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Air Switching Valve

When air is directed to Chamber "B" from vacuum switching valve, air pump air is diverted to atmosphere, to protect converter. When vacuum reaches Chamber "A", normal air pump air passage occurs.

Fig 1: Air Switching Valve Sectional View
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NOTE: For related information about Air Injection System, see "LUV Air Injection System" article.