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
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