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Reverse Delay Valve

  1. Connect external vacuum source to port on White side of delay valve. Connect vacuum gauge to port on colored (non-White) side of valve.
  2. With elapsed time device in view and a constant 10 in. Hg vacuum applied, note time required for gauge pointer to move from 0-8 in. Hg.
  3. If valve fails to meet time limits, replace valve. If valve meets specifications, install with non-White side toward vacuum source.
REVERSE DELAY VALVE TIME LIMITS (1)

Valve Color Min. Time Max. Time
White/Purple 3.2 4.8
White/Gray 8 12
White/Gold 12 18
White/Brown 16 24
White/Yellow 80 120
White/Red 300 450
White/Orange 1.5 2.5
(1) Time in seconds.