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L ,J <br />0 <br />Proposed Removal Processes, Storage and Disposition of MRSH <br />Equipment used in removing MRSK- <br />Freon Removal: Refrigerant Vacuum Pump, hose and connectors <br />Refrigerant Manifold <br />Generator <br />Piercing Valves <br />Recovery Cylinders <br />Oil Removal: Sawzall <br />Socket Set <br />Wire Cutters <br />Drill and Bits <br />Hammer <br />Chisel and/or punch <br />Mercury Switch and Ballast <br />Or Capacitor Removal: Wire Cutters <br />Drill and bits <br />Socket set <br />Nut driver set <br />Crescent wrench <br />Management of'MRSH <br />Mercury .switches <br />Identification: Mercury switches will be identified using the CIWMB Appliance <br />Recyling Guide, DTSC's Self Training Manual for Removing Mercury <br />Switches from Major Appliances and other training documents. Magnets will <br />be utilized to delineate between non -mercury and mercury flame sensors — <br />mercury sensors being magnetic. Employees receive specific classroom and <br />on -the job training in the identification and removal of mercury switches. <br />Removal Procedure: Employees will identify the potential location of mercury <br />switches based on the particular appliances as per training provided. Once the <br />location of a switch is identified, employees will use both a visual <br />examination of the switch and a magnet to determine if it is a mercury switch. <br />If necessary, tools, (both power and manual) may be utilized to access the <br />switch. Once determined to be a mercury switch, wire cutters will be utilized <br />to remove the switch. <br />Packaging: 3 gallon buckets with screw top lids. Mercury switches are generally <br />metal encased switches which are difficult to break and are tightly packed <br />together. If a switch appears to be compromised, it is packaged in a secondary <br />container prior to placing it in the bucket. <br />Labeling: Labels will be affixed to the 3 gallon bucket at the time the first <br />mercury switch is placed in the bucket. The label will have the generator <br />name and address, the accumulation start date and will state "Universal Waste <br />Mercury Switches" <br />Storage: Mercury buckets will be stored in the designated hazardous waste <br />location which includes a secondary containment pallet. Storage will be for <br />up to one year, but mercury switches are typically shipped every 3-4 months. <br />