. If you have any questions, contact the local
distributor or SMC’s sales branch.
1.5.2
Disposal of unit
If the unit needs to be discarded, consign a specialized industrial waste
disposal agency in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Remarks
The type and amount of used freon can be found on the label.
Only service personnel or qualified personnel are allowed to open the
cover panel of the unit.
Only personnel with sufficient knowledge and experiences with the
unit and associated equipment are allowed to recover refrigerant and
compressor oil.
Do not mix the compressor oil with domestic waste for disposition.
Also, incineration is permitted only at an authorized incinerator.
Comply with municipal ordinances or regulations to dispose of waste.
The release of refrigerant to atmosphere is banned by law. If the
refrigerant needs to be removed for repair of the unit, recover it with
specific equipment and request a specialized waste disposal agency
for disposal of the recovered refrigerant. A person must have proper
license to perform refrigerant recovery.
