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2-7.  Checks to the refrigerating equipment
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Where electrical components are being 
changed, they shall be fi t for the purpose and 
to the correct specifi cation.
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At all times the manufacturer’s maintenance 
and service guidelines shall be followed.
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If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s 
technical department for assistance.
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The following checks shall be applied to 
installations using fl ammable refrigerants.
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The actual refrigerant charge is in 
accordance with the room size within 
which the refrigerant containing parts are 
installed. 
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The ventilation machinery and outlets 
are operating adequately and are not 
obstructed. 
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If an indirect refrigerating circuit is being 
used, the secondary circuit shall be 
checked for the presence of refrigerant.
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Marking to the equipment continues to be 
visible and legible. Markings and signs that 
are illegible shall be corrected.
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Refrigerating pipe or components are 
installed in a position where they are 
unlikely to be exposed to any substance 
which may corrode refrigerant containing 
components, unless the components 
are constructed of materials which are 
inherently resistant to being corroded or 
are properly protected against being so 
corroded.
2-8.  Checks to electrical devices
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Repair and maintenance to electrical 
components shall include initial safety checks 
and component inspection procedures.
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Initial safety checks shall include but not limit 
to:-
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That capacitors are discharged: this 
shall be done in a safe manner to avoid 
possibility of sparking. 
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That there no live electrical components 
and wiring are exposed while charging, 
recovering or purging the system. 
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That there is continuity of earth bonding.
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At all times the manufacturer’s maintenance 
and service guidelines shall be followed.
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If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s 
technical department for assistance.
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If a fault exists that could compromise safety, 
then no electrical supply shall be connected 
to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with.
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If the fault cannot be corrected immediately 
but it is necessary to continue operation, an 
adequate temporary solution shall be used.
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The owner of the equipment must be 
informed or reported so all parties are 
advised thereinafter.