Study 1 Refrigerant Recovery Equipment and Safe Setup with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
How does refrigerant recovery differ from recycling and reclaiming?
Recovery transfers refrigerant from an appliance into a separate container. Recycling cleans refrigerant for reuse, while reclaiming processes it to a specified purity.
What does a recovery machine do, and how should it be selected?
It actively transfers refrigerant from the appliance to a recovery cylinder. Choose a machine certified and rated for the appliance and refrigerant.
How should recovered refrigerants be separated in cylinders?
Use an approved, pressure-rated recovery cylinder suitable for the refrigerant. Keep refrigerant types separate, and do not mix unknown or contaminated refrigerant with clean refrigerant.
What should be checked when selecting recovery hoses and fittings?
Use refrigerant-rated hoses and fittings compatible with the refrigerant and system pressure. Low-loss fittings and core-removal tools can reduce restriction and refrigerant loss.
What do manifold gauges measure during recovery?
Manifold gauges show system-side pressures and help monitor recovery. They do not measure the amount of refrigerant in the cylinder.
Why weigh the recovery cylinder during recovery?
Use a scale to weigh the cylinder before and during recovery, ensuring its allowable fill weight is not exceeded. Pressure or automatic shutoff alone is not a substitute.
When is a vacuum pump generally used, and what is it not for?
A vacuum pump is generally used to evacuate a system after recovery and repair; it is not used to capture refrigerant.
What should be inspected on the recovery machine and connections?
Check the power cord, switches, inlet screen or filter, valves, hoses, seals, fittings, and gauges for damage, contamination, blockage, or leaks. Confirm the scale works and supports the cylinder.
What must be verified before using a recovery cylinder?
Confirm it is an approved, serviceable recovery cylinder with the correct pressure rating and refrigerant suitability. Check its tare and fill-limit information; do not use a damaged, unmarked, or unsuitable cylinder.
What basic precautions protect workers during refrigerant recovery?
Work in a well-ventilated area; avoid ignition sources when required by the refrigerant’s safety classification. Wear suitable eye protection and gloves to guard against cold injury.
Why is refrigerant release hazardous in a confined space?
Released refrigerant can displace oxygen in a confined space, creating an asphyxiation hazard.
How should a recovery cylinder be positioned and monitored?
Secure it upright on the scale and note its starting weight. Keep it within pressure and fill limits and protect it from heat.
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