Under 40 CFR 82.161(a), which certification is needed to service a low-pressure centrifugal chiller?
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The question
Under 40 CFR 82.161(a), which certification is needed to service a low-pressure centrifugal chiller?
- Type I
- Type II
- Type IIICorrect answer
- Section 609
Why “Type III” is correct
Type III certification covers maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of low-pressure appliances, such as chillers using R-123 or R-11. Universal certification also covers them.
Source: 40 CFR 82.161(a)(1)
Why the other answers are wrong
- Type I — Type I covers small appliances.
- Type II — Type II covers medium-, high- and very high-pressure appliances.
- Section 609 — Section 609 covers motor vehicle air conditioners.
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