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What does an acceptable SNAP listing establish?
Back
An acceptable SNAP listing applies to a specific substitute, substance replaced, and end use; it does not automatically permit use in every application.
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5 Refrigerant Compliance Practice Free Online FlashCards
Study 5 Refrigerant Compliance Practice with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
What should you check before refrigerant work?
Back
Read the equipment nameplate and service history. Do not guess the refrigerant or mix refrigerants.
03
Front
When does Section 608 technician certification generally apply?
Back
Section 608 certification generally applies to technicians whose work could release refrigerant from stationary appliances; the required type depends on the equipment.
04
Front
How are motor-vehicle A/C rules treated?
Back
Motor-vehicle A/C work follows separate rules from the Section 608 rules for stationary appliances.
05
Front
When may an apprentice qualify for a refrigerant-work exemption?
Back
An apprentice may qualify for an exemption only when closely and continually supervised by a certified technician.
06
Front
What is the general rule on venting refrigerant?
Back
Do not knowingly vent refrigerant during service or disposal, except for releases covered by a regulatory exception.
07
Front
What equipment is needed for safe refrigerant recovery?
Back
Use recovery equipment and cylinders that are compatible with the refrigerant and properly rated.
08
Front
What does refrigerant recovery mean?
Back
Recovery removes refrigerant from an appliance into an external container.
09
Front
What does refrigerant recycling mean?
Back
Recycling cleans refrigerant for reuse in equipment owned by the same person or company.
10
Front
What distinguishes refrigerant reclamation?
Back
Reclamation processes refrigerant and verifies it meets the required purity specification.
11
Front
What must happen before recovered refrigerant is resold to another owner?
Back
Recovered refrigerant generally must be reclaimed by an EPA-certified reclaimer before it is resold to another owner.
12
Front
What is the phaseout status of CFCs and HCFCs?
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CFCs and HCFCs are ozone-depleting substances being phased out under the Clean Air Act. Most new HCFC production and import in the United States were phased out as of 2020, though some HCFCs remain in existing equipment.
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