Tips on safely handling refrigerants-refrigeration tools
* Store refrigerants in a clean, dry area out of direct sunlight. Never heat cylinders above
* Never tamper with cylinder valves or pressure relief devices.
* Never refill disposable cylinders with anything. Do not use disposable refrigerant cylinders as compressed air tanks.
* Wear protective clothing such as gloves and eye protection when handling any refrigerant.
* Avoid contact with liquid refrigerant because frostbite may occur.
* Avoid exposure to vapors through spills or leaks.
* Evacuate the area if a large spill occurs. Return only after the area has been properly ventilated.
* Verify proper cylinder hookup to the system.
* Check to be sure the cylinder label matches the color code.
* Open cylinder valves slowly.
* Avoid rough handling of refrigerant cylinders.
* Verify that the system has been completely evacuated with a vacuum pump before cutting any lines.
* Before welding or brazing, evacuate the equipment and then break the vacuum with air or nitrogen. Do not perform any repair on pressurized equipment.
* Always ventilate the work area before using open flames.
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