During a compressor burnout, a system contains acid-contaminated refrigerant. What is the proper handling?
Explanation
Contaminated refrigerant is still regulated and must be recovered into a recovery cylinder rather than vented, then reclaimed to standard or destroyed as appropriate. It is not exempt from the venting prohibition, must never be poured down a drain, and should not be reused without proper cleaning that meets the purity standard. Acid-laden refrigerant from a burnout requires special filter-driers and often reclamation.
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