CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNIT AB0001 For Power Unit Broan models VX3000C, VX6000C, VX12000C HOMEOWNER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 30042323 rev.
page 2 • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Service Center. • 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. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
page 3 VACUUM POWER CONTROL 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. Be sure to close the control ring completely over the hole to produce the maximum power required for most other cleaning tasks.
page 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read before calling Service Center. Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy 1. Loss or decrease of vacuum occurs. 1a. Debris pail is completely full. 1a. Empty debris pail as described on page 3. 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 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont’d) Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy 3. Power unit fails to stop when the hose is removed. 3a. An electrical short has occurred somewhere in the system. 3a. A complete check of all wall inlets and power unit low voltage control lead connections. Turn system off by removing fuse or tripping circuit breaker at house fuse box. 4. Power unit shuts off during normal operation, lights on unit, wall valve and hose are all red. 4a.
page 6 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 7 SERVICE PARTS LIST (BROAN MODELS VX3000C, VX6000C & VX12000C) 9 8 4 5 10 2 6 7 3 1 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part No.
BROAN MODELS VX3000C, VX6000C, VX12000C page 8 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 brushes which will be warranted for 5 years.
