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

The EPA requires MVAC recovery/recycling equipment to be certified to SAE J2788 for R-134a (or J1990 for older R-12 use).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant from being released to atmosphere during service

Answer

Approved recovery equipment captures refrigerant before it can escape to the atmosphere, which is the core environmental requirement of Section 609.

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

R-1234yf service fittings are intentionally incompatible with R-134a equipment to prevent dangerous or illegal refrigerant mixing.

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

Low-loss fittings automatically close when disconnected from the system, minimizing the small amount of refrigerant released during service.

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

Both the shop owner/operators and individual technicians share legal responsibility for ensuring compliance with Section 609 regulations.

EPA 609 - EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Certification Practice Test