Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 212 of 240
Before recovering refrigerant from an unfamiliar system, a technician should first:
a.Add nitrogen to the system
b.Top off the recovery cylinder
c.Open the compressor for inspection
d.Use a refrigerant identifier to confirm what refrigerant is present
Explanation
Identifying the refrigerant with a refrigerant identifier before recovery prevents pulling an unknown or contaminated charge into clean equipment or a partly filled cylinder. Mixing refrigerants can ruin a whole cylinder and the recovery machine. Identification protects both the equipment and the value of the recovered refrigerant.
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