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NuTone VX1000C Installation Instructions Manual

NuTone VX1000C Installation Instructions Manual

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B U I LT-IN
CENTRAL CLEANING SYSTEM
I N S TA L L ATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Power Unit Models
VX475, VX550, VX1000
VX475C, VX550C, VX1000C

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  • Page 1 B U I LT-IN CENTRAL CLEANING SYSTEM I N S TA L L ATION INSTRUCTIONS For Power Unit Models VX475, VX550, VX1000 VX475C, VX550C, VX1000C...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM PLANNING AND LAYOUT ..............3-4 Examples .

  • Page 3: System Planning And Layout

    SYSTEM PLANNING AND LAY O U T The NuTone Central Cleaning System consists of a Power Unit, PVC Tubing and Fittings, Wall Inlets, a flexible Hose and various cleaning Attachments. The Power Unit is designed to be wall-mounted away from the living area of the home and connected to the living area by means of permanently installed in-wall tubing, fittings and inlets.

  • Page 4: Locating The Power Unit

    THE SPLIT-LEVEL HOUSE Like the two-story house, the split level installation commonly calls for a two-level trunk line. Here, the power unit is located in the garage. The intake tubing runs exposed up the garage wall and into the ground level section's attic.

  • Page 5: General Installation Guide

    GENERAL INSTA L L ATION GUIDE TOOL LISTING Depending on your installation, you may require the use of these tools. The power tools are recommended to make your installation proceed quickly. • Wire strippers • 1/4" Drill • Level • Flashlight •...
  • Page 6 Making A Joint Cementing Flexible Tubing Insert The tube into the fitting, aligning the two parts as Make sure the ends of the flexible tubing are even - trim they will be installed. Mark the tube and the fitting so that if necessary.

  • Page 7: Installation In New Construction

    I N S TA L L ATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION WALL INLET ROUGH-IN Once the locations for wall inlets have been determined, mount all inlet brackets. 1. Choose the appropriate mounting bracket for the inlet being installed. (See chart.) Rough-In Series 396-1 396-3 CI3301RK CI3303RK...

  • Page 8: Installing The Tubing

    INSTALLING THE TUBING Use the following installation guidelines when installing tubing. 1. Start tubing installation at farthest inlet and work toward the power unit. 2. Tubing run to the power unit should be as straight as possible. 3. When assembling sections with elbows and tees, make sure the curve in the fitting is aligned so that the air flows toward the power unit.

  • Page 9: Wall Inlet Installation

    WALL INLET INSTALLATION MODEL CI370 WALL INLET (CF361 and CF361F Rough-In) 1. Remove the cardboard plaster guard. 2. Refer to Figure 14. For some drywall or panel con- struction, the plaster frame will extend beyond the fin- ished wall. In this case, remove plaster frame from mounting bracket by removing mounting screws.

  • Page 10: Model Ci395Rk Electrified Wall Inlet

    All electrical devices such as the electrified inlet should be reported to the construction electrician for listing on the inspection report for building inspection purposes. NOTE: Plumb inlet to tubing using NuTone Model CF382S 90° Ell fitting. NOTE: All location and installation direct connect...

  • Page 11: Model Ci358 Electrified Wall Inlet & Rough-In

    C1358 SUPERVALVE™ WALL INLET & ROUGH-IN KIT See Figure 29 FIGURE 29 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. INSTALL ONLY ON A NOMINAL 120v, 60Hz, 7A SUPPLY PROTECTED BY A MAXIMUM 15A OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE. THE PIN CONNECTOR ON THIS Type A WALL VALVE IS INTENDED FOR USE ON A NOMINAL 120V, 60Hz, 7A SUPPLY ONLY.

  • Page 12: Installation In Existing Construction

    I N S TA L L ATION IN EXISTING C O N S T R U C T I O N Locating Access Keys in Existing Construction Unless your home is a ranch-style house where a single trunk line can run directly through the attic or basement, you should first investigate your house to find the key to running your tubing from level to level.

  • Page 13: Installing Inlet Tubing

    NuTone Central Vacuum System. Now, you can begin installation. The first step to install the inlet tubing which connects the wall inlets to the branch lines.
  • Page 14 Drilling The Access Holes Once you are certain that you’ve located the center of the wall directly above the inlet location, use a 2 1⁄2” hole saw to cut the access hole through the wall plate or header and into the wall cavity. (A 1⁄2” drill is recommended.) Carefully remove the drill from the hole.

  • Page 15: Wall Inlet Installation

    Wall Inlet Installation The wall inlet design allows you to work outside the wall - where assembly is easy and all the parts you need are accessible. First, you make a cutout into in the wall and locate the flexible tubing attached to the inlet line which you previously threaded into the wall.
  • Page 16 Use an awl or icepick to punch pilot holes where you Attaching The Inlet Mounting Plate marked the two hole locations. Now, drill two 3⁄8” Reach through the inlet hole and locate the inlet tubing. diameter holes, using the pilot holes as the centers. Take Raise it up inside the wall until you locate the inlet tubing.
  • Page 17 Hold the assembly in a place Installing The Inlet for a few minutes as the cement sets; allow five min- utes for the cement to com- pletely dry. When you place the inlet into the wall cutout, the mounting plate and tube guard slip inside the wall; the inlet cover remains on the outside.

  • Page 18: Models Ci370 & 360 Wall Inlets

    Insert the bottom screw MODEL CI370 or 360 SERIES INLETS into the inlet cover and (CF361 or CF361F Rough-In) through the other parts. N O T E : If 330 Wall Inlet is being used refer to Give the screw a few turns Model 330 Wall Inlet Installation on next page.

  • Page 19: Model 330 & Ci335 Wall Inlet

    MODEL 330 & CI335 Series WALL INLET Installation (CF329 Rough-in) FIGURE 37 FIGURE 38 FIGURE 34 5. Attach the low voltage wires to terminal screws on back of wall inlet (Figure 35). If using 361 Rough-in with CI370 Series Inlets, refer to instructions on page 6, step 3, shown in Figure 18.

  • Page 20: Floor Inlet Installation

    Floor Inlet Installation in 6. For convenience of operation, floor inlet should be installed to open back toward wall. New & Existing Construction 7. Refer to Figure 43. Secure floor inlet in place with two MODEL CI370 or 360 SERIES INLETS s c r e w s .

  • Page 21: Vac Pan & Vac Sweep Installation

    ORIGINAL VA C PAN ™ I N S TA L L ATION INSTRUCTIONS • Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from NOTE: Please read instructions prior to installation. the main piping line to the ORIGINAL VACPAN Installation Tips location.
  • Page 22 In Wall Installations Access From Below If access is available from below, cut an access Refer to Figure 47. hole through the subfloor underneath the wall • ORIGINAL VACPAN can be installed between wall between the studs, positioned so that final piping studs in side walls.
  • Page 23 ORIGINAL VA C U S W E EP ® SWEEP INLET VA LV E I N S TA L L ATION INSTRUCTIONS Connection from Below: Refer to Figure 48. 1. Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF. Measure distance (X) between the kickplate face and the inside edge of the cabinet.
  • Page 24 Connection from Behind: 4. Using the reference hole as a center, cut a 2 3/8” high x 6 5/8” wide rough opening in the kickplate face. See Figure Refer to Figure 49. 49-4. 1. Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF. Choose a 5.
  • Page 25 wire/string around the pipe. Using the wire/string to VacuSweep® Sweep Inlet temporarily hold the pipe and elbow in place, insert the Valve Rough-in Template Sweep Inlet Valve into the opening at the base VacuSweep ® of the wall and elbow. DO NOT glue this connection (Designed for friction fit).

  • Page 26: Assembling The Tubing System

    ASSEMBLING THE TUBING SYSTEM Once you have installed all your inlets, you can complete Beginning The Trunk Line the network of tubing that connects your inlets to the Start the inlet line which is farthest from the power unit. power unit. This network consists of the following parts: Place 90°...
  • Page 27 Connecting A Branch Line A branch line connects the inlet line to the trunk line. Follow the methods previously described for aligning, marking and cutting the inlet tubing. Attach a 90° elbow and run tubing from the inlet line to the trunk line. Joining Straight Lengths Of Tubing Both branch lines and the trunk lines may require lengths of tubing longer than those 8´...
  • Page 28 Circumventing An Obstacle Completing The Trunk Line Wherever possible the branch lines should connect to Continue to run the trunk line toward the power unit, con- the trunk line in straight paths. The fewer turns in a tubing necting all branch lines as you go along. Again, make system, the more efficient air flow.
  • Page 29 Connecting The Low Voltage Wiring Assembling A Basement Trunk Line Ideally, you will run the wiring and make all the wiring Basically, the tubing network is assemble the same way connections after you have completed the tubing for a basement installation. Begin the trunk line at the far- system.
  • Page 30 (support strapping is available from NuTone). Make all branch line connections in the same way you would an attic installation. Make sure that all branch lines enter the trunk line at an angle that is at least level w i t h the trunk line.

  • Page 31: Power Unit Installation

    For VX475, VX550 & VX1000 models make sure bag is installed properly on bag holder and holder is locked in upright position. For models VX475C, VX550C & VX1000C make sure the cyclonic filter media is properly seated. Refer to Homeowners Operating Guide if necessary.

  • Page 32: Tubing Connections At Power Unit

    NOTE: Models VX475, VX550 and VX1000 will attach to the upper intake connections. Models VX475C, VX550C and VX1000C will attach to the lower intake connections. See Figure 53 & 54. 1. Attach Utility Valve assambly in line with the vacuum trunk line feeding into the power unit using the hose clamp provided.

  • Page 33: Wiring

    WIRING This appliance is for use on a standard 120Vac, 15 amp power source for VX475 and VX550 models with This section refers to Figure 55 and 56. a NEMA 5-15R receptacle. For VX1000 models a nominal 240Vac, 15 amp circuit with NEMA 6-15R recep- Grounding Instructions –...

  • Page 34: Final System Check

    Check each wall inlet to be sure contacts activate power unit when hose is inserted and switched on, if applicable. Now it’s time to enjoy the benefits of a NuTone Central If using CI370 or C1358 Indicating Inlet, be sure LED on Cleaning System.
  • Page 35 For Models VX475 & VX475C For Models VX550 & VX550C For Models VX1000 & VX1000C...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read Before Calling Service Center Trouble Possible Cause 1. Loss or decrease of vacuum 1a. Disposable filter bag or debris bucket are completely full. occurs. 1b. Obstruction in the hose. A blockage in the hose can be determined by inserting the hose into any Wall Inlet and, while Power Unit is running, check each additional inlet for normal suction by holding the palm of your hand over the open inlet.
  • Page 37 Possible Remedy 1a. Remove disposable filter bag or empty debris bucket as described in Homeowners Guide and install replacement. 1b. Insert handle end of hose into utility valve at Power Unit. Turn Unit on. This will reverse normal air flow through the hose and dislodge any clogs.
  • Page 38 N O T E S...
  • Page 39 N O T E S...
  • Page 40 WARRANTY All VX Power Units are covered by a NuTone 2, 4, or 8 year warranty. Refer to your Model Number for which warranty you have. Tools and Accessories warranted for one year from date of purchase. See page 34 for details.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vx1000Vx550cVx475cVx550Vx475

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