Hotpoint HS2321L Service Information page 3

Indesit Company
HEALTH AND SAFETY
19. Working with a naked flame i.e. soldering or brazing is forbidden. Unless otherwise stated, pipework
connections must only be made using the Lokring coupling system.
20. Electronic leak detectors with high voltage tips must NOT be used with any Isobutane (R600a).
21. All equipment used for this activity must be checked regularly and maintained in a safe working
condition; parts must be replaced as required.
1. The maximum quantity of Isobutane an engineer should hold or store at any one time is two 1kg net
aluminium canisters, supplied individually as Part No. C00218421 (2602600).
2. Canisters must be stored inside the aluminium case with the weighing scales for protection from
possible damage and heat. The aluminium case must NEVER be placed next to a heat source or
in direct sunlight.
3. Isobutane must only be dispensed to the appliance from the 1kg net aluminium canister placed in
an upright position on the weighing scales provided.
4. All used canisters must be a returned as scrap and therefore, left out for the driver to collect and
return for disposal.
5. Canisters must not be punctured or the internal valve damaged.
6. Before storing the canister it must have the extraction tap valve removed and the internal valve of
the canister checked for leakage using leak detector (Leak Detector: Part No. C00222861
(5700043).
7. All used canisters and those found to be leaking should be exhausted to atmosphere to ensure they
are emptied completely. Refer to the following paragraph.
8. Refit the extraction tap if necessary, open the tap and then invert the canister.
This must be done outside in open air away from buildings and ignition sources and complying with
Item 18 on previous page.
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