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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.The appliance shall be installed
in accordance with national wiring regulations.The range of external static pressures is
-0.2Pa to 0.2Pa.Keep the unit 5m or more apart from combustible surfaces.
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
This appliance is made of recyclable or re-usable material. Scrapping must be carried out in compliance
with local waste disposal regulations. Before scrapping it, make sure to cut off the mai ns cord so that the
appliance cannot be re-used.
For more detailed information on handling and recycling this product, contact your local authorities
who deal with the separate collection of rubbish or the shop where you bought the appliance.
SCRAPPING OF APPLIANCE
This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste E lectrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with other household wastes throughout
the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of ma terial resources. To return your used device,
please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can ta ke this product fo r environmental safe recycling.
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Precautions for using R290 refrigerant
The basic installation work procedures are the same as the conventional refrigerant (R22 or R410A).
However, pay attention to the following points:
CAUTION
1. Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants
Compliance with the transport regulations
2. Marking of equipment using signs
Compliance with local regulations
3. Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerants
Compliance with national regulations
4. Storage of equipment/appliances
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Storage of packed (unsold) equipment
Storage package protection should be constructed such that mechanical
damage to the equipment inside the package will not cause a leak of the
refrigerant charge.
The maximum number of pieces of equipment permitted to be stored together
will be determined by local regulations.
6. Information on servicing
6-1 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 minimised. For repair
to the refrigerating system, the following precautions shall be complied with
prior to conducting work on the system.
6-2 Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise the
risk of flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being
performed.
6-3 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 workspace shall be sectioned off. Ensure that the
conditions within the area have been made safe by control of flammable
material.
6-4 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. non-sparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically
safe.
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6-5 Presence of fire extinguisher
If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any
associated parts, appropriate fire extinguishing equipment shall be available
to hand.
Have a dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher adjacent to the charging area.
6-6 No ignition sources
No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigeration 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.
6-7 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 work.
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.
6-8 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 is 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;
– If 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
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which are inherently resistant to being corroded or are suitably protected
against being so corroded.
6-9 Checks to electrical devices
Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety
checks and component 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.
7. 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.
Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded such 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 may inhibit the effectiveness of some types of
leak detection equipment. Intrinsically safe components do not have to be
isolated prior to working on them.
8. 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.
Intrinsically safe components are the only types that can be worked on while
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live in the presence of a flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall be at
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.
9. 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.
10.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.
11.Leak detection methods
The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for systems
containing flammable refrigerants:
– Electronic leak detectors shall be used to detect flammable refrigerants, but
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 chlorine shall be avoided as the chlorine may react
with the refrigerant and corrode the copper pipe-work.
– If a leak is suspected, all naked flames shall be removed/ extinguished.
– If a leakage of refrigerant is found which requires brazing, all of the
refrigerant shall be recovered from the system, or isolated (by means of shut
off valves) in a part of the system remote from the leak.
– Oxygen free nitrogen (OFN) shall then be purged through the system both
before and during the brazing process.
12.Removal and evacuation
When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs – or for any other
purpose – conventional procedures shall be used.
However, it is important that best practice is followed since flammability is a
consideration.
The following procedure shall be adhered to:
– Remove refrigerant;
– Purge the circuit with inert gas;
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– Evacuate;
– Purge again with inert gas;
– Open the circuit by cutting or brazing.
The refrigerant charge shall be recovered into the correct recovery cylinders.
The system shall be “flushed” with OFN to render the unit safe.
This process may need to be repeated several times.
Compressed air or oxygen shall not be used for this task.
Flushing shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with OFN and
continuing to fill until the working pressure is achieved, then venting to
atmosphere, and finally pulling down to a vacuum.
This process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is within the system. When
the final OFN charge is used, the system shall be vented down to atmospheric
pressure to enable work to take place.
This operation is absolutely vital if brazing operations on the pipe-work are to
take place.
Ensure that the outlet for the vacuum pump is not close to any ignition sources
and there is ventilation available.
13.Charging procedures
In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following requirements
shall be followed:
– Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when
using charging equipment.
– Hoses or lines shall be as short as possible to minimise the amount of
refrigerant contained in them.
– Cylinders shall be kept upright.
– Ensure that the refrigeration system is earthed prior to charging the system
with refrigerant.
– Label the system when charging is complete (if not already).
– Extreme care shall be taken not to overfill the refrigeration system.
Prior to recharging the system it shall be pressure tested with OFN.
The system shall be leak tested on completion of charging but prior to
commissioning.
A follow up leak test shall be carried out prior to leaving the site.
14.Decommissioning
Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is
completely familiar with the equipment and all its detail.
It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are recovered safely.
Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in
case analysis is required prior to re-use of reclaimed refrigerant. It is essential
that electrical power is available before the task is commenced.
a) Become familiar with the equipment and its operation.
b) Isolate system electrically.
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c) Before attempting the procedure ensure that:
– Mechanical handling equipment is available, if required, for handling
refrigerant cylinders;
– All personal protective equipment is available and being used correctly;
– The recovery process is supervised at all times by a competent person;
– Recovery equipment and cylinders conform to the appropriate standards.
d) Pump down refrigerant system, if possible.
e) If a vacuum is not possible, make a manifold so that refrigerant can be
removed from various parts of the system.
f) Make sure that cylinder is situated on the scales before recovery takes
place.
g) Start the recovery machine and operate in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
h) Do not overfill cylinders. (No more than 80 % volume liquid charge).
I ) Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the cylinder, even
temporarily.
j ) When the cylinders have been filled correctly and the process completed,
make sure that the cylinders and the equipment are removed from site
promptly and all isolation valves on the equipment are closed off.
k) Recovered refrigerant shall not be charged into another refrigeration system
unless it has been cleaned and checked.
15.Labelling
Equipment shall be labelled stating that it has been de-commissioned and emptied
of refrigerant.
The label shall be dated and signed.
Ensure that there are labels on the equipment stating the equipment contains
flammable refrigerant.
16.Recovery
When removing refrigerant from a system, either for servicing or
decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are
removed safely.
When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate
refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed.
Ensure that the correct number of cylinders for holding the total system charge
is available.
All cylinders to be used are designated for the recovered refrigerant and
labelled for that refrigerant (i.e. special cylinders for the recovery of
refrigerant).
Cylinders shall be complete with pressure relief valve and associated shut-
off valves in good working order.
Empty recovery cylinders are evacuated and, if possible, cooled before
recovery occurs.
The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set of
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instructions concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for
the recovery of flammable refrigerants.
In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good
working order.
Hoses shall be complete with leak-free disconnect couplings and in good
condition.
Before using the recovery machine, check that it is in satisfactory working
order, has been properly maintained and that any associated electrical
components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of a refrigerant release.
Consult manufacturer if in doubt.
The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the
correct recovery cylinder, and the relevant Waste Transfer Note arranged.
Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units and especially not in cylinders.
If compressors or compressor oils are to be removed, ensure that they have
been evacuated to an acceptable level to make certain that flammable
refrigerant does not remain within the lubricant.
The evacuation process shall be carried out prior to returning the compressor
to the suppliers.
Only electric heating to the compressor body shall be employed to accelerate
this process.
When oil is drained from a system, it shall be carried out safely.
CAUTION
When moving or relocating the air conditioner, consult experienced service
technicians for disconnection and reinstallation of the unit.
Do not place any other electrical products or household belongings under
indoor unit or outdoor unit. Condensation dripping from the unit might get them
wet, and may cause damage or malfunction of your property.
Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition
sources(for example, open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating
electric heater).
Do not pierce or burn.
Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odor.
To keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size
corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.
The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating open
flames (for example an operating gas appliance) and ignition sources (for
example an operating electric heater).
The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from
occurring.
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This symbol shows that this appliance uses a flammable
refrigerant.
If the refrigerant is leaked and exposed to an external
CAUTION
This symbol shows that the operation manual should be
read carefully.
CAUTION
This symbol shows that a service personnel should be
handling this equipment with reference to the
installation manual.
CAUTION
This symbol shows that information is available such as
the operating manual or installation manual.
CAUTION
Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit
should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment
authority, which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in
accordance with an industry recognised assessment specification.
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.
Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area
larger than:+AP-09CR4GE*S00(10.3m ),+AP-09HR4GF*S01(14.4m ) ,
+AP-12CR4GF*S00(13.6m ),+AP-12HR4GF*S00(14.4m ) .
The pipe-work shall be complianced with national gas regulations.
Spaces where refrigerant pipes shall be compliance with national gas
regulations.
Servicing shall be performed only as recommended by the manufacturer.
All working procedure that affects safety means shall only be carried by
competent persons.
The maximum refrigerant charge amount is 0.936 kg.
Mechanical connectors used indoors shall comply with ISO 14903. When
mechanical connectors are reused indoors, sealing parts shall be renewed.
When flared joints are reused indoors, the flare part shall be re-fabricated.
The installation of pipe-work shall be kept to a minimum.
Mechanical connections shall be accessible for maintenance purposes.
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