
Leave air line attached to top half of surge suppressor. 2. Fill top of surge suppressor with enough water to cover automatic valve. There should be no bubbles. 3. Dump water out, and gently push automatic valve. Air should flow. 4. Replace automatic valve if it is defective. There is leaking around surge suppressor fluid inlet. PTFE sealing tape or paste is needed on threads of fluid inlet. Apply PTFE tape or paste to threads. Do not overtighten plastic models. Hand tightening is recommended. .