Installation Techniques Flashcards
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Which electrical configuration is required for a modern 4-wire electric dryer connection in the US?
Answer: 240V/30A circuit with two hots, one neutral, and one ground (4-wire)
Current NEC code requires a 4-wire (2 hot, 1 neutral, 1 ground) 240V/30A dedicated circuit for electric dryers, separating the neutral and ground.
What does the yellow energy guide label on an appliance display that is relevant to recycling program decisions?
Answer: The estimated annual energy cost compared to similar models
The EnergyGuide label shows estimated annual energy operating cost, which helps consumers and programs evaluate energy savings from replacing old appliances.
A recycler receives a chest freezer containing a hermetically sealed compressor. What makes hermetic compressors significant for refrigerant handling?
Answer: The refrigerant is fully enclosed and must be recovered through the process tube or Schrader valve
Hermetic compressors are factory-sealed, so refrigerant must be accessed and recovered through the process tube or a Schrader valve using certified recovery equipment.
When removing an electric cooktop from a countertop for recycling, which step prevents damage to surrounding cabinetry?
Answer: Score the caulk or sealant bead around the cooktop perimeter before lifting
Scoring the caulk or sealant bead first releases the cooktop cleanly from the countertop without tearing the laminate or damaging adjacent surfaces.
What is the primary purpose of the anti-tip bracket required for freestanding range installations?
Answer: To prevent the range from tipping forward when heavy items are placed on an open oven door
Anti-tip brackets anchor the rear foot of a freestanding range to the floor, preventing the unit from tipping forward under load on the oven door.
During a refrigerator installation, the water supply line to the ice maker is kinked. What is the correct action?
Answer: Replace the kinked section or reposition the refrigerator to relieve the kink
A kinked water line restricts flow and can crack over time; it must be replaced or repositioned to ensure proper ice maker operation and prevent leaks.
What is the recommended method for safely moving a top-freezer refrigerator through a narrow doorway during appliance recycling collection?
Answer: Remove the refrigerator doors to reduce the width before moving
Removing the refrigerator doors reduces the unit's width significantly, making it easier to pass through narrow doorways without damage.