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The Australian Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Code of Good Practice

Part 3: Reduction of Emissions of Fluorocarbon in Domestic Refrigeration Applications

Attention: This Code does not address the use of hydrocarbon or ammonia refrigerants.

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The Australian Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Code of Good Practice

Part 3: Reduction of Emissions of Fluorocarbon in Domestic Refrigeration Applications

Attention: This Code does not address the use of hydrocarbon or ammonia refrigerants.

ISBN 0 7337 4172 X

CONTENTS
1 2 3 FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS 3.1 SCOPE 3.2 DEFINITIONS 4 5 6 7 8
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1 2 4 4 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 19

TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ADVICE TO USERS SERVICING CLEANING AND FLUSHING A CONTAMINATED SYSTEM RETROFITTING LABELLING RECOVERY, AND RE-USE OF REFRIGERANTS HANDLING AND SRORAGE OF REFRIGERANTS DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERANTS DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS

9 10 11 12 13 14

APPENDICES 1 2 3 DEALING WITH THE RECOVERY OF FLUOROCARBONS MIXED WITH OTHER REFRIGERANTS FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS FLUOROCARBON REFRIGERANTS 20 22 24

1 FOREWORD
Two issues have emerged in the last decade, which have focused the worlds attention on the atmosphere. These are the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer and the enhanced greenhouse effect (leading to global warming). Both effects are exacerbated by the avoidable emissions of many of the refrigerants used in domestic refrigeration. The objective of this Code of Good Practice is to assist in the reduction of emissions into the atmosphere of substances that deplete the ozone layer or contribute to global warming. This Code recognises the important role the Australian domestic refrigeration industry can have in helping achieve the objectives of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, by reducing emissions of ozonedepleting substances. This Code also recognises the potential environmental effects on global warming, both directly through emissions of refrigerants and indirectly through inefficient use of energy. This Code should be adopted by relevant trade associations, education institutions and the industry in general, and should be supported by Commonwealth and State governments. It is not exhaustive, but covers a wide range of applications as related to domestic refrigeration. To this end, this Code should be used with other Standards and codes of practice already in existence. This Code has been revised to cover the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (see Appendices 2 & 3). The use of hydrocarbons (HCs) and ammonia in domestic refrigeration equipment will need to be considered separately following the revision of Australian Standard AS 16771998, Parts 1 & 2. Compliance with this Code of Good Practice by those who service domestic refrigeration equipment using ozone-depleting substances is a recommendation of the ANZECC Revised Strategy for Ozone Protection in Australia 1994, and is a requirement of ozone protection legislation in most Australian States and Territories. Observance of this Code can assist organisations meet commitments made under Greenhouse 21C Challenge, help achieve the targets of the Australian Greenhouse Response Strategy and also assist in achieving the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The first edition of this Code of Good Practice was published in 1990 under the sponsorship of the Association of Fluorocarbon Consumers and Manufacturers (AFCAM) now the Australian Fluorocarbon Council. Because of the rapid changes that have taken place in the development of new refrigerants and technologies within the domestic refrigeration industry, it was recognised that a revision of the Code was necessary. This revision of the Code is sponsored by the Australian Fluorocarbon Council. Draft copies of the Code were distributed for industry comment and the committee considered all submissions.
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Acknowledgment is made of the source document used namely, the Commission of European Committees Code of Practice (1984) on which the first edition of the Australian Code was based. Acknowledgment is also made of the following documents: ARI 700 (1999) and amendments, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Standard for Fluorocarbon Refrigerants ARI 740 (1998) and amendments, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Standard for Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Equipment Australian Standards AS 14301986 and amendments, Household refrigerators and freezers AS/NZS 1677.1:1998 and amendments, Refrigerating systems, Part 1: Refrigerant classification AS/NZS 1677.2:1998 and amendments, Refrigerating systems, Part 2: Safety requirements for fixed applications AS 2030.11999 and amendments, The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases, Part 1: Cylinders for compressed gases other than acetylene AS 2575.11989 and amendments, Energy labelling of appliancesRefrigerators, refrigerator/freezers and freezers, Part 1: Specification for appliance energy rating label AS 2575.21989 and amendments, Energy labelling of appliancesRefrigerators, refrigerator/freezers and freezers, Part 2: Determination of energy consumption and efficiency rating AS 43321995 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders AS 4211.31996 and amendments, Gas recovery or combined recovery and recycling equipment, Part 3: Fluorocarbon refrigerants from commercial/domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning systems

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AS 44841997 Industrial, medical and refrigerant compressed gas cylinder identification AIRAH (1998), Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating, Refrigerant selection guide Australian Dangerous Goods Code, (Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail). Sixth Edition. Australian and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council (ANZECC) Report No. 30. Revised Strategy for Ozone Protection in Australia 1994 Commonwealth of Australia National Greenhouse Response Strategy, December 1992 Commonwealth Department of Environment, Sport and Territories 1995, Greenhouse 21C Challenge
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3 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

3.1 SCOPE
This Code is intended to cover domestic refrigerator and freezer systems and has been developed with the intention of reducing emissions into the atmosphere of refrigerants listed in Appendix 2, or any other fluorocarbon refrigerant. Commercial and industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning, residential airconditioning and motor vehicle air-conditioning systems are the subject of separate codes. Design and manufacture of domestic refrigerators is not covered by this Code (see Australian Standard AS 14301986.)
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Environmental benefits and cost savings from reduced refrigerant losses and reduced servicing can be expected from the application of this Code, including the use of alternative refrigerants.

3.2 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Code the following definitions apply: 3.2.1 Accreditation Means that the individual holds relevant State or Territory authorisation or accreditation to work with controlled refrigerants or articles. Alternative refrigerant Any standard refrigerant or refrigerant blend that does not contain any substance listed in Appendix 2 under CFCs/HCFCs can be used as a replacement refrigerant in existing systems or in new systems, provided it complies with the equipment manufacturers specifications. Azeotrope A mixture of two or more refrigerants, which when mixed in precise proportions behave as a single refrigerant. Blend A proprietary combination of two or more refrigerants, which form a single refrigerant with specified thermodynamic properties. Container A portable storage vessel used for the storage and transport of refrigerant liquid and refrigerant vapour. It encompasses terms such as drum, bottle, vessels, cylinder and similar, so as to distinguish its use solely for refrigerant. Contaminated refrigerant A refrigerant containing oil, acid, noncondensables and/or moisture, and/or other foreign substances. This could include mixed refrigerants (cocktails) that are not manufactured product.

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