iCentral Vacuum Installation Manual
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1. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE PLEASE PROCEED TO e Read the Installation Manual and ensure correct Installation e Read the User Manual and ensure correct use of the product s at all times e Check and empty the dust bag or bin regularly Do not install outside unless proper weather protection is in place e Do not connect to a non grounded supply or a no approved supply Do not service the Motor Unit unless it has been disconnected from the supply e Do not use with a damaged electrical lead or plug e Keep electrical lead away from heated or sharp objects Keep inflammable objects or liquids away from the Motor Unit Do not place or store anything on top of the Motor Unit Do not place or store anything that may restrict the air flow of the Motor Unit Do not vent the Motor Unit into a wall a ceiling or any enclosed space e Do not vacuum on any wet surfaces e Do not vacuum any liquids including any fuels Do not vacuum anything that is hot burning or smoking e Do not vacuum any ash even it appears dormant e Avoid vacuuming plaster dust or talcum powder which can cause clogging and bursting of vac bags Do not obstruct block or impede the hose or wall valve inlets e Keep hair all parts of the body and loose clothing away from the hose or wall inlets e Do not use non recommended attachments or accessories e Pay close attention to children while the system is being used Do not allow children to us2. height which may often be at the same height as power points for consistency To avoid the mounting screws possibly damaging the PCV duct it is best to offset the duct so it is not directly above or below the mounting plate The PVC duct together with the low voltage wiring will run through to the bottom plate or up through the nogging and top plate Once the home is completed the inlet valves can be installed preferably after the walls have been painted The two lugs on the wall valve will be connected to the cable or 2 cables if the wiring at that valve is looped to the next wall valve Hold the wall valve with the hinge at the bottom and with a twisting motion slide the rear of the valve into the mounting plate Do not use glue as the gasket in the mounting plate will provide a positive seal If the valve does not reach the mounting plate an inlet valve extension can be used Flaps up or down Many people prefer to install wall valves with the flap hinging downwards for easy access to the inlet There is no correct way hinge up or hinge down is up to your personal preference Simply screw the wall valve to the mounting plate to complete the task If the PVC ducting is directly behind the screw locations be sure to use short screws that will not reach and puncture the duct VACUUM HOSE There are a variety of Vacuum hoses that include standard hose switched hose speed control hose wireless switched hose and hi
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4. ary it is recommended that you avoid poor quality PVC which may frustrate you with too loose or too tight assembly with the fittings Accurate cutting proper cleaning and gluing is critical to avoid leaks and possible future blockages Care is required when installing in new home constructions so that the ducting is not damaged or fixed in locations that may interfere with other trades Any resulting leak after the ducting is covered by a wall may prove difficult to repair a of wn gt 9 PVC FITTINGS Similarly to the PVC Ducting the international standard size for PVC fittings is 2 inches ID 50 8mm and are generally only available from dedicated Central Vacuum Suppliers and Installers Poor quality fittings should absolutely be avoided Loose fitting may leak and tight fittings will slow down the installation time and will have a tendency to crack Always use the most appropriate fitting that will provide the most efficiency in air flow rather that use the fitting that you may be on hand at that time Do not apply glue to the fitting as glue applied to the inside of a fitting may be pushed ahead and create a rough bead which will reduce airflow and may cause a blockage The ducting should be inserted all the way into the fitting and turned a quarter of a turn to distribute the glue evenly LOW VOLTAGE WIRING Figure 8 low voltage wiring cable is readily available throughout Australia
5. ds with sandpaper or a de burring tool Apply glue to the outside of Glue applied to the inside pipe only may accumulate and cause blockages v Correct X Wrong TY in the right direction TY in the wrong direction Correct Dirt should flow from the side Gravity can cause dirt to fall or top of PVC ducting down the wrong line v Correct Efficient air flow Poor air flow v Correct Only use approved Vacuum PVC designed for efficient air flow Plumbing fittings are not 90 short elbows reduce efficiency 90 sweeps provide best efficiency Loop wire at inlet points so Connections joined at connection is available for junctions may be difficult to service access later for service INSTALLATION No doubt you will have planned the Installation understood the Good Installation Standards and are prepared for a smooth Installation Check that you have the correct material and proper tools to complete the job without disruption Ideally you will have already completed some training or at least been involved with another Central Vacuum Installation so you will have picked up some valuable knowledge In any event the following tips may help you PVC DUCTING The international standard size for PVC Ducting is 2 Inches OD 50 8mm so in Australia the ducting is generally only available from dedicated Central Vacuum suppliers and installers As quality will v
6. e as few inlet valves as possible to achieve maximum use of the 9 metre hose while providing whole house coverage 0 Lay out your inlet locations on a plan of the premises Inlet valves can be situated between studs clear of obstructions like plumbing wiring heating ducts etc They are typically positioned level with the height of electrical outlets In new home installations the system should be installed at frame stage 45 STREET SHORT TEE ane La Baeuwaaoe t STOP COUPLING j a 45 TY 90 ELBOW tig LT ee eal SUNK ing te dX L 90 ELBOW 90 TY A nn RISER 90 TEE SET AT 45 TO HORIZONTAL amp e BRANCH LINE LOW VOLTAGE WIRE 90 ELBOW war 90 SHORT ELBOW STEP PVC DUCTING AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING Ducting and low voltage wiring are run together from the Power Unit to each valve location in the most direct line possible The wiring can be looped or terminated at each inlet valve The amount of airflow that is achieved at the hose is dependent on the efficiency of the layout of the PVC ducting Keep the line as straight as possible and avoid using tight 90 fittings and try to use 90 sweeps wherever possible GOOD INSTALLATION STANDARDS v Correct Cut PVC with a Mitre Box or Improper cutting will not give Tube Cutter and deburr the a clean or square end cut en
7. e the system as a toy WARNING IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY CENTRAL VACUUM INSTALLATION GUIDE PLAN AHEAD Planning is the key to a successful Central Vacuum installation Essentially the plan will come down to determining the best location for the wall inlet valves and the power unit From there the pathway for the PVC ducting should wherever possible follow the most direct and shortest run EXMUST THREE EASY STEPS TO INSTALLATION STEP THE POWER UNIT The power unit can usually be installed in a garage basement or utility room If it needs to be located externally proper weatherproofing is essential and the correct model must be used It is generally best to choose a location near an exterior wall to minimize the length of the exhaust run FRONT VIEW The unit will require a 240 Volt electrical outlet within a metre and should not be boxed in or enclosed The 0 TIP Do not glue the PVC connector motor must be able to freely draw fresh air and blow nearest to the Power Unit to provide easier exhaust air future service Remember that the unit should be accessible for easy replacement of the bag or emptying the dust bin STEP INLET VALVE LOCATIONS Inlet valves are usually placed on interior walls in hallways near doorways or close to the bottom of stairways Potential furniture placement should be considered when determining valve locations The objective is to us
8. generally in 14 0 20 or 24 0 20 gauges It is recommended that you always use good quality cable and be careful to run and secure the cable in a manner that will provide the best protection from future damage The cable is usually best run together with the PVC ducting and can usually be strapped to the ducting The cable will run from the motor to the first inlet valve loop and then to the next inlet valve and so on It is recommended that the connections are made at the inlet valves so they are accessible in the future rather that join the cable at PVC junctions that may be difficult to access and to service in the future Leave a certain amount of cable slack Too little can be a problem with not enough cable to work with or not enough for future rework of the connection but also too much can be difficult to push back into the wall Future damage or failure in the cable which is rare can be substituted by wireless switching devices if absolutely necessary WALL VALVES There are different shapes colour and quality wall valves so you will no doubt want to choose the most attractive but also a well made valve that will not leak and of course last The valves are generally available with either a pin jack arrangement where on inserting the hose the pins are shorted and the Vac is switched on or instead will have a micro switch in the valve where the hose will simply make contact with the switch and turn t
9. gh voltage hose Generally these are interchangeable although it is always best to decide which hose is to be used in advance of the installation process Importantly the standard hose length of 9 metres is a good manageable size however if absolutely necessary longer hoses are available CLEANING TOOLS amp ACCESSORIES There is generally no need to decide on the variety of cleaning tools brushes and accessories that will be used as these are readily available and future development will always result in new innovative products While they are considered disposable items as they will wear it is advised that quality tools are used that will not only provide for a longer life cycle but will often produce and better and more efficient cleaning If it is envisaged that a high voltage hose and high voltage turbo head floor tool may be used in the future consider installing a power point next to the wall valve d SPECIAL APPLICATIONS There will be many special applications that may require greater knowledge expertise or assistance It is not recommended that you attempt difficult installations without seeking advice or assistance which is readily available For example homes with flat roofs and slab floors may require external ducting or ducting that may be best trenched around the home Similarly double brick or concrete constructions will require greater planning and and often may involve the builder This g
10. he Vac on Most wall valves are internationally compatible with most hoses although there may be exceptions For best fit and ease of installation please use the recommended back plate for wall valves Wall valves are usually mounted on internal walls and generally at the same height as power points for consistency however you can choose your own height if needed You can also consider installing a power point next to the valve if you are planning to use a high voltage hose and turbo style cleaning head In some cases you may need to mount the Wall Valve on the floor particularly in homes that are already built and access to the wall space is difficult Take time and pay attention to finding the best location for the wall valves so that they cover the greatest area of cleaning reducing the need to move the hose too often from valve to valve A standard hose is 9 metres and is a good manageable size however if absolutely necessary longer hoses are available N a PVC y J d e Clean surfaces before gluing e Apply glue to pipe not fittings GLUE The PVC glue is actually a solvent which melts the pipe and fitting together There are different qualities of glue and different glues dependant on the application In Australia you should use the Blue version or if Green is the only one on hand that can be used as it has greater strength than the Blue Do not use clear glue which is made for non pressure applica
11. tions Ensure that the ducting and fittings are free of dirt grime and burrs Always wipe both surfaces with a clean cloth and if there is excess grime or foreign matter you should clean the areas with a pink PVC primer before applying the glue Only apply the glue to the ducting as glue applied to the inside of a fitting may be pushed ahead and create a rough bead which will reduce airflow and may cause a blockage The ducting should be inserted all the way into the fitting and turned a quarter of a turn to distribute the glue evenly EXISTING HOMES Installation of a central vacuum system in existing constructions is often dismissed as too difficult While there can be extra challenges to installing in some existing houses often the installation is much easier than anticipated Many houses may only require two or three wall valves and access to these may sometimes be made underfloor or through a cupboard as an example NEW INSTALLATIONS Double brick or concrete constructions will require greater planning and expertise and often may involve the assistance of the builder This guide is not intended to address those types of installations or applications In relation to the standard timber frame construction the PVC ducting will be installed at frame stage Once the Inlet Valve location has been decided the mounting plate can be fixed to the stud by way of nails or screws Ensure you have the chosen the best
12. uide is not intended to address those type of installations or applications REV 1 September 2009 ICENTRAL VACUUM INSTALLATION MANUAL N55 NESS SECURITY PRODUCTS Document Part Number 890 XXX Australian Communications Authority WA C ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY COMPLIANCE COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ness Ness reserves the right to make changes to features and specifications at any time without prior notification in the interest of ongoing product development and improvement 2009 Ness Security Products Pty Ltd ABN 28 069 984 372
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