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Presence of fire extinguisher
If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or
any associated parts, appropriate fire extinguishing equipment
shall be available to hand. Have a dry powder or C02 fire
extinguisher adjacent to the charging area.
No ignition sources
No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigeration system
which involves exposing any pipe work that contains or has
contained flammable refrigerant shall use any sources of ignition in
such a manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or explosion. All
possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should be
kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation, repairing,
removing and disposal, during which flammable refrigerant can
possibly be released to the surrounding space. Prior to work taking
place, the area around the equipment is to be surveyed to make
sure that there are no flammable hazards or ignition risks. "No
Smoking "signs shall be displayed.
Ventilated area
Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated
before breaking into the system or conducting any hot work. A
degree of ventilation shall continue during the period that the work
is carried out. The ventilation should safely disperse any released
refrigerant and preferably expel it externally into the atmosphere.
Checks to the refrigeration equipment
Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be fit
for the purpose and to the correct specification. At all times the
manufacturer´s maintenance and service guidelines shall be
followed. If in doubt consult the manufacturer´s technical
department for assistance.
The following checks shall be applied to installations using
flammable refrigerants:
the charge size is in accordance with the room size within which
the refrigerant containing parts are installed;
the ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and
are not obstructed;
if an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, the secondary
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