Skope ActiveCore BME-N Series - Refrigeration System; Before Servicing

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SKOPE BME-N ActiveCore
Replacement Procedures
Service Manual
Refrigeration System
Before
Servicing
Overview
Ensure you have read and understood this manual before starting any servicing.
Important
• SKOPE hydrocarbon refrigeration systems must only be serviced by appropriately skilled
and qualified refrigeration mechanics.
• Servicing a sealed refrigeration system must occur at a hydrocarbon workshop or service
area with dedicated hydrocarbon equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• All local hydrocarbon storage and handling regulations and procedures must be followed at
all times.
Ensure all electronic controller alarms diagnostics and refrigeration system diagnostics are
performed to confirm a refrigeration system fault is present.
Check all components including the electronic controller and electrical systems.
Ensure your work area is well ventilated.
Safety hazards
The main hydrocarbon safety hazards are:
• Flammability
• Venting of hydrocarbon and compressor oil
• Asphyxiation
Refrigerant identification
Correctly identifying the refrigerant is critical to maintain safety and the correct functioning of
the cabinet.
• The cabinet rating label (located in the upper inside of the cabinet) states the refrigerant
type.
• Warning labels are fitted to hydrocarbon refrigeration cabinets to indicate the use of
hydrocarbon refrigerant.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Correctly wear or use all PPE required by local regulations and procedures during servicing.
Service equipment
Only use dedicated hydrocarbon service equipment which is hydrocarbon-compliant.
Electrical equipment that could be exposed to the refrigerant must be intrinsically safe.
In addition to standard tools for accessing and removing parts, specialist tools are required for
completing the refrigeration system service tasks in this manual:
• Intrinsically safe refrigeration vacuum pump, rated by the manufacturer as suitable for use
with hydrocarbon refrigerant
• Dedicated hydrocarbon gauge set
• Flammable gas detector to warn if flammable refrigerant is present
IMPORTANT
Use only dedicated hydrocarbon SKOPE OEM spare parts.
DO NOT use alternative parts.
For safety compliance, use only SKOPE-supplied components
specified for the appliance.