emerio PAC-127032.1 Portable Air Conditioner

Thank you very much for purchasing our products. In order to ensure correct operation, please read this manual and instruction carefully before use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, burns and other injuries.

1. Read and save these instructions. Attention: pictures in the IM are for reference only.
2. 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.
3. Children shall not play with the appliance.
4. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
5. 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.
6. Indoor use only.
7. Do not use the unit in an area: near to source of fire; where oil is likely to splash; exposed to direct sunlight; where water is likely to splash; near a bath, a laundry, a shower or a swimming pool.
8. Never insert your fingers, rods into the air outlet. Take special care to warn children of these dangers.
9. Keep the unit upward while transport and storage, for the compressor locates properly.
10. Before cleaning or moving the appliance, always turn off and disconnect the power supply.
11. To avoid the possibility of fire disaster, the appliance shall not be covered.
12. All the air-conditioner sockets must comply with the local electric safety requirements. If necessary, please check it for the requirements.
13. The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
14. Contact authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
15. Do not pull, deform or modify the power supply cord, or immerse it in water. Pulling or misuse of the power supply cord can result in damage to the unit and cause electrical shock.
16. Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
17. 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.
18. Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out power plug, it may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.
19. Unplug the unit if strange sounds, smell, or smoke comes from it.
20. Always plug the appliance into an earthed plug socket.
21. In case of any damage, please turn off the switch, disconnect the power supply, and contact an authorized service center for repair.
22. Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
23. 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.)
24. Do not pierce or burn.
25. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour.
26. This appliance contains R290 refrigerant gas. R290 is a refrigerant gas that complies with the European directives on the environment. Do not puncture any part of the refrigerant circuit.
27. If the appliance is installed, operated or stored in an unventilated area, the room must be designed to prevent to the accumulation of refrigerant leaks resulting in a risk of fire or explosion due to ignition of the refrigerant caused by electric heaters, stoves, or other sources of ignition.
28. The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent mechanical failure.
29. Individuals who operate or work on the refrigerant circuit must have the appropriate certification issued by an accredited organization that ensures competence in handling refrigerants according to a specific evaluation recognized by associations in the industry.
30. Repairs must be performed based on the recommendation from the manufacturing company. Maintenance and repairs that require the assistance of other qualified personnel must be performed under the supervision of an individual specified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
31. Regarding the instructions for repairing appliances containing R290, please kindly refer to below paragraphs.
32. Always let the appliance rest for at least 2 hours after moving it from one location to another.

Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.

Read instruction manuals.

Operator’s manual; operating instructions.

Service indicator; read technical manual.

Warning: Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. Warning: The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.
The required distance around the unit should be at least 50 cm.
Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger than 9 m2.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel
2. Digital display
3. Air outlet
4. Air direction adjuster
5. Air outlet louver (also for adjusting air direction)
6. Handle
7. Air exhaust outlet
8. Air inlet (with filter cover)
9. Window adaptor
10. Exhaust hose
11. Hose connector
12. Power plug storage
13. Upper drain port (inserted by a stopper)
14. Lower drain port (inserted by a stopper)

Note: To get a desired direction of airflow, use the air direction adjuster or adjust the air outlet louver manually.

Remote control
This unit has a remote control. At the back of the remote control, slide off the battery compartment cover, put two 1.5 V AAA batteries into the compartment (pay attention to the poles), and then place back the cover. If it is not in use for a long time, please take the batteries out of the remote control. Keep the batteries out of reach of small children.
The functions of the buttons on the remote control are listed below. To get a desired direction of airflow, use the air direction adjuster or adjust the air outlet louver manually.

1. Power button
2. Temperature/timer increasing button
3. Temperature/timer decreasing button
4. Low fan speed button
5. High fan speed button
6. Cooling mode button
7. Drying mode button
8. Fan mode button
9. Sleep button
10. Timer button
11. ℃/℉ conversion button

1. Power button
2. Temperature/timer increasing button
3. Temperature/timer decreasing button
4. Mode button
5. Fan speed button
6. Timer button
7. Sleep button
8. Child lock button
9. Cooling mode indicator light
10. Drying mode indicator light
11. Fan mode indicator light
12. Low speed indicator light
13. High speed indicator light
14. Timer-ON indicator light
15. Sleep indicator light
16. Digital display
17. Wi-Fi indicator light
18. Child lock indicator light

INSTALLATION

• The unit shall be installed on a flat surface where the air outlet would not be blocked. To ensure the proper air circulation, the required free space around the unit should be at least 50 cm.
• The unit shall not be installed in a laundry room.
• Connect the hose connector to one end of the exhaust hose.
• Connect the window kit adapter to the other end of the exhaust hose.
• To assemble the window kit: make the board B slide beneath the board A; make the provided screw go through the small hole on board A while the flat side of the screw is embedded into the center groove of board B. Adjust the boards to the desired length fitting your window; screw on the washer and then the butterfly nut above to fix the connection of boards.
• Connect the exhaust hose onto the window kit by inserting the window kit adaptor into its place on board A.
• Close your window to secure the window kit in place. It is recommended that the gap between the window kit and the sides of window should be sealed off for a maximum efficiency.
• Attach the hose connector onto the air exhaust outlet at the back of the unit.
• Adjust the length of the flexible exhaust hose, avoiding bends in the hose. Place the appliance near an appropriate electrical outlet.

OPERATION

Always let the appliance rest for at least 2 hours after moving it from one location to another. Before use, check up whether the exhaust hose has been mounted properly. Plug in the appliance.

1. Power button
   Press the power button to turn on the appliance. The appliance will start to work.
   Press the power button again, the appliance will be turned off.

2. Mode button
   Press the mode button to choose your desired working mode among fan, cooling and drying mode. The corresponding indicator light will turn on when the specific mode is selected.

   • Fan mode
     The adjustment of temperature in fan mode is not effective.
     In fan mode, the room air is circulated but not cooled.

   • Cooling mode
     When the room temperature is higher than the set temperature, the compressor starts to run.
     When the room temperature is lower than the set temperature, the compressor stops and the fan operates at the set speed.
     Note: When the compressor is working, the unit will vibrate slightly. This is normal and harmless.

   • Drying mode
     The fan runs at a low speed. The fan speed and temperature cannot be adjusted.
     The compressor will stop after 8 minutes of running and then run again after 6 minutes.

3. Temperature/timer increasing button & temperature/timer decreasing button
   The temperature adjustment is only effective in the cooling mode.
   Press the button to set your desired room temperature from 16℃ to 32℃. The buttons can also be used for timer adjustment during timer setting. The value will be increased/decreased by 1 (℃ /hour) for each press.
   Note: In cooling mode, the set temperature will be shown on the digital display; in fan or drying mode, the room temperature will be shown on the digital display.

4.  Fan speed button
   Press the fan speed button to select low speed or high speed. The corresponding indicator light for fan speed will turn on.
   Note: In drying mode, the fan speed cannot be selected.

5. Timer button
   Auto-ON setting

   • When the appliance is OFF, press the timer button, the digital display will flash “00”.

   • Press the timer increasing or decreasing button to select a desired auto-ON time from 1 to 24 hours. The digital display will flash for several seconds, then the timer setting is confirmed. The timer-ON indicator light will illuminate.

   • The appliance will automatically turn on once the select time passed.
     Auto-OFF setting

   • When the appliance is ON, press the timer button, the digital display will flash “00”.

   • Press the timer increasing or decreasing button to select a desired auto-OFF time from 1 to 24 hours. The digital display will flash for several seconds, then the timer setting is confirmed. The timer-ON indicator light will illuminate. The digital display will turn back to the set temperature.

   • The appliance will automatically turn off once the select time has passed.
     To change the timer, press the timer button and press the button  to change the value, when it is set to 0 hour (“00”), the timer will be canceled and the timer-ON indicator light will turn off.

6. Sleep button (only active in cooling mode)
   Press the sleep button to activate the sleep mode. The sleep indicator light turns on.
   In sleep mode, the appliance automatically runs in low fan speed which cannot be changed.

7. Child lock button
   Long press the child lock button until the child lock indicator light turns on, and the appliance will be locked for its current setting. Long press the child lock button again, the locking will be cancelled, and the child lock indicator light turns off. You can then set the appliance by the control panel again.

NOTE:

• To Shift the temperature unit between Celsius and Fahrenheit, long press the mode button for 5 seconds when the appliance is on, or simply press the ℃/℉ conversion button on the remote control, or you can set it by the APP control.

Automatic defrost
At low room temperature, frost may build up at the evaporator when the appliance is running. The appliance will automatically start defrost in below process:
When the appliance is cooling or drying mode, the ambient temperature sensor senses the evaporator coil temperature is below -1℃，the compressor will stop operating for 10 minutes and when the coil temperature rises up to 7℃, the appliance restart in the cooling or drying mode.

Drain water

1. There is condensing water recycling hidden in this appliance. The condensing water is partly kept recycling between the condenser and the water tray. When the water level rises to the upper level, the water-full code “Ft” will be shown on the digital display to remind of draining water.
   Note: The appliance has two drain ports. When the upper drain port is blocked by the stopper, the water will flow out from the lower drain port.

2. Please cut off the power supply, move the appliance to a suitable place, pull out the stopper in the drain port to drain the water completely.

3. After the draining, insert back the stopper to the drain port, otherwise the appliance may leak and make your room wet.

4. For continuous use of the drying mode, connect the provided drain hose to the upper drain port and drain water into a bucket.

Wi-Fi connection guide (The guide for the APP may not be updated regularly due to software version upgrade or other reasons. This instruction is used as a guide only.):

1. Place the appliance within 5 meters to your router.

2. Search “Smart Life – Smart Living” in App Store (for iOS) or Google play (for Android), or directly scan the QR code below, to download the application “Smart Life” .

3. Sign up or log in to your account on the APP. Press the “+” at right top or button “Add Device” to add your air conditioner.

4. Find and press the icon “Portable Air Conditioner (Wi-Fi)”. (Fig.1) You will get the prompt that asks you to use the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Note that the 5 GHz WI-Fi is not supported by this application.
   Enter your Wi-Fi password and connect to the Wi-Fi. Now check if the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking. If not, long press the timer button for 5 seconds on the control panel until the Wi-Fi indicator light blinks (beep sound heard).

5. If the Wi-Fi indicator light rapidly blinks, confirm it and press “Next” to directly add the device. If the Wi-Fi indicator light slowly blinks, press and change to “AP Mode” at the right top, then confirm it and press “Next” (Fig.2).

6. Press “Go to Connect” and select the hotspot “SmartLife-XXXX”. After the hotspot has been connected, go back to the App, and it will add the device.

7. You can set the name for your device by pressing the pencil logo besides, for example, change the default to “PAC-127032.1”. Then press “Done” at the top right corner. (Fig.3)

8. Now you can operate the air conditioner in the interface below (Fig.4). Press the corresponding button to set your appliance. In the mode and fan speed selection, you will see the same options as on the control panel of the appliance (Heat mode is not available).
   a. Appliance name
   b. Back to home page
   c. APP settings
   d. Current room temperature
   e. Set temperature
   f. Mode selection
   g. Fan speed selection
   h. Temperature decreasing button
   i. Temperature increasing button
   j. Power button (Press it once, the appliance is on and the button is lightened; press it again, the appliance is off and the button is darkened.)
   k. Display of selected mode
   l. Display of selected fan speed
   m. More functions :

   • Press the button “More”, you can set the timer, child lock, sleep mode (only available in cooling mode), and temperature unit conversion in ℃/℉. (Fig. 5)
   • To set a timer, you need to add a schedule. After the timer has been set, you can simply turn it on or off by the button at the right side. To delete the timer, slide the corresponding line to the left and press “Delete” (Fig.6).

9. When the child lock is turned on, the APP control is ineffective until you turned off the child lock. If you want to turn off the child lock by the APP control, press the lock logo at the control page. (Fig.7) The logo will disappear and the child lock will be turned off.

10. Press the arrow at the top left corner, you can get back to the home page, on which there is a power button too. You can simply turn on or turn off your appliance. (Fig.8)

11. Press the pencil logo at the top right corner, you can have the APP settings. The option “Share Device” allows you to share the operation of the appliance to other people.

Note:

• When the network environment for the appliance has been changed, it requires to be reconfigured.
• When the Wi-Fi indicator light blinks, the appliance is waiting to be paired. When the Wi-Fi indicator light illuminates still, the Wi-Fi has been connected. When the Wi-Fi indicator light goes out, the Wi-Fi has been shut off.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning or taking off any parts, be sure to disconnect the appliance from any electric supply outlet.
• Do not use gasoline or other chemicals to clean the appliance.
• Do not wash the appliance directly.
• If the appliance is damaged, please contact the dealer or repair shop.

Air Filters
If the air filters become clogged with dust/dirt, they should be cleaned once every month.

• Pull off the air filters from the appliance.
• Rinse the filters under running water and dry them up in the shade.
• Reinstall the air filters.

Clean the Surface
First clean the surface with a neutral detergent and wet cloth, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Warning! Do not touch the evaporator surface with bare-hand, or it could cause injury to your fingers.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The appliance is not running.

| Check if the power is connected securely.| Connect the power properly.
Check    if

displayed.

| the| water| full| code| “Ft”| Drain the water.
Normal     operation    of     the    appliance requires an ambient temperature in 5 ℃

– 35 ℃.

| Check the room temperature. When the room temperature is back to the range

(5 ℃ – 35 ℃), the appliance can be operated normally.

Not cool enough in cooling mode

| The doors or windows are not closed.| Make sure all the windows and doors

are closed.

There are heat sources inside the room.| Remove the heat sources if possible.
The air exhaust hose is not connected or

blocked.

| Connect or clean the air exhaust hose.
Temperature setting is too high.| Reset the temperature.
Air inlet or outlet is blocked.| Clean the air inlet or outlet.

Noisy

| The ground is not level or not flat enough.| Place the appliance on a flat,

surface if possible.

| level
Check if there are any parts loose and

vibrating.

| Secure and tighten the parts.
The sound comes from the flowing of the

refrigerant inside the appliance.

| It is normal.
Code “E0” on the digital display| Communication faults between the main PCB and the display board.| Check the wire harness of the display board. Contact     authorized     service

technician for repair.

Code “E1” on the digital display| ****

Room temperature sensor failed.

| Replace the room temperature sensor. Contact authorized service technician

for repair.

Code “E2” on the digital display| ****

Evaporator temperature sensor failed.

| Replace evaporator temperature sensor. Contact authorized service technician

for repair.

Code “Ft” on the

digital display

| Water-full warning| Drain out the water.

TECHNICAL DATA
Below data for your operating reference

We, Emerio, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: PAC-127032.1 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the RED Directive (2014/53/EU)
The complete CE declaration is available at the following address: www.emerio.eu

ERP INFORMATION

| Value
---|---
Trademark| Emerio
Model identification| PAC-127032.1
Sound power (cooling)| 65 dB(A)
Name of refrigerant| R290
Rated power input for cooling (kW)| 1.0
Rated energy efficiency ratio| 2.6
GWP (kgCO2eq)| 3
Energy efficiency class| A
Energy consumption for double ducts appliances

(kWh/h)

| N.A
Energy consumption for single duct appliances

(kWh/h)

| 1.0
Power consumption in thermostat-off mode (W)| N.A
Power consumption in stand-by mode (W)| 0.49
Cooling capacity| 2600W
Refrigerant leakage contributes to climate change. Refrigerant with lower global warming potential (GWP) would contribute less to global warming than a refrigerant with higher GWP, if leaked to the atmosphere. This appliance contains a refrigerant fluid with a GWP equal to 3. This means that if 1 kg of this refrigerant fluid would be leaked to the atmosphere, the impact on global warming would be 3 times higher than 1 kg of CO2, over a period of 100 years. Never try to interfere with the refrigerant circuit yourself or disassemble the product yourself and always ask a professional.

Energy consumption 1.3 kWh for model PAC-127032.1 in 60 minutes of use under

standard test conditions. The actual energy consumption depends on how the device is used and where it is located.

For any additional information, please contact: LIPO Einrichtungsmärkte AG,

Rüti Center, Rütiweg 7,

CH-4133 Pratteln

GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Before delivery our devices are subjected to rigorous quality control. If, despite all care, damage has occurred during production or transportation, please return the device to your dealer. In addition to statutory legal rights, the purchaser has an option to claim under the terms of the following guarantee:
For the purchased device we provide 2 years guarantee, commencing from the day of sale. If you have a defective product, you can directly go back to the point of purchase.
Defects which arise due to improper handling of the device and malfunctions due to interventions and repairs by third parties or the fitting of non- original parts are not covered by this guarantee. Always keep your receipt, without the receipt you can’t claim any form of warranty. Damage caused by not following the instruction manual, will lead to a void of warranty, if this results in consequential damages then we will not be liable. Neither can we hold responsible for material damage or personal injury caused by improper use if the instruction manual is not properly executed. Damage to accessories does not mean free replacement of the whole appliance. In such case please contact our service department. Broken glass or breakage of plastic parts is always subject to a charge. Defects to consumables or parts subjected to wearing, as well as cleaning, maintenance, replacement of said parts or shipping and transportation costs to and from any place of repair are not covered by the warranty and are to be paid.

ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY DISPOSAL

Recycling – European Directive 2012/19/EU
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT OPEN. DO NOT
DISPOSE OR IN FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
LIPO Einrichtungsmärkte AG,
Rüti Center, Rütiweg 7,
CH-4133 Pratteln

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIRING APPLIANCES CONTAINING R290

Servicing

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.

2. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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 which are inherently resistant to being corroded or are suitably protected against being so corroded.

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.

Repairs to sealed components

1. 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.
2. 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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;
• 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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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 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.

Competence of service personnel General
Special training additional to usual refrigerating equipment repair procedures is required when equipment with flammable refrigerants is affected.
In many countries, this training is carried out by national training organisations that are accredited to teach the relevant national competency standards that may be set in legislation.
The achieved competence should be documented by a certificate.

Training
The training should include the substance of the following:
Information about the explosion potential of flammable refrigerants to show that flammables may be dangerous when handled without care.
Information about potential ignition sources, especially those that are not obvious, such as lighters, light switches, vacuum cleaners, electric heaters.
Information about the different safety concepts:
Unventilated – Safety of the appliance does not depend on ventilation of the housing. Switching off the appliance or opening of the housing has no significant effect on the safety. Nevertheless, it is possible that leaking refrigerant may accumulate inside the enclosure and flammable atmosphere will be released when the enclosure is opened.
Ventilated enclosure – Safety of the appliance depends on ventilation of the housing. Switching off the appliance or opening of the enclosure has a significant effect on the safety. Care should be taken to ensure a sufficient ventilation before.
Ventilated room – Safety of the appliance depends on the ventilation of the room. Switching off the appliance or opening of the housing has no significant effect on the safety. The ventilation of the room shall not be switched off during repair procedures.
Information about the concept of sealed components and sealed enclosures according to IEC 60079-15:2010. Information about the correct working procedures:

a) Commissioning

• Ensure that the floor area is sufficient for the refrigerant charge or that the ventilation hose is assembled in a correct manner.
• Connect the pipes and carry out a leak test before charging with refrigerant.
• Check safety equipment before putting into service.

b) Maintenance

• Portable equipment shall be repaired outside or in a workshop specially equipped for servicing units with flammable refrigerants.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation at the repair place.
• Be aware that malfunction of the equipment may be caused by refrigerant loss and a refrigerant leak is possible.
• Discharge capacitors in a way that won’t cause any spark. The standard procedure to short circuit the capacitor terminals usually creates sparks.
• Reassemble sealed enclosures accurately. If seals are worn, replace them.
• Check safety equipment before putting into service.

c) Repair

• Portable equipment shall be repaired outside or in a workshop specially equipped for servicing units with flammable refrigerants.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation at the repair place.
• Be aware that malfunction of the equipment may be caused by refrigerant loss and a refrigerant leak is possible.
• Discharge capacitors in a way that won’t cause any spark.
• When brazing is required, the following procedures shall be carried out in the right order:
  • Remove the refrigerant. If the recovery is not required by national regulations, drain the refrigerant to the outside. Take care that the drained refrigerant will not cause any danger. In doubt, one person should guard the outlet. Take special care that drained refrigerant will not float back into the building.
  • Evacuate the refrigerant circuit.
  • Purge the refrigerant circuit with nitrogen for 5 min.
  • Evacuate again.
  • Remove parts to be replaced by cutting, not by flame.
  • Purge the braze point with nitrogen during the brazing procedure.
  • Carry out a leak test before charging with refrigerant.
• Reassemble sealed enclosures accurately. If seals are worn, replace them.
• Check safety equipment before putting into service.

d) Decommissioning

• If the safety is affected when the equipment is putted out of service, the refrigerant charge shall be removed before decommissioning.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation at the equipment location.
• Be aware that malfunction of the equipment may be caused by refrigerant loss and a refrigerant leak is possible.
• Discharge capacitors in a way that won’t cause any spark.
• Remove the refrigerant. If the recovery is not required by national regulations, drain the refrigerant to the outside. Take care that the drained refrigerant will not cause any danger. In doubt, one person should guard the outlet. Take special care that drained refrigerant will not float back into the building.
• Evacuate the refrigerant circuit.
• Purge the refrigerant circuit with nitrogen for 5 min.
• Evacuate again.
• Fill with nitrogen up to atmospheric pressure.
• Put a label on the equipment that the refrigerant is removed.

e) Disposal

• Ensure sufficient ventilation at the working place.
• Remove the refrigerant. If the recovery is not required by national regulations, drain the refrigerant to the outside. Take care that the drained refrigerant will not cause any danger. In doubt, one person should guard the outlet. Take special care that drained refrigerant will not float back into the building.
• Evacuate the refrigerant circuit.
• Purge the refrigerant circuit with nitrogen for 5 min.
• Evacuate again.
• Cut out the compressor and drain the oil.

Transportation, marking and storage for units that employ flammable refrigerants
Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants
Attention is drawn to the fact that additional transportation regulations may exist with respect to equipment containing flammable gas. The maximum number of pieces of equipment or the configuration of the equipment, permitted to be transported together will be determined by the applicable transport regulations. Marking of equipment using signs
Signs for similar appliances used in a work area generally are addressed by local regulations and give the minimum requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs for a work location.
All required signs are to be maintained and employers should ensure that employees receive suitable and sufficient instruction and training on the meaning of appropriate safety signs and the actions that need to be taken in connection with these signs.
The effectiveness of signs should not be diminished by too many signs being placed together.
Any pictograms used should be as simple as possible and contain only essential details.
Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerants
See national regulations.
Storage of equipment/appliances

The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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.

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