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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants: See transport regulations.
2. Marking of equipment using signs: See local regulations.
3. Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerants: See national regulations.
4. Storage of equipment / appliances: The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
5. Storage of packed (unsold) equipment: Storage package protection should be constructed
such that the 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.
6. Information on servicing
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 minimized. For repair to the refrigerating
system, the following precautions shall be complied with prior to conducting work on the system.
2) Work procedure: Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize the risk
of a flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
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
work space shall be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the work area have been made
safe by removing all flammable material.
4) Checking for the 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.
5) 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 to hand. Have a dry
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fire extinguisher adjacent to the work area.
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6) No ignition sources: No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigeration system which
involves exposing any pipe work that contains or has contained flammable refrigerant shall use any
sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to risk of fire or explosion. All possible ignition
sources including cigarette smoking, should be kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation,
repairing, removing and disposal during which flammable refrigerant can possibly be released to the
surrounding space. Prior to work taking place, the area around the equipment is to be surveyed to
make sure there are no flammable hazards or ignition risks. No smoking signs shall be displayed.
7) Ventilated area: Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated before
breaking into the system or conducting any hot work. A degree of ventilation shall continue during the
period that the work is carried out. The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and
expel it externally into the atmosphere.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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