EPA 609 Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling

Question 1

Before opening any MVAC system for repairs, what must a technician do first?

Accepted Answer

Recover all refrigerant using approved equipment

Answer

EPA regulations require that all refrigerant must be recovered using approved recovery equipment before any MVAC system component is opened.

Question 2

Recovery equipment for MVAC systems must be certified to which standard?

Accepted Answer

SAE J2788

Answer

MVAC refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment must meet SAE J2788 standards, which specify recovery and purity efficiency requirements.

Question 3

What is the difference between 'recovery' and 'recycling' of refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

Recovery removes refrigerant from the system; recycling cleans it on-site for reuse

Answer

Recovery transfers refrigerant from the vehicle to a container, while recycling additionally passes it through filters and driers to remove contaminants for reuse.

Question 4

What is 'reclaimed' refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant sent to a certified facility and processed to meet AHRI 700 purity standards

Answer

Reclaimed refrigerant has been processed off-site to meet AHRI 700 purity standards, equivalent to virgin refrigerant.

Question 5

Recovered refrigerant that is contaminated with moisture or other refrigerants should be:

Accepted Answer

Sent to a certified reclaimer for processing

Answer

Contaminated refrigerant must be sent to a certified reclaimer who has equipment to separate and purify it properly.

EPA 609 - EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Certification Practice Test

EPA 609 - EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Certification Practice Test

EPA 609 Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling