HOMCOM 821-036V70 Manual page 12

5.No ignition sources
No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigerant system which involves
exposing any pipe work that contains or has contained flammable refrigerant shall
use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or
explosion. All possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should be
kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and
disposal, during which flammable refrigerant can possibly be released to the
surrounding space. Prior to work taking place, the area around the equipment is to
be surveyed to make sure that there are no flammable hazards or ignition risks."
No Smoking"signs shall be displayed.
6.Ventilated area
Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated before
breaking into the system or conducting any hot wok. A degree of ventilation shall
continue during the period that the work is carried out. The ventilation should safely
disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel it externally into the
atmosphere.
7.Checks to the refrigeration equipment
Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be fit for the purpose
and to the correct specification. At all times the manufacturer's maintenance and
service guidelines shall be followed. If in doubt consult the manufacturer's
technical department for assistance.
The following checks shall be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants:
- the charge size in accordance with the room size within which the refrigerant
containing parts are installed;
- the ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not
obstructed
8.Checks to electrical devices
Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks
and components inspection procedures. If a fault exists that could compromise
safety, then no electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is
satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault cannot be corrected immediately but it is
necessary to continue operation, an adequate temporary solution shall be used.
This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so all parties are advised.
Initial safety checks shall include:
-that capacitors are discharged: this shall be done in a safe manner to avoid
possibility of sparking;
-that there no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging,
recovering or purging the system;
-that there is continuity of earth bonding
9.Repairs to sealed components
During repairs to sealed components, all electrical supplies shall be disconnected
from the equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc.
If it is absolutely necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during
servicing, then a permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at
the most critical point to warn of a potentially hazardous situation.
Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on
electrical components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of
protection is affected. This shall include damage to cables, excessive number of
connections, terminals not made to original specification, damage to seals,
incorrect fitting of glands, etc.
Ensure that apparatus is mounted securely.
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