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8 - MAINTENANCE
8.1 - PERIODIC CHECKS
• Carry out the following operations at least once a year
(the frequency depends on the installation and operating conditions):
IMPORTANT
Before carrying out any work on the machine, make sure that it is switched off and that access to it is prevented.
Any work must be carried out by personnel qualified and authorised to work on this type of machine.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE:
All equipment must be properly maintained in order to provide optimum performance over time. Faulty maintenance can result in
the cancellation of the product guaranty. Depending on the products, maintenance operations consist in the cleaning of filters (air,
water), internal and external exchangers, casings, and the cleaning and protection of condensate tanks. Treating odours and the
disinfection of room surfaces and volumes also contributes to the cleanliness of the air breathed by users.
TECHNIBEL proposes a wide range of perfectly adapted professional cleaning, maintenance and repair products for complete and
efficient maintenance. For an optimum result, TECHNIBEL air-conditioners must be maintained with TECHNIBEL maintenance
products.
- Cleaning the air exchanger.
- Checking the wear parts.
- Checking the operating set points and temperatures.
- Check the refrigerant circuit in accordance with the
regulations in force.
- Checking the safety devices.
- De-dusting the electrical equipment cabinet.
- Checking that the electrical connections are secure.
- Checking the earth connection.
- Check for leaks.
- Check the operation and parameters as per the start-up
data sheet.
- Check the hydraulic circuit in accordance with standard
trade practices (output, pressure, purge the circuit and
particularly the pump – see paragraph 6.3, filter cleaning).
- For models equipped with a hydraulic module, check that
the safety valve operates correctly.
8.2 - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT RECOMMENDATIONS
•A new filter dryer must be installed after all servicing operations performed on the refrigerant circuit.
8.2.1 - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
• Prior to all servicing or other actions on the equipment, installation, commissioning, operation, or maintenance, the
personnel in charge of these operations shall become familiar with the instructions and recommendations provided in the
installation manual of the unit as well as the elements of the project's technical file.
• The unit must be installed, started, maintained and repaired by qualified servicing personnel in compliance with the
requirements of all directives, laws and regulations and in accordance with standard trade practices.
• During installation, troubleshooting and maintenance operations, the use of pipes as a step: under the stress, the pipe
may rupture and the refrigerant may cause serious burns.
• During unit maintenance operations, the composition and the condition of the coolant will be checked, as well as the
absence of all trace of refrigerant.
• During the unit's annual seal test, in accordance with the law, check that the high and low-pressure pressure controllers
are correctly connected on the refrigerating circuit and that they disconnect the electrical circuit in case of tripping.
• During maintenance operations, make sure that there is no trace of corrosion or oil stains around the refrigerating
components.
• Prior to all maintenance and servicing on the refrigerating circuit, one must first shut down the unit then wait a few minutes
before installing temperature or pressure sensors. Certain equipment, such as the compressor and piping, may reach
temperatures above 100°C and high pressures may lead to serious burns.
8.2.2 - TROUBLESHOOTING
• All maintenance and servicing operations on the refrigerating circuit must be conducted in accordance with standard trade
practices and safety rules: recovery of the refrigerant, inert shielded (nitrogen) brazing, etc.
• All brazing operations must be conducted by qualified welders.
• For equipment charged with R407C, refer to the specific instructions in the installation manual.
• This unit is equipped with pressurized equipment, for example piping. Use only genuine parts listed in the spare parts list
for replacing defective refrigeration components.
• Pipes may only be replaced by copper tubing in compliance with standard NF EN 12735-1.
• Leak detection, in the case of pressure testing:
- Never use oxygen or dry air, as the risk of fire or explosion is present
- Use dehydrated nitrogen or a nitrogen and refrigerant mix indicated on the manufacturer's plate
- The test pressure, low and high pressure, must not exceed 20 bar and 15 bar in the case where the unit is equipped
with the pressure gauge option.
• All part replacement with other than genuine parts, all modifications of the refrigerating circuit, all replacement of
refrigerant by a fluid other than that indicated on the manufacturer's plate, all use of the unit outside the application limits
defined in the documentation, shall result in the cancellation of PED CE marking compliance which shall fall under the
liability of the individual who carried out these modifications.