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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 manufacturer's
instructions. h) Do not overfill 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 filled
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 refrigeration
system unless it has been cleaned and checked.
15. 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.
16. Recovery
When removing refrigerant from a system, either
for servicing or decommissioning, it is recommended
good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely.
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