Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 91 of 240
System-dependent (passive) recovery equipment may be used on which of the following?
a.A 25-pound commercial ice machine
b.A rooftop unit with a 40-pound R-410A charge
c.Any appliance regardless of charge size
d.Only small appliances (5 pounds or less of refrigerant)
Explanation
Passive, system-dependent recovery equipment is restricted to small appliances containing five pounds or less of refrigerant. Larger appliances must be serviced with self-contained (active) recovery equipment. This limit exists because passive equipment cannot reliably reach required recovery levels on larger charges.
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