Sierra Monitor Corporation HRG015-W - Manual (Page 16)

HRX-OM-J049-A
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
1.7 Disposition of Waste HRG010-W HRG015-W
1st edition : Aug. 2006
Rev. A: May. 2007
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1.7 Disposition of Waste
1.7.1 Recovery of refrigerant and compressor oil
The unit belongs to Class 1 in the “Fluorocarbon Recovery and Destruction Law”
and uses freon type refrigerant (HFC) and compressor oil. When these fluids need to
be recovered, read the instructions below and ensure thorough understanding of
them. If you have any questions, contact the local distributor.
[Tips]
The type and amount of used freon can be found on the label.
Only service personnel or qualified personnel are allowed to open the
panel of the unit.
Do not mix the compressor oil with domestic waste for disposition.
Also, incineration is permitted only at an authorized incinerator.
Comply with municipal ordinances or regulations to dispose of waste.
The release of refrigerant to atmosphere is banned by law. If the
refrigerant needs to be removed, recover it with specific equipment
and request a specialized waste disposal agency for disposal of the
recovered refrigerant. A person must have proper license to perform
refrigerant recovery.
Only personnel with sufficient knowledge and experiences with the
unit and associated equipment are allowed to recover refrigerant and
compressor oil. The person must have proper license to perform
refrigerant recovery.