Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 205 of 240
Recovery equipment manufactured on or after November 15, 1993 must be:
a.Certified by an EPA-approved testing organization such as UL or ETL
b.Painted gray with a yellow top
c.Rated for oxygen service
d.Replaced every five years
Explanation
Recovery and recycling equipment made on or after November 15, 1993 must be certified by an EPA-approved laboratory, such as UL or ETL, to meet EPA performance standards. Gray-and-yellow coloring applies to recovery cylinders, not the machine. Equipment does not have an automatic five-year replacement rule.
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