Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. The definitions contained in ch. NR 400 apply to the terms used in this chapter. In addition, the following definitions apply to the terms used in this chapter: (1) “Approved refrigerant recovery equipment” means any equipment approved under s. NR 488.07 for refrigerant recovery. (2) “Ozone-depleting refrigerant” has the meaning given in s. 100.45 (1) (d) , Stats. (3) “Refrigerant recovery” means the transfer of regulated refrigerant from refrigeration equipment to an external container. (4) “Refrigeration equipment” means any mechanical vapor compression device designed to contain and utilize a regulated refrigerant including, but not limited to, motor vehicle air conditioners, industrial and commercial cooling and ice-making equipment, large building cooling systems and home appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, room and central air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. (4m) “Regulated refrigerant” means a substance used in refrigeration equipment to transfer heat and which is an ozone-depleting refrigerant or any substance used as a substitute for an ozone-depleting refrigerant which is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), a perfluorocarbon (PFC) or a blend of any of these substances. (5) “Salvage or dismantle” means to prepare entire units of refrigeration equipment, which have been removed permanently from service, for disposal. Treatment of portions of refrigeration equipment for the purpose of service or repair is not considered salvaging or dismantling. (6) “Scrap metal processor” has the meaning given in s. 84.31 (2) (h) , Stats.