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Thermostatic Vacuum Switching (TVS) Valve

  1. Drain coolant from radiator and remove TVS valve. Place threaded end of valve in container of ice water with thermometer.
  2. With temperature below 45°F (7°C), check that air flows from pipe A to pipe B and E and from pipe C to D. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Testing TVS Valve
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  3. Heat water to 63-122°F (17-50°C). Check that air flows from pipe C to D and E and from pipe A to B.
  4. Continue heating water to above 154°F (68°C). Check that air flows from pipes C to B and E and does not flow from pipe J to any other pipe. If a problem is found, replace the TVS valve.