4. EN 378-3: installation of refrigeration systems and personal protection
EN378-3 establishes rules and good practice for the installation of refrigeration systems and heat pumps, with particular emphasis on personal safety. This section looks at installation conditions, protective measures, managing the risks associated with refrigerants (toxicity, flammability), and requirements for ensuring that the installation complies with safety standards.
The objectives of EN 378-3 are to :
ensure that the installation of refrigeration systems is carried out in complete safety for people who use, maintain or are in the vicinity of the system;
protect the public and personnel from the dangers associated with the use of refrigerants, particularly the risk of exposure to toxic or flammable substances;
define rules for the location...
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