General Installation Guide; Tool Listing; Working With Plastic Tubing - NuTone VX1000C Installation Instructions Manual

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDE

When the federal, provincial or state legislation comprises more restrictive installation and/or certification
requirements, the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees
to conform to these at his own expenses.

TOOL LISTING

Depending on your installation, you may require the use of these tools. The power tools are recommended
to make your installation proceed quickly. Also, plan a mask when cutting ducting (PVC dust) and gloves when using glue.
• Wire Strippers
• Utility Knife
• Knife
• 2 ½" Hole Saw
• 1/2" Drill
WORKING WITH
PLASTIC TUBING
Cutting the Tubing
Before you cut a length of tube, accurately measure the
length you need. Allow 5/8" of tubing for inserting into
fittings and 1 ½" for placing into flexible tubing. Cut the
plastic tubing with a hacksaw, making sure that the cut is
exactly square. (You can use a tube cutter if one is
available.) Use wire cutters or tin snips to cut flexible
tubing. The 8" lengths of flexible tubing supplied with each
inlet should not be cut. See Figure 4.
Make sure
cut is
straight
FIGURE 4
WARNING
!
• 1/4" Drill
• Putty Knife
• Hammer
• Keyhole Saw
• Cold Chisel
• Level
• Drill Bit
• Screwdriver
• Wrench
• Tape Measurer
FIGURE 5
Use a small knife to remove any burrs from the inside of the
tube. You can also use steel wool to remove burrs. The burrs
must be removed or they may impede air flow of form clogs
by snagging hair and carpet thread. See Figure 5.
FIGURE 6
Next, use a file to slightly bevel the outside of the tube so
that it will easily slide into the fitting. Use steel wool or a light
grained sandpaper to buff the surface of the tube which will
be glued. This will clean the tube and assure a good seal.
See Figure 6.
5
• Flashlight
• Electrical Tape
• Safety Glasses
• Hacksaw