EPA Section 608 Preparatory Class

EPA Section 608 Preparatory Class INTRODUCTION This manual is intended to prepare technicians for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Section 608 Certification examination and contains the information required to successfully complete the exam. INTRODUCTION This book serves as a guide for reviewing material related to Section 608 of the Clean Air Act and is not a formal refrigeration training course. Technicians preparing for this examination should be familiar with the basic vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, as well as common service principles, practices, and procedures. INTRODUCTION This manual has been developed with the most current information available at the time of publication. Should EPA regulations change after a technician becomes certified, it is the responsibility of the technician to comply with these changes. The EPA reserves the right to modify the test questions and/or require new certification or recertification based on advancements in technology. The ESCO Institute will update this manual, as necessary, to reflect current EPA regulations and testing requirements. FEDERAL REGULATIONS Section 608 of the Clean Air Act requires all persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances containing regulated refrigerants, be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques as required by the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program. Regulated refrigerants currently include: CFC, HCFC, HFC, and HFO refrigerants. FEDERA