Identifying Refrigerant Type Recovery Program
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Identifying Refrigerant Type
This job aid outlines the process for identifying and labeling the refrigerant type in appliances staged for recovery.
MDO associates will stage old appliances and apply a "Needs Recovery, Contains Refrigerant" sticker on each appliance. The technician must determine the refrigerant type for each unit.
Step Action
- 1 If present, remove the appliance compressor cover.
- It's crucial to wear the proper PPE while removing the compressor cover, which can be done by various means (pry, snip, etc.).
- Place the cover inside the refrigerator/freezer or in an approved waste container.
- IMPORTANT: Do not place the cover on top of the refrigerator/freezer.
- IMPORTANT: Watch out for large puddles of water throughout this area while working.
- 2 Confirm Refrigerant Type.
- The location of the appliance
