EXISTING HOME INSTALL

Your new central vacuum system can typically be installed as a weekend project. The installation guide will show how to install your central vacuum system in your home in just seven steps.

Seven Steps:

1. Choose your system. Refer to Install Manual

You’ve already completed step number one...you’ve purchased your powerful new system. Next, inventory the component parts that arrived with your central vacuum system kit and assemble the tools you will need.

2. Decide how many inlets you will need. Refer to Install Manual

To make sure your central vacuum system reaches every room throughout the house, you must first determine the number of inlets you will need and their locations. One inlet valve can serve 700-800 square feet (63-72 sq m). Use only interior walls if possible, so you won’t have to deal with insulation typically found in exterior walls.

3. Decide where to place the inlets. Refer to Install Manual

Good locations are centrally located in hallways or closet walls and/or doorways. Do not place inlets behind doors or furniture. Use a stud finder, or sound-out the wall, to make sure the site for the inlet valve is between the studs and that the space is open behind the wall board. Also check the other side of the wall to make sure it´s clear of obstructions such as utilities and outlets.

4. Plan the tubing installation. Refer to Install Manual

Before you install tubing to carry dust and dirt to the power unit, plan your route. Running the tubing beneath the sub-floor whenever possible makes tubing easier to work with and creates the shortest path between the inlet valves and the power unit.

5. Install the inlet valves. Refer to Install Manual

There are two types of inlet vales used in the industry. An electric valve and a standard valve. The electric valve is typically used in new construction and the standard (low volt) vale is used in existing construction. Refer to Install Manual and videos for additional information.

6. Install the tubing. Refer to Install Manual

Beginning at the inlet farthest from the power unit, temporarily fasten tubing for the main trunk line into position. Loop string or low-voltage wire to create a hanger strap from a nail or overhead pipe to cradle the tubing and hold it in position while you work.

Push a length of tubing up into bottom of the elbow on the inlet valve assembly. Piece together sections of tubing without glue at first to make sure things fit properly. Mark the connections so you can re-assemble them the same way. Remember, the tubing enters the fitting approximately 3/4”. Measure, cut, and de-burr tubing, and, using a Sweep 90 Degree Elbow, slip-fit the vertical tubing line to the main horizontal line. To avoid potential clogging problems when installing tubing and fittings:

• Make straight cuts on tubing (pipe/tubing cutter works well or a miter saw).
• Remove burrs from ends of tubing.
• Be sure tubing fits against the shoulder of the fitting with no gaps.
• Glue only the outside edge of the tubing before assembly into fittings.
• Push and twist the pipe and fittings together

7. Install the power unit. Refer to Install Manual

Attach the power unit to the wall within six feet of a grounded electrical outlet ensuring it will be easily accessible for emptying the dirt receptacle, at least 18” from the floor. For proper motor cooling, there must be at least 12” between the unit and the ceiling.

Before you begin installation, read this guide found on the site.
You can also review the videos for additional tips. The installation manual and videos will walk you thru the steps necessary to install the system. Send the customer to the install manual page specific.