Refrigerant Disposal and Management Quiz

Which of the following records is NOT required by the EPA when disposing of appliances with 5-50 pounds of refrigerant?

• Type of refrigerant recovered

• Model and serial number of the appliance

• Quantity of refrigerant, by type

• Quantity recovered from disposed appliances in each calendar month

Why is it illegal to top off an R-22 charge with another refrigerant such as R-410A?

• It is more expensive

• It can void equipment warranty and cause damage

• It is less efficient

• It is not environmentally friendly

What is the responsibility of the final person in the disposal chain under the Section 608 “Safe Disposal Requirements”?

• To ensure the appliance is recycled

• To ensure any CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerant has been removed

• To record the model and serial number of the appliance

• To sell the appliance for parts

Which refrigerant is exempt from the venting prohibition because it does not pose a threat to the environment if released?

• R-22

• R-410A

• Carbon dioxide

• Isobutane

What must be done before opening or disposing of any appliance containing CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerant?

• Record the appliance's model and serial number

• Recover the refrigerant to the approved EPA recovery or evacuation levels

• Vent the refrigerant into the atmosphere

• Mix the refrigerant with nitrogen

What is considered a violation of the prohibition on venting when using nitrogen to leak check an appliance?

• Releasing mixtures of nitrogen and refrigerant

• Using nitrogen as a refrigerant

• Adding nitrogen to a fully charged appliance

• Using nitrogen to clean the appliance

What is the consequence of knowingly releasing a CFC, HCFC, HFC, or HFO refrigerant during the service of appliances?

• It is legal if done in small amounts

• It is illegal and violates the venting prohibition

• It is allowed if the refrigerant is mixed with nitrogen

• It is permissible if the appliance is old

What should be done with disposable cylinders of CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, or HFOs before discarding them?

• Leave them as they are

• Recover all remaining refrigerant and recycle the metal

• Fill them with water

• Store them for future use

Why is it important to keep records of recovered refrigerant?

• To ensure venting does not take place after recovery

• To sell the refrigerant at a higher price

• To comply with warranty requirements

• To track the age of the appliance

Under what condition can small quantities of isobutane be vented legally?

• When used in commercial freezers

• When used in household freezers

• When mixed with other refrigerants

• When used in air conditioning units