CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNIT ! FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ! AB0001 For Power Unit Broan models VX3000C, VX6000C, VX12000C HOMEOWNER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Broan-NuTone Canada Inc.; Mississauga, Ontario www.broan.ca 877-896-1119 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT: www.broan.ca 30042323 rev.
page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not unplug the unit by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • Keep your work area well lighted. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions shown on page 9. • Store your cleaner indoors in a clean, dry area.
page 3 FOR MODELS: VXKIT300A, VXKIT600E & VXKIT1200E INSTALLING HOSE HANGER CONNECTING HOSE (CONT’D) If not already done, install the hose hanger by following these 3 steps. DUAL VOLTAGE HOSE In addition to connecting into wall inlet (A), dual voltage hose must also be connected to a standard electrical outlet (B). If your new hose connection is not compatible with the telescopic handle of your unit, please call 1-888-882-7626. IMPORTANT: Do not return the hose to the store.
page 4 FOR MODELS: VXKIT600E AND VXKIT1200E HOW TO ASSEMBLE POWER BRUSH/WAND/HANDLE 1. 2. 3. 4. Read important safety instructions before installing power brush. Ensure hose is disconnected from power supply before installing power brush. Push wand into power brush neck so that the lock button snaps in place. Connect hose handle into wand quick connector and ensure that the prongs are aligned with the receptacle holes. Push until lock button snaps in place.
page 5 HOW TO USE POWER BRUSH/WAND CAUTION Always pick up hard or sharp objects by hand before using your power brush. Items such as pins, hairpins, tacks, crayons, etc., may damage the brush roll or may break the belt. WAND RELEASE The power brush is not recommended for use on bare floors. Wand release pedal (A) on power brush allows you to quickly disconnect wand and switch to combination floor/rug tool for use on bare floors.
page 6 HOW TO CHANGE BRUSH ROLL MAINTAINING THE POWER BRUSH ! WARNING Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. HOW TO CHANGE BELT ! WARNING Motor shaft can become hot during normal use. To prevent burns, avoid touching the motor shaft when replacing the drive belt. FIG. 1 1. Replace brush roll when brush roll brissles are worn to the base support bars level. 1.
page 7 FOR ALL MODELS VACUUM POWER CONTROL EMPTYING THE DEBRIS PAIL The wand ends of the deluxe hoses are equipped with a control ring to regulate suction. The control ring covers a “bleeder” hole. Open the hole to reduce the suction for cleaning draperies, small rugs, and other light fabrics. Some very thick, plush carpets with high density yarns also require reduced suction to make the nozzle easier to push.
page 8 INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAMS • VX3000C • VX6000C • VX12000C WHITE BLACK RED OR WHITE BLACK GREEN GREEN 240 VOLTS GREEN 120 VOLTS THERMAL PROTECTOR BLACK AE0005A MOTOR CONTROL CONTROL BOARD BLACK THERMAL BLUE PROTECTOR RED OR WHITE BLACK MOTOR RED OR WHITE YELLOW YELLOW WHITE BLUE AE0027A YELLOW CONTROL BOARD YELLOW BLUE BLUE THERMAL PROTECTOR GREEN BLUE BLUE GREEN GREEN CONTROL BLACK MOTOR
page 9 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WIRING This section refers to Figure 17 and 18. Grounding Instructions – This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read before calling Service Center. PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE REMEDY 1.Loss or decrease of • Debris pail is completely full. • Empty debris pail as described on page 7. vacuum occurs. • Obstruction in the hose. A blockage in the hose • Insert handle end of hose into utility valve at can be determined by inserting the hose into any power unit. Turn unit on.
page 11 SERVICE PARTS LIST (BROAN MODELS VX3000C, VX6000C & VX12000C) 9 8 4 2 5 6 7 3 AL0001 KEY PART NO. NO.
page 12 WARRANTY BROAN MODELS VX3000C, VX6000C, VX12000C BROAN-NUTONE CANADA INC. CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNIT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Broan-NuTone Canada warrants to the original consumer purchaser that its central vacuum power unit will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own your home in which it was originally installed with the exception of the motor and electronic components which will be warranted for five (5) years.
