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A new refrigerant, R-X, has an AEL of 500 ppm. According to CSA B52, what is the maximum concentration at which a refrigerant detector for R-X should trigger a low-level alarm in a machinery room?

CSA B52 requires the alarm to activate at a concentration not exceeding 25% of the refrigerant's AEL. Therefore, 500 ppm * 0.25 = 125 ppm.

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Question: A new refrigerant, R-X, has an AEL of 500 ppm. According to CSA B52, what is the maximum concentration at which a refrigerant detector for R-X should trigger a low-level alarm in a machinery room?

Answer options:

  • 62.5 ppm ✅ 125 ppm
  • 250 ppm
  • 500 ppm

Correct answer: 125 ppm

Explanation: CSA B52 requires the alarm to activate at a concentration not exceeding 25% of the refrigerant's AEL. Therefore, 500 ppm * 0.25 = 125 ppm.

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