Oceanic OCEACLIM140W1, User Manual

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substance which may corrode refrigerant containing components, unless the components
are constructed of materials which are inherently resistant to being corroded or are suitably
protected against being so corroded.
1.9 Checks to electrical devices
Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks and
component inspection procedures. If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no
electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault
cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue operation, an adequate
temporary solution shall be used. This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so
all parties are advised.
Initial safety checks shall include: that capacitors are discharged: this shall be done in a safe
manner to avoid possibility of sparking; that there no live electrical components and wiring
are exposed while charging, recovering or purging the system; that there is continuity of
earth bonding.
2 REPAIRS TO SEALED COMPONENTS
2.1 During repairs to sealed components, all electrical supplies shall be disconnected
from the equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc. If it is
absolutely necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servicing, then a
permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most critical point to
warn of a potentially hazardous situation.
2.2 Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on
electrical components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of protection
is affected.
This shall include damage to cables, excessive number of connections, terminals not
made to original specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting of glands, etc. Ensure
that apparatus is mounted securely. Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not
degraded such that they no longer serve the purpose of preventing the ingress of
flammable atmospheres. Replacement parts shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications.
NOTE: The use of silicon sealant may inhibit the effectiveness of some types of leak
detection equipment. Intrinsically safe components do not have to be isolated prior to
working on them.
3 REPAIRS TO INTRINSICALLY SAFE COMPONENTS
Do not apply any permanent inductive or capacitance loads to the circuit without ensuring
that this will not exceed the permissible voltage and current permitted for the equipment
in use.
Intrinsically safe components are the only types that can be worked on while live in the
presence of a flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall be at the correct rating.
Replace components only with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other parts may
result in the ignition of refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak.
4 CABLING
Check that cabling will not be subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration,
sharp edges or any other adverse environmental effects. The check shall also take into
account the effects of aging or continual vibration from sources such as compressors or
fans.
5 DETECTION OF FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
Under no circumstances shall potentially sources of ignition be used in the searching for
or detection of refrigerant leaks. A halide torch (or any other detector using a naked
flame) shall not be used.
6 LEAK DETECTION METHODS
The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for systems containing
flammable refrigerants. Electronic leak detectors shall be used to detect flammable
refrigerants, but the sensitivity may not be adequate, or may need recalibration.
(Detection equipment shall be calibrated in a refrigerant-free area.) Ensure that the