EPA Section 608 Universal Certification ExamType II (High-Pressure Appliances)Hard
According to EPA regulations, which of the following statements about certified recovery equipment is TRUE?
- AIt must be capable of recovering 95% of the refrigerant from a system.
- BIt is only required for systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant.
- CIt must be manufactured before 1993 to be compliant.
- DIt must be tested by an EPA-approved third-party certification program.
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Correct answer: D. It must be tested by an EPA-approved third-party certification program.
All refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment manufactured on or after November 15, 1993, must be certified by an EPA-approved third-party program (e.g., UL, ARI) to meet specific performance standards.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Recovery efficiency varies based on appliance type and recovery method; 95% is a high standard not universally applicable to all recovery equipment for all scenarios.
- B. Recovery equipment is required for *all* systems containing regulated refrigerants, regardless of charge size, if refrigerant is being recovered.
- C. This is incorrect; equipment manufactured *before* 1993 had different standards, but new equipment *must* be certified.
Certified Refrigerant Recovery Equipment
The EPA requires that all refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment manufactured after a specific date meet performance standards and be certified by an independent third party.
- Applies to equipment manufactured on or after November 15, 1993.
- Certification ensures the equipment can meet specified recovery rates and vacuum levels.
- Approved third-party certifiers include UL and ARI (now AHRI).
Memory trick: Certified equipment, third-party seal, ensures compliance, makes the rules real.