EPA 609 Equipment & Certification Requirements 2

Question 1

Recovery/recycling equipment must be tested and approved to what standard by the EPA?

Accepted Answer

SAE J2788 (or J1990 for older R-12 equipment)

Answer

It only needs a manufacturer's label

Answer

ISO 9001 quality management certification

Answer

DOT transport certification

Question 2

What does refrigerant recovery equipment automatically prevent to protect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant from being released to atmosphere during service

Answer

Overcharging the system with refrigerant

Answer

Oil from circulating back into the refrigerant

Answer

UV dye from contaminating the refrigerant

Question 3

Service hoses used for R-1234yf systems are different from R-134a hoses in that they:

Accepted Answer

Use unique quick-disconnect fittings to prevent cross-contamination between refrigerant types

Answer

Are color-coded red and blue like standard hoses

Answer

Have no low-loss fittings

Answer

Are made of standard rubber instead of barrier hose

Question 4

What is the purpose of low-loss fittings on service hoses?

Accepted Answer

To minimize refrigerant release when connecting and disconnecting hoses

Answer

To increase the flow rate during charging

Answer

To prevent oil from entering the manifold gauges

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To lock the hose connections against theft

Question 5

Who is responsible for ensuring that Section 609 violations by employees are not occurring at an automotive repair shop?

Accepted Answer

The shop owner and operators share responsibility with technicians

Answer

The individual certified technician only

Answer

The EPA directly monitors all shops

Answer

Only the state environmental agency

Question 6

A technician discovers that a colleague vented refrigerant intentionally. The technician should:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the EPA, which accepts tips about refrigerant violations

Answer

Ignore it as an internal shop matter

Answer

Help the colleague cover up the incident

Answer

Only report it if the amount vented was more than 50 lbs