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Cold Weather Modulator

  1. Connect a vacuum gauge to vacuum supply side of modulator. Connect an auxiliary vacuum pump to vacuum motor side of modulator. Apply 16 in. Hg of vacuum with auxiliary vacuum pump.
  2. When modulator holds vacuum, it should not leak down to less than 5 in. Hg. If is does, replace modulator. If modulator temperature is above leak down temperature and it holds vacuum, replace modulator.
COLD WEATHER MODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Modulator Color/Type Holds Vacuum @ °F (°C) Leaks Vacuum @ °F (°C)
Brown/Normally Open 5 (-15) 40 (4)
Purple/Normally Open 30 (-1) 60 (16)
Red/Normally Closed 40 (4) 80 (27)
White/Normally Open 40 (4) 80 (27)