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10. Decommissioning
• Before carrying out this procedure,
it is essential that the technician
is completely familiar with the
equipment and all its details.
• 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 in case analysis is
required prior to re-use of recovered
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, 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.
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
instructions.
h) Do not over fi ll 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
fi lled 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 refrigerating
system unless it has been
cleaned and checked.
• Electrostatic charge may accumulate
and create a hazardous condition
when charging or discharging the
refrigerant. To avoid fi re or explosion,
dissipate static electricity during
transfer by grounding and bonding
containers and equipment before
charging/discharging.
11. Labelling
• Equipment shall be labelled 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 fl ammable refrigerant.
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