Question 56Refrigeration & AC - 1st Asst/Chief

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Which best defines a "Type I" small refrigeration appliance according to the EPA Regulations Section 608?

Arefrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners and central air conditioners
Bsystems manufactured and hermetically sealed having a capacity of five pounds
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D0.91 kg) of refrigerant
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 0.91 kg (2 lbs) of refrigerant. According to the EPA Regulations Section 608, a "Type I" small refrigeration appliance is defined as a system that is manufactured and hermetically sealed, with a capacity of 2 pounds (0.91 kg) or less of refrigerant. This is the key criteria that distinguishes a Type I appliance from the other types of refrigeration systems mentioned in the answer choices. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately define the specific refrigerant capacity that characterizes a Type I appliance under the EPA regulations.

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