VACUUM, CREATING WITH Hand Vacuum Pump: VAS6213

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

In certain situations, the vacuum can also be created using the : VAS6213 instead of using the engine or a vacuum pump.

-- Set the slide ring -1- on the : VAS6213 in position -A- for "vacuum".

Fig 1: Adjusting Hand Vacuum Pump Slide Ring

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-- To do so, connect the : VAS6213 to the vacuum hose of the connection -B- on the : VAS6721 .

Fig 2: Identifying VAS 6721 Shut-Off Valves

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-- Open the shut-off valve -B-.

-- Create the vacuum using the : VAS6213 until a vacuum between 600 and 950 mbar (8.7 and 13.77 psi) is displayed on the : VAS6721 .

-- Then perform the relevant tests.