EQUATION 2021R08P07-0041 Manuel D'utilisation page 85

WARNING
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• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not pierce or burn.
• Be aware that refrigerants gases may not contain an odour.
Processing waste of electronic and electric devices at life-cycle end.
This image indicates that this product must not be disposed of with unsorted home trash. A
system for disposal and special processing of used electric and electronic devices, mandatory to
follow, has been implemented including the right to have vendors retrieve free-of-charge used
appliances upon purchase of new appliances, as well as special collection of such waste by
approved organisations.
For more information on this, you can contact your store or your town hall. Proper disposal of
used electric and electronic appliances ensures their adequate processing and recycling in order
to avoid damage to the environment and public health as well as to preserve natural resources.
Environment friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipments to an
appropriate waste disposal centre. The packaging material is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner and make it available for the recyclable material collectionservice.
INSTRUCTION FOR SERVICING APPLIANCES CONTAINING R 290
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 minimised. For repair to the refrigerating system, the following precautions shall be
complied with prior to conducting work on the system.
1. Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise the risk of a
flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
2.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 workspace shall be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the area
have been made safe by control offlammable material.
3.Checking for presence of refrigerant
The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work, to ensure the
technician is aware of potentially flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used
is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. nonsparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
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