Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 92 of 240
During recovery from a small appliance with a working compressor, a technician can only reach 82% recovery before the unit stops pulling down. What should the technician do to comply?
a.Recover only to 75% and record it as complete
b.Keep recovering with active equipment until 90% or 4 inches Hg
c.Vent the remaining refrigerant since it is below 5 pounds
d.Stop, because 82% already exceeds the 80% minimum for this case
Explanation
With the compressor operating, the required recovery level for a small appliance is 90%, not 80%, so 82% is not enough. The technician should keep recovering with self-contained equipment until 90% is achieved or the alternative 4 inches Hg vacuum is reached. Venting any remaining refrigerant is prohibited regardless of the small charge.
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