Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 96 of 240
A technician is recovering from a small appliance using passive (system-dependent) equipment. To meet the required level, what must be achieved when the compressor is not operating?
a.80%, or 4 inches Hg vacuum
b.A deep vacuum of 500 microns
c.15 inches Hg vacuum
d.90% recovery only
Explanation
For a small appliance with a non-operating compressor, the technician must recover 80% of the refrigerant or reach 4 inches of mercury vacuum. The 90% figure applies only when the compressor operates. Passive equipment is allowed on small appliances but still must meet these levels.
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