EPA 608 Type III| QUESTIONS| Correct Answers

a Type III Technician or Universal Technician are certified to do what? - ANSWER Maintain, service, repair, or dispose of low-pressure appliances. Most low pressure appliances are used for what? - ANSWER Most low pressure appliances are used for comfort cooling and are subject to lower allowable leak rate. The owner and/or operator of the equipment is responsible for what? - ANSWER for keeping records of all leaking inspections and any completed leak repair verification tests. It is their responsibility to obtain records from the servicing company doing any work on an appliance. What should the technician do if the EPA regulations change? - ANSWER The Technician's responsibility is to comply with EPA regulation changes. How do low-pressure systems operate? - ANSWER Low-pressure systems are semi-hermetic and operate below atmospheric pressure (in a vacuum). What can happen if there are leaks in the gaskets? - ANSWER Leaks in the gaskets or fittings can cause air and moisture to enter the system. Leaks must be repaired to reduce the operation of the purge unit and loss of refrigerants.