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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.
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.
Labelling
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.
Recovery
When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or
decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all
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