Daikin ATXC50B/ARXC50B 104365 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 24

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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.
Replace components only with parts speci

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ed by the manufacturer.

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Leak detection methods

Ensure that the detector is not a potential source of ignition (for example a halide torch) and is suitable 
for the refrigerant used. Leak detection equipment shall be set at a percentage of the LFL of the 
refrigerant (for R32, LFL is 13%) and shall be calibrated to the refrigerant employed and the appropriate 
percentage of gas (25% maximum) is con

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rmed.

Leak detection 

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uids 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 pipework. 
If a leak is suspected, all naked 

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ames 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.

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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 

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ammability is a 

consideration. The following procedure shall be adhered to:

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remove refrigerant;

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purge the circuit with inert gas;

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evacuate;

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purge again with inert gas;

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open the circuit by cutting or brazing.

The refrigerant charge shall be recovered into the correct recovery cylinders. The system shall be 
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ushed” 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 

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ll until the working pressure is achieved, then venting 

to atmosphere, and 

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nally pulling down to a vacuum. This process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is 

within the system. When the 

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nal 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.

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Labelling

This unit shall be labelled ‘de-commissioned and emptied of refrigerant’. This label shall be dated 
and signed. Ensure that there are labels on the equipment stating the equipment contains 

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ammable 

refrigerant.

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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 over

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ll 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.