Quick Start Manual

1 New Construction Vacuum Duct and Wall Inlet Valve Installation
Valve Brackets for Wall Inlet Valves
1 Locate the first valve bracket at a point the farthest
distance from the power unit. From this location,
select additional valve locations. Each location should
allow vacuuming in all corners of the room with a 30’
hose. Remember walls and furniture can shorten the
distance serviced by a valve in some areas, so be sure
to locate inlets with furniture and walls in mind.
2 Nail the valve brackets to the wall studs 12” to 15”
above the floor, usually the same distance from the
floor as electrical wall outlets. Alternate wall valve
bracket configurations are possible.
Vacuum Duct System
1 After the valve brackets are nailed in place, drill a
2‑9/16” diameter hole in the header plate directly
above each valve bracket. Cement a RISER tube from
the valve bracket, extending the tube through the hole
in the header plate for each valve.
2 Starting from the farthest valve bracket, lay tubing (cut‑
to‑length) on top of ceiling joist and work toward the
power unit location. All sweep fittings must curve
in the direction of air flow. Connect all risers from
valve brackets to the main duct line using only 90°
Sweep Tee Fittings (VM106) or 90° Sweep Fittings
(VM103). Cement all duct connections at the time
of installation. There cannot be any air leaks in the
duct systems. Testing of vacuum integrity with wall
inlet valves installed is highly recommended. Vacuum
leaks will affect system performance.
➤ NOTE: The use of nail guards (VM118) and plaster
guards (VM196) are highly recommended to protect
the wall valve brackets and vacuum duct system
during construction.
Low Voltage Vacuum Control Wiring
1 Low voltage 18‑gauge, 2‑conductor cable connects all
inlet valves to the power unit. When a hose is inserted
into the wall inlet valve, the switch in the hose activates
the power unit automatically; turning the switch off or
removing the hose stops the power unit. Low voltage
cable follows the same route as the vacuum duct
system. Route the 2‑conductor cable from each valve
bracket, up the risers to the main duct line.
2 Splice each additional riser cable to the main duct cable
using wire nuts. All connections will be in PARALLEL.
3 Secure the wiring to the horizontal main line ducts with
tape or quick clips (VM450), but DO NOT TAPE THE
CABLE TO THE RISERS. Secure the loose cable end
at each valve bracket, allowing 6” of extra cable for
each inlet valve connection and 18” of extra cable at
the power unit location.
Wall Inlet Valve Trim-out
1 When the installation is ready for trim‑out, connect the
wires from a wall inlet valve to the cable that descends
from the riser at the valve bracket.
2 Slide the wall inlet valve into the fitting on the valve
bracket.
3 Secure the wall inlet valve to the valve bracket with the
two wall plate screws.
4 Repeat steps for each wall inlet valve location.
2 Existing Construction Vacuum Duct Installation Techniques
Overhead Vacuum Duct Installation
Two people are normally required to perform overhead vacuum duct installations. Power unit installation
requirements are the same as in new construction. Wall inlet valves should be limited to interior walls. Exterior
walls contain insulation and are not normally accessible from inside the roof to drill holes for the vacuum duct.
1 After marking a wall valve location, check inside
the roof area to see if a hole can be drilled in the
header plate for the tubing. BEFORE DRILLING,
CHECK FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING. If there are no
obstructions, drill a 2‑9/16” diameter hole in the header
plate. It is possible that you will hit a fire block about
halfway down the wall. If this is the case, you must use
an extension drill and drill through the fire block. Make
sure the drill is straight up and down or you might
drill through the side of the wall!
2 After holes are drilled, lower tubing and the low‑voltage
control wire from inside the roof to the wall valve.
Seldom is the roof high enough to use a single length
of tubing. As the tube is dropped down the wall to the
valve location, several short lengths of tubing should be
cemented together with a straight coupling (VM102).
3 At the wall valve location, drill a 1” diameter hole in the
wall. Using a flashlight from the attic, check for hole
alignment. Then cut a rectangular hole 2‑½” horizontal
and 3‑½” vertically from the center of the 1” diameter
hole. This hole will allow an adapter (VM107) to make
contact with tubing inside the wall. CEMENT THE
ADAPTER TO THE TUBING.
4 Secure the adapter to the mounting bracket (VM142)
with screws. After the mounting bracket is attached to
the adapter, the completed assembly inside the wall is
ready for the inlet valve (VM195).
5 Connect the low‑voltage control wires and slide the
inlet valve into the fitting on the valve bracket. DO
NOT CEMENT THE INLET VALVE TO THE WALL
BRACKET FITTING. Tighten the valve against the
wall with screws to the mounting bracket.
CENTRAL VACUUM MODELS
AVP3000, AVP7500, AVP12000, AVP24000
AVR3000, AVR7500, AVR12000, AVR24000
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Platinum and Red Series AirVac Units
(for Household Use Only)
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
Please read the instructions carefully! Through many years of continuous use ‑‑ and through quality tests that are
ongoing at our factory ‑‑ AirVac central vacuums, attachments and accessories have built a remarkable record
for cleaning effectiveness and safety. However, there are potential hazards that could occur if the system is not
installed and operated correctly and safely. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTR,INSTL,AIRVAC; LINEAR P/N: 226529 B; INK: BLACK; MATERIAL: 20# MEAD BOND; SIZE: 11.000” x 17.000”; FOLDING: 1‑FOLD VERTICAL, 1‑FOLD HORIZONTAL, FINISH 8.500” X 5.500” WITH LOGO SHOWING; SCALE: 1‑1; SIDE 1 OF 2
CAUTION
This type of warning note is used to indicate
the possibility of damage to the vacuum power
unit or vacuum duct system.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to indicate
possible fire or electrical shock hazards that
may cause serious injuries or death.
WALL VALVE
BRACKET
VM241
WALL VALVE
BRACKET
VM241
WALL VALVE
BRACKET
VM241
WALL VALVE
BRACKET
VM241
WALL VALVE
BRACKET
VM241
VM112
VM102
VM103
VM103
VM103
VM109
DOUBLE-FLANGED
WALL TEE
VM101
VM106
VM106
VM106
LOW VOLTAGE WIRES
LOW
VOLTAGE
WIRES
LOW
VOLTAGE
WIRES
LOW VOLTAGE WIRES
AIRVAC
POWER
UNIT
VM195 WALL INLET
VALVE (BACK VIEW)
DO NOT CEMENT
THIS JOINT!
VM195 WALL INLET VALVES
TRIM OUT THE VM241 WALL
INLET VALVE BRACKETS
VM103
VM104
VM104
VM103
TYPICAL VACUUM SYSTEM INSTALLATION
IF PROPERLY
BALANCED, THE
DOOR WILL STAY AT A
HALFWAY POSITION
IF PROPERLY
BALANCED, THE
DOOR WILL STAY AT A
HALFWAY POSITION
ARCHITECT’S SPECIFICATIONS
DEPTH DIMENSIONS
(TOP VIEW)
HEIGHT DIMENSIONS
(SIDE VIEW)
WALL STUD
DRYWALL
FOR LEFTWARD EXHAUST
30"
MINIMUM
1-3/4"
16"
INTAKE
(LEFT OR
RIGHT)
EXHAUST
(LEFT, RIGHT OR VERTICAL)
40" TO
FLOOR
8-3/4"
7-1/2"
1-1/4"
INTAKE AND
EXHAUST
FROM BOTTOM
OF MOUNTING
BRACKET
EXHAUST
INTAKE
AC POWER
OUTLET MUST BE
WITHIN 5 FEET OF
POWER UNIT TOP
MAIN VACUUM TUBE
FARTHEST WALL INLET
VALVE LOCATION
POWER
UNIT
TYPICAL WALL INLET VALVE LOCATIONS
VALVE
BRACKET
DRYWALL
RISER
TUBE
STUD
VIEW FROM
INSIDE OF
WALL
VALVE BRACKET INSTALLATION
TUBING STRAP
CEILING
JOIST
90˚ ELBOW
RISER
TUBE
VALVE
BRACKET
BE SURE ALL
SWEEP TEE FITTINGS
CURVE IN THE DIRECTION
OF THE AIR FLOW
PLATE
STUD
SWEEP
TEE
MAIN VACUUM
TUBE TO
POWER UNIT
DUCT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
MAIN VACUUM
TUBE CABLE
MAIN VACUUM
TUBE
LOW
VOLTAGE
WIRES
AIRVAC
POWER UNIT
LOCATION
ROUTE 2-CONDUCTOR WIRE
FROM EACH VALVE BRACKET
UP TO THE MAIN VACUUM TUBE
CABLE THAT LEADS TO THE
POWER UNIT LOCATION
CONTROL WIRE ROUTING
VM450
QUICK
CLIP
VM450
QUICK
CLIP
WIRE
NUTS
SPLICE WIRES
IN
PARALLEL
FROM VALVE
BRACKET
DO NOT TAPE
CABLE TO RISER!
CONTROL WIRE SPLICING
CONNECT CONTROL
WIRES TO WALL
INLET VALVE
ATTACH WALL INLET
VALVE TO VALVE
BRACKET WITH
TWO SCREWS
DO NOT CEMENT
THIS CONNECTION!
WALL INLET VALVE TRIM-OUT
LOWER RISER
TUBE DOWN
FROM ATTIC
BECAUSE OF LOW
ATTIC CLEARANCE
USE VM102 COUPLINGS
TO CONNECT SEVERAL
SHORT LENGHTS OF
TUBING
1“ DIAMETER
WALL INLET VALVE
INSPECTION HOLE
RISER TUBE
OVERHEAD RISER INSTALLATION
CUT HOLE 2-1/2” WIDE BY
3-1/2” HIGH TO SLIP VM107
ADAPTER INSIDE WALL
VM107
ADAPTER
LOW VOLTAGE
CONTROL WIRE
(DO NOT TAPE TO RISER!)
ALIGN WITH
FINGER WHILE
CEMENTING THE
FITTING TO THE
RISER TUBE
ALIGNING THE WALL ADAPTER FITTING
CAUTION
All wiring installation must conform to local
electrical codes. Wiring in the ground (soil)
must be in conduit. All wiring installation must
have a good, solid mechanical connection.
Protect all connections and/or splices against
short circuits using wire nuts.
CAUTION
DO NOT CEMENT WALL INLET VALVES TO THE
VALVE BRACKET FITTING! Occasionally, wall
inlet valves require replacement due to leaky
gaskets or other damage. If the wall inlet valve
is cemented to the valve bracket fitting, the
wall inlet valve cannot be replaced.
1 NEVER OPERATE THE SYSTEM ON WET
SURFACES OR TO PICK UP LIQUIDS.
2 DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM TO VACUUM UP
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SUCH AS GASOLINE or use in areas where they
may be present.
3 Connect the power unit to a properly grounded
AC outlet only on a dedicated branch circuit.
4 Current‑carrying vacuum hose contains electrical
wires. DO NOT USE THE HOSE IF IT IS
DAMAGED, CUT, OR PUNCTURED. Avoid
vacuuming up sharp objects with the hose.
5 The AirVac system is not a toy. NEVER LET
CHILDREN OPERATE, OR PLAY WITH THE
AIRVAC SYSTEM.
6 Use only as described in the Owner’s Manual and
only with the manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
7 Do not vacuum up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
8 Do not use without the dust bag (Platinum Series
only) and filters in place.
9 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.
10 Do not put any object into any of the wall inlet
valves or vacuum auxiliary air inlet. Do not use
the system with any vacuum opening blocked;
keep all ducting free of dust, lint, hair, or anything
that may reduce the air flow.
11 Turn off all controls before unplugging the power
unit.
12 Use extra care when cleaning stairs to prevent a
fall.
IF PROPERLY
BALANCED, THE
DOOR WILL STAY AT A
HALFWAY POSITION
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
AIRVAC
MODEL
OPERATING
VOLTAGE
OPERATING
CURRENT
HOUSE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE
RECEPTACLE
TYPE
HOME
SQUARE
FOOTAGE
MAXIMUM
DUCT
LENGTH
DEBRIS
CAPACITY
AIR
WATTS
WATER
LIFT
AIR
FLOW
AVR3000 120 VAC 13.5 AMPS 20 AMP TYPE 1 3000 150 FEET 6 GALLONS 537 PEAK 123” 118 CFM
AVR7500 120 VAC 13.5 AMPS 20 AMP TYPE 1 7500 200 FEET 6 GALLONS 551 PEAK 131” 118 CFM
AVR12000 120 VAC 13.5 AMPS 20 AMP TYPE 1 12000 350 FEET 6 GALLONS 570 PEAK 127” 122 CFM
AVR24000 240 VAC 7 AMPS 15 AMP TYPE 2 12000 500 FEET 6 GALLONS 627 PEAK 137” 124 CFM
AVP3000 120 VAC 13.5 AMPS 20 AMP TYPE 1 3000 150 FEET 5.2 GALLONS 537 PEAK 123” 118 CFM
AVP7500 120 VAC 13.5 AMPS 20 AMP TYPE 1 7500 200 FEET 5.2 GALLONS 551 PEAK 131” 118 CFM
AVP12000 120 VAC 13.5 AMPS 20 AMP TYPE 1 12000 350 FEET 5.2 GALLONS 570 PEAK 127” 122 CFM
AVP24000 240 VAC 7 AMPS 15 AMP TYPE 2 12000 500 FEET 5.2 GALLONS 627 PEAK 137” 124 CFM
CAUTION
All circuit breakers must be SEPARATE and DEDICATED
as with any other major appliance. The electrical outlets
MUST match the plug WITHOUT USE OF ADAPTERS
120 VAC
NEMA 5-15R
240 VAC
NEMA 6-15R
RECEPTACLE
TYPES
“TYPE 1”
“TYPE 2”