Procedures should include
- performing routine service and maintenance of all recovery equipment, including servicing filters
- purging oil
- following manufacturer guidelines
- following federal guidelines for disposal of refrigerants.
Note: EPA Clean Air Act Section 609 required
Process/Skill Questions:
- Which EPA laws address the handling of refrigerants, and what do they require?
- What color is an R-134a storage container? An R-12 storage container?
- What is the difference between recovering and recycling?