12. Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
13. Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
14. The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from
occurring.
15. Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant
circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited
assessment authority, which authorises their competence to handle
refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognised assessment
specification.
16. Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other
skilled personnel shall be carried out under the supervision of the person
competent in the use of flammable refrigerants.
17. TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT CONTAINING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
See transport regulations.
18. MARKING OF EQUIPMENT USING SIGNS
See local regulations.
19. DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT USING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
See national regulations.
20. STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
21. STORAGE OF PACKED (UNSOLD) EQUIPMENT
Storage package protection should be constructed such that 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.
22. INFORMATION ON SERVICING
a) Checks to the area
Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety
checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised.
For repair to the refrigerating system, the following precautions shall be
complied with prior to conducting work on the system.
b) Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise
the risk of a flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being
performed.
c) 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 confined spaces shall be avoided.
The area around the workspace shall be sectioned off.
Ensure that the conditions within the area have been made safe by control of
flammable material.
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