Engine Refrigeration (Supplementary) USCG Question #31 (Set 1)

How should small appliances with less than three pounds of refrigerant be charged with refrigerant?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — vapor charged

Small appliances containing less than three pounds of refrigerant lack the internal volume and complex controls to safely meter liquid refrigerant. Vapor charging prevents liquid slugging and evaporator thermal shock.

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