Specifications

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JOHNSON CONTROLS
Form 201.28-NM1.EN.PED/CE (0211)
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SECTION 10 - DECOMMISSIONING, DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL
Never release refrigerant to the atmosphere
when emptying the refrigerating circuits.
Suitable retrieval equipment must be
used. If reclaimed refrigerant cannot be
reused. It must be returned to the
manufacturer.
Never discard used compressor oil, as it
contains refrigerant in solution. Return
used oil to the oil manufacturer.
Never discard used compressor oil, as it contains
refrigerant in solution. Return used oil to the oil
manufacturer.
Unless otherwise indicated, the operations described
below can be performed by any properly trained
maintenance technician.
GENERAL
Isolate all sources of electrical supply to the unit including
any control system supplies switched by the unit. Ensure
that all points of isolation are secured in the ‘OFF’
position. The supply cables may then be disconnected
and removed. For connection points refer to Section 4.
Remove all refrigerant from each system of the unit
into a suitable container using a refrigerant reclaim or
recovery unit. This refrigerant may then be re-used, if
appropriate, or returned to the manufacturer for disposal.
Under NO circumstances should refrigerant be vented to
atmosphere. Drain the refrigerant oil from each system
into a suitable container and dispose of according to
local laws and regulations governing the disposal of oily
wastes. Any spilt oil should be mopped up and similarly
disposed of.
Isolate the unit heat exchanger from the external water
systems and drain the heat exchanger section of the
system. If no isolation valves are installed it may be
necessary to drain the complete system.
If glycol or similar solutions have been
used in the water system, or chemical
additives are contained, the solution
MUST be disposed of in a suitable and
safe manner. Under NO circumstances
should any system containing glycol or
similar solutions be drained directly into
domestic waste or natural water systems.
After draining, the water pipework can be disconnected
and removed.
Packaged units can generally be removed in one piece
after disconnection as above. Any fixing down bolts
should be removed and then the unit should be lifted
from position using the points provided and equipment
of adequate lifting capacity.
Reference should be made to Section 4 for unit installation
instructions, Section 9 for unit weights and Section 3 for
handling.
Units which cannot be removed in one piece after
disconnection as above must be dismantled in position.
Special care should be taken regarding the weight and
handling of each component. Where possible units
should be dismantled in the reverse order of installation.
Residual refrigerant oil and glycol or
similar solutions may remain in some
parts of the system. These should be
mopped up and disposed of as described
above.
It is important to ensure that whilst components are
being removed the remaining parts are supported in a
safe manner.
Only use lifting equipment of adequate
capacity.
After removal from position the unit parts may be
disposed of according to local laws and regulations.