Safety
Precautions
WARNING for Using R32/R290 Refrigerant
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 room without continuously operating ignition sources (for example:
open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
Do not pierce or burn.
Be aware that the refrigerants may not contain an odour.
Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
A warning that the appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds
to the room area as specified for operation.
Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current
valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorises their competence
to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognised assessment specification.
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 flammable refrigerants.
The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating open flames (for example an
operating gas appliance) and ignition sources (for example an operating electric heater).
Caution: Risk of fire/
flammable materials
Explanation of symbols displayed on the unit(For the
unit adopts R32/R290 Refrigerant only):
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
This symbol shows that this appliance used a
flammable refrigerant. If the refrigerant is leaked and
exposed to an external ignition source, there is a risk
of fire.
This symbol shows that the operation manual
should be read carefully.
This symbol shows that a service personnel should be
handling this equipment with reference to the
installation manual.
This symbol shows that information is available such
as the operating manual or installation manual.
Appliance should be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area according to the amount
of refrigerant to be charged
.
For specific information on the type of gas and the amount, please refer
to the relevant label on the unit itself. When there are differences between the lable and the manual on
the Min. room area description, the description on label shall prevail.
For R290
amount of refrigerant (kg)
5
6
7
8
9
10
Min. room area(m²)
0.0836 and 0.1045
≥
<
0.1045 and 0.1254
≥
<
0.1254 and 0.1463
≥
<
0.1463 and 0.1672
≥
<
0.1672 and 0.1881
≥
<
0.1881 and 0.2090
≥
<
amount of refrigerant (kg)
11
12
13
14
Min. room area(m²)
0.2090 and 0.2299
≥
<
0.2299 and 0.2508
≥
<
0.2508 and 0.2717
≥
<
0.2717 and 0.2926
≥
<
15
0.2926 and 0.3135
≥
<
Safety
Precautions
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 minimise the risk of a flammable gas or
vapour being present while the work is being performed.
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 minimised. For repair to the refrigerating system, the following
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 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.
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 workspace shall be
sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the area have been made safe by control of flammable
material.
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 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 powder or CO2 fire extinguisher
adjacent to the charging area.
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 the 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 that 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 preferably expel it externally into
the atmosphere.
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