Specific Information
Regarding R290
Refrigerant Gas
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The appliance must be installed, used
and stored in an area that is greater
than 13m
.
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This appliance contains 265g of R290
refrigerant gas.
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R290 is a refrigerant gas that
complies with the European directive
on the environment.
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Do not puncture any part of
refrigerant circuit.
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Be aware R290 refrigerant is
odourless and does not have the
odour normally associated with
natural gas and propane tanks.
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The appliance must be placed in an
area without any continuous sources
of ignition such as open flames, gas,
or electrical appliances in operation.
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Do not puncture and do not burn.
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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.
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The appliance must be stored in
such a way as to prevent mechanical
failure.
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Individuals who operate or work on
the refrigerant circuit must have the
appropriate certification issued by an
accredited organisation that ensures
competence in handling refrigerants
according to a specific evaluation
recognised by associations in the
industry.
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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.