Safety
Must ensure the vacuum pump outlet is located away from any potential ignition
sources and in a well-ventilated area.
Charging procedures
In addition to standard charging procedures, the following steps should be
followed:
1. Prevent contamination of different refrigerants when using charging
equipment.
2. Use the shortest possible hoses or lines to minimize the amount of
refrigerant they can hold.
3. Store cylinders in the correct position as per their instructions.
4. Ground the refrigerating system before charging it with refrigerant.
5. Label the system once charging is complete (if not already).
6. Pay special attention not to overcharge the refrigerating system.
Before recharging the system, pressure test it with OFN (refer to "Removal and
Evacuation").
After charging, but before commissioning, perform a leak test on the system.
Perform a follow-up leak test before leaving the site.
Static electricity can build up and create a hazardous situation when charging
and discharging refrigerant. To prevent fires or explosions, ground and bond
containers and equipment before starting the process.
Decommissioning
Before beginning this process, the technician should be thoroughly familiar with
the equipment and all its components.
It is highly advised that all refrigerants should be safely collected.
Do not reuse the collected refrigerant.
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