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Error messages
Error messages
on the display
Meaning Solution
AS Humidity sensor
error
Disconnect the power plug from the
power socket and reconnect it.
If the problem persists, please contact an
authorised service centre.
ES Vaporizer heat
sensor error
Disconnect the power plug from the
power socket and reconnect it.
If the problem persists, please contact an
authorised service centre.
P2 The condensate
tank A3 is full or
incorrectly installed.
Empty out the condensate tank A3 or
install it correctly.
Eb The condensate tank
A3 is removed or
incorrectly installed.
Insert the condensate tank A3 into the
appliance.
Servicing instruc tions
1.1 Area check
Before starting work on asystem containing flammable refrigerants, saf ety checks are
necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised. When repairing a cooling
system, the following measures must be adher ed to prior to performing any work.
1.2. Work procedure
Work must be performed following a controlled procedure so that the risk of flammable
gases or fumes being present during this time is minimised.
1.3 General work area
The whole maintenance crew and other personnel at the sit e must be informed about
the nature of the works being performed. W ork in tight areas must be prevented. The
area around the work site must be divided into sections. It must be ensured that the
conditions inside the area are safe by means of inspections of flammable materials .
1.4 Check for presence of arefriger ant
The area must be checked using an appropriate detector for the pr esence of refrigerant
before and during work to ensure that t echnicians are aware of apot entially flammable
atmosphere. It must be ensured that the device used for the det ection of leaks is
suitable for use on flammable refrigerants, i.e . non-sparking, appropriately sealed or
intrinsically safe.
1.5 Presence of afire e xtinguisher
In the event that any work is performed on the cooling device or associated parts under
heat, then asuitable fir e extinguisher must be on hand. In the vicinity of the filling area,
there must be apowder or C O2 fire extinguisher.
1.6 No ignition sources
No person performing work related to the cooling system that encompasses the
uncovering of any pipes that contain or ha ve contained flammable gasses may use any
ignition sources in amanner that could lead to afire or explosion hazard. All possible
ignition sources, including the smoking of cigarettes should be kept at asufficient
distance from the installation, repair , removal or disposal location, during which
flammable refrigerant could potentially be released int o the surrounding environment.
Prior to starting work, the area around the appliance must be checked to ensure that
there are no fire hazards or ignition risks pr esent. A "smoking forbidden" sign must
be installed.
1.7 Ven tilated area
It must be ensured that the area is ventilated or appropriat ely ventilated prior to
penetrating the system or performing any work under heat. The intensity of ventilation
must continue for the time that works are performed. Ventilation should saf ely dissipate
any released refrigerant and dra w it out into the atmosphere as apriority.
1.8 Cooling system checks
In places where electrical components are replaced, these componen ts must be suitable
for this purpose and conform to correct specifications. The manufacturer'sinstructions
for maintenance and service must alway s be followed. If any doubts arise, i t is necessary
to request help from the manufacturer'stechnical department.
On installations containing flammable refrigerants, it is necessary to perform the
following checks:
– the amount of refrigerant corresponds t o the size of the room in which components
containing refrigerant are installed;
– ventilation systems and outlets are in full working order and are not clogged;
– if any indirect cooling circuit is used, the second cir cuit must be checked for the
presence of refrigerant;
– the markings on the appliance must remain constantly visible and legible, and marking
and signs that are illegible must be repaired;
– The cooling pipes and components are installed in locations where it is not probable
that they will be exposed to any substances that could c orrode the parts containing
refrigerant, unless these components are built using materials that ar e inherently
resistant to corrosion or are appr opriately protected against corrosion.
1.9 Electrical device check
The repair and maintenance of electrical components must include safety checks and
inspections of components.
In the event of a malfunction that could affect safety, no electrical power may be
connected to the circuit until the malfunction is satisfactorily resolved. In the event
that the malfunction cannot be immediately repaired but it is necessary to continue
running the appliance, an appropriate temporary solution must be used. The owner of
the appliance must be informed in such away that all parties know about it.
The initial safety check must ensure:
– that capacitors are discharged: this must be performed in asafe way to prevent the
possibility of sparking;
– that no electrical components or wiring is uncovered during the process of filling,
draining or cleaning the system;
– that the grounding is not interrupted.
2. Repair of sealed components
When repairing sealed components, all the electrical power supply must be disconnected
from the appliance on which work is being performed before sealed lids, etc . are removed.
When it is absolutely necessary to have live power supply going in to the appliance while
servicing the appliance, it is necessary to install apermanent device in the most critical
point to detect leakage so that adangerous situation is averted.
Special attention must be paid to ensuring that as aresult of the work performed on
electrical components the cover is not changed to the extent of affecting the level of
protection. T his must also include damage to cables, excessive number of connections
and terminals not performed according to original specifications, damaged gaskets,
incorrect configuration of plugs, etc.
It is necessary to ensure that the appliance is mounted safely .
It is necessary to ensure that gaskets or sealing materials are not damaged in such awa y
that they no longer serve to prevent the entry of aflammable atmosphere. Spar e parts
must conform to the manufacturer'sspecifications.
Note:
The use of silicone gaskets and seals may suppress the efficiency of certain
type of leak detection devices. Intrinsically safe components do not need to
be disconnected prior to being worked on.
3. Repairs of intrinsically safe components
No permanently inductive or capacitative load may be placed on the circuit without it
being ensured that thereby the permitted voltage and curr ent for the used appliance
is not exceeded.
Intrinsically safe components are the only type on which it is possible to work in
aflammable envir onment even while under live current. T esting equipment must have
correct specifications.
Parts are replaced using only parts specified by the manufacturer . Different parts could
result in ignition of refrigerant upon leakage into the environmen t.
4. Cabling
Check that cabling is not exposed to wear and tear , corrosion, excessive pressure,
vibrations, sharp edges or any other negative en vironmental effects. This check must
also take into consideration the effects of ageing and permanent vibrations fr om sources
such as compressors or fans.
5. Detection of flammable refrigerants
Under no circumstances may potential sourc es of ignition be used for locating or
detecting refrigerant leaks.
Ahalogen burner (or any other type of detector utilising an open flame) must not be used.
6. Leak detection methods
The following leak detection methods are considered ac ceptable for systems containing
flammable refrigerants.
For the detection of flammable refrigerants , electronic leak detectors must be used,
however their sensitivity may not be appropriate or they ma y require recalibration.
(Detection equipment must be calibrated in an area without any refrigerant pr esent).
It is important to ensure that the detector is not a potential ignition source and that
it is suitable for the used refrigerant. The leak detector must be set to a percentage of
LFL refrigerant and must be calibrated for the used r efrigerant and the respective gas
percentage is confirmed (maximum 25%).
Leak detection liquids are suitable for use on most refrigerants , however , detergents
containing chlorine must be excluded since chlorine may react with the refrigerant
and corrode copper pipes.
In the event of asuspected leak, all open flames must be removed/extinguished.
In the event that the refrigerant leak is found and requir es hard soldering, then all the
refrigerant must be drained from the system or separa ted (by closing avalve) in a part of
the system distant from the leak. The system must then be cleaned out using oxygen-free
nitrogen (OFN) both before as w ell as after the hard soldering process.
7. Collection and pump discharge
In the event that the cooling circuit is breached due to r epairs – or for any other reason –
conventional proc edures must be followed. It is, howev er, important to adhere to the
best method due to flammability. It is necessary to adhere to the following pr ocedure:
– remove the refrigerant;
– clean out the circuit using inert gas;
– pump out;
– again clean out using iner t gas;
– open the circuit by cutting or hard soldering.
The contents of the circuit must be collected into c orrect collection c ylinders. The system
must be "flooded" with OFN (oxygen-free nitrogen) for the unit to remain safe . It may
be necessary to repeat the procedure several times . For this task, neither compressed
air nor oxygen may be used.
Flooding may be achieved by disrupting the vacuum in the sy stem with the use of
OFN, and by continued filling until the operating pressur e is achieved, then venting
into the atmosphere and finally lowering to avacuum. This process must be repeated
if refrigerant still remains in the system. When the last OFN cartridge is used, the system
must be ventilated to atmospheric pr essure to enable work to be performed. T his activity
is absolutely necessary if hard soldering is to be performed on the pipes.
It is necessary to ensure that the vacuum pump outlets are not nearby to any ignition
source, and ventilation must be pr ovided.
8. Filling procedure
Apart from conventional filling procedur es, also the following requirements must be
adhered to.
– It is necessary to ensure that no contamination by various refrigerants occurs when
the filling device is used. Hoses or pipes must be as short as possible to minimise the
amount of refrigerant contained inside of them.
– Cylinders must be held vertically.
– I t is important to ensure that the cooling system is gr ounded prior to being filled with
refrigerant.
– When filling is complete, the system must be marked with a label (if it does not have
one already).
– It is necessar y to pay extreme care t o ensure that the cooling system is not ov er filled.