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Summary of Contents for Central Vac CVS-16DP
- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CENTRAL VAC BRAND BUILT-IN VACUUM SYSTEMS ® INSTALLATION MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction ......................4 Planning Tips ......................4 Planning and Installation Overview................4 Safety Rules ......................4 Tools ........................5 Materials ........................5 Planning the Installation ..................6 Planning the Tubing System ..................7 Tubing System Planning Examples ..............9 Installing the Tubing System................10 Installing the Power Unit ..................12 Installing Inlet Valves in Existing Homes ............15... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Planning and Installing Your CentralVac Built-In Cleaning System The CentralVac Built-in Cleaning System is designed and built for You can install the system yourself if you have some remodeling or con- years of use. Protect your investment by reading these instructions all struction experience. -
Page 5: Tools
Tools Metal Coat Hanger ½” Electric Drill 2¼” Hole Saw Extension Cord Safety Glasses Mounting Bracket Long Pilot Hole Drill Masonry Drill Bit or Cutter Minimum 14 Gauge Template (made out of a metal coat hanger) Steel Tape Screw Driver Screw Driver Wire Cutters Flashlight... -
Page 6: Planning The Installation
Area to be Cleaned (sq. ft.) ....Recommended Power Unit for your cleaning system. If you live in a high altitude area (5,000 to 7,000+ ..........CVS-16DP 7,000+ ft. above sea level), you may need to move to the next larger up to 7,000 ........CVS-11DP size power unit, or go with a double motor unit. -
Page 7: Planning The Tubing System
Planning the Installation Determine the Locations of the Wall Inlets Inlets are usually located centrally in the house in hallways, near doorways and near the bottom of stairways. It is important to overlap areas covered from each inlet valve to assure thorough cleaning of the entire home. - Page 8 Planning the Tubing System The amount of airflow that reaches the hose is dependent on the efficiency of the layout of the tubing system. Lines are to be kept as straight as possible. The Trunk Line The trunk line connects the furthest inlet valve to the power unit. All other inlet valves will be serviced by branch lines flowing into the trunk line.
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Page 9: Tubing System Planning Examples
Tubing System Planning Examples The Ranch Style House Here the power unit is mounted in the garage. The intake and exhaust tubing, the only exposed tubing in the installation, runs up the garage wall and into the attic. The trunk line runs horizontally through the attic from the power unit to the farthest inlet location, branch lines spread throughout the attic, connecting the trunk line to the inlet tubing. -
Page 10: Installing The Tubing System
Installing the Tubing System Cutting and Cementing PVC Tubing and Fittings Measure Twice, Cut Once Measuring: Measurements should be taken from the base of the pipe-stop on the inside of the fitting hub when sizing tubing. As each section of tubing is cut, it should be dry fitted before the next measurement is taken. - Page 11 Installing the Tubing System Gluing: Plastic pipe cement actually welds the fitting to the tubing. A chemical reaction permanently joins the molecules from each surface to produce an airtight seal. Plastic pipe cement should be applied only to the tubing. Cement applied to the fitting will be pushed ahead and create a rough bead on the inside of the fitting.
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Page 12: Installing The Power Unit
Installing the Power Unit Each single & double motor power unit is provided with a mounting bracket and mounting hardware. Included: Mounting bracket, canister hanger rod, power unit(s) hanger rod, wood screws, tinnerman nuts, PVC fittings and pipe (cut to size), canister bumper. - Page 13 Installing the Power Unit Slide the rubber bumper on the power unit hanger rod. Position the bumper in the center of the rod so the canister will rest on the bumper. (Figure 2) Place the 2nd Stage Cloth Bag Filter, and the 1st Stage Paper Bag Filter in the Canister.
- Page 14 Installing the Power Unit Slide on the power unit(s), and place a tinnerman nut on each end of the power unit hanger rod . (Figure 4) 10. Pipe the power unit to the canister using the cut to size PVC pipe and fittings provided.
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Page 15: Installing Inlet Valves In Existing Homes
Installing the Power Unit 13. Plug the power unit(s) into a dedicated grounded electrical outlet(s). (Figure 8) Installing Inlet Valves in Existing Homes Installing Wall Inlets Determine as closely as possible the desired location of the inlet valve. You should use a stud finder or drill a ¾” inspection hole to avoid drilling into the bottom of a stud or other “inner-wall”... - Page 16 Installing Inlet Valves in Existing Homes From beneath the floor, measure over from the pilot hole to locate the center of the sole plate. Drill a 2 1/4” diameter hole through the center of the sole plate. Using a flashlight or probe, inspect the interior of wall to be sure there are no obstruc- tions.
- Page 17 Installing Inlet Valves in Existing Homes Use the mounting bracket template (or the raised edge of the mounting bracket) to trace an exact opening on the wall (about the same height as an electrical outlet). Cut the horizontal cuts first, to be sure there are no obstructions, with a keyhole or drywall saw.
- Page 18 Installing Inlet Valves in Existing Homes 10. Strip the low voltage wire and wire it to the Wiring the Low Voltage Control Wires inlet valve as shown. 11. Insert the assembled short elbow and mounting bracket through the wall cutout hole as illustrated. You can use a short bent length of coat hanger to hold the assembly from dropping into the wall.
- Page 19 Installing Inlet Valves in Existing Homes 14. Insert and tighten the inlet valve mounting screws to pull the assembly together. Adjust the inlet valve for perfect vertical alignment, and tighten both inlet valve mounting screws. 15. Glue the outside of the end of the correct length of tubing and push it up through the sole plate hole, into the short 90 o elbow.
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Page 20: Installing Inlet Valves In New Construction
Installing Inlet Valves in New Construction Wall inlet valves are easy to install in new construction before the drywall is hung. Before Drywall Attach the mounting plate to the stud at the same height as the electrical outlets. Drill a 2 1/4” hole in the header plate, with the hole aligned with the center of the mounting bracket. -
Page 21: Alternative Installation Ideas
Alternative Installation Ideas Through a Closet If obstructions make it impossible to run vertical tube through partition walls, the best and easiest alternative is to go through closets, particularly when a closet on the second floor is directly above a closet on the main floor. - Page 22 Alternative Installation Ideas CentralVac International - 22 - (800) 666-3133...
- Page 24 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please check www.centralvac.com for the latest information. CentralVac International shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This manual contains information protected by copyright.