Proline PAC1500 - Qualified Service Personnel Requirements; Servicing Procedures and Checks

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the room size corresponds to the room area as specied for
operation.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously
operating open ames (for example an operating gas appliance)
and ignition sources (for example an operating electric heater).
The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage
from occurring.
Specic information about the credentials of qualied service
personnel:
• Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into
a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certicate from
an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorises
their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance
with an industry recognised assessment specication.
• Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the
assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under
the supervision of the person competent in the use of ammable
refrigerants.
Information on servicing
1. Checks to the 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.
2. 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.