vacuum supply water strainer maintenance

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Vacuum supply water alarm is generated when the vacuum pump water flow switch detects insufficient water flow. A plugged or dirty wire mesh strainer can reduce the water flow which causes the alarm. This procedure illustrates the steps to remove and clean or replace the strainer.

Shut-off main water supply

Strainer is located on incoming water supply line

Remove the strainer as follows: loosen strainer cap and remove the wire strainer – requires 1-1/4″ open end wrench.

Clean or replace the screen. Part# 70000136-2 is 100 mesh.

While strainer is removed turn water on for 3 seconds to flush out any contaminants remaining in the incoming line.

3 second flush

Replace wire strainer and tighten. Turn on supply water and check for leaks.

Last updated: November 30, 2020

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