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WARNING
Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by
the equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair
requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall
be carried out under the supervision of the person
competent in the use of flammable refrigerants.
If you don't understand something or need help, please contact the
dealer services.
2.3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON SERVICING
Please follow these warnings when to undertake the following when
servicing an appliance with R-290.
2.2.1 Checks to the area
Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants,
safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is
minimized. For repair to the refrigerating system, the following
precautions shall be complied with prior to conducting work on the
system.
2.2.2 Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize
the risk of a flammable gas or vapor being present while the work is being
performed.
2.2.3 General work area
All maintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be
instructed on the nature of work being carried out. Work in confined
spaces shall be avoided. The area around the work space shall be
