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---lf an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, the secondary circuit shall be checked for the presence of

refrigerant;

---Marking to the equipment continues to be visible and legible. Markings and signs that are illegible shall be

corrected;

---Refrigeration pipe or components are installed in a position where they are unlikely to be exposed to any

substance which may corrode refrigerant containing components, unless the components are constructed of

materials which are inherently resistant to being corroded or are suitably protected against being so corroded.

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Checks to electrical devices

Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks and component inspection

procedures. lf a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no electrical supply shall be connected to the

circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. lf 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.

lnitial safety checks shall include:

---That capacitors are discharged: this shall be done in a safe manner to avoid possibility of sparking;

---That no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging, recovering or purging the system;

---That there is continuity of earth bonding.

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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. lf 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 originai specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting

of glands, etc.

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Ensure that the apparatus is mounted securely.

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Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded to the point that they no longer serve the

purpose of preventing the ingress of flammable atmospheres. Replacement parts shall be in accordance with

the manufacturer's specifications.

NOTE: The use of silicon sealant can inhibit the effectiveness of some types of leak detection equipment.

lntrinsically safe components do not have to be isolated prior to working on them.

Repair to intrinsically safe components

Do not apply any permanent inductive or capacitance loads to the circuit without ensuring that this will not

exceed the permissible voltage and current permitted for the equipment in use.

lntrinsically safe components are the only types that can be worked on while live in the presence of a

flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall beat the correct rating.

Replace components only with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other parts may result in the ignition of

refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak.

Cabling

Check that cabling will not be subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration, sharp edges or any

other adverse environmental effects. The check shall also take into account the effects of aging or continual

vibration from sources such as compressors or fans.

Detection of flammable refrigerants

Under no circumstances shall potential sources of ignition be used in the searching for or detection of

refrigerant leaks. A halide torch (or any other detector using a naked flame) shall not be used.

Leak detection methods

The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for all refrigerant systems.

Electronic leak detectors may be used to detect refrigerant leaks but, in the case of flammable refrigerants, the

sensitivity may not be adequate, or may need re-calibration.

(Detection equipment shall be calibrated in a refrigerant-free area.) Ensure that the detector is not a potential

source of ignition and is suitable for the refrigerant used.

Leak detection equipment shall be set at a percentage of the LFL of the refrigerant and shall be calibrated to

the refrigerant employed, and the appropriate percentage of gas (25 % maximum) is confirmed.

Leak detection fluids are suitable for use with most refrigerants but the use of detergents containing chiarine

shall be avoided as the chiarine may react with the refrigerant and corrode the copper pipe-work. If a leak is

suspected, all naked flames shall be removed/extinguished.

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