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plan ahead
planning is the key to a successful Central Vacuum
installation. essentially, the plan will come down to
determining the best location for the wall inlet valves
and the power unit.
From there, the pathway for the pVC ducting should,
wherever possible follow the most direct and shortest
run.
power unit in the garage
three inlet example
lay out your inlet locations on a plan of
the premises.
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Central VaCuum InstallatIon guIde
poWer unIt ChoICe
to select the correct the correct power unit for the
premises, calculate the distance of PVC pipe required
from the power unit to the last inlet valve and add 1m
for each pVC fitting in that line.
easy steps to InstallatIon
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poweR UnIt loCatIon
the power unit can usually be installed in a garage,
basement or utility room. If it needs to be located
externally, proper weatherproofing is essential and the
correct model must be used.
It is generally best to choose a location near an
exterior wall to minimize the length of the exhaust run.
the power unit should not be boxed in or enclosed
to allow the motor to freely draw fresh air and blow
exhaust air.
Remember that the unit should be accessible for easy
replacement of the bag or emptying the dust bin.
A 230 Volt mains electrical outlet is required within a
metre of the power unit.
step
Inlet ValVe loCatIonS
Inlet valves are usually placed on interior walls, in
hallways, near doorways or close to the bottom of
stairways. potential furniture placement should be
considered when determining valve locations.
the objective is to use as few inlet valves as possible
to achieve maximum use of the 9 metre hose, while
providing whole house coverage.
Inlet valves can be situated between studs, clear of
obstructions like plumbing, wiring, heating ducts, etc.
they are typically positioned level with the height of
electrical outlets.
In new home installations, the system should be
installed at "frame" stage.
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