Quantity of R290 gas in Kg
(see data label on the appliance)
Minimum size of the site
for use and storage (m
4.
THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A QUANTITY OF REFRIGERANT GAS R290 EQUAL TO THE ONE
INDICATED IN THE DATA LABEL LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE.
5.
THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE STORED IN A ROOM WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING IG-
NITION SOURCES (FOR EXAMPLE: OPEN FLAMES, AN OPERATING GAS APPLIANCE OR AN
OPERATING ELECTRIC HEATER).
6.
Do not pierce or burn.
7.
Be aware that the refrigerants may not contain an odour.
8.
R290 is a refrigerant gas in compliance with the European directives on environment. Do not pierce
any part of the refrigerant circuit.
9.
Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
10. Do not use tools different from those recommended by the manufacturer when defrosting and
cleaning the appliance.
11. If the appliance is installed, used or stored in a non-ventilated area, the room must be designed to
prevent the accumulation of refrigerant leaks with the consequent fire or explosion hazard due to
the refrigerant combustion caused by electrical heaters, stoves or others sources of ignition.
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. All working procedure that affects safety means shall only be carried by competent per-
sons. 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
Compliance with the transport regulations.
18. MARKING OF EQUIPMENT USING SIGNS
Compliance with local regulations.
19. DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT USING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS
Compliance with 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 nec-
essary 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.
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