Are all air conditioner openings sealed after evacuation to prevent leaking of residual refrigerant?
Ensure that all air conditioner openings are sealed after evacuation. Sealing the air conditioner openings will reduce small releases into the environment. (11) Are all collection/storage devices inspected to ensure they are not overfilled? Initiate an inspection program to ensure that all your refrigerant storage devices are not overfilled. An inspection program will reduce the chances of accidental releases into the environment. Illegal open burning. Common solvents. Properly closed parts washer. For further information on solvents, call IDEM’s Office of Air Quality at (800) 451-6027, ext. 3-0178 or (317) 233-0178 or visit IDEM’s Air Compliance Assistance Web site. Construction generated dust crossing property lines. Sweat furnace. Example of refrigerant removal form. For more information on regulations that are applicable to refrigerants, visit the U.S. EPA Web site. Refrigerant recovery device. For a list of equipment that can be certified, visit the U.S. EPA Web site or call the S
