PIPING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for a central vacuum system This Central Vacuum System has been designed by Nuera Air and built with specialised materials of the highest quality. It is therefore important to follow the installation instructions in order to benefit from all the advantages that your new system provides.
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1. SAFETY RULES Piping installation for a central vacuum system is not complicated. All that is required is to have a few hand tools and to read the instructions carefully. However, it is essential to do the installation carefully and safely. We recommend that you read the next few lines with the greatest attention. INSPECTION OF POWER UNIT The Power Unit and all connections should be inspected before starting and at regular intervals to ensure normal, reliable and safe operation.
2. PLANNING Installing the piping for a central vacuum system does not require specialized tools and can be done by anyone. However, it is important to take time to plan the installation carefully. Be sure to check the positioning of inlets several times, in relation to furniture, the length of the hose and the components that will be inside the wall.
Use the following method to check the location of vacuum inlets: The garage If structurally possible, install a vacuum inlet close to the door to increase the reach of the hose outside during the summer. PIPING • Simulate cleaning each room using the hose. To do this, ask an assistant to hold the end of the hose at the point where you have assessed the inlet location. Walk around with it to cover the entire area, including the corners at the ceiling.
WARNING! Jacketed low voltage wiring? Extremely flammable. Keep away from open flame and sparks. Use only in a well ventilated area. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FIRST AID! »»CONTAINS METHYLETHYLKETONE (MEK) AND CYCLOHEXANONE. »»If swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Jacketed wiring is recommended since it offers mechanical protection to the low voltage wiring. Wires may be pulled in or fished afterwards, if necessary.
Short Tee The Short Tee is only used to place an inlet directly in the middle of a continuous pipe. Pipe Collar This collar gives a finished appearance when the pipe passes through a wall or ceiling. Vacuum Inlet Extension This is used where the vacuum inlet is at a distance from the mounting plate. Plaster that is too thick, installation in the floor or improper installation can result in this situation.
The front face of the mounting plate must be a few millimeters inside the finished wall surface! b. Pass a piece of bent coat hanger into the inlet then into the mounting plate. Holding the mounting plate with the bent coat hanger, install the inlet using the screws provided in the installation kit. Do not cement the inlet - a sealing gasket is already installed in the mounting plate.
