Equipment & Certification Requirements Flashcards

To purchase refrigerant in containers larger than 2 pounds, a technician must show proof of:

Answer: EPA Section 609 technician certification

Refrigerant sellers are required to verify that purchasers of containers over 2 lbs hold valid EPA Section 609 certification.

Which organization sets the equipment standards (SAE J2788) for MVAC refrigerant recovery machines?

Answer: SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers)

SAE International sets equipment performance standards like J2788, which the EPA then references in its regulations.

Recovery-only equipment (not recycling) for MVAC service recovers refrigerant into a cylinder that must then be:

Answer: Sent to a refrigerant reclaimer for processing if it is to be used in other vehicles

Refrigerant recovered with recovery-only (non-recycling) equipment must be sent to a certified reclaimer before it can be used in vehicles other than the one from which it came.

Equipment certified to SAE J2788 for R-134a may be used for R-1234yf service:

Answer: No — R-1234yf requires separate dedicated equipment certified for that refrigerant

R-1234yf requires dedicated recovery/recycling equipment certified for its mildly flammable properties and different fittings — R-134a equipment cannot be used.

A shop must keep records of refrigerant purchases and recovery activities for a minimum of:

Answer: 3 years

EPA regulations require refrigerant purchase and service records to be retained for at least 3 years and made available to EPA inspectors upon request.

Which is a valid EPA-approved testing format for Section 609 certification?

Answer: Written or computer-based exam administered by an EPA-approved certification program

Section 609 certification requires passing a proctored written or computer-based test through an EPA-approved certification organization.