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1. DRAaINEAZ G Orsinvac com OWNER S MANUAL AUTOMATIK SERIES Orainveac com For an online version of this manual readable with a smart phone Tih We wish to thank you for your trust and congratulate you for having chosen a Drainvac product It is a sound investment that will satisfy your vacuuming needs for years to come The concept of Drainvac s Automatik central vacuum cleaners is unique and patented They are manufactured and checked at our plant by our qualified staff who have been specifically trained to this end A number of installation and operating methods must be followed to ensure your system s maximum performance and to avoid unnecessary service calls Please read this manual carefully To fill in the Drainvac product registration form go to www drainvac com enregistrement Never vacuum liquid or gaseous flammable materials with your system Never vacuum ashes with your system Drainvac International 2006 Inc disclaims any responsibility should you infringe upon these guidelines THE UNIT WON T START UP SOLUTION 1 Check the circuit breaker in your electrical panel 2 Check the unit s circuit fuse breaker 3 Check the 24 volt circuit as follows Try to establish electrical contact in a wall inlet with a metal object for example a coin gt If the unit starts up the suction hose is defective gt If the unit doesn t start up check to see if the 24 volt wires are properly2. A a 7 mara E g 2 2 es ae ot y Ee E 7 hee 25 cm 4 8 3 2 a e 3 Bs 3 a 5 E E P v f 15 38 cm e 38 cm For models with a standard tank the bottom of the P Trap can be installed at 15 38cm from the floor However we recommend 26 66 cm if possible so that a pail can be placed under the unit if need be when removing the P Trap 1 MOUNTING THE UNIT ON THE WALL Undo the fastener securing the wall bracket and base at the back of the unit with cutting pliers Cut the fastener Attach the bracket to the wall with the five screws supplied with the unit Gypsum Board Wood Panel Wall Stud If the wall includes wall studs covered with gypsum board we recommend installing a wooden panel screwed to the wall studs beforehand for more stability 18 Lift the unit and slide its support onto the wall bracket POSITIONING THE LOWER TANK If your unit is equipped with a lower tank repeat the same steps to attach it to the wall POSITIONING A BOOSTER HEAD If your unit is equipped with one or several booster heads repeat the same steps to attach it or them to the wall Not recommended Optimum efficiency Each booster head can be installed according to the available space without compromising the height of the head in relation to the unit However we recommend that you keep the number of joints elbows to a minimum to optimize air ci
3. once a year or when needed If you wish to clean the inside of the unit refer to the following section Regular Maintenance REGULAR MAINTENANCE Except for removing objects that could remain at the bottom of your tank for lower tank models the only maintenance required is cleaning the inside of the unit To proceed you just have to remove the porthole glass as illustrated by pivoting it in an anti clockwise motion using the handles Electrode Water Inlet Use a scouring sponge to especially clean the protective screen the two electrodes and if needed the tank Ablocked protective screen could reduce the unit s performance and dirty electrodes could not adequately send a signal to the unit to pass on to the wastewater evacuation cycle At the same time it is recommended to visually inspect the water inlet pipe and the rubber hand to make sure that no foreign object is obstructing the water flow Protective Screen 33 DIAGRAMS OF THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR MODEL Electrical Panel Electrical Panel y The water comes into contact with the electrodes 2VDCAO 15 amp circuit 120v DV1A150 15 amp circuit 120v DFDC40 16 amp circuit 240v DFIA150 16 amp circuit 240v 24 volt wires supplied with the unit Electrical Panel Electrical Panel The ru
4. Rubber hand 5N ii mo ischarge Dia 3in 7 66 Pore water di Ge 12 The following pages illustrate piping diagrams typical installations and the parts that we recommend for the optimum performance of your central vacuum system GENERAL INFORMATION An air outlet leading to outside must always be installed on your unit Make sure that the evacuated air does not lead under a carport If your unit includes two motors it is important to use metal piping and couplings for the air outlet To determine where to locate the wall inlets use the length of the vacuum hose as a basis measuring the furthest point from the wall where the wall inlets are to be installed Do the same for all the wall inlets until all areas of the house or building can be reached with the vacuum hose by moving it from one wall inlet to another don t forget to install one in the garage or outside to vacuum your car If your walls are made of gypsum board never install a wall inlet in the center of the wall Drill the holes for the wall inlets close to a wall stud or a door frame Any screw length can be used if you install the piping as illustrated in Figure A If you install the piping as illustrated in Figure B make sure to position the small screw in the right place to avoid that a longer screw goes through the piping Always use a short elbow when connecting the wall inlets Figures A and B to prevent long objects for ex
5. connected to the unit Try to establish an electrical contact between the two terminals of the 24 volt circuit on the unit with a metal object for example a screwdriver gt If the unit starts up a 24 volt wire is either cut or disconnected from one of the wall inlets gt If the unit won t start up after these steps the printed circuit is defective THE UNIT WON T SHUT DOWN SOLUTION Check the 24 volt circuit as follows Disconnect one of the two wires on the unit s 24 volt circuit gt If the unit shuts down the problem could be that two 24 volt wires are touching themselves somewhere or that the wall inlet is defective gt If the unit doesn t shut down the printed circuit is defective Unplug the power cord If you wish to speak with a customer service representative contact your supplier or Drainvac International inc From Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM eastern standard time UTC 5 T 1800 408 1448 450 467 1448 F 1877 408 2225 450 467 2225 info drainvac com www drainvac com 150 Brunet street Mont St Hilaire Qc J3G 4S6 Canada You www youtube com drainvacchannel www facebook com drainvac 35 MOTOR BRUSHES Any mechanical system requires a minimum of maintenance and your system is no exception to the rule We therefore recommend that you inspect your motor brushes after 500 hours of use to check how worn they are and replace them if need be On average this inspecti
6. 064 195 68 2 10 8 6gal 29L 15 dia x 49 38cmdia x122 5cm 4064 340 78 4 2x10 8 6gal 29L 15 dia x49 38cmdia x122 5cm 4609 194 72 2 2x75 6 gal 29L 15 dia x49 38cmdia x122 5cm Refer to pages 9 to 14 for a detailed illustration of your model All the central vacuum system models in this manual are equipped with an electrical cord An ad equately powered electrical outlet must be installed near the unit A dedicated electrical circuit must be used for the unit and one for each booster head Please refer to page 32 for a detailed diagram of the appropriate connections for your model CONNECTION PROCEDURE Install the 24 volt wires from the network each wall inlet to the unit If your unit includes one or several booster heads 24 volt wires must be connected to each head as illustrated on the following page refer to the diagram of your particular model 24 volt wires Connect the unit to the electrical outlet with the power supply cord The vacuum cleaner is now ready to be put to use EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS 31 EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS Qo Q0 O Q A ee 30 Booster heads are also available on certain models to add extra power to your unit TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NORTH AMERICA 120V fto frm fpecies moror ames mensions Gaven f FoRvones 395 no no 75 1 13 15 dia x
7. 12 38cmdia x30cm DVDC40 2x355 160 106 T8 2n series 18 15 dia x12 38cmdia x30cm DV2A31 INTERNATIONAL 240V oto lme ocres woroR ames DMENSIONS Gem roruonns 395 2921 194 75 1 75 15 dia x12 38cmdia x 30cm DFDC40 2x355 4064 195 T8 2iinseries 1 15 dia x12 38cmdia x30cm DF2A31 If your Automatik system is equipped with an auxiliary 24V outlet you can add one or several additional booster heads at any time Contact your retailer or distributor for more information ADVANTAGES OF A LOWER TANK e Facilitates maintenance To remove oversized materials or an accumulation of hair paper etc Strongly suggested when the unit is used by many people commercial applications The lower tank option is always recommended when enough space is available a Standard Tank Lower Tank Please note that a standard tank system can be replaced by a lower tank system at any time and on all models Contact your retailer or your distributor for more information Please note that the default models illustrated in this manual will be the standard tank model to simplify the illustrations EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS 29 EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS a Thin wall Thick wall ar For wall plates only amp mg PS A ig E PS ga WS a e Joint with inside stoppers Smooth joint wi
8. 40 SERIES CONFIGURATION DVDC40 DFDC40 PARALLEL CONFIGURATION HOW THE MEMBRANE WORKS WHY CHANGE THIS PARAMETER SETTING THE EVACUATION TIMEFRAME 0cc0eeee0005 15 INSTALLING THE UNIT FIRST THINGS FIRST ss isss00sssnsseensscsanscess sind cesses ii idani iiei 16 17 STEP SEQUENCE ccttcsusiaisdgasneniianstninesiisnndeadsdanogedaiuticusadnastnaidenddaannst 18 24 INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION ssie sassssessssssrsosisisecarisidis iii ieinidsn sii sienien DIFFERENT INSTALLATION POSSIBILITIES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY PROCEDURE EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS DIAGRAMS OF THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR MODEL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES VISUAL INSPECTION REGULAR MAINTENANCE MOTOR BRUSHES WEEE GUIDELINES TECHNICAL PROBLEMS 0 2000 0 eee eeeeeeees 35 Drainvac central vacuum cleaners are designed to vacuum both solids and liquids The tank never has to be emptied manually since the systems are directly connected to the building s drainpipe through which the wastewater is automatically evacuated OPERATION SEQUENCE The rubber hand is closed Step 2 Start up The dirt begins to be vacuumed and water flows in Step1 Unit is off VISUAL INSPECTION Your Automatik system is very user friendly and we recommend a visual inspection through the porthole
9. ATER INJECTORS ON THE DUST INLET Some units are equipped with two water injectors In this case it is important that they be positioned facing each other so that the water covers a greater surface 3 CONNECT THE WATER OUTLET Connect the unit s water outlet to the water hoses linked to the water injectors 21 2 CONNECT THE DUST AND WATER INLETS Connect the building s cold water supply to the unit s water inlet Connect the dust inlet transparent tubes to the unit securing it with a clamp N B The tubes have been pressure pre assembled Do not use glue Clamp Connect the suction hose to the unit s dust inlet secur ing it with a clamp 20 Practical plug for maintenance When needed use a brush to clean the inside of the tubes WHERE WILL YOU INSTALL THE UNIT We recommend installing the system on the lowest level of the building to avoid having to work against gravity The basement is generally the most ideal location near the building s main drainpipe A cold wa ter pipe must also be available and connected to the unit If there is no basement the garage or a storage room will do MINIMUM DIMENSIONS AND SPACING It is important to install the unit in a location where it will be easily accessible for maintenance and to effec tively evacuate the waste The following is the minimum spacing required _ xk 24 60 cm gt 24 60 cm H ey Co seri an
10. ample a pencil that may have been vacuumed by mistake from blocking the piping further on Short elbow Small Screw Figure A Figure B 25 ALL MODELS OTHER THAN DV1A150 AND DF1A150 Connect the components of the wastewater piping system as illustrated securing the system with the clamps supplied with your unit we 6 ADD THE AUDIOPROTEK MUFFLERS Instructions on how to assemble the Audioprotek mufflers are included in a leaflet inside the packaging N B All models equipped with only one motor include only one muffler centered on the top of the unit Back View of the Unit Model DV2A310 24 t d To outside vent mt i eo motor booster head Audioprotek muffler Cold water supply 24V plug One motor unit Porthole O ring a Porthole window Power cord Rubber hand The DVDC40 and DFDC40 can be mounted in two different configurations This one is recommended for optimum suction power Suction Power 180 H 0 4609 mmH 0 760 7 Air Flow 115 CFM 194 m3 h 13 Audioprotek MUTE One motor booster head 24N plug 1 To outside ven Power cord d Cold water supply x r aad Vacuum Audioprotek Vale To outside vent One motor unit Porthole O ring ore Porthole window The DVDC40 and DFDC40 can be mounted in two different configurations Power cord Rubber hand This one is recomme
11. bber hand opens Step 3 Step 4 Water flows in reaching the level of The wastewater is evacuated to DV2A32 20 amp circuit 120v the electrodes approx 10 minutes the sewer approx 20 seconds amp circuit 120v DF2A32 16 amp circuit 240v amp circuit 240v 24 volt wires supplied with the unit DV2A310 amp DV2A3 DF2A310 amp DF2A31 To see a video of the sequence go to http youtu be KdPL3ysamgY If you experience voltage surge problems on your electrical circuit in spite of adequate connections a high magnetic circuit breaker can be installed on your electrical panel Contact an electrician for more information 32 5 You have purchased one of the following models Identify which one to read the information related to it The model number appears on the technical label on the left side of your unit Technical label TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NORTH AMERICA 120V bv Jer ccs wren rs Jc st en 130 150 4gal Tian L 12 dia x37 30cmdia x93cm 160 106 68 2 18 6gal 29L 15 dia x49 38cmdia x122 5cm 160 106 68 2 18 6gal 29L 15 dia x49 38cmdia x122 5cm 160 200 78 4 2x18 6gal 29L 15 dia x49 38cmdia x122 5cm 180 115 72 2 2x13 6 gal 29L 15 dia x 49 38cm dia x122 5cm INTERNATIONAL 240V ees ores wre oes Jewcy nso 3300 290 1 4gal TEN L 12 dia x37 30cmdia x93cm 4064 195 68 2 i 6gal 29L 15 dia x49 38cmdia x122 5cm 4
12. e during which the unit will deactivate before restarting its cycle the default time lapse is 20 seconds WHY CHANGE THIS PARAMETER e With a lower tank model the unit can reactivate as soon as there is no wastewater left to flow through the rubber hand in other words when all the wastewater is in the lower tank If the unit s drain is located very close to the pipe leading to the sewer and that there is less restriction to the amount of wastewater that can be evacuated the evacuation time could only take 15 seconds On the other hand if the diameter of the pipe leading to the sewer is smaller and restrains the amount of water that can be evacuated increasing the evacuation time to over 20 seconds could be necessary Evacuation Time Minimum 5 seconds Maximum 35 seconds SETTING THE EVACUATION TIMEFRAME Press on one button only to set the time to 5 10 or 20 seconds Or consecutively press on two or three but tons to set the respective timing Example 25 seconds of evacuation time Setting the timing can only be done when the unit is in use not while it is evacuating the wastewater 15 THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Cutting Pliers Phillips Screwdriver Regular Screwdriver ARs Measuring Tape Hole Saw 2 25 57 mm Socket Head Screwdriver for the clamps supplied with the unit Mitre Box and Saw PVC Pipe Cutter Drill 2 50 mm 0 5 12 5 mm bit 16 POSITIONING THE W
13. nded for optimum air flow Suction Power 120 H 0 2832 mmH 0 Air Flow 200 CFM 340 m3 h 14 STEEL MUFFLER 4 Some units are equipped with a red steel muffler to absorb the noise produced by more powerful systems Steel Muffler Contrary to plastic mufflers this steel muffler must be installed on the wall Installation instructions are provided with the leaflet provided with the muffler 5 CONNECT THE WASTEWATER PIPE MODELS DV1A150 AND DF1A150 Connect the components of the wastewater piping system as illustrated securing the system with the clamps supplied with your unit y 23 4 CONNECT THE AIR OUTLET e Connect the air outlet to the unit securing it with a clamp do not glue An air outlet leading outside the building is mandatory for all Automatik systems Air Outlet If your model includes 2 motors the air outlet is on top of the unit If it only includes 1 motor the air outlet is on the side of the unit AIR OUTLET WITH A BOOSTER HEAD Important If your unit includes one or several booster heads each one must be equipped with an independent air outlet Air Outlet 2 Dust Inlet Dust Inlet Air Outlet Air Outlet 1 Model with a Booster Head Model with no Booster Head 22 As illustrated on pages 4 and 5 of this manual the Automatik system evacuates its wastewater automatically after approximately 10 minutes The membrane allows you to adjust the time laps
14. on should occur For residential applications once every 3 to 5 years For commercial applications once or twice a year When the time comes contact your retailer or distributor for this maintenance procedure This unit complies with the WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Guidelines which promote the recycling of this type of waste equipment and encourage the development of products that are adapted to efficient waste reclamation at the end of their life cycle The WEEE Guidelines stipulate that the original supplier should agree to reclaim any obsolete equipment free of charge We recommend that you advise your supplier that you would like him to reclaim your unit when you order and replace it with a new one Do not discard the unit with your regular garbage The symbol representing a garbage bin on wheels on the unit s label Figure C attests to this requirement You must ensure that at the end of its life cycle your unit is reclaimed treated and recycled by an authorized firm For more information contact your municipal waste management department Figure C 34 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS OPERATION SEQUENCE sorteo Aiesa DENE CEE ENIE O EEFE E TENTONTE 4 5 TYPE OF UNITS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ieii 6 BOOSTER HEAD OPTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 000eeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 LOWER TANK OPTION UNIT DESCRIPTION DVIA150 DF1A150 DV2A310 DF2A310 DV2A31 DF2A31 DV2A32 DF2A32 DVDC40 DFDC
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16. thout inside stoppers 28 Vacuum pipe Cold water supply i epee Audioprotek l muffler Dust entry D7 n Power cord To outside vent 1 One motor unit 24V plug gor Partnole window vacuum pipe To outside vent h muffler pi Cold water supply F pa 1 Audioprotek muffler Audioprotek Power cord Porthole window Rubber hand i F 10 DIAGRAM OF A COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION Installation example in series Inclination Through the ceiling Under the floor Inclination Always have a slight inclination of the piping towards the unit In the basement Back to back connected under a pipeline under the floor 27 DIAGRAM OF A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION Vacuum pipe ad a de vent Audioprotek To outsi muffler Cold water s supply oe Always have a slight inclina Audioprotek muffler tion of the piping towards j 2 the unit Porthole window On the top floor On an intermediary floor On the first floor at the end of a pipeline connected above a pipeline DV2A31 DF2A31 under the floor 26 nN Audioprotek muffler 24V pr i Power cord Audioprotek muffler a motor booster head 5 To outside vent Cold water supply Vacuum pipe sy Audioprotek muffler lt Y B Dust entry 7 p Audioprotek muffler 2 motor unit Porthole O ring Or window 24V plug Power cord
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