Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 103 of 240
A landlord asks a Type I technician to simply cut the lines and toss out several old mini-fridges. What is the technician's correct response?
a.Only the compressor oil must be drained before disposal
b.Cutting the lines is fine because the charge is small
c.The refrigerant can be blown out with nitrogen first
d.The refrigerant must be recovered to the required level first
Explanation
Refrigerant must be recovered from small appliances to the required level (80%/90% or 4 inches Hg) before the units are discarded, and knowingly venting is prohibited. Cutting the lines to release refrigerant is illegal venting. A signed record confirming recovery may be required before final disposal by a scrap facility.
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