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HEALTH AND SAFETY
For the servicing of refrigeration products, containing Isobutane 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 qualifi ed 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 col-
lection and reclamation.
6.
If a leak is identifi ed 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 Environ-
mental responsibilities for service engineers in your Health and Safety booklet.
9.
Cylinders (R134a) being transported must be in an upright position on the fl oor of the vehicle and pre-
vented from movement.
10. A green compressed gas label Part No. 8100062 should be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
Service Manual
SIDE-BYSIDE
Edition
2008.09.02
2
Language
English
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