Maintenance and Repair Work on the A/C System Refrigerant Circuit

Only technicians with verifications of there expertise according to provision (EU) number 307/2008 may perform repair and service procedures on the A/C system refrigerant circuit. (Applies to countries in which these provisions apply, in other countries other regulations or laws may apply.)

The following general points apply:

Operation, repair, decommissioning, take-back obligation 

• When operating, repairing and decommissioning items that contain refrigerant, allowing the refrigerant to vent into the air is prohibited.
• Keep records on the quantities used during operation and maintenance so they can be presented to the authorities upon request. A record sheet currently no longer needs to be kept in the EU due to a provision by the European Parliament in 2005. Other provisions may apply in countries that are not members of the EU.
• Distributors of the substances and preparations discussed above are obligated to accept these items back after use or to ensure they are accepted by a third party of their choosing.
• Maintenance and decommissioning of items containing refrigerant that are named in the legislation Substances and preparations named in this legislation may only be accepted by those with the necessary qualification (expertise) and technical equipment.

Recycling and Disposal Law as Well as Processing and Disposal of Contaminated Refrigerant and Refrigerant Oil

Pay attention to the applicable regulations and laws of the country.