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OWNER'S MANUAL
AUTOMATIK SERIES
MAN.AUT.AN
PRINTED IN CANADA 06/24

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTOMATIK SERIES MAN.AUT.AN PRINTED IN CANADA 06/24...
  • Page 2 • 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 surround you! Drainvac International disclaims any responsibility should you infringe upon these guidelines. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS 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. The concept of Drainvac’s Automatik OPERATION SEQUENCE .
  • Page 4: How The System Works

    HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS Drainvac Automatik central systems are designed to vacuum both solids and liquids. The canister never needs to be emptied manually since the wastewater is automatically evacuated through the building’s Watch the drainpipe or can be redirected to a nearby floor drain.
  • Page 5: Startup / General Information / Liquid Pick-Ups

    HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM STARTUP BEFORE STORING AWAY As you connect the hose to the wall inlet or manually turn on the unit, the Automatik system starts up in a Cleaning wet surfaces dirties the inside of the hose.
  • Page 6: Type Of Units

    TYPE OF UNITS TYPE OF UNITS TYPE OF UNITS TYPE OF UNITS You have purchased one of the following models. Identify the one related to it. The model number is marked on the label stuck on the left side of the head. Please note that the commercial models DV2A31-27CB and DF2A31-CB are the only models in the Automatik range which have the option of being connected to a...
  • Page 7: Unit Description

    BOOSTER HEAD OPTION BOOSTER HEAD OPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION Booster heads are also available on certain models to add extra power to your unit. O ut do or ve nt Va cu um pi pe Audioprotek pp ly C ol d w at er su muffler Audioprotek muffler...
  • Page 8: Dv2A313-Cb, Df2A313-Cb

    UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION Va cu um pi pe Va cu um pi pe O ut do or ve nt O ut do or ve nt Audioprotek Audioprotek muffler muffler su p p ly su p p ly C o ld w a te r C o ld w a te r Audioprotek muffler...
  • Page 9: How The Membrane Works

    RESET The middle LED will light up after 500 hours of usage. This means maintenance is required and the unit should be taken to a Drainvac retailer to be examined. Maintenance should only be reset by a qualified Drainvac technician.
  • Page 10: First Things First

    INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT FIRST THINGS FIRST - FIRST THINGS FIRST - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - WHERE WILL YOU INSTALL 1) MOUNTING THE UNIT ON THE WALL THE UNIT? If your Automatik system has a separated funnel, we suggest mounting it before the main body. We recommend installing the system on the The illustrations will be shown with a standard unit but the step sequence remains the same.
  • Page 11: Step Sequence

    INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - 2) CONNECT THE DUST AND WATER INLETS • Connect the building’s cold water supply to the unit’s water inlet. •...
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - POSITIONING THE WATER INJECTORS 4) CONNECT THE AIR OUTLET Air Outlet ON THE DUST INLET • Connect the air outlet to the unit, securing it with a clamp (do not glue).
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE UNIT STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - STEP SEQUENCE - PLACE THE CURTAIN Steel Muffler STEEL MUFFLER • The anti-splatter curtain caries 2 pieces; one • Some units are equipped with a steel which generally stays put onto the main body muffler to absorb the noise produced and a second that serves as a door.
  • Page 14: Installing The Piping System

    INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM The following pages illustrate piping diagrams, typical installations and the parts that we recommend for DIAGRAM OF A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION the optimum performance of your central vacuum system. GENERAL INFORMATION Dry pipeline •...
  • Page 15: From Dry To Wet

    INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM FROM DRY TO WET If you wish to replace your conventional (dry) vacuum to an Automatik system, please follow the instructions below. • The Automatik system must be installed near the sanitary sewer. If your previous unit was placed at one end of the building, but the sewer is at the other end, the unit must be reinstalled at a closer range of the main drain and the pipeline must change its direction as well (Figure E).
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS Thick wall Thin wall For wall plates only Joint with inside stoppers Smooth joint without inside stoppers...
  • Page 17: Examples Of Proper And Improper Installations

    INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY All of the central vacuum system models in this manual are equipped with an electrical cord. An adequately EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS 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.
  • Page 18: Diagrams Of An Appropriate Connection

    ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAMS OF AN APPROPRIATE CONNECTION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS If you experience voltage surge problems on your electrical circuit in spite of adequate connections, a high magnetic circuit breaker can be installed on your electrical panel. Contact an electrician for more information. These units must be grounded.
  • Page 19: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES DECANTER VISUAL INSPECTION • For residential applications: check and empty the decanter monthly Your Automatik system is very user-friendly and we recommend a visual inspection through the porthole or after cleaning big amounts of fur, hair or any big objects. once a year or when needed.
  • Page 20: Technical Problems / Support

    • If the unit doesn’t shut down, the printed circuit is defective. Unplug the power cord. SUPPORT 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/ca/en/retailers/find-a-retailer/ Drainvac International 150 Brunet Street, Mont-St-Hilaire, QC, Canada, J3H 0M6...

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