Technicians: don't lose sight of safety when handling refrigerants.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article stresses the need for safety, particularly in light of increased handling of refrigerants during recovery and reclaim activities. A list of guidelines includes warnings of the toxic, acidic, flammable and explosive characteristics that can be encountered. Colour codings are also given for cylinders containing class 1, 2 and 3 refrigerants. Grey cylinders with yellow ends are intended to be standard for recovered refrigerants. D.W.H.

Details

  • Original title: Technicians: don't lose sight of safety when handling refrigerants.
  • Record ID : 1994-2161
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, General information
  • Source: Air Cond. Heat. Refrig. News - vol. 189 - n. 11
  • Publication date: 1993/07/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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