● The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
Specific information regarding appliances with R290 refrigerant gas
● Thoroughly read all of the warnings.
● When defrosting and cleaning the appliance, do not use any tools other than those recommended by
the manufacturing company.
● The appliance must be placed in an area without any continuous sources of ignition (for example:
open flames, gas or electrical appliances in operation).
● Do not puncture and do not burn.
● Refrigerant gases can be odourless.
● The appliance must be installed, used and stored in an area that is greater than 13 m
2
.
● R290 is a refrigerant gas that complies with the European directives on the environment. Do not
puncture any part of the refrigerant circuit.
● If the appliance is installed, operated or stored in a non-ventilated area, the room must be designed to
prevent the accumulation of refrigerant leaks resulting in a risk of fire or explosion due to ignition of
the refrigerant caused by electric heaters, stoves, or other sources of ignition.
● The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent mechanical failure.
● Individuals who operate or work on the refrigerant circuit must have the appropriate certification
issued by an accredited organization that ensures competence in handling refrigerants according to a
specific evaluation recognized by associations in the industry.
● Repairs must be performed based on the recommendations from the manufacturing company.
● Maintenance and repairs that require the assistance of other qualified personnel must be performed
under the supervision of an individual specified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
● 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 open flames (for example an
operating gas appliance) or other potential ignition sources (for example an operating electric heater,
hot surfaces).
● All the work men who are engaging in the refrigeration system should bear the valid certification
awarded by the authoritative organization and the qualification for dealing with the refrigeration system
recognized by this industry. If it needs other technician to maintain and repair the appliance, they
should be supervised by the person who bears the qualification for using the flammable refrigerant.
● It can only be repaired by the method suggested by the equipment’s manufacturer.
