Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect and prepare installation site
- Site is checked for correct location, dimension and levels, etc. using appropriate measuring equipment and standard refrigeration/air conditioning practices.
- Non-compliance with specification is reported to appropriate authority.
- Alteration/correction is undertaken with approval of appropriate authority.
- All surfaces, materials and components are prepared for use.
- Install refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment
- All work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures and to relevant standards.
- Refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment/components are organised for correct sequential installation.
- Refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment/components are installed in conformance with manufacturers' and site specifications.
- Routine modifications/alterations of the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment are undertaken to standard operating procedures where required.
- Refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment are levelled, aligned, coupled and connected in accordance with specifications.
- The refrigeration system is charged with refrigerant and lubricant in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- The site is cleaned and cleared of all debris and left in a safe state.
- Start up refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment and check operation
- Start-up procedure is developed for the refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment.
- The refrigeration/air conditioning plant and equipment is operated and assessed for conformance to specification.
- Non-conformances and system faults are identified, and appropriate action/adjustments are taken to specification.
- All reports and documentation are completed correctly to required specifications.