6.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 wok. 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.
7.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 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.
8.CHECKS TO ELECTRICAL DEVICES
Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks and
components inspection procedures. If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no
electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. If the
fault cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue operation, an adequate
temporary solution shall be used. This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so all
parties are advised.
Initial safety checks shall include:
• That capacitors are discharged:this shall be done in a safe manner to avoid possibility of
sparking;
• That there no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging,recove-
ring or purging the system;
• That there is continuity of earth bonding
9.REPAIRS TO SEALED COMPONENTS
During repairs to sealed components, all electrical supplies shall be disconnected from the
equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers,etc.
If it is absolutely necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servicing, then
a permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most critical point to
warn of a potentially hazardous situation.
Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on electrical
components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of protection is affected.
This shall include damage to cables, excessive number of connections, terminals not made
to original specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting of glands,etc.
Ensure that apparatus is mounted securely.
Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded such that they no longer serve the
purpose of preventing the ingress of flammable atmospheres, Replacement parts shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
NOTE: The use of silicon sealant may inhibit the effectiveness of some types of leak detection
equipment. Intrinsically safe components do not have to be isolated prior to working on them.
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