Operation & Cleaning - Electrolux Beam Central Vacuum System Owner's Manual

Mounting the Power Unit
When you have chosen a mounting location, you
can install the mounting bracket using the enclosed
screws. Drill the holes and tighten the screws to
hang the power unit. Please make sure to consider
the wall type when attaching the mounting bracket.
Align the power unit intake fi tting to the main trunk
line projecting from the wall. Securely tape each
joint, using duct or electrical tape. DO NOT GLUE.
Attach the exhaust pipe to the motor exhaust if
exhausting outdoors. Connect the two low voltage
wires located on the backside of the power unit
to the wires installed with the main trunk line. It
is recommended you secure the connection with
wire nuts. Be certain to comply with local electrical
codes and regulations. Plug the unit into a regular
electrical outlet. You are now ready to check the
installation of the unit:
• Be sure the fi lter is properly installed in the
power unit.
• Be sure the dirt receptacle is properly secured
to the power unit.
• Plug the hose into each inlet valve to be sure
the electrical contacts operate properly.
• Check each inlet valve for air leaks.
• Check each pipe connection for air leaks.
OPERATION
Your central vacuum system starts
and stops automatically. To turn the
system on, plug the hose into a wall
inlet valve. To turn it off, remove the
hose from the valve.
The hose handle may be equipped
with an optional on-off switch. It is
used to control the start and stop
of the power unit while the hose is
plugged into an inlet valve. This allows you to
control the system without unplugging the hose.
Overload-protection reset button
The central vacuum system features an overload
protection (circuit breaker) which can be reset
should the motor be overloaded causing the circuit
to open. If this occurs and the power unit fails to
operate, depress the reset button which is located
on the side of the power unit. If the protector
continues to trip; contact the authorized service
center nearest you.
Inlet valves
Plugging the hose into an inlet valve completes
a low-voltage (24-volt) electrical circuit which
activates a relay and turns on the power unit. To
turn off the power unit, unplug the hose from the
inlet. When unplugging the hose, hold the inlet
cover open for a few seconds to allow suction to
decrease and protect the inner seal.
An obstruction in the inlet valve may cause the
power unit to continue to run after the hose has been
removed from the inlet. To shut down the power unit,
check all the inlet valves and remove obstructions.
Hose use and care
The hose should be used and stored at
temperatures above 5°C. When not in use, hang
the hose on the hanger supplied. If the hose
becomes clogged, insert the wand end into the
utility inlet on the power unit. Turn on the power
unit using the manual switch and seal the extra
air-space by holding the hose fi rmly. This should
remove the obstruction. If the hose remains
clogged, insert an electrician's fi sh tape (wire)
or garden hose through the hose to remove the
obstruction, being careful not to puncture the hose.
Disconnect hose handle from wands before storing.
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