3H MAINTENANCE
3H1 General
The refrigerant recovery section of the risk assessment template or equivalent should be carried out before
commencing refrigerant recovery.
Before engaging in any maintenance or repairs ensure
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Use of trained certified natural persons*.
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Well ventilated working environment.
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Use of a flammable gas leak detector.
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Correct selection of tools and equipment compatible with A2L refrigerants.
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Recovery of remaining refrigerant.
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Purging pipework with a suitable inert gas, prior to, during and for a suitable period after carrying
out flame brazing to ensure that a flammable mixture cannot be formed.
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Adequate fire watch.
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Pressure testing of repair in accordance with EN378.
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Evacuation and dehydration in accordance with EN 378.
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Charging of the system in accordance with EN 378.
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Leak checking of the repair and system in accordance with EN 1516/2017.
Any other information identified within the site specific risk assessment is available and taking into account.
*NOTE: it is the responsibility of the operator to ensure the technician is certified to the correct
standard (EN13313 or equivalent).
Regular inspection and periodic maintenance is enough to ensure long time usage.
• Make sure all electric connections are tightened.
• Make sure all fan screws are tightened.
• Make sure each fan is running freely.
• Make sure heat exchanger mounting is level and stable.
• Make sure all of the defrost heaters are working properly.
• Because of the high humidity of the ambient air high icing formation may be seen during the first start-up. For this
reason check icing formation if it occurs.
• Observe ice formation and examine defrost cycle.
• Make sure that the system is evacuated well from air. There should not be air pockets inside of the coil.
• Cables should not be affected by heat of resistance.
• Check the defrost process. Defrost time can be extended if it is not enough to melt all of the ice.
• Do not touch of coil heater without gloves. Be wary of any material splashing and wear protective goggles.
• Make sure drainage water easily flows away. Please see water flows away easily with opening drain pan and
side cover.
• Check safety labels are clear
System is to be switched off and isolated during any repairs.
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