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• The appliance must be stored in such a way as
to prevent mechanical failure.
• Individuals who operate or work on the refrig-
erant circuit must have the appropriate certifi-
cation issued by an accredited organization that
ensures competence in handling refrigerants
according to a specific evaluation recognized by
associations in the industry.
• Repairs must be performed based on the recom-
mendation from the manufacturing company.
Maintenance and repairs that require the assis-
tance of other qualified personnel must be per-
formed under the supervision of an individual
specified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
Appliances shall be installed,operated and stored
in a room with a floor area larger than 4 m
2
. The
appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area
where the room size corresponds to the room area
as specified for operation.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIRING APPLIANCES CONTAINING R290 /
R32
1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate
backgrounds of electrical, electronic, refrigerant and mechanical experience.
1.1 Checks to the area
Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable 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.
1.2 Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise the risk of a
flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
1.3 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 confined 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 flammable material.
1.4 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 flammable atmospheres.
Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with
flammable refrigerants, i.e. nonsparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
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