EQUATION 2021R08P07-0041 Manuel D'utilisation page 89

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17 .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 flammable
refrigerant.
18.Recovery
When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended good
practice that all refrigerants are removed safely. When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that
only appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed. Ensure that the correct number of cylinders
for holding the total system charge are available. All cylinders to be used are designated for the recovered
refrigerant and labelled for that refrigerant (i.e. special cylinders for the recovery of refrigerant). Cylinders shall
be complete with pressure relief valve and associated shut-off valves in good working order. Empty recovery
cylinders are evacuated and, if possible, cooled before recovery occurs. The recovery equipment shall be in good
working order with a set of instructions concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for the
recovery of flammable refrigerants. In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good
working order. Hoses shall be complete with leak-free disconnect couplings and in good condition. Before using
the recovery machine, check that it is in satisfactory working order, has been properly maintained and that any
associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of a refrigerant release. Consult
manufacturer if in doubt.
The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct recovery cylinder, and the
relevant Waste Transfer Note arranged. Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units and especially not in cylinders.
If compressors or compressor oils are to be removed, ensure that they have been evacuated to an acceptable
level to make certain that flammable refrigerant does not remain within the lubricant. The evacuation process
shall be carried out prior to returning the compressor to the suppliers. Only electric heating to the compressor
body shall be employed to accelerate this process. When oil is drained from a system, it shall be carried out
safely.
19. Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants (Annex CC.1)
Compliance with the transport regulations
20.Discarded appliances supplies flammable refrigerants
See National Regulations.
21.Storage of equipment/appliances
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
22.Storage of packed (unsold) equipment
Storage package protection should be constructed such that mechanical damage to the equipment inside the
package will not cause a leak of the refrigerant charge. The maximum number of pieces of equipment permitted
to be stored together will be determined by local regulations.
23.Marking of equipment using signs
See local regulations
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