Vivax HPS-41CH120AERI/O3 R410a User Manual page 139

VIVAX
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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 retruning 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.
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Transportation, marking and storage for units
Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants Compliance with the
transport regulations Marking of equipment using signs Compliance with local
regulations
Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerants Compliance with national
regulations Storage of equipment/appliances
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. 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.
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