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type I technician   show
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type II technican   show
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show dispose of low pressure appliances.  
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show repair both low & high pressure equipment & small appliances.  
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show blue & measures low pressure (psi) & vacuum (inches hg.)  
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the high pressure gauge is   show
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show center ports, (usually yellow hose) connected to a recovery device  
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show low loss fittings that will minimize refrigerant loss when hoses are disconnected.  
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show three oxygen atoms  
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show ultraviolet radiation & helps maintain stable temperatures  
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show crop loss, increase in eye diseases, skin cancer, reduce marine life, deforestation, increased ground level Ozone  
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CFC'S & HCFC'S   show
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show 100,000 Ozone molecules  
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show break down into compounds that dissolve in water,so they don't rain out of the atmosphere  
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Ozone depletion potential is a measurement of CFC's &   show
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show ozone depletion potential  
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show CFCs = chlorine fluorine carbon  
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R-22,123 are?   show
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show hydrogen fluorine carbon  
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after Nov. 14, 1994   show
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show refrigerant recovery & or recycling eqpt. must be certified & labeled by an EPA & you must evacuate to 10' prior to major maint. for 40 pd. system  
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since Nov. 15, 1995   show
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show violation to vent CFC's or HCFC's  
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Dec. 31, 1995   show
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violation to dispose of a disposable cylinder with out first   show
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show opening or disposing of an appliance  
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show low loss fittings, & register the device with the EPA  
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show a release of the mixture  
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to recover is to   show
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show clean refrigerant for reuse by separating the oil from the refrigerant & removing moisture from the refrigeratn by passing it through one or more filter driers  
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show process refrigerant to a level equal to new (virgin) product spec as determined by chem analysis.  
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show ARI 700 before it can be resold  
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system dependent   show
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self contained   show
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show ozone friendly, will not mix with most refrigerant oils,when leak testing an R-134a system to use pressurized nitrogen, R-134a refrigerant systems are ESTERS.  
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show a three part blend, are used with a synthetic alkylbenzene lubricant  
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show hygroscopic, have a high affinity for water.  
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show a range of boiling points or condensing points through out the evaporator & condenser respectively  
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azeotropic blend   show
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show the mixture may be impossible to reclaim. recover only one type of refrigerant into a recovery cylinder.  
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show a compressor burn out has likely occurred, watch for signs of contamination in the oil  
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show trap any debris that may damage the new compressor  
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long hoses will cause pressure drop, and   show
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the lower the ambient temp the   show
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use an electronic or ultrasonic leak detector to   show
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show remove water & water vapor,  
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if moisture is allowed to remain in an operating refrigeration system what will occur   show
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show following proper recovery procedures & attaining the mandated vacuum level  
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show 2 ports, one liquid & one vapor  
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show 80%, An explosion  
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Refillable cylinder must be hydrostatically tested and   show
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show DOT approved  
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show Yellow top & gray bodies  
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show Charge thru a pressure regulator & insert a relief value in the downstream line from the pressure regulator.  
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show Installed in series, replaced if corrosion build up is found.  
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show Oxygen or compressed air, can cause an explosion.  
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To determine the safe pressure for leak testing,check   show
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Schrader values, it's critical to inspect for   show
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show An open flame,don't cut or braze refrigerant line unit.  
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SCABA is required for   show
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Inhaling refrigerant vapors or mist may cause   show
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Never expose R-22 or R-12 to open flames orrr glowing hot metal surfaces   show
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show Must be capable of removing 80% of the refrigerant, whether or not compressor is operating, or achieve 4 inch vacuum under the conditions of ARI 740  
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Recovery eqpt. Manufactured after Nov. 15, 1993   show
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The only way to read refrigerant pressure accurately is   show
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Air in a refrigeration system will cause   show
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show Run the compressor & recover from the high side of the system  
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show Access to both the low & high side of the system may be necessary.  
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System dependent recovery devices may only be used on appliances containing   show
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Refrigerators built before 1950 may have used Methyl Formate , Methyl Chloride, or Sulfur Dioxide as refrigerant and should   show
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Small appliances used in campers or other recreational vehicles may use refrigerants such as Ammonia, Hydrogen, or Water, and therefore should   show
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When filling a graduated charging cylinder with a regulated refrigerant, the refrigerant vapor that is vented off the top of the cylinder   show
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After the installation of any type of system,   show
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show An electronic or ultrasonic leak detector. Once the general area of the leak is located the use of soap bubbles will pinpoint the leak.l  
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A refrigeration unit using open compressor that has not been used in several months is likely to   show
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show 15%5  
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show 35%  
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show Frequently check & change both the oil & filter on a recycling machine.  
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Before using a recovery unit you should always check the service value position, oil level of the recovery unit and   show
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Technicians working with multiple refrigerants, before recovering & or recycling a different refrigerant, must purge the recover/recycle eqpt. by recovering as much of the first refrigerant as possible, change the filter, & evacuate.   show
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After recovery, refrigerant may be returned to the appliance from which it was removed or to another appliance owned by the same person without being recycled or reclaimed, unless the appliance is an MVAC like appliance.   show
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System Dependant recovery eqpt. Can't be used on appliance containing more than   show
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The most common refrigerant used in residential split air conditioning system was   show
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show Need to be evacuated.The filter drier should be replaced anytime a system is open for servicing Strong odor detected, compressor burn out, watch for signs of contamination in the oil.  
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show Refrigerant in the oil will cause oil foaming in the compressor at start up.  
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When evacuating a vapor compression system, the vacuum pump should be capable of pulling 500 microns (29.90''hg) of vacuum.   show
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The use of a large vacuum pump could cause trapped water to freeze.   show
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show None condensables will cause higher discharge pressures.  
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Where there is a risk of freezing, liquid charging of an R-12 refrigerant system should begin with vapor from a vacuum level to a pressure of approx. 33psig.   show
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show Refrigerant CFC-12,CFC-11, & HFC-134a are categorized as A-1  
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show Must not be installed in series  
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Never energize a reciprocating compressor if the discharge service value is closed   show
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Because a low pressure system operates below atmospheric pressure (in a vacuum),   show
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show The use of controlled hot water or heater blankets or use nitrogen to increase pressure.  
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When pressurizing a system, don't exceed 10 psig   show
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When leak testing a water box   show
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show Use a hydrostatic tube test kid.  
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Systems with open drive compressors   show
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show Opening the system for non major repairs  
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show Any maintenance, service or repair involving the removal: compressor, condenser, evaporator or any auxiliary heat exchanger coil.  
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EPA regulations require that all comfort cooling appliances containing more than 50lbs. of refrigerant be repaired when   show
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show The annual leak rate exceeds 35%  
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A recovery unit's high pressure cut out is set for 10 psig when evacuating the refrigerant from a low pressure chiller and   show
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show Liquid removal & is followed by vapor recovery.  
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A substantial amount of vapor will remain in the appliance after all liquid is removed.   show
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When recovering refrigerant, the system water pumps and   show
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The ASHRAE guideline 3-1996 states that if the pressure in a system rises from 1 mm Hg to a level above 2.5 mm Hg during vacuum testing,   show
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A temp of 130°F should be attained when removing oil from a low pressure system   show
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show Refrigerant is added thru the lowest access point on the system,the evaporator charging value.  
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Introducing liquid refrigerant into a deep vacuum will cause the refrigerant to boil and   show
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Before charging with liquid an R-11 refrigerant system requires a vapor pressure of 26.9" Hg. vacuum, or   show
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Refrigerant Recovery & or recycling equipment manufacturered after November 15,1993 must be certified & labeled by an EPA approved equipment testing organization to meet EPA standards.   show
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show 25 inches Hg  
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Using recovery or recycling equipment manufactured or imported on or After Nov.15,1993   show
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Once the required vacuum has been achieved, the technician should wait for a few minutes & monitor the system pressure.   show
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show Evacuated to the lowest attainable level prior to a major repair.  
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The use of large vacuum pump could cause trapped water to freeze.   show
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If strong odor is detected during the recovery process, a compressor burn out may have occurred.   show
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Because chillers using refrigerant such as CFC-11 & HCFC-123 operate below atmospheric pressure, they require a purge unit.   show
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A centrifugal chiller's purge condensing unit takes its suction from the top of the condenser, removes air & other none condensable from the system, & returns refrigerant to the evaporator.   show
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show Excessive moisture collection in the purge unit can indicate tube leakage.  
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show The typical design burst pressure for a rupture disc is 15 pisg.  
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ASHRAE standard 15 requires a refrigerant monitor that will sound an alarm & automatically start a ventilation system in equipment rooms before the refrigerant concentration reaches the threshold limit value time weighted average.   show
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show R-123 is coded grouped as B-1  
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All refrigeration system must be protected by a pressure relief valve (s)   show
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