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*note, diagram is for illustration only.
only one vacuum point can be used at a time.
CentRal VaCUUm SyStemS
InStallatIon & opeRatIon manUal
For Valet & iCentral Central Vacuum Units
Rev 4

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  • Page 1 *note, diagram is for illustration only. only one vacuum point can be used at a time. CentRal VaCUUm SyStemS InStallatIon & opeRatIon manUal For Valet & iCentral Central Vacuum Units Rev 4...
  • Page 2 improvement.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents InStallatIon Safety Instructions ............4 power Unit / Contents .
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    iCentral Vacuum Installer’s manual this product is intended only for Household Use Important safety InstruCtIons please read thIs page Before InstallatIon or use • Read the Installation manual and ensure correct Installation • Read the User Manual and ensure correct use of the product/s at all times •...
  • Page 5: Power Unit / Contents

    your poWer unIt lid with rubber seal. lift for access to the vacuum bag. (Bagged units only) Vacuum inlets. one inlet is provided on each side of canister to cater for left or right hand transportation lock duct entry. tabs. Remove before installation.
  • Page 6: Easy Steps To Installation

    Central VaCuum InstallatIon guIde plan ahead poWer unIt ChoICe planning is the key to a successful Central Vacuum to select the correct the correct power unit for the installation. essentially, the plan will come down to premises, calculate the distance of PVC pipe required determining the best location for the wall inlet valves from the power unit to the last inlet valve and add 1m and the power unit.
  • Page 7: Low Voltage Wiring

    45° elbowS 45° Spigot elbow Drop 45° wye 90° elbow 90° Sweep 90° Sweep tee Set at 45° to horizontal 45° elbow Stop Coupling 90° elbow riSer low voltage SuCtion DireCtion Cable 90° elbow 90° Short elbow step pVC dUCtIng low Voltage wIRIng ducting and low voltage wiring are run together from Figure 8 low voltage wiring/cable is readily available...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Switch Input

    loW Voltage WIrIng to Inlet ValVes loop the low voltage wire from one inlet valve to the next. to the power Unit to additional inlets Switch Input ConneCtIng the sWItCh Input your power unit may have one of several types of Switch Input for connection to the low voltage wiring. the purpose of the Switch Input is the same in all cases - to connect the low voltage wiring to the power unit.
  • Page 9: Good Installation Standards, Diagrams

    good InstallatIon standards Correct Incorrect Correct tube cutter options VaC-098 Clean Cut pVC pipe Cutter metal VaC-385 pVC pipe Cutter plastic Be sure to cut the end square Cut the pVC pipe with a tube Cutter. If cutting with a saw Use the correct bends for poor air flow.
  • Page 10: Pvc Fittings & Duct

    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.
  • Page 11: Inlet Valves

    Inlet ValVes In some cases, you may need to mount the wall Valve on the floor, particularly in homes that are already built Inlet valves are available in a variety of models for and access to the wall space is difficult. different applications.
  • Page 12: Installation In Existing Homes & New Constructions

    exIstIng homes which may often be at the same height as power points for consistency. Installation of a central vacuum system in existing constructions is not only possible but in most cases is the pVC duct, together with the low voltage wiring quite simple.
  • Page 13: Vacuum Hoses & Cleaning Tools

    VaCuum hoses 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.
  • Page 14 InStallatIon plan...
  • Page 15 opeRatIon and CaRe Contents operating your Central Vacuum System, overview ......16 How to Change the Bag (Bagged units) .
  • Page 16: Operating Your Central Vacuum System, Overview

    operatIng your Central VaCuum system your central vacuum system has been engineered for a long, trouble-free service life and is covered by our generous 5 year factory limited warranty. If your product came with a warranty card, fill it out and mail it within ten (10) days of installation.
  • Page 17: How To Change The Bag (Bagged Units)

    sealed paper Bag systems Sealed Bag units either use the blue iCentral or Valet universal two layer paper bag, or the white iCentral or Valet max-Flo™ Hepa multi layer synthetic bag that offers greater efficiency. Both provide superior filtration, are low cost and easily disposable.
  • Page 18: How To Empty The Dirt Canister (Cyclonic & Inverted Bag Units)

    trouBleshootIng guIde your iCentral Vacuum System has been engineered and manufactured to provide many years of carefree service. Should your system fail for any reason, the following chart and instructions will assist you to restore good working order. CaUSe Symptom poWer poWer poWer...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    trouBleshootIng guIde foreign material lodged there that may have trapped poSSIBle CaUSe deSCRIptIonS the ball. If the Vacuum continues to run, turn the power unit off at the power point and call your power Cord service technician. make sure that the power cord is plugged into the power point and that the power point is working If your wall valve has two pins inside the neck (most and is turned on.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide, Remedies

    • Running a screwdriver with a handle diameter 14. dirt canister lid off of at least 20mm through the hose, handle first. If your Vacuum power unit has a lid, the lid must be placed squarely on the top of the dirt canister, •...
  • Page 21 21. relay stuck off Some power units may have an internal relay, rather than a solid state control board to switch the unit. If the procedures described in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 do not correct the problem whereby the unit won’t start, there could be a fault in the relay, the internal transformer, or a loose connection in the power unit.
  • Page 22 (if any), the original invoice number and a detailed fault description. The product can be returned in person, by mail or by courier at the customer’s expense. Ness Corporation will not be liable for the cost of removal, re-installation or transportation.

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