Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 105 of 240
A technician finishes recovering a refrigerator and disconnects the equipment. To verify that recovery met the requirement using the vacuum method, what should the gauge read?
a.Positive pressure of 4 psig
b.10 inches Hg vacuum
c.At least 4 inches Hg vacuum
d.25 mm Hg absolute
Explanation
The vacuum-based alternative for small appliances is met when the system reaches at least 4 inches of mercury vacuum. A positive pressure reading means refrigerant remains and recovery is incomplete. The deeper 10 inches Hg and 25 mm Hg absolute values apply to Type II and Type III appliances, not small appliances.
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