CFC CFC Refrigerant Reclamation & Recycling Standards 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable oil content in reclaimed refrigerant per AHRI Standard 700?

Accepted Answer

0.5% by weight

Answer

AHRI Standard 700 limits oil content in reclaimed refrigerant to 0.5% by weight (5,000 ppm) to ensure system compatibility and performance.

Question 2

What is the primary reason to send refrigerant to a certified reclamation facility rather than simply recycling it on-site?

Accepted Answer

To restore the refrigerant to new-product purity specifications per AHRI 700

Answer

Off-site reclamation at a certified facility is necessary to achieve the AHRI 700 purity levels required for the refrigerant to be resold or reused in different equipment.

Question 3

What must happen to refrigerant that cannot be reclaimed to AHRI 700 purity standards?

Accepted Answer

It must be destroyed

Answer

Refrigerant that is too contaminated to be reclaimed to AHRI 700 standards must be destroyed using an approved destruction method.

Question 4

How must cylinders containing recovered refrigerant be labeled when shipped to a reclamation facility?

Accepted Answer

With DOT-required hazmat labels and identification of the refrigerant as used or potentially contaminated

Answer

DOT regulations require that cylinders containing recovered or potentially contaminated refrigerants be properly labeled with hazmat markings and identified as used product.

Question 5

Under EPA rules, who bears primary responsibility for ensuring that reclaimed refrigerant meets AHRI 700 purity standards?

Accepted Answer

The EPA-certified reclaimer

Answer

The EPA places responsibility for certifying that reclaimed refrigerant meets AHRI 700 standards on the EPA-certified reclamation facility that processed it.

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CFC CFC Refrigerant Reclamation & Recycling Standards 2