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17. TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT CONTAINING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
See transport regulations.
18. MARKING OF EQUIPMENT USING SIGNS
See local regulations.
19. DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT USING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
See national regulations.
20. STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
21. 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 determined by local regulations.
22. INFORMATION ON SERVICING
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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. non-sparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically
safe.
e) Presence of fire extinguisher
If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any
associated parts, appropriate fire extinguishing equipment shall be available
at hand.
Have a dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher adjacent to the charging area.
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