Use equipment certified for the refrigerant
Section 609 service equipment must meet the applicable EPA/SAE standard and be certified by EPA or an approved independent testing organization.
Do not defeat unique fittings
Unique fittings reduce accidental mixing. Adapters should not be used to bypass the fitting system.
Shops certify equipment ownership
A new MVAC service facility certifies that approved equipment was acquired and will be properly used.
Keep technician proof on site
The shop should be able to show that people using equipment hold Section 609 certification.
Common mistakes
- Using incompatible equipment
- Defeating a unique fitting with an adapter
- Assuming technician certification replaces the shop filing
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