to the task being carried out,
an oil and refrigerant sample
shall be taken in case analysis
is required prior to re-use of
reclaimed refrigerant. It is
essential that electrical power
is available before the task is
commenced.
• Become familiar with the
equipment and its operation.
• Isolate system electrically.
• Before attempting the
procedure ensure that:
– mechanical handling
equipment is available,
if required, for handling
refrigerant cylinders.
– all personal protective
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.
• Pump down refrigerant
system, if possible.
• If a vacuum is not possible,
make a manifold so that
refrigerant can be removed
from various parts of the
system.
• Make sure that cylinder is
situated on the scales before
recovery takes place.
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• Start the recovery machine
and operate in accordance
with manufacturer's
instructions.
• Do not overfill cylinders.
(No more than 80% volume
liquid charge).
• Do not exceed the maximum
working pressure of the
cylinder, even temporarily.
• 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.
• Recovered refrigerant shall
not be charged into another
refrigeration system unless
it has been cleaned and
checked.
• Equipment shall be labelled
stating that it has been
decommissioned 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. When
removing refrigerant from a
system, either for servicing
or decommissioning, it is
recommended good practice
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