EPA 608 - TYPE 1

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What is a small appliance defined as by the EPA?

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A pre-assembled unit, hermetically sealed, and factory charged with 5 lbs of refrigerant or less.

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Which of the following are examples of a small appliances? Home refrigerator and window AC unit, Chiller and centrifugal, Heat pump and convenience store refrigerator

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Home refrigerator and window AC unit

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As of November 15, 1993, what percentage of refrigerant must be recovered from a small appliance if the compressor is functioning?

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90%

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As of November 15, 1993, what percentage of refrigerant must be recovered from a small appliance if the compressor is NOT functioning?

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80%

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A technician recovering refrigerant during maintenance or repair of a small appliance must have ___.

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A Type I or Universal Certification

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To satisfy the rules on refrigerant recovery from a small appliance, the technician can evacuate the small appliance to what minimum level?

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4 inches of mercury vacuum

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How can you find out what type of refrigerant is in an appliance? Options: just guess, all refrigerants are the same, ask the owner, visually inspect the refrigerant, check the unit data plate

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check the unit data plate

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Why should you never mix refrigerants?

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It is difficult to reclaim and very expensive to destroy; the reclamation facility may refuse it; the reclamation facility may destroy it at the owner's expense.

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How can you prevent oil migration when using a recovery unit on a system containing only a few ounces of refrigerant?

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recover from both the high and low side of the system

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What type of recovery equipment uses a self contained recovery unit to remove refrigerant from an appliance?

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self-contained (active) recovery equipment