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Up to 3kg total refrigerant in the appliance: category 2 certification.
3kg and more total refrigerant in the appliance: category 1 certification.
The gaseous form of R32 refrigerant is heavier than air and if released into the environment, most of it tends to concentrate in
poorly ventilated areas. Inhaling it can cause dizziness and sensations of suffocation (see the refrigerant’s safety data sheet in
paragraph 4.4.
Pay attention to the fact that refrigerant fluids can be odourless
For any operation on the heat pump system:
Wear the appropriate PPE (specifically gloves and goggles).
Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated. Do not work in closed environments o
r ditches with little air
circulation.
Do not operate on the refrigerant in the vicinity of hot parts or naked flames.
Do not release the refrigerant into the environment and pay special attention to accidental leakage from pipes
and/or fittings even after having emptied the plant.
4.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When operating and servicing the HP_OWER ONE units, the following personal protective equipment must be used:
Clothing: Maintenance technicians and operators must wear protective clothing that complies with the basic safety
requirements currently in force. In case of slippery floors, they must also wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
Gloves: During maintenance or cleaning operations, appropriate protective gloves must be used.
Mask and goggles: Respiratory protection (mask) and eye protection (goggles) should be used during
cleaning operations.
4.3 SAFETY SIGNS
The unit features the following safety signs, which must be complied with:
Generic hazard
Dangerous electric voltage
Moving parts
Surfaces which can cause injuries
Boiling surfaces which can cause burns
Fire hazard
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