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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.
In any event, the following tips may help you:
pVC duCtIng
the international standard size for pVC ducting is 2
Inches od (50.8mm), so in australia, the ducting is
generally only available from dedicated Central Vacuum
suppliers and installers.
As quality will vary, it is recommended that you avoid
poor quality PVC which may frustrate you with too loose
or too tight assembly with the fittings.
accurate cutting, proper cleaning, and gluing is critical
to avoid leaks and possible future blockages.
Care is required when installing in new home constructions
so that the ducting is not damaged or fixed in locations
that may interfere with other trades. any resulting leak
after the ducting is covered by a wall may prove difficult
to repair.
do not install pVC ducting within concrete slabs.
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pVC fIttIngs
as per the pVC ducting, the international standard size
for pVC fittings is 2 inches Id (50.8mm), and are generally
only available from dedicated Central Vacuum Suppliers
and Installers.
Poor quality fittings should absolutely be avoided. Loose
fittings may leak and tight fittings will slow down the
installation time, and will have a tendency to crack.
always use the most appropriate fitting that will provide
the most efficiency in air flow, rather that use the fitting
that you may be on hand at that time.
do not apply glue to the fitting, as glue applied to the
inside of a fitting may be pushed ahead and create a
rough bead which will reduce airflow and may cause a
blockage.
the ducting should be inserted all the way into the
fitting and turned a quarter of a turn to distribute the
glue evenly.
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