February 12, 2013
Contact:
Francis Dietz, Vice President, Public
Affairs
Direct:
703.600.0355
AHRI
Responds to Counterfeit Refrigerant Reports, Offers Guidance to Detect and
Avoid
Arlington, VA – The Air-Conditioning,
Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today published a white paper,
Reports of R-134a Contaminated with R-40 and Other Refrigerants, to assist
contractors and others in the industry in identifying and avoiding
counterfeit refrigerants.
“Members of the Chemicals and Refrigerant Reclaimers and Mobile
Refrigeration product sections of AHRI are taking these claims very
seriously,” said AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek. “Refrigerants
contaminated with R-40 pose the risk of explosion, so we must make every
effort to detect its presence and ensure that its concentration is below
the maximum level recommended by AHRI Standard 700.”
Recently, R134a, R-22, R-404a, and R-410a have been found to be counterfeit
and in some instances badly contaminated. In order to avoid counterfeit
refrigerants, the white paper recommends knowing your supplier, properly
verifying refrigerant prior to use or servicing equipment, and properly
labeling and isolating contaminated refrigeration systems. The white paper
also offers methods to detect contaminants, and steps for remediation.
The white paper is available here.
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About AHRI
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
(AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air
conditioning, heating, commercial refrigeration, and water heating
equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry,
AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these
products. AHRI’s 309 member companies manufacture quality, efficient,
and innovative residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating,
water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components for
sale in North America and around the world.
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