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Important Safety Information
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1. Transport of equipment containing fl ammable refrigerants:
See transport regulations.
2. Marking of equipment using signs:
See local regulations.
3. Disposal of equipment using fl ammable 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 fl ammable 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
fl ammable 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 confi ned 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 fl ammable 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 fl ammable atmospheres.
Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with fl ammable refrigerants, i.e.
non-sparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
5) Presence of fi re extinguisher: If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any
associated parts, appropriate fi re extinguishing equipment shall be available to hand. Have a dry powder
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fi re extinguisher adjacent to the work 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 fl ammable refrigerant shall use any sources of
ignition in such a manner that it may lead to risk of fi re or explosion. All possible ignition sources including
cigarette smoking, should be kept suffi ciently far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and
disposal during which fl ammable 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 fl ammable
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.
