Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants.
See transport
regulations.
Marking
of
equipment using signs.
See local
regulations.
Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerant.
See national regulations.
Storage of equipment/appliances.
The
storage
of
equipment
should
be
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Storage of packed (unsold) equipment.
Storage package protection should be constructed such that mechanical
damage
to the equipment inside the package will not cause a leak of
the refrigerant charge. Th
e
maximum
number
of
pieces
of
equipment
permitted
to
be
stored
together
will
be determined by local regulations.
Information on servicing
Checks to the area. Prior to beginning work on systems containing
flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the
risk of ignition is minimised.
For
repair
to
the
refrigerating
system,
the
following
precautions
shall
be
complied with prior to conducting work on the system.
Work procedure. Work shall be undertaken under a controlled
procedure so as to minimise the risk of a flammable gas or vapour
being present while the work is being performed.
General work area. All maintenance staff and others working in the
local area shall be instructed
on the nature of work being carried out. Work in confined spaces shall
be avoided. The area around the workspace shall be sectioned
off.Ensure that the conditions within the area have been made safe by
control of
flammable material.
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