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2.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON SERVICING
Please follow these warnings when to undertake the following when servicing an portable
air conditioner with R290.
2.2.1 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 minimized. For repair of the refrigerating
system, the following precautions shall be cinternalised prior to execution of service work.
2.2.2 Work procedure
Work shall be executed following the instruction for minimising risk caused by flammable
gas or vapor in working area during service.
2.2.3 General work area
All staff involved in the local area shall be instructet about workmanship. Work in confined
spaces shall be avoided. Workspace shall be locked. Ensure that the conditions within the
area have been made safe by control of flammable material.
2.2.4 Checking for presence of refrigerant
Employ appropriate refrigerant detector to check before start and during work an
flammablefree environment. Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used
is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. no sparking, adequately sealed or
intrinsically safe. It sould be part of regular test and calibration process inside QMS (ISO
9001).
2.2.5 Presence of fire extinguisher
Check before start the existance of fire extinguisher to minimise any risk. Appropriate are
dry powder or CO² fire extinguishers.
2.2.6 No ignition sources
Personnel running installation or service of refrigeration system in contact with flammable
coolant, should never carry heat or open flame producing equipment. All possible ignition
sources, including cigarette smoking, should be kept away from the installation, repairing,
removing and disposal, during which flammable refrigerant can possible be emitted to
ambient. Prior to work area around the equipment is to be surveyed start making sure the
absence of flammable hazards or igniton risks. “No Smoking” signs shall be displayed.
2.2.7 Ventilated area
Ensure that work/service area is always sufficiently ventilated before and during assembly.
The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel it
externally into the atmosphere.