Certification Training Manual - MACS Technician Training Requirements (Section 609 of the Clean Air Act)

Oct 4, 2026

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Certification Training Manual approved by the U.S. EPA for technician training requirements under Section 609 of the Clean Air Act. Includes refrigerant recycling and service procedures for mobile air conditioning technicians covering CFC-12, HFC-134a, and HFO-1234yf, aligned with SAE International Standard J2845. Provides best service practices and explains safe handling goals: proper recovery and recycling of automotive refrigerants to protect the environment. Gives detailed instructions for taking and submitting the uncimed, open-book test, retest guidance, and return timing for scoring.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages68

Reading Time2 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

General Information and Instructions

Steps to complete prescribed training

Test taking and scoring rules

Materials included and important notices

Certification Training Manual

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Keep this book! You may need it for your retest. Revised 1/2018 Certification Training Manual Approved by the U.S. EPA for technician training requirements under Section 609 of the Clean Air Act . INCLUDING: CFC-12, HFC-134a and HFO-1234yf* Refrigerant Recycling and Service Procedures for Mobile Air Conditioning Technicians *This MACS Technician Training Program conforms to and complies with the SAE International Standard J2845 “HFO-1234yf Technician Training for Service and Containment of Refrigerants Used in Mobile A/C Systems.” Best Service Practices The goal of this program is to provide information to technicians about safely handling automotive refrigerants. This program is not intended to gauge the technical skills of technicians regarding the diagnosis and repair of motor vehicle air conditioners. The basic goal of the technician training and certi cation program is to teach technicians how to properly recover and recycle refrigerant, and why it must be done to protect the environment. SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING TEST AND OTHER INFORMATION ON INSIDE FRONT COVER. Do not mix up tests or exchange tests with other individuals at your place of business. All tests are coded with names matching assigned numbers. Please review your test upon completion. Any questions marked with more than one answer will be scored as incorrect. Any question not marked will be scored as incorrect. Completely ll in the block ( ) to the left of the correct answer. Do NOT mark with a check (4) or an “x” (7) . General Information and Instructions You have registered for MACS certi cation in REFRIGERANT RECYCLING & SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS. Following are the steps* necessary for you to complete the prescribed training: * The following instructions apply to technicians taking the MACS training course by mail or online. Those participating in a classroom program should follow the instructions of their trainer/proctor. Tests given in a classroom setting must be closed-book tests. The required score for passing closed-book tests is lower than that required for passing the open-book test. 1. Read the instruction manual that came with your recovery/recycling service equipment (and review the training video, if provided) . Then read this manual cover to cover. Re-read as necessary to gain full comprehension of the material presented. 2. Take the test. The test is an untimed,“open-book” test, so you may refer to the training manual as often as necessary to research answers to the questions posed. (Note, however, that you must correctly answer a minimum of 21 of the 25 questions to earn certi cation.) You must complete the test by yourself, without assistance from anyone, and submit it for scoring. (See 4 below.) 3. Complete and sign the “Identi cation and Statement of Testing Conditions” block on your test. Note: A reprint charge will be incurred if information provided is not legible. 4. Mail your test in the self-addressed envelope provided to: MACS-EIF, P.O. Box 88, Lansdale, PA 19446, or submit online. 5. MACS-EIF will advise MACS of your test results. 6. MACS will advise you of your score and, providing that you have attained a passing score, will issue a certi cate and a wallet-sized I.D. card, indicating that you have successfully completed this MACS certi cation training program. Enclosed: Test with identi cation information to be mailed to scoring facility. Self-addressed return envelope (MACS-EIF) . Important-Please note: Tests must be returned for scoring within 90 days of the date they are issued. MACS assumes no responsibility for tests submitted for scoring after this 90-day period. MACS will charge an additional fee for re-issuing tests which are lost, misplaced or destroyed. Note: The MACS Worldwide of ce is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. CERTIFICATION TRAINING MANUAL This publication is protected under the copyrigh

FAQs

What is the purpose of the MACS certification training program?

The program teaches technicians how to properly recover and recycle refrigerant and explains why this is required to protect the environment.

What are the key rules for taking the test?

The test is untimed and open-book, but technicians must complete it by themselves, correctly answering at least 21 of 25 questions to earn certification.

How should the test be returned for scoring and what is the deadline?

Return the test by mail using the self-addressed envelope provided or submit online, and send it for scoring within 90 days of the issued date.

Oct 4, 2026

Uploaded by Marglet