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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 17 in. Hg of vacuum with auxiliary vacuum pump.
  2. When modulator is activated, 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 holds vacuum, replace modulator.
COLD WEATHER MODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Modulator Color/Type Holds Vacuum @ °F (°C) Leaks Vacuum @ °F (°C)
Brown/Normally Open 15 (-9.4) 30 (-1)
Purple/Normally Open 40 (4) 55 (13)
Red/Normally Closed 50 (10) 60 (18)
White/Normally Open 50 (10) 76 (24)