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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds
to the room area as specied for operation; without continuously operating ignition
sources (such as; open ames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
Do not pierce or burn. Be aware that the refrigerants may not contain an odor.
A ny 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
authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry
recognized 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. Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room
with a oor area larger than 4 m2. The installation of pipe-work shall be kept to a room with
a oor area larger than 4 m2.
The pipe-work shall be compliance with national gas regulations. The maximum refrigerant
charge amount is 0.058 kg.
When ared joints are reused , the are part shall be re fabricated.
1. Transport of equipment containing ammable refrigerants shall be compliant with the
transport regulations.
2. Marking of equipment using signs shall be compliant with local regulations.
3. Disposal of equipment using ammable refrigerants shall be compliant with national
Regulations.
4. The storage of equipment / appliances should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Storage of packed (unsold) equipment Storage package protection should be
constructed such that mechanical damage to the equipment inside the package will not
cause a leak of the refrigerant charge. The maximum number of pieces of equipment
permitted to be stored together will be by local regulations.
6. Information on servicing.
6-1 Checks to the area
Prior to beginning work on system containing ammable refrigerants, safety checks are
necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimized. For repair to the refrigerating
system the following precautions shall be complied with prior to conducting work on the
system.
6-2 Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize the risk of
ammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
6-3 General work area
All maintenance sta and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the nature
of work being carried out. Work in coned spaces shall be avoided.
6-4 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 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.