Warnings (for using R290 refrigerant only)
•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.
1. Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants.
See transport regulations.
2. Marking of equipment using signs.
See local regulations.
3. Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerants.
See national regulations.
4. Storage of equipment/appliances
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
5. 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.
6. Information on servicing
1) 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
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