working on air conditioners

I had a pacemaker implanted two weeks ago and am getting ready to return to work. I'm a maintenance tech for an apartment complex and I need to know if I can still repair air conditioners. Does anyone know if this will effect my pacemaker.

5 Comments

HVAC maintenance

by Bobdeham - 2014-04-09 08:04:08

Other than fallowing the basic electrical safety rules (make sure the unit is grounded) you should have no issues with a the small units you are working with. I was told to not lift over 20 lbs. with my left arm until I'm fully healed. I'm a retired Electrician and been cleared to weld and return to my normal schedule of things I like to do. I also work part time as a HVAC mechanic and I understand we have to work on live equipment.. just use common sense while you are healing. Off the movie I go with my son to see Capitan America save the world.

I'll give you the only ....

by donr - 2014-04-11 09:04:41

.....real benchmark I have experienced w/ my PM & EMI.

240 Volts & 30 Amps at less than 6 inches from PM dropped it into test mode & scared the crap out of me. Only a couple weeks post-implant.

So, I would say if all the units you work on are 240 V or less, you are OK as long as you don't hug one of the motors to your chest - or your arms are less than 6 inches long.

Manaman (AKA Cecil) was an industrial plant maintenance man & had experience w/ 440 Volt systems - his experience is completely different. He may drop by & comment.

Word of warning: You try hugging the motor of a compressor on most individual unit systems & you will get whacked soundly in the chops by the fan blade. Not recommended for good health. OTOH, if the motor drives something by a belt, you'll get your collar tangled up in that & strangled. Not much fun, either. So you see, the hazards are not ALL electrical, either..

Donr

Be careful

by suzanhelner - 2014-05-16 03:05:34

I would recommend you to take rest for some more days, until then get your work done from some other air repair services. My friend who works in a Amtekair ac repair services, advice me not to work with electrical machines especially air conditioners after undergoing a surgery. To get more advice regarding air conditioner repair, do visit here. http://www.amtekair.com

It is very sad to know

by joecook - 2014-09-09 09:09:02

It is very sad to know that you have undergone a pacemaker surgery. In my opinion you should not repair any air conditioners and you should take rest. But if still you want to repair air conditioners I will suggest you to consult your doctor he will give you a proper advice. You can also contact my friend Mr. John Bell who works in air conditioning company nj team, he is also a air conditioner repair specialist and he also had a pacemaker surgery. He can surely help you.

It is very sad to know

by joecook - 2014-09-09 09:09:49

It is very sad to know that you have undergone a pacemaker surgery. In my opinion you should not repair any air conditioners and you should take rest. But if still you want to repair air conditioners I will suggest you to consult your doctor he will give you a proper advice. You can also contact my friend Mr. John Bell who works in air conditioning company nj team, he is also a air conditioner repair specialist and he also had a pacemaker surgery. He can surely help you. For more refer: http://allweekairconditioning.com/

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