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Flushing shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with
OFN and continuing to fill until the working pressure is achieved, then
venting to atmosphere, and finally pulling down to a vacuum. This
process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is within the system.
When the final OFN charge is used, the system shall be vented down
to atmospheric pressure to enable work to take place. This operation is
absolutely vital if brazing operations on the pipe-work are to take place.
Ensure that the outlet for the vacuum pump is not close to any ignition
sources and there is ventilation available.
Charging procedures
In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following
requirements shall be followed.
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Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur
when using charging equipment. Hoses or lines shall be as short as
possible to minimise the amount of refrigerant contained in them;
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Cylinders shall be kept upright;
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Ensure that the refrigeration system is earthed prior to charging the
system with refrigerant;
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Label the system when charging is complete (if not already);
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Extreme care shall be taken not to overfill the refrigeration system.
Prior to recharging the system it shall be pressure tested with OFN.
The system shall be leak tested on completion of charging but prior to
commissioning. A follow up leak test shall be carried out prior to leaving
the site.
Decommissioning
Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician
is completely familiar with the equipment and all its detail. 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 reclaimed refrigerant.
It is essential that electrical power is available before the task is
commenced.
1. Become familiar with the equipment and its operation.
2. Isolate system electrically.
3. Before attempting the procedure ensure that:
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Mechanical handling equipment is available, if required, for handling
refrigerant cylinders;
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