Free HVAC refrigerant management log
Free HVAC refrigerant management log as PDF or Excel (XLSX). Track charge, recovery, leak checks and ARCTick licence compliance.
Updated 10 Aug 2026
HVAC Refrigerant Management Log
Compliance register for tracking refrigerant charge recovery leak checks and technician licences
Asset and Refrigerant Details
Refrigerant Transaction
Leak Check
Technician and Compliance
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- HVAC refrigerant management log PDF
PDF: Print-ready log for charge, recovery, leak checks and ARCTick licence details.
- HVAC refrigerant management log XLSX
XLSX: Editable Excel workbook with the same log columns, ready to total refrigerant quantities per period.
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Key takeaways
- The MapTrack HVAC refrigerant management log contains 23 checks across 4 sections. Sections covered: Asset and Refrigerant Details, Refrigerant Transaction, Leak Check, Technician and Compliance.
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What is a HVAC refrigerant management log?
An HVAC refrigerant management log is a compliance register used to record every refrigerant transaction across a building or portfolio of HVAC assets. MapTrack helps facility managers and HVAC contractors maintain digital refrigerant logs that link every charge, recovery and leak check to the specific asset serial number and technician licence details. The log tracks refrigerant type, quantity, cylinder serial numbers and running system charge for each piece of equipment, creating a complete chain of custody for all scheduled substances.
In Australia, the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act requires businesses to manage and report on scheduled substances including HFC and HCFC refrigerants. Internationally, the F-Gas Regulation (EU) 517/2014 and EPA Section 608 impose similar record-keeping obligations. A properly maintained refrigerant management log provides the evidence needed for compliance audits, environmental reporting and insurance reviews, and helps identify units with chronic leaks that are both costly and environmentally damaging.
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Benefits of using this HVAC refrigerant management log
- Regulatory compliance: a complete log demonstrates compliance with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act
- Leak trend analysis: tracking refrigerant additions over time reveals units with chronic leaks that need repair rather than repeated top-up
- Licence verification: recording the ARCTick licence number of every technician who handles refrigerant ensures only licensed personnel perform the work
- Cost tracking: logging every refrigerant purchase and charge event provides visibility into refrigerant spending per asset and across the portfolio
- Audit readiness: a digital register with date-stamped entries is immediately available for auditors inspectors or insurers
- Environmental responsibility: accurate records support annual emissions reporting and demonstrate responsible management of scheduled substances
Benefits of digitising forms in MapTrack
When you digitise hvac log / registers in MapTrack, you get:
- Field users can easily scan a QR code to complete a form on mobile. Unlimited users.
- Automatically get alerts when faults are identified.
- Link every form digitally as a PDF to the relevant asset, location or person.
- Receive a digital PDF copy with every submission to your email.
- Ability to share forms digitally.
- Build conditional logic (show or hide questions based on answers).
- Take pictures or attach photos. Not possible with a paper-based form.
- Electronic signatures.
- Edit forms later without reprinting.
- Restrict permissions (who can view, complete or approve).
- Build forms with AI (describe what you need and MapTrack suggests the form).
- Log refrigerant charge weights and leak-check results against each unit.
- Schedule seasonal changeover inspections tied to heating and cooling cycles.
- Track filter, belt and coil replacement intervals per system.
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What to include in a HVAC refrigerant management log
This HVAC refrigerant management log covers 8 key areas:
- Asset identification: record the asset ID equipment type location make model and serial number for every entry
- Refrigerant type: record the specific refrigerant used such as R410A R32 R134a R407C or R22 for each transaction
- Transaction type: specify whether the event is a charge top-up recovery or transfer and record the quantity in kilograms
- Running charge: record the total system charge after each transaction to maintain an accurate running balance
- Leak check details: document leak test method (electronic detector nitrogen pressure test UV dye) result and any leak location found
- Technician details: record the technician name company and ARCTick licence number for every refrigerant handling event
- Cylinder tracking: log the cylinder serial number and supplier for every refrigerant cylinder used
- Notes and corrective actions: record any repairs performed leak repair verification test results and recommended follow-up actions
How to use this HVAC refrigerant management log
- Create an entry for each asset: set up a log entry for every HVAC asset that contains refrigerant, recording the asset ID, equipment type, location, make, model, serial number and factory-specified refrigerant charge in kilograms
- Record every refrigerant transaction: each time refrigerant is added, removed or transferred, log the date, transaction type, quantity in kilograms, refrigerant type, cylinder serial number and the performing technician ARCTick licence number
- Update the running charge: after each transaction, calculate and record the new total system charge so the register always reflects the current refrigerant level and any discrepancy from the original factory charge is visible
- Document leak checks: record every leak test performed including the detection method used, whether a leak was found, and the specific location and estimated severity of any leak detected during the inspection
- Record repairs and verification: when a refrigerant leak is repaired, log the repair method and materials used, then record the results of the follow-up verification leak test to confirm the repair was successful
- Review the log quarterly: review the refrigerant management log each quarter to identify assets with recurring top-ups that indicate chronic leaks, and escalate those units for detailed repair investigation and remediation
- Archive and retain records: retain all refrigerant transaction records for a minimum of five years to satisfy the requirements of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act and support future compliance audits
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The refrigerant management log should be updated every time a refrigerant transaction occurs. This includes any charging top-up recovery or transfer event. In practice most commercial buildings will have refrigerant log entries at least quarterly when HVAC systems are serviced and refrigerant pressures are checked.
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act requires records to be kept for all acquisition use and disposal of scheduled substances. Under the Australian WHS Act the PCBU also has a duty to maintain plant safely which includes managing refrigerant circuits.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template aligns with the following regulations and standards:
- Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
- AS/NZS 3666.1 - Air-handling and water systems of buildings (microbial control)
- AS/NZS 1668.2 - Mechanical ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality
- PCBU duty of care (WHS Act 2011, Section 19)
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<li style="margin:4px 0;">Asset identification: record the asset ID equipment type location make model and serial number for every entry</li>
<li style="margin:4px 0;">Refrigerant type: record the specific refrigerant used such as R410A R32 R134a R407C or R22 for each transaction</li>
<li style="margin:4px 0;">Transaction type: specify whether the event is a charge top-up recovery or transfer and record the quantity in kilograms</li>
<li style="margin:4px 0;">Running charge: record the total system charge after each transaction to maintain an accurate running balance</li>
<li style="margin:4px 0;">Leak check details: document leak test method (electronic detector nitrogen pressure test UV dye) result and any leak location found</li>
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