Under 20 Tons Man Hours 4
Over 20 Tons Man Hours 5
Application:
This applies to equipment which has the condenser, fan(s), and fan
motor(s) enclosed within the same housing. The compressor and other components
are at a separate location. PM of these other devices should be scheduled
simultaneously with the units serviced by the condenser. If the condenser
motor(s) is/are rated at 1 HP or higher, schedule PM of motor(s) at this time
with PM MOTOREL>1HP-A.
Special Instructions:
1. Review manufacturer's instructions.
2. Review the Procedure for "Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources."
3. Review the Procedure for "Selection, Care, and Use of Respiratory
Protection".
4. Deenergize, lock out, and tag electrical circuit breaker.
5. Comply with the latest provisions of the Clean Air Act and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations as they apply to protection of
stratospheric ozone.
6. No intentional venting of refrigerants is permitted. During the servicing,
maintenance, and repair of refrigeration equipment, the refrigerant must be
recovered.
7. Whenever refrigerant is added or removed from equipment, record the
quantities on the appropriate forms.
8. Recover, recycle, or reclaim the refrigerant as appropriate.
9. If disposal of the equipment item is required, follow regulations concerning
removal of refrigerants and disposal of the equipment.
10. If materials containing refrigerants are discarded, comply with EPA
regulations as applicable.
11. Refrigerant oils to be removed for disposal must be analyzed for hazardous
waste and handled accordingly.
12. Closely follow all safety procedures described in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the refrigerant and all labels on
refrigerant containers.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1.___ Remove debris from air screen and clean underneath unit.
2.___ Pressure wash coil with coil cleaning solution.
3.___ Straighten fin tubes with fin comb.
4.___ Check electrical connections for tightness.
5.___ Check mounting for tightness.
6.___ Check for and remove all corrosion or rust from unit and supporting steel,
prime and paint as necessary. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) to ensure that the paint lead level is 0.06% or less. Consult the
MSDS for proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
7.___ Check fan blades and belts. Clean fan blades as necessary.
8.___ Check wires at condenser electrical fused safety switches for tightness
and burned insulation. Repair as necessary.
9.___ Clean up work area.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool kit.
2. High pressure washer
3. Fin comb
4. Paint brushes
5. Cleaning materials. Consult the MSDS for hazardous ingredients and proper
PPE.
6. Respirator
7. Safety goggles
8. Gloves.
9. Self sealing quick disconnect refrigerant hose fittings
10. Refrigerant recovery/recycle unit
11. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks.
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