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Charging Procedures:
In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following requirements shall be followed.
WARNING:
Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when using charging equipment. Hoses or lines shall be as
short as possible to minimize the amount of refrigerant contained in them.
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WARNING:
Cylinders shall be kept in an appropriate position according to the instructions.
WARNING:
Ensure that the REFRIGERATING SYSTEM is earthed prior to charging the system with refrigerant.
WARNING:
Label the system when charging is complete (if not already).
WARNING:
Extreme care shall be taken not to overfill the REFRIGERATING SYSTEM.
Prior to recharging the system, it shall be pressure-tested with the appropriate purging gas. 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.
