Pro-Elec PELL0307 - FURTHER SAFETY INFORMATION; Servicing Safety Precautions

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Long term storage
If the dehumidier is not going to be used for a long time, please follow the steps
below:
• Unplug the unit from the mains.
• Remove the internal water tank and empty it and replace it.
• Clean and dry the lters and then reinstall them.
• Put the dehumidier back in its original carton and store in a cool, dry place.
FURTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Information on servicing
• Checks to the work area prior to beginning work on systems containing ammable
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 ammable 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 conned 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 ammable material.
Checking for presence of refrigerant
• The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to
and during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially ammable
atmospheres. Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable
for use with ammable refrigerants, i.e. non-sparking, adequately sealed or
intrinsically safe.
Presence of re extinguisher
• If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any associated
parts, appropriate re extinguishing equipment shall be available to hand. Have a
dry powder or CO2 re extinguisher adjacent to the charging area.
No ignition sources
• Any person carrying out work in relation to a refrigeration system which involves
exposing any pipe work that contains or has contained ammable refrigerant shall
use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to the risk of re
or explosion. All possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should
be kept sufciently far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and
disposal, during which ammable refrigerant can possibly be released to the
surrounding space. Prior to work taking place, the area around the equipment is
to be surveyed to make sure that there are no ammable hazards or ignition risks.
“No Smoking” signs shall be displayed.