g) Start the recovery machine and operate in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
h) Do not overfill the cylinders (no more than 80 % of the volume liquid
charge).
i) Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the cylinder, even
temporarily.
j) When the cylinders have been filled correctly and the process
completed, make sure the cylinders and the equipment are removed
from the site promptly and all isolation valves on the equipment are
closed off.
k) Recovered refrigerant shall not be charged into another refrigeration
system unless it has been cleaned and checked.
18. 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.
19. Recovery
• When removing refrigerant from a system, either for service
or decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all
refrigerants be removed safely.
• When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only
appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are used. Ensure that the
correct numbers 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.
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