To customers in Japan using the Refrigerated
Air Dryer / Chiller (water cooler),
What is involved a simple inspection?
Scope of the inspections and frequency
| Simple inspection (advice from a specialist) | |
|---|---|
| Components in question | All components |
| Inspection frequency | Once or more every 3 months |
| Periodic examination (done by a qualified person with ample experience) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Components in question | Rated output of the compressor's electric motor | ||
| From 7.5 kW up to 50 kW air conditioners |
50 kW or greater air conditioners |
7.5 kW or greater freezer / refrigerator components |
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| Inspection frequency | Once or more every 3 months | Once or more every 12 years | Once or more every 12 years |
What is required in the inspections?
In Japan, in regard to the revised refrigerant law (Freon emissions limitations law), to limit the emission of CFC, HCFC and HFC, which are the cause of global warming and the destruction of the ozone layer, those in-charge of managing commercial air conditioners / freezer and refrigeration components are obligated to adequately manage components as well as refrigerants. In cases of violation or fraudulant activities, those in-charge will be subject to punishment.
What would happen if I break the regulations?
| For example, | inspections were neglected and the refrigerant within the equipment was allowed to indiscriminately discharge is a criminal offence. |
|---|---|
| What if I break the regulations, |
up to 1 year jail time or up to \500,000 in fines will be handed down. |
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Regarding simple inspections of the Refrigerated Air Dryers / Chillers,
For a stable air supply
*For details on this law (Source: Homepage of the Ministry of the Environment)