English
This equipment contains fluorinated gas with greenhouse gas effects covered by the Kyoto
agreement.
Caution
SYSHRW
units use the R407C fluoro-carbonated fluid, belonging to group 2 as defined in directive
2014/68/UE. Considering the maximum operating pressure of these units (42 bar g), they integrate
category 2 (or lower) components as defined in directive 2014/68/UE.
Caution
Non-compliance with one of these obligations constitutes an offense and can result in financial
penalties.
Furthermore, compliance of the equipment with the fluorinated gases regulation must be proven to
the insurance company.
Caution
6 SYSHRW
7. REFRIGERATION SPECIFICATIONS
7.1.1. REFRIGERANT CHARGE
The type and quantity of refrigerating fluid per circuit are indicated on the product plate.
The installer and end user will get informed on local environmental regulations for the installation, operation
and disposal of the equipment ; more particularly, for the collection of substances hazardous for the
environment (refrigerating fluid, oil, antifreeze, etc.). A refrigerating fluid, whatever it is, must not be vented.
Refrigerating fluids must be handled by skilled personnel.
7.1.2. FLUOROCARBON GAS REGULATIONS
The EC No. 517/2014 regulation covering fluorinated greenhouse gases requires of refrigeration equipment
operators to comply with the following five obligations:
Greenhouse gas quantity (kg of CO2) = Quantity of gas (kg) x gas' GWP
Quantity of greenhouse gas expressed in weight
(kg) and CO
2
equivalent
Quantity of gas: amount of gas contained in the
machine in kg (see ID plate)
GWP (Global Warming Potential) of the gas contained
in the machine (see ID plate)
²
GWP for the R410A = 2088
²
GWP for the R407C = 1774
7.1.2.1. CALCULATING GREENHOUSE GAS QUANTITIES
1.
Installation, servicing, maintenance as well as checking the sealing must be carried out by qualified
personnel.
2.
The fluorinated gas must be recovered during servicing and maintenance as well as the end of the
installation.
3.
All the necessary measures must be taken to prevent the leakage of fluorinated gases and any leaks
must be repaired as rapidly as possible.
4.
Regular checks on any leaks must be performed according to the following conditions:
for equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases in quantities greater than or equal to
the equivalent of 5 tonnes of CO
2
but less than the equivalent of 50 tonnes of CO
2
:
at least every twelve months or, if a leak detection system is installed, at least every twenty-
four months
for equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases in quantities greater than or equal to
the equivalent of 50 tonnes of CO
2
but less than the equivalent of 500 tonnes of CO
2
:
at least every six months or, if a leak detection system is installed, at least every twelve
months
for equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases in quantities greater than or equal to
the equivalent of 500 tonnes of CO
2
:
at least every three months or, if a leak detection system is installed, at least every six
months.
5.
A document grouping a description of all the operations carried out on the cooling circuit must be
drafted and conserved.
