INFICON Vortex AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine 115V User Manual
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Table 7-1 EPA Requirements
The EPA also requires that service technicians certify to the appropriate EPA
Regional Office that they have acquired recovery equipment and that they are
complying with the applicable laws established by the Clean Air Act. Forms for
this are available from the Regional Office of the EPA. Any questions about the
EPA requirements can be answered by contacting the OZONE PROTECTION
HOTLINE TOLL FREE @ 800-296-1996.
TYPE OF APPLIANCE
REQUIRED
INCHES OF HG
VACUUM
HCFC-22 appliance normally containing less than 200
pounds of refrigerant
0
HCFC-22 appliance normally containing 200 pounds or
more or refrigerant
10
Other high pressure appliance normally containing less
than 200 pounds of refrigerant
10
Other high pressure appliance normally containing 200
pounds or more of refrigerant
15
Very high pressure appliance (CFC-13, -503)
0
Low Pressure appliance (CFC-11, HCFC-123)
1