As shown in the illustrated typical self-contained refrigerant recovery unit, what is the purpose of the suction-side oil separator? See illustration GS-RA-34.

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all the above

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prevents contamination of the recovery unit compressor's lubricating oil with the disabled unit compressor's lubricating oil

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prevents slugging of the recovery unit's compressor with liquid refrigerant

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allows separation of oil from the recovered refrigerant so that an equal amount of new oil may be recharged when the unit is recharged with refrigerant

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