,INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended to prepare technicians for the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Section 608
Certification examination and contains the information requir
to successfully complete the exam.
,INTRODUCTION
This book serves as a guide for reviewing material relat
to Section 608 of the Clean Air Act and is not a formal
refrigeration training course.
Technicians preparing for this examination should be
familiar with the basic vapor-compression refrigeration
cycle, as well as common service principles, practices,
procedures.
, INTRODUCTION
This manual has been developed with the most current information
available at the time of publication.
Should EPA regulations change after a technician becomes certifie
is the responsibility of the technician to comply with these changes
The EPA reserves the right to modify the test questions and/or req
new certification or recertification based on advancements in
technology.
The ESCO Institute will update this manual, as necessary, to reflec
current EPA regulations and testing requirements.