AHAM Guidance for Safe Servicing Appliances with Flammable Refrigerants 1.0.0

Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................ 3

Common Flammable Refrigerants (chart)....................................................................... 4

Recommended Procedures for Safe Handling and Servicing of Appliances with Flammable Refrigerants..................................................................................................... 5

Service Procedures ......................................................................................................... 5

Pre-service Safety Check ............................................................................................. 5

Leak Detection and Coolant-Line Repair ..................................................................... 6

Recharging or Replacing Refrigerant........................................................................... 7

Refrigerant Removal.................................................................................................... 8

After Servicing................................................................................................................. 9

Disposal of Appliances Containing Flammable Refrigerants .................................... 10

Storage of Flammable Refrigerant Cylinders ............................................................ 10

Transport of Flammable Refrigerant Cylinders ......................................................... 11

Final Note...................................................................................................................... 12

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