8.2.5 Vacuum Breaker
UH-200B, UH-200
The 1/2" vacuum breaker is located at the top left rear corner of the dishwasher. It prevents
siphoning of water from the dishwasher back into the potable water supply. The vacuum breaker
contains a replaceable float assembly.
CAUTION:
The vacuum breaker is connected to the
plastic final rinse manifold.
Use extreme caution when servicing
the breaker to prevent
damage to final rinse manifold.
To service the vacuum breaker:
1. Turn the main water supply to the
machine off.
2. Push the POWER pushbutton off,
if machine is ON, to enter auto-shutdown.
3. Turn off main incoming power.
4. Pull machine out if necessary.
5. Remove top and side panels.
6. Remove retaining screw in vacuum
breaker cap. Remove cap.
7. SUPPORT THE BREAKER TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
PLASTIC MANIFOLD.
8. Remove the vacuum breaker top
with a wrench turning CCW.
9. Remove the float assembly with a
pair of needle nose pliers.
10. Inspect the bore of the vacuum breaker.
If pitted, replace the entire vacuum breaker.
Otherwise, install a repair kit.
11. Reassemble in reverse order.
12. Restore power and water, and check for
proper operation.
13. Reinstall top and side panels.
14. Return machine to permanent location
ensuring machine is level.
15. Check supply hoses at rear of machine
to ensure they are not kinked.
Part 8:
COMPONENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
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