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• Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units and
especially not in cylinders.
• If compressors or compressor oils are to
be removed, ensure that they have been
evacuated to an acceptable level to make
certain that fl ammable refrigerant does not
remain within the lubricant.
• The evacuation process shall be carried
out prior to returning the compressor to the
suppliers.
• Only electric heating to the compressor body
shall be employed to accelerate this process.
• When oil is drained from a system, it shall be
carried out safely.