Equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993 used to recover refrigerant from small appliances prior to disposal must meet which recovery percentage requirements?

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Equipment manufactured after November 15, 1993 used to recover refrigerant from small appliances prior to disposal must meet which recovery percentage requirements?

Recovery efficiency for small appliances after the date is based on whether the appliance’s compressor can operate. If the compressor is operable, the recovery equipment must remove at least 90% of the refrigerant. If the compressor is inoperative, the requirement is at least 80%. This dual standard ensures effective recovery in either situation before disposal, which is why both percentages apply.

Recovery efficiency for small appliances after the date is based on whether the appliance’s compressor can operate. If the compressor is operable, the recovery equipment must remove at least 90% of the refrigerant. If the compressor is inoperative, the requirement is at least 80%. This dual standard ensures effective recovery in either situation before disposal, which is why both percentages apply.

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