CAR Appliance Recycler Equipment Dismantling 2

Question 1

When dismantling a refrigerator with a built-in ice maker, which component must be drained before disassembly begins?

Accepted Answer

The water supply line and ice maker reservoir

Answer

The water supply line and ice maker reservoir must be drained to prevent water release and slipping hazards during dismantling.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard is most directly applicable to workers who manually dismantle large household appliances?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout)

Answer

Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) controls hazardous energy during servicing and dismantling of equipment.

Question 3

A technician encounters a washing machine with a balancing ring containing liquid. What is the correct handling procedure?

Accepted Answer

Remove the ring intact and send to specialized liquid waste disposal

Answer

Balancing ring liquid (typically salt water or saline) should be kept contained; the intact ring is separated and sent to appropriate disposal.

Question 4

What is the primary hazard when cutting open a microwave oven magnetron during dismantling?

Accepted Answer

Beryllium oxide ceramic insulator exposure

Answer

Magnetron ceramic insulators often contain beryllium oxide, a highly toxic material if dust is inhaled.

Question 5

When removing a gas range for dismantling, the first step after disconnecting the gas supply is to:

Accepted Answer

Cap or crimp the gas inlet line

Answer

After disconnecting gas supply, the inlet line must be capped or crimped immediately to prevent any residual gas from escaping.

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