of the refrigerant caused by electric heaters,
stoves, or other sources of ignition.
• The appliance must be stored in such a way
as to prevent mechanical failure.
• Individuals who operate or work on the refrigerant
circuit must have the appropriate certication
issued by an accredited organisation that ensures
competence in handling refrigerants according
to a specic evaluation recognized by associations
in the industry.
• Repairs must be performed based on the
recommendations from the manufacturing
company. Maintenance and repairs that require
the assistance of other qualied personnel
must be performed under the supervision of
an individual specied in the use of ammable
refrigerants.
Transport of equipment containing ammable
refrigerants
See transport regulations.
Marking of equipment using signs
See local regulations.
Disposal of equipment using ammable refrigerants
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.
The maximum number of pieces of equipment permitted
to be stored together will be determined by local
regulations.
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