8
Checks before system start-up
Before the start-up of the refrigeration system, the complete
installation, including the refrigeration system must be verified
against the installation drawings, dimensional drawings, system
piping and instrumentation diagrams and the wiring diagrams.
During the installation test national regulations must be
followed. If no national regulation exists, paragraph 9-5 of
standard EN 378-2 can be used as a guide.
External visual installation checks:
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Compare the complete installation with the refrigeration
system and power circuit diagrams.
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Check that all components comply with the design
specifications.
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Check that all safety documents and equipments that are
required by current European standards are present.
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Verify that all safety and environmental protection devices
and arrangements are in place and comply with the current
European standard.
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Verify that all document for pressure containers,
certificates, name plates, files, instruction manuals that are
required documents required by the current European
standards are present.
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Verify the free passage of access and safety routes.
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Check that ventilation in the plant room is adequate.
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Check that refrigerant detectors are present.
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Verify the instructions and directives to prevent the
deliberate removal of refrigerant gases that are harmful to
the environment.
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Verify the installation of connections.
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Verify the supports and fixing elements (materials, routing
and connection).
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Verify the quality of welds and other joints.
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Check the protection against mechanical damage.
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Check the protection against heat.
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Check the protection of moving parts.
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Verify the accessibility for maintenance or repair and to
check the piping.
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Verify the status of the valves.
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Verify the quality of the thermal insulation and of the
vapour barriers.
