8
Safety precautions
• Before a new refrigerating system
is put into service, the person
responsible for placing the system
in operation should ensure that
trained and certi
fi
ed operating
personnel are instructed on the
basis of the instruction manual
about the construction, supervision,
operation and maintenance of the
refrigerating system, as well as the
safety measures to be observed,
and the properties and handling of
the refrigerant used.
• The general requirement of trained
and certi
fi
ed personnel are indicated
as below:
a) Knowledge of legislation,
regulations and standards relating
to
fl
ammable refrigerants; and,
b) Detailed knowledge of and
skills in handling
fl
ammable
refrigerants, personal protective
equipment, refrigerant leakage
prevention, handling of cylinders,
charging, leak detection, recovery
and disposal; and,
c) Able to understand and to apply in
practice the requirements in the
national legislation, regulations
and Standards; and,
d) Continuously undergo regular and
further training to maintain this
expertise.
e) Ensure protection devices,
refrigerating cycle are well
protected against adverse
environmental effects (such as
the danger of water collecting
and freezing in relief pipes or the
accumulation of dirt and debris).
1. Installation (Space)
• Must ensure that water pipe-work
shall be protected from physical
damage.
• Must ensure mechanical connections
be accessible for maintenance
purposes.
• In cases that require mechanical
ventilation, ventilation openings shall
be kept clear of obstruction.
• Must comply with national gas
regulations, state municipal rules
and legislation. Notify relevant
authorities in accordance with all
applicable regulations.
• When disposal of the product, do
follow to the precautions in #12 and
comply with national regulations.
Always contact to local municipal
of
fi
ces for proper handling.
