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VICS Shutter Valve Actuator Check

Disconnect vacuum hose from VICS shutter valve actuator. See Figure . Connect vacuum pump to actuator. Slowly apply vacuum. See VICS SHUTTER VALVE VACUUM APPLICATION (PROTEGE & PROTEGE5)  table. If rod does not move, disconnect rod and check rod and valve for freedom of movement. Apply vacuum and verify VICS shutter valve rod retracts. Replace as necessary.

VICS SHUTTER VALVE VACUUM APPLICATION (PROTEGE & PROTEGE5)

Vacuum (in Hg) Rod Movement
Above -0.80 Not Pulled
-2.4- -10.4 Starts To Move
Below -10.4 Fully Pulled