Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 115 of 240
Which statement about system-dependent (passive) recovery on small appliances is correct?
a.It requires an EPA-approved 25 mm Hg absolute vacuum
b.It may be used on any high-pressure appliance up to 50 pounds
c.It always recovers 100% of the charge
d.It can rely on the appliance's own pressure or compressor and is limited to appliances with 5 pounds or less of refrigerant
Explanation
Passive (system-dependent) recovery uses the appliance's internal pressure or its compressor to move refrigerant and is limited to small appliances with five pounds or less of refrigerant. It cannot legally be used on larger appliances. No recovery method removes 100% of the charge, and the deep 25 mm Hg absolute vacuum applies to low-pressure equipment.
Law Reference: 40 CFR §82.156Practice all 240 questions free — no signup required.
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