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5.4.3 Repair to Intrinsically Safe Components 
Do  not  apply  any  permanent  inductive  or capacitance  loads  to  the circuit 
without  ensuring  that  this  will  not  exceed  the  permissible  voltage  and  current 
permitted for the equipment in use.                         
Intrinsically safe components are the only types that can be worked on while 
live in the presence of a flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall be at 
the correct rating. 
Replace components only with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other 
parts may result in the ignition of refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak. 
5.4.4 Cabling 
Check that cabling will not be subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, 
vibration, sharp edges  or any other adverse environmental effects. The check 
shall  also  take  into  account  the  effects  of  ageing  or  continual  vibration  from 
sources such as compressors or fans. 
5.4.5 Detection of Flammable Refrigerants 
Under no circumstances shall  potential sources of ignition be used  in the 
searching  for  or  detection  of  refrigerant  leaks.  A  halide  torch  (or  any  other 
detector using a naked flame) shall not be used. 
5.4.6 Removal and Evacuation 
When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs – or for any other 
purpose –conventional procedures shall be used. However, it is important that 
best  practice  is  followed  since  flammability  is  a  consideration.  The  following 
procedure shall be adhered to
:
 
(1)  Remove refrigerant. 
(2)  Purge the circuit with inert gas. 
(3)  Evacuate. 
(4)  Purge again with inert gas. 
(5)  Open the circuit by cutting or brazing. 
The refrigerant charge shall be recovered into the correct recovery cylinders. 
The system shall be ―flushed‖ with OFN to render the unit safe. This process may 
need to be repeated several times. Compressed air or oxygen shall not be used 
for this task. 
Flushing shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with OFN