Finding and Fixing Separator Leaks

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Objective: To explain how to properly identify and resolve Separator Leaks.

Step 1: Log in As Technician

Enter code: 741963 and press “login”

Step 2: Access Plumbing tower

• Remove
• Top Back cover
• Lower back Cover
• Drill Fascia
• Work Surface

Step 3: Identify Components to inspect during test

• Top of Separator and O-ring
• Waste Manifold
• Primary Vacuum Manifold
• Bottom Of separator
• Vacuum port B on Rotary Valves
• Waste Drain Valve
• Cleanup Wand

Step 4: Access Tech Pane and execute the automated Separator Leak test. 

• Select the “Tech Pane” tab in upper right
• Select “Tests” icon in lower right
• Select “Separator Vacuum”

Step 5: Identify connectors to inspect

• Separator
• Manifolds
• Valves
• Cleanup Wand

Step 6: Check Wand for Leaks

• Remove Vacuum wand from hose
• Block hose end with finger
• Repeat Manual Separator Leak test

Step 7: Check for Leak at bottom of separator.  Clean separator if unable to see through.

• Drain Waste
• Access Tech Pane
• Turn on Vacuum Pump and make sure all valves are closed.
• Suck up 1-2 cups warm water.
• Wait for separator to reach max pressure
• Inspect for air leaks at elbow on bottom of sump by checking
  for bubbles or foam in sump.

Step 8: Run Manual Separator Leak test

• With Vacuum pump still on, note the max pressure of separator (15.5 in/Hg average)
• Turn off pump and check decay rate (0.1 in/hg per second)

Step 9: Re-run test until it passes or defective part identified

• Inspect previous work and correct as needed.