DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE APRIL 2008 F-GAS

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 EU REGULATION 842/2006 To control the management of existing refrigerants (and other flourine based hydrocarbon gases) To harmonise the change to new refrigerants - throughout the European Union Published June Implementation Jan 2008 in all member states

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 F-GAS CONCERNING TK The only part of the regulation concerning transport is HANDLING of F gases. Dealers, handling or purchasing F gases should register with their national competent authority responsible for the application and administration of the regulation.

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 Legal Basis Directive has two legal basis. 1:All Member States must apply the directive by Jan 2008 as written (art 95). 2:Member States may add stricter national norms (art. 175)… but may not ban HFCs. Example DK has banned new installations with more than 10Kg HFC

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 TK INTERNAL BULLETIN REPORT Date:24-February-08 Subject:F gases regulation to include mobile applications Key Words:F gases / transport / HVAC The EU has announced that it is planning to commence a study on the extension of the regulation to the mobile sector. May 2008 a preliminary report will be sent to the commission. A stake holder meeting scheduled for June and the final report submitted by October. TK will work through Transfrigoroute International Ensure a stakeholder status with Director General Environ & Director General Enterprise

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 SUMMARY OF THE F-GAS DIRECTIVE Originaly presented at SMC 2006 The same principles apply YOU NEED TO BE READY - NOW

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 General objectives of F Gases Directive Containment Recovery Training and Certification Review

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 Containment Applies to Stationary equipment only (at the moment !!!!) Frequency of inspections defined Emphasis on leak prevention and detection Prohibition on refillable refrigerant containers (all sectors including transport)

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 Recovery Recovery is now an obligation for all equipment using F gases. F gases must only be handled by certified trained personnel. End of life recovery and recycling mandatory (including transport).

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 Training and Certification EU Commission to establish minimum requirements and mutual recognition. Member states to establish or adjust their programmes to comply and notify commission. Commission to establish notification format. Training and certification covers relevant personnel and companies and their relevant personnel. Operators have an obligation to ensure that the relevant service personnel used (TK dealers) are trained and certified. Only certified personnel can take delivery of F gases

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 Review Review of systems used in road transport and marine container refrigeration units Dec Evaluation of training and certification programmes. Review new technologies to replace F gases.

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 Mobile Air Conditioning Relates to cars only. Green house gases with GWP> 150 (R134a) banned from 2011 for automotive AC. GWP global warming potentialCO 2 = 1 DIN 8960 R 134a1300 R 407C 1900 R 404A3800 R R 717 (NH 3 ) 0 R 290 Propan 3 Average car in one year 1500 for 10,000km

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 What should TK dealers do? Get trained to recognisied national standards. Make sure both the dealership and personnel are registered with the national competent authority. Dealers to promote themselves as centres of excellence and as professional service providers. Keep TK advised on developments in your country. Pls send info to Joe Grealy or Mike Barr.

SERVICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE – 2008 NATIONAL TRAINING STANDARDS Examples indicate many countries not following directive UK – City & Guilds 2078 (Handling) 2081 (Installation) France - Décret du 7 mai 2007, article 5. Germany - ChemKlimaSchutzV Spain – Bulletin to be released in July 2008 Italy – No information Holland – RLK 2006 Ireland - City & Guilds 2078 (Handling) 2081 (Installation) Greece – Will decide this year about certification Poland – Will implement certification July 2008

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