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OWNER’S MANUAL AutomAtik series For an online version of this manual (readable with a smart phone)
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• Hoses with electrical connections must not be used if damaged. By overlooking safety rules, you might risk putting your health in danger and to those who surrounds you! Drainvac International disclaims any responsibility should you infringe upon these guidelines.
(TeCHNICAL SPeCIFICATIONS) ......... 8 We wish to thank you for your trust and congratulate you for having chosen a Drainvac product. It is a sound investment that will satisfy your vacuuming needs for years to come.
HOW THE SySTEM WORkS TiTre Drainvac central vacuum cleaners are designed to vacuum both solids and liquids. The tank never has to be The sensitivity of the electrodes can be modified by the printed circuit board. See Annex for more information.
NORTH AMERICA (120V) ModEls AirwAtts dECibEls Motor AMps CApACitY (gal./l) diMEnsions (in/cm) DV1A150 4 gal / 18 L 12”dia.x37” / 30cm dia.x93cm teCHNiCAL speCiFiCAtioNs DV2A310 2 x 355 6 gal / 29 L 15”dia.x49” / 38cmdia.x122.5cm DV2A31 2 x 355 6 gal / 29 L 15”dia.x49”...
TiTre LOWER TANk OPTION bOOSTER HEAD OPTION TiTre Lower tANk ADVANtAGes Booster HeAD ADVANtAGes • Facilitates maintenance. • For additional power to your unit. • To remove oversized materials or an accumulation of hair, paper, etc. • When space is limited, the booster head can be installed on the side. • Strongly suggested when the unit is used by many people (commercial applications).
TiTre UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION TiTre Va cu um pi pe Audioprotek muffler O ut d o o r ve nt O ut do or ve nt Audioprotek 24V plug Audioprotek muffler muffler su p p ly C o ld w a te r 2 motor booster head Power cord Va cu um pi pe...
TiTre UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION TiTre Audioprotek muffler One motor booster head 24V plug O ut do or ve nt Audioprotek muffler Power cord 24V plug Power cord O ut d o o r ve nt Audioprotek muffler V ac uu m pi pe V ac uu m pi p e One motor booster head su p p ly...
HOW THE MEMbRANE WORkS TiTre INSTALLING THE UNIT TiTre fIRST THINGS fIRST - As illustrated on pages 6 and 7 of this manual, the Automatik system evacuates its wastewater automatically tHe tooLs You wiLL NeeD after approximately 10 minutes. The membrane allows you to adjust the time lapse during which the unit will deactivate before restarting its cycle;...
INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT TiTre TiTre STEP SEQUENCE - - fIRST THINGS fIRST - wHere wiLL You iNstALL tHe uNit? 1) mouNtiNG tHe uNit oN tHe wALL We recommend installing the system on the lowest level of the building to avoid having to work against • Undo the fastener securing the wall bracket and base at the back of the unit with cutting pliers.
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INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT TiTre TiTre STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - 2) CoNNeCt tHe Dust AND wAter iNLets • Lift the unit and slide its support onto the • Connect the building’s cold water supply to the unit’s water inlet. wall bracket.
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INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT TiTre TiTre STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - positioNiNG tHe wAter iNJeCtors oN 4) CoNNeCt tHe Air outLet tHe Dust iNLet • Connect the air outlet to the unit, securing it with a clamp (do not glue). An air outlet leading outside Air Outlet Some units are equipped with two water injectors.
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STEP SEQUENCE - ALL moDeLs steeL muFFLer (otHer tHAN DV1A150 AND DF1A150) • Connect the components of the wastewater piping system as illustrated, securing the system with the • Some units are equipped with a (red) steel clamps supplied with your unit.
TiTre INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM TiTre From DrY to wet The following pages illustrate piping diagrams, typical installations and the parts that we recommend for the optimum performance of your central vacuum system. If you wish to replace your conventional (dry) vacuum to an Automatik system, please follow the instructions below. GeNerAL iNFormAtioN 1.
TiTre INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM TiTre DiAGrAm oF A resiDeNtiAL iNstALLAtioN DiAGrAm oF A CommerCiAL iNstALLAtioN Installation example in series Through the ceiling Always have a slight inclina- tion of the piping towards the unit. Under the floor Always have a slight inclination of the piping towards the unit.
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TiTre INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM TiTre eXAmpLes oF proper AND improper iNstALLAtioNs eXAmpLes oF proper AND improper iNstALLAtioNs Thin wall Thick wall For wall plates only Joint with inside stoppers Smooth joint without inside stoppers...
TiTre INSTALLING THE PIPING SySTEM ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLy TiTre All the central vacuum system models in this manual are equipped with an electrical cord. An ad- eXAmpLes oF proper AND improper iNstALLAtioNs equately powered electrical outlet must be installed near the unit. A dedicated electrical circuit must be used for the unit and one for each booster head.
TiTre MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TiTre VisuAL iNspeCtioN motor BrusHes your Automatik system is very user friendly and we recommend a visual inspection through the porthole Any mechanical system requires a minimum of maintenance and your system is no exception to the rule. We once a year or when needed.
--> If the unit doesn’t shut down, the printed circuit is defective. Unplug the power cord. support If you wish to speak with a customer service representative, please contact your supplier/dealer. To find a retailer near you, please visit our website : www.drainvac.com/retailers.html Drainvac International 150 Brunet street, Mont-St-Hilaire, QC J3G 4S6, Canada...
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