Health & Safety - Hotpoint MSZ802DF Service Information

Indesit Company
HEALTH AND SAFETY
For the servicing of refrigeration products, containing R134a refrigerant.
These instructions are in addition to any other Company procedures already published.
Published primarily for Indesit Company engineers working in the UK or Southern Ireland, for
which these instructions are MANDATORY.
General
1. This manual is not intended as a comprehensive repair/maintenance guide to the appliance.
2. It should only be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence, applicable product
knowledge, suitable tools and test equipment.
3. Servicing of electrical appliances must be undertaken with the appliance disconnected. (unplugged
from the electrical supply).
4. Servicing must be preceded by earth continuity and insulation checks.
5. Personal safety precautions must be taken to protect against accidents caused by sharp edges on
metal and plastic parts.
6. After servicing, the appliance must be rechecked for electrical safety.
Refrigerant R134a - Safe Handling - Transporting & Storage
1. Work areas should be well ventilated and any immediate heat sources turned off.
2. Do not smoke where there is a possibility of refrigerant in the atmosphere. Customer/s should also
be advised.
3. Cylinders must not have heat applied, or stand close to a heat source, and should be stored out of
direct sunlight.
4. Should a sudden release of refrigerant occur, open windows or outside doors in the immediate
vicinity, then evacuate for a few minutes.
5. It is illegal to intentionally vent R134a refrigerant to atmosphere. Follow the company procedure on
collection and reclamation.
6. If a leak is identified the appliance must be repaired immediately if possible.
7. Where it is not possible to repair the appliance immediately the customer should be advised:
Appliance should be turned off and the refrigerant recovered.
8. Returned compressors must be sealed to prevent the escape of oil and refrigerant. Refer to the
Environmental responsibilities for service engineers in your Health and Safety booklet.
9. Cylinders (R134a) being transported must be in an upright position on the floor of the vehicle and
prevented from movement.
10. A green compressed gas label Part No. 8100062 should be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
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