Equipment & Certification Requirements Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Answer: Refrigerant from being released to atmosphere during service

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: To minimize refrigerant release when connecting and disconnecting hoses

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

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

Answer: The shop owner and operators share responsibility with technicians

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

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

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

Intentional refrigerant venting is a federal violation and can be reported to the EPA; there is no minimum amount that makes venting legal.