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1. accessed from below basement or crawl space or from above attic Instructions apply to either method Starting from farthest wall inlet location install each inlet as described below Working back toward power unit connect each inlet line and branch line into main trunk line See page tod Complete low voltage wiring as main trunk line is continued back to power unit Mount power unit and complete wiring See page 8 Avoiding In Wall Obstacles The tubing which connects the inlet into the trunk line is threaded through interior partition walls After you ve cho sen an inlet location make sure the wall doesn t contain some hidden obstacle which will prevent you from run ning tubing to the inlet k inten wiy 5 FIGURE 31 Exterior Walls The insulation in these walls will pre vent you from running tubing through them Electrical Wiring Wiring may not obstruct your tub ing but you should always make sure that tubing does not damage the wiring Electrical outlets and wall switch es are signs of wiring Ductwork Avoid choosing a section of wall that con tains ducting If you see signs of ductwork such as floor or ceiling registers move your inlet location to another section of the wall Plumbing Plumbing may or may not prevent you from running tubing through a wall If you must choose a plumbing wall for an inlet location be extremely careful when making a cutout in the wall Wall Studs Make sure yo2. corresponding wall bracket protrusions Pull down to secure 6 Open the door on the front side of the power unit For VX475 VX550 VX1000 models make sure bag is installed properly on bag holder and holder is locked in upright position For models VX475C VX550C amp VX1000C make sure the cyclonic filter media is properly seated Refer to Homeowners Operating Guide if necessary Close door FIGURE 52 arado TUBING CONNECTIONS AT CYCLONIC POWER UNIT This section refers to Figures 53 and 54 Your VX Series power units are capable of being connected to the intake vacuum trunk line from either side Select the intake connection to be used Or some installations may select connecting the vacuum air intake into both intakes NOTE Models VX475 VX550 and VX1000 will attach to the upper intake connections Models VX475C VX550C and VX1000C will attach to the lower intake connections See Figure 53 amp 54 1 Attach Utility Valve assambly in line with the vacuum trunk line feeding into the power unit using the hose clamp provided 2 Cap off the unused intake tube with rubber cap provided 3 Attach exhaust tube to power unit using rubber cou pling and hose clamp provided 4 Make sure all tubing connections are air tight 4 AA Ne J 5 The exhaust should NOT be vented into a wall FIGURE 53 ceiling or concealed space in the house It is recommended to vent the vacuum exhaust air to the outside of the house Ext
3. intake access hole You will make this connection when you mount and connect the power unit If for some reason you want to connect the wire as you go along make the same two wire and three wire connections where required Assembling A Basement Trunk Line Basically the tubing network is assemble the same way for a basement installation Begin the trunk line at the far thest inlet line from the power unit Measure and cut the inlet tubing to the length required to align the trunk line with the joists or ceiling Cement the inlet tubing and con nect at 90 elbow Then run the trunk line until you reach a branch line junction point Attach the tubing to the joists or ceiling with either perforated metal or support strapping support strapping is available from NuTone Make all branch line connections in the same way you would an attic installation Make sure that all branch lines enter the trunk line at an angle that is at least level with the trunk line Make sure all the fittings are oriented so the air flows toward the power unit Complete the trunk line to the power unit location Using Flexible Tubing The supplied 36 length of flexible tubing may be used to circumvent an obstacle or to make a difficult turn In the example illustrated here the flexible tubing is used in order to run a branch line under a support beam Attach this tubing to the PVC tubing cementing only the outside of the PVC tubing as you would f
4. Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF Measure distance X between the kickplate face and the inside edge of the cabinet The add 2 3 4 to the measured distance See Figure 48 1 Measure out the new distance X 2 3 4 from the cabinet door to the reference mark Drill a small reference hole straight down through to the basement See Figure 48 2 CABINET 09 1 2 374 REFERENCE MARK CABINET KICKPLATE SUB FLOOR JOIST N OS REFERENCE CABIN SUB FLOOR REF ERENCE HOLE SEEN FROM BASEMENT Locate the reference hole in the basement and s verify that there are no obstructions within i J i A T 2 112 DIA 2 inches of either side and 4 inches behind i E pa eee Cut a 2 1 2 diameter hole from the basement up ED z pma z pano AS CENTER lt I e into the base of the counter using the gt X oa reference hole as a center See Figure 48 3 ao hi JAN REFERENCE X Using the reference hole as a center cut a p A Ly gt 2 3 8 high x 6 5 8 wide rough opening in the A TEE a kickplace face See Figure 48 4 P A oS YZ Z PS 2 1 2 DIA HOLE Glue the long socket of the tight elbow part no e a be ee 765504 onto a section of 2 central vacuum Ponor Siu Tis END OF ELBOW Pas es Miss pipe Make the terminal connections to the i JOIST REFERENCE HOLE AS CENTER VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Val
5. a high ambient temperature i e attic furnace room If the power unit is located in a closet or a small utility room make sure the area is well ventilated i e with door louvers Exhausting the power unit to the outside is recommended for optimal performance The exhaust should not be vented into a wall a ceiling or a concealed space in the house The exhaust line should be vented outside the home using a Model 393 or C1330 wall caps q Le POWER UNIT VERTICAL BRANCH a n LINE o a RUNK Pe UNE O INLET LINE FIGURE 3 TUBING AND WALL 1 NLET LOCATIONS Locate inlets on interior walls choosing central locations which allow several rooms to be cleaned from a single inlet using a 30 foot long hose The tubing installation should consist of a main trunk line running from the farthest wall inlet to the power unit location with branch lines running to each additional inlet Keep all tubing lines as straight as possible and use as few fittings as possible Beginning at the area farthest from the power unit choose a tentative inlet location Measure 30 feet from the proposed inlet location to the farthest corner of the rooms to be cleaned by that inlet to determine if inlet location is proper If working from blueprints or building plans drawn at 14 1 ft scale use a 7 1 2 chain as your guide to determine inlet locations Locate inlets within six feet of an electrical
6. consists of the following parts 90 Elbows Used for connecting the inlet lines to the branch lines Also used for making smooth 90 turns in branch lines or trunk lines 45 Elbows Used for a 45 tubing turn in branch or trunk lines 90 Tees Used to connect branch lines to the trunk lines Stop Couplings Used to join two lengths of tubing Flexible Tubing Used to bypass obstacles or to make difficult S turns in branch lines This tubing is supplied in a 36 length it is not the same as the inlet flex tube PVC Tubing 8 straight sections of tubing used for inlet branch and trunk lines Use the tubing and fittings to run branch lines from the inlet tubing to a main trunk line Begin at the farthest inlet from the power unit and work your way toward the power unit When you assemble sections with elbows and tees make sure the curve in the fitting is aligned so that the air flows toward the power unit Assemble the entire network of tubing and fittings making sure every joint is accurately cut and aligned Then go back and cement all the joints You may run the wiring and make the wiring connections after the network is assembled and cemented or you may make the wiring connections as you assemble the network Use the method that best suits your needs Beginning The Trunk Line Start the inlet line which is farthest from the power unit Place 90 elbow onto a section of tubing and align it w
7. is to be located Observe the are around the inlet location Look for refer ences you might be able to find in the attic electrical wiring ductwork doorways etc Measure and note the distance from these references to the inlet location Enter the attic and find the inlet wall Have a helper downstairs knock on the top of the wall right above the inlet location locate the general area by following the sound Most likely you will have to clear away insulation Ask your helper to continue knocking until you locate the area between wall studs directly above the inlet location Next measure the thickness of the wall Mark the exact center of the wall where you will drill the access hole Remember that the access hole must be placed exactly in the center of the wall Locating Basement Access Holes To locate access holes in the basement remove the toe molding or baseboard at the base of the inlet wall Carefully loosen the molding or baseboard by inserting the blade of a putty knife behind it Force another putty knife between the first knife and the baseboard or wall Gently hammer a cold chisel between the two knife blades prying the loosened molding away from the baseboard or the baseboard away from the wall Directly below the inlet location drill a 1 16 reference hole through the floor into the basement If you re drilling through carpet use an awl to slightly open the weave This will keep the carpet from wrapping i
8. of wall inlet Figure 35 If using 361 Rough in with CI370 Series Inlets refer to instructions on page 6 step 3 shown in Figure 18 MOUNTNG HOLE 2 MOUNTING PLATE FIGURE 39 FIGURE 40 1 Make cutout according to dimensions in Figure 37 2 Refer to Figure 38 Break off nail plate at scored line 3 Refer to Figure 39 Glue elbow to mounting plate place assembly into cutout and attach elbow to tub ing inside the wall 4 Make sure mounting holes are exactly at top and Insert wall inlet into bracket and secure with the two bottom screws provided Figure 36 5 Connect 2 conductor low voltage wire to terminal screws on back of wall inlet 6 Refer to Figure 40 Align inlet mounting holes with mounting plate holes place inlet into mounting plate and secure with provided screws NOTE If CF382S shorter radius elbow is used it may be necessary to use the short mounting screw to avoid interference with elbow Floor Inlet Installation in New amp Existing Construction MODEL CI370 or 360 SERIES INLETS 361 Rough in 1 Refer to Figures 41 and 42 After floor inlet location has been selected cut a 3 1 16 x 2 916 square hole in floor Center line of inlet must be located at least 2 1 2 from wall to allow cover to be opened when hose is inserted 2 Determine direction of tubing and attach appropriate flanged fitting to mounting bracket with four 4 screws supplied Be sure mounting bracke
9. 14 e e 34 a FIT TING PRE i ral FIGURE 15 2 E UA FIGURE 1 WALL INLET INSTALLATION MODEL C1370 WALL INLET CF361 and CF361F Rough In 1 Remove the cardboard plaster guard 2 Refer to Figure 14 For some drywall or panel con struction the plaster frame will extend beyond the fin ished wall In this case remove plaster frame from mounting bracket by removing mounting screws NOTE When using the Model CF361 and CF361F inlet bracket on walls thinner than 1 2 use a 1 4 spacer not fur nished between the wall and the inlet bracket See Figure 17 Spacer may be made from plywood Masonite etc Contact cement may be used to hold spacer in place during assembly Configuration of spacer may vary depending upon installa tion 3 Refer to Figure 15 Connect the red striped wire of the 2 conductor low voltage cable to the unused terminal screw on the inlet Connect the remaining wire to the black pigtail wire Cap off both wires using wire nut supplied NOTE The LED indicator light used in the CI370 is polarity sensitive If the 2 conductor cable used to connect the inlet to the power unit does not have a polarity marking and the C1370 is wired backwards no damage will result however the indicator will light RED instead of GREEN when the hose is inserted into the inlet To correct this condition simply reverse the 2 conductor connections at the C1370 inlet 4 Guide excess wire back throu
10. ACCESS HOLE CLIT A 2 3 8 HIGH x 6 5 8 ROUGH OPENING USING THE REFERENCE HOLE AS CENTER 4 2 CENTRAL VAC PIPE gt SWEEP INLETVALVE EICIIRE 40 DO NOT GLUE THIS CONNECTION 3 ACCESS HOLE Designed for friction fit See Figure 49 5 Make the terminal connections to the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve by sliding the low voltage wire into wire clips Turn the power to the vacuum unit on to test the connection After successful completion of the test turn power to the vacuum unit OFF Insert the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve into the cabinet base and pipe With the door in an open position secure the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve to the cabinet base using 6 screws See Figure 49 6 Ensure that the spring on the electri cal connector has 1 8 clearance to rough opening From the basement reach through the access hole and glue a section of 2 central vacuum pipe to the coupling Continue with remainder of central vacuum connections When the vacuum system is complete turn the power to the vacuum unit on Connection in a Wall Refer to Figure 50 on page 24 Connection in a wall 1 Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF Remove the baseboard and locate studs in the wall where VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve will be installed Locate a position where the inlet will be clear of vertical studs and have free access either up or down dependent on location of cent
11. INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION Locating Access Keys in Existing Construction Unless your home is a ranch style house where a single trunk line can run directly through the attic or basement you should first investigate your house to find the key to running your tubing from level to level Look for an accessible area free from obstructions that will accommodate the 2 tubing If you understand how your existing home is constructed it can be relatively easy to find access routes to run the tubing Refer again to the illustration on page 2 as you consider your home construction Some of the keys you might find in your home are illustrated here Stacked Closets or Laundry Chute Many homes will have an upstairs closet located directly above a downstairs closet It is easy to run the tubing from one floor level to another inside these stacked clos ets In these installations the tubing is often left exposed inside the closets See Figure 30 A laundry chute could also provide access from basement to upper floors You may also want to consider running exposed tubing through cabinets or cupboards Cold Air Return A cold air return often provides a straight run from base ment to other levels of the house See Figure 31 The ductwork is easily cut for access Seal around the tube when completing the installation Use the following procedures for installation in existing construction Wall inlets in existing construction may be
12. NUTONE S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT NUTONE S OPTION SHALL BE THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY NUTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty supersedes all prior warranties WARRANTY SERVICE To quality for warranty service you must a notify NuTone at the address stated below or telephone 1 800 543 8687 b give the model number and part identification and c describe the nature of any defect in the product or part At the time of requesting warranty service you must present evidence of the original purchase date Date of Installation Builder or Installer Model No and Product Description IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE For the location of your nearest NuTone Independent Authorized Service Center Residents of the contiguous United States Dial Free 1 800 543 8687 Please be prepared to provide Product model number Date and Proof of purchase The nature of the difficulty Residents of Alaska or Hawall should write to NuTone Inc Attn Department of National Field Service 4820 Red Bank Road Cincinnati Ohio 45227 1599 Residen
13. Pr sa i Nulone INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Power Unit Models VX475 VX55D VX1000 VX475C VX550C VX1000C TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM PLANNING AND LAYOUT occ 3 4 Examples saiten A Pate El id het ceed A A A ee bh ia er ia 3 Locating the Power Unit ota ea sie hen Os hed ee ee be oe dG ee a ee ea 4 Tubing and Wall Inlet Locations 0 0 nent ttt tee 4 GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 6 Tool EISINO ati Beare etd Sk hb ela nd tad Bile Heke 5 Working with Plastic Tubing 0 nee nnn eee 5 6 INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION 0 0 cece tented 7 11 Wall Inlet RoOugh IN sts ci tere ee He ee id Sh ee be ee 7 Installing the TUBING Scion ol eee bs ohare Sain added eee dew dea 8 Wall Inlet installation sc et wn hehe it Sa GAY a Pi hd ei a eed EA E hans 9 Models C1370 amp 360 Wall InletS 2 0 0 etn tent nea 9 Model 330 Wall Inlet isa i riri eee rr 9 Model CI395RK Electrified Wall Inlet 0 eet ene 10 Model C1358 Electrified Wall Inlet amp Rough In 0 0 cette 11 C1358 SUPERVALVE Wall Inlet amp Rough In Kit 0 cece 11 INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION aooaa 12 19 Locating Access Keys in Existing Construction 0 0 ccc cece ete ae 12 Avoiding In Wall Obstacles 0 2 ketene eet renen 12 Installinig Inlet TUDING nn sos eae PO Gad a A Gees ee a ee Ae i 13 15 Wall Inlet Installation lt ss irrita wot Are eats dt ees BAe a eas 15 18 Models C1370 8 360 Wall Inle
14. The add 2 3 4 to the measured distance See Figure 49 1 Measure out the new distance X 2 3 4 from the cabinet door to the reference mark Drill a small reference hole straight down through to the basement See Figure 49 2 Locate the reference hole in the basement and verify that there are no obstructions Using a reciprocating saw cut an access hole in the floor under the cabinet and approximately 8 behind the location of the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve reference hole so that the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve can be connected to vacuum pipe by reaching through the access hole See Figure 49 3 X 2 3 4 REFERENCE g MARK 1 CABINET REFERENCE MARK A KICKPLATE gt SUB FLOOR y JOIST x CABINI X REFERENCE HOLE gt SUB FLOOR NV SEEN FROM BASEMENT Using the reference hole as a center cut a 2 3 8 high x 6 5 8 wide rough opening in the kickplate face See Figure 49 4 Insert a coupling part no 765528 or 765529 onto the rear of the housing DO NOT glue this connection JOIST ES gr gt e TET 7 Ni CUT 8 ACCESS HOLE lt BEHIND REFERENCE HOLE F 2 CENTRAL COUPLING DO NOT GLUE THIS CONNEC I ION VAC PIPE 2 A TERMINAL CONNECTIONS GLUE THIS CONNECTION COUPLING PIPE VacuSweep VacuSweep a COUPLING GLUE THIS CONNECTION SS 8
15. as occurred somewhere in the system the hose is removed S Power Unit shuts off during 4a Debris bucket and or direct door not fully closed or attached normal operation lights on Unit Wall Valve and Hose are all Red 5 For VX550 amp VX1000 Series 5a Two or more hoses may be plugged into system All lights on control panel flash when unit is first plugged in Possible Remedy 1a Remove disposable filter bag or empty debris bucket as described in Homeowners Guide and install replacement 1b Insert handle end of hose into utility valve at Power Unit Turn Unit on This will reverse normal air flow through the hose and dislodge any clogs 1c Insert hose end into any inlet with Power Unit running place the palm of your hand over the opposite end of the hose When you can feel the suction increase hold your hand over the hose end for a few seconds and then quickly remove your hand This procedure repeated several time should clear the obstruction If the blockage is not cleared contact your nearest Service Center 1d Check all Wall Inlet covers to be sure they are closed and sealed tightly 1e inspect and remove any blockages 2a Replace defective Wall Inlet 2b Turn Unit off for 10 minutes then plug Unit back in If Unit does not start contact your local Service Center 2c Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker on wall panel 2d Replace hose as required 2e 1 Push Reset button while Unit is en
16. cure Wire To Tubing The low voltage power wiring is run along with the tubing To make that the wire is secure and will not hang up in a wall use electrical tape to attach the wire to the tubing Tape the wire approximately every 12 18 inches See Figure 9 FIGURE 9 INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION WALL INLET ROUGH IN Once the locations for wall inlets have been determined mount all inlet brackets 1 Choose the appropriate mounting bracket for the inlet being installed See chart Rough In Series CFS61F _ CIS95RK a MEE EE SE E E ED E ws e RS AAA Cae ae a I Rough In and Wall Valve Sold Together ezo x EA A EA CARA BEEN BE ST FAMA EN SRN O EE SE ess PX Eo a E a ee ee ee MERA A ees eee 2 To locate bracket on wall stud measure approximately 18 up from finished floor level Height may vary according to individual preference Wall Valve Series MODEL CF361 amp CF361F For use with C1370 and 360 INLETS 3 Refer to Figure 10 Nail bracket to side of stud so that front edge of bracket is flush to front of stud The bracket may also be nailed to the front edge of the stud See face mounting illustrated For face mounting use locating tabs on bracket for proper alignment FIGURE 11 MODEL CF361 4 CF361F SIDE FACE 4 Refer to Figure 11 Remove cardboard from plaster MOUNTING MOUNTING guard frame Using four 4 provided screws attach i the appropriate flanged fitting and in
17. ded plug fits one way only with the narrow opening at the top Insert inlet into the mounting plate and secure inlet to mounting plate with screws provided NOTE All electrical devices such as the electrified inlet should be reported to the construction electrician for listing on the inspection report for building inspection purposes NOTE Plumb inlet to tubing using NuTone Model CF382S 90 Ell fitting NOTE All location and installation direct connect electrified wall valves must conform with all local and municipal building codes FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 C1356 SUPERVALVE WALL INLET amp ROUGH IN KIT see Figure 29 IAHAYDEN 1 Ei CENTRAL VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM WALL VALVE TYPE A FIGURE 29 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY INSTALL ONLY ON A NOMINAL 120v 60Hz 7A SUPPLY PROTECTED BY A MAXIMUM 15A OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE THE PIN CONNECTOR ON THIS Type A WALL VALVE IS INTENDED FOR USE ON A NOMINAL 120V 60Hz 7A SUPPLY ONLY IT IS REQUIRED TO BE WIRED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN and IS REQUIRED TO CONFIRM TO LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE HOSES ON WET SURFACES New Construction 1 Install BUILDING WIRE CONDUCTORS 1 through the approved type electrical CONNECTOR 2 supplied until they protrude approximately six inches from connector Seat connector firmly into the openi
18. ds 48 of an electrical outlet box Measure and mark the wire 10 from the plug A Feed the wire through the top hole in the mounting plate just above the circular opening Snap the molded plug into the mounting plate as pictured B This will keep it secure and out of harm s way during drywalling and finishing Line up the wire at the pre viously measured 10 mark with the strain of relief channel on the back of the mounting plate Secure it in place with the supplied wire tie C 2 Run the inlet wire to the adjacent electric box If you must run wire through a stud drill directly through the center of the stud D 3 See Figure 28 Place the exposed ends of the two wires into the electrical box through a strain relief channel E Tighten the strain relief channel do not overtighten on the white sheathing leaving 1 2 of this sheathing exposed inside of the outlet box Fold the 6 of black and white wire into the outlet box Leave the wires to be connected by the electrician when plug receptacles are being installed Attention Power tools such as routers are not recommended for use with the inlet installation as removal of drywall with these devices may cause damage to the mounting plate and or inlet plug 4 Once drywall and finishing processes have been completed remove molded plug from mounting plate with the aid of a slot screwdriver and snap it into the wing slot at the back of the inlet F Please note mol
19. e around the cutout area Attaching The Inlet Mounting Plate Reach through the inlet hole and locate the inlet tubing Raise it up inside the wall until you locate the inlet tubing If the inlet is connected from the basement have a helper insert the inlet tubing into the access hole until you can see the flexible tubing Then pull the flexible tubing through the inlet hole and remove the low voltage wiring from inside the tube If the end of the flexible tubing is not even trim it so that it is exactly even Now remove the nail flange used for new construction from the inlet mounting plate Use pliers to bend this flange along the scored lines until you can break it off Apply cement to both the inside of the flexible tubing and to the outside of the mounting plate s tube ring Insert the mounting plate s tube ring in the flexible tub ing and twisting the pieces as you join them to spread the cement and align the mounting plate in a vertical position Hold the assembly in a place for a few minutes as the cement sets allow five min utes for the cement to com pletely dry Now strip the ends of the two low voltage wires and then connect the wires to the screw terminals on the back of the inlet cover Make sure the wires are tightly secured under the terminal screws When the wiring is complete assemble the inlet cover to the tube guard and mounting plate Insert the top screw through the enti
20. e finished cabinet floor Cut a 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 access hole positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole Plastiflex part SV8012 Cover Plate can be used to cover the hole after installation Access Through Cabinet Toe Kick Access can be made through the cabinet toe kick by cutting up to 10 1 2 x 4 slot and using the ORIG INAL VACPAN Quick Trim Cover Plate included or Plastiflex part VCPx01 sold separately If required score back of Quick Trim Cover Plate with a knife and snap along grooves for height adjustment Attach low voltage wires to ORIGINAL VACPAN terminal connections marked low voltage only Slide ORIGINAL VACPAN into mounting slot and secure to toe kick using two 6 screws provided Reach through access hole and make final piping connections UNDER CABINET INSTALLATIONS QUICK TRIM COVER PLATE RIG f p ORIGINAL S FIGURE 46 8012 COVER PLATE In Wall Installations Refer to Figure 47 ORIGINAL VACPAN can be installed between wall studs in side walls ORIGINAL VACPAN should be located tight to one side in stud space Once the ORIGINAL VACPAN location is determined cut a 6 3 4 long x 1 3 4 high slot in the wall and baseboard to accept the ORIGINAL VACPAN The 2x4 wall bottom plate between the two studs must be removed This can be achieved from below using a hole saw In new home construction the bottom wall plate ca
21. erior vented exhaust lines BAGGED should be terminated using Model 393 Wall Caps or CI330 Wall Caps DIMENSIONAL CHART Dimension VX475 VX550 VX1000 VX475C VX550C VX1000C A 36 25 39 50 39 50 B 10 75 11 25 11 25 C 9 75 10 50 10 50 FIGURE 54 WIRING This section refers to Figure 55 and 56 Grounding Instructions This appliance must be ground ed If it should malfunction or break down grounding pro vides 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 The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi nances Danger Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician VX475 VX550 SERIES NOTE INLET LEADS TO BE CONNECTED TO POWER UNIT PUSH ON TERMINALS USING THE 1 4 gt ISH ON CONNECTORS ON a CONNECTORS FIGURE 55 This appliance is for use on a standard 120Vac 15 amp power source for VX475 and VX550 models with a NEMA 5 15R rece
22. floor and directly in line with the attic or basement inlet tubing hole you have already drilled in the wall plate or header the wall inlet cutout must be exactly 3 7 8 high by 2 78 wide It is crucial that you make an accu rate cutout and we have supplied a tem plate to help you Place the template against the wall so that it is 18 on center from the floor Use a level along the top edge of the template to make sure it is square to the wall Mark your wall for the cutout by tracing around the inside of the template Then use your pencil to mark the screw hole locations through punched holes at the top and bottom of the template Remove the template from the wall Use an awl or icepick to punch pilot holes where you marked the two hole locations Now drill two 38 diameter holes using the pilot holes as the centers Take care to locate and drill these holes exactly as marked with the template Also drill four pilot holes in the four corners of the marked area Make sure these holes are located inside the marked line Then using a utility knife score along the inside of the marked line For plaster walls score the plaster deeply being careful to stay inside the marked line Next use a keyhole saw or a sabersaw to make the cutout Again be extremely careful to cut along the inside of the marked line Caution When cut ting into plaster walls make sure the plaster is firm and secur
23. gaged OR 2 Unplug Unit completely for 60 seconds 2f Contact your local Service Center 2g Remove and replace disposable filter bag as desvribed in Home owners Guide 3a A complete check of all Wall Inlet and Power Unit low voltage control lead connections Turn system off by removing fuse or tripping circuit breaker at house fuse box 4a Check and close direct door and make sure debris bucket handles are fully locked 5a Check all other Wall Inlets Utility Valve at Power Unit and Sweep Inlet Valve NOTES NOTES Nutone 4820 Red Bank Road Cincinnati Ohio 45227 www nutone com WARRANTY All VX Power Units are covered by a NuTone 2 4 or 8 year warranty Refer to your Model Number for which warranty you have Tools and Accessories warranted for one year from date of purchase See page 34 for details Product specifications subject to change without notice Rev N1 2NNAA Part Na 30N423NNA
24. gh the hole in inlet bracket and flanged fitting 5 Refer to Figure 16 Place inlet into mounting bracket and secure NOTE when wall inlets are installed in walls that are less than 1 2 thick or when inlets are installed back to back in a wall the tube of the wall inlet may extend into elbow area of the flanged fitting and cause blockage Shorten the wall inlet tube to prevent this condition Refer to Figure18 For extra thick walls use Model 399 Extension Sleeve to connect inlet to the flanged fitting MODEL 360 WALL INLET CF361 and G36F Rough in j 1 Follow steps 1 2 as above 2 Refer to Figure 19 Connect 2 conductor low voltage wire to terminal screws on back of wall inlet 3 Follow steps 4 5 as above MODEL 330 WALL INLET F329 Rough in See Figure 20 1 Connect 2 conductor low voltage wire to terminal screws on back of wall inlet 2 Align inlet mounting holes with holes in mounting plate 3 Place inlet into mountina plate and secure with two FIGURE 20 FIGURE 22 INLET MOUNTING BRACKET fy gt Pe FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 t m A FIGURE 25 WALL WALL LESS THAN i THICK PLASTER GUARD HOLE _ MODEL CF 365 DOUBLE FLANGED TEE r WALL SHORTEN MOUNTING BRACKET FIGURE 26 1390 amp 01395 ELECTRAVALVE ELECTRIFIED INLET INSTALLATION CI595RK Rough In Not available in Canada 1 See Figure 27 Fasten the mounting plate to a stud within three stu
25. ich are war EXHAUST dropped down through upstairs interior walls See N Figure 2 FIGURE 2 BASEMENT TRUNK LINE THE SPLIT LEVEL HOUSE Like the two story house the split level installation commonly calls for a two level trunk line Here the power unit is located in the garage The intake tubing runs exposed up the garage wall and into the ground level section s attic Two branch lines connect this part of the trunk line to inlet lines which are dropped inside interior walls A vertical branch line runs to the upstairs attic where the trunk line branches into a T shape This trunk line con nects to two upstairs inlet lines and to one inlet line which drops through an upstairs wall and down into the third level utility room to service this entire level See Figure 3 L LOCATING THE POWER UNIT Locate the power unit at the lowest possible position away from the general living area in an accessible location for changing the filter bag or debris bucket When planning remember the power unit is equipped with an inlet to service a garage basement utility room etc wherever it is located Locate the power unit within six feet of a grounded electrical outlet The VX475 and VX550 power units require a 120v 20 amp AC power source The VX1000 power units require a 240vAC 15 amp cir cuit with a NEMA 6 15R receptacle Do not locate the power unit close to a source of extreme heat i e water heater or in an area with
26. into fittings 8 Refer to Figure 15 Cut tubing keeping cut square 9 Refer to Figure 16 Remove burrs from both inside and outside of tubing 10 Before cementing pre assemble section to inlet fit ting check for proper length 11 Refer to Figure 17 Apply PVC cement Model 379 to outside of tubing Coat tubing approximately 1 back Take care to keep cement from inside of tube 12 Refer to Figure 18 Insert tubing into fitting with a twisting motion to evenly spread cement Be sure tubing is firmly seated in fitting 13 If fittings have been attached to tubing at the end opposite the inlet bracket be sure alignment is prop er before cement sets 14 Refer to Figure 19 Tape wire to tubing to hold in place and insert through hole in inlet bracket 15 Connect each inlet line and branch line into main trunk line Complete low voltage wiring as main trunk line is continued back to power unit Caution When tubing is run through the wall stud sole plate headers or anywhere that building materials will be attached place a nail plate Model 378 over that area on both sides if necessary to prevent nails from piercing tubing MODEL CF361 MOUNTING 2 DIA HOLE THROUGH SOLE PLATE MODEL CF329 MOUNTING Fo 2 k DIA HOLE THROUGH SOLE PLATE Dn FIGURE 13 FACE MOUNTING INCLUDE FITTING RECESS IN MEASUREMENT TUBING MEASUREMENT y J ul rays PVC TUBING FITTING FIGURE
27. ith the inlet tubing at the height it will run across the attic joists Mark the inlet tubing where the elbow will join allowing 5 8 for the tubing that inserts into the fitting s collar Now cut the inlet tubing at the marked line Make sure the cut is straight and even Attach the elbow and check its fit Then insert the first section of tubing into the other end of the elbow ER DR os Joining Straight Lengths Of Tubing Both branch lines and the trunk lines may require lengths of tubing longer than those 8 sections supplied Use stop couplings to join two straight lengths of tubing Insert one end of the tubing into the stop coupling join the second length of tubing into the other end of the stop coupling Stop couplings are also used to join long verti cal branches which run from one level to another level of a house Connecting A Branch Line A branch line connects the inlet line to the trunk line Follow the methods previously described for aligning marking and cutting the inlet tubing Attach a 90 elbow and run tubing from the inlet line to the trunk line To align and measure the branch line attach a 90 Tee fit ting to the trunk line Make sure the Tee connects with the air flow going toward the power unit Align measure and mark the branch line for inserting it into the Tee fitting Then cut the branch line to length and insert it into the Tee Check to make sure the cut is straight and e
28. ka or Hawall should write to NuTone Inc Attn Department of National Field Service 4820 Red Bank Road Cincinnati Ohio 45227 1599 Residents of Canada should write to Broan NuTone Canada 1140 Tristar Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada L5T 1H9 Rev 01 2005 For Models VX550 amp VX550C NuTone Four Year Limited Warranty WARRANTY OWNER NuTone warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of four 4 years from the date of original purchase THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE During this four year period NuTone will at its option repair or replace without charge any product or part which is found to be defective under normal use and service THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS OR TUBES FILTERS DUCT ROOF CAPS WALL CAPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR DUCTING This warranty does not cover a normal maintenance and service or b any products or parts which have been subject to misuse negligence accident improper maintenance or repair other than by NuTone faulty installation or installation contrary to recommended installation instructions The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the four year period as specified for the express warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an imp
29. let seal to back of inlet 5 Replace cardboard in plaster guard frame MODEL CF329 For use MODEL CFa29 with 330 INLETS 6 When using Model CF329 glue elbow to mounting plate Attach to stud as shown in Figure 12 PSN oo a Fig j FIGURE 10 FIGURE 12 INSTALLING THE TUBING Use the following installation guidelines when installing tubing 1 Start tubing installation at farthest inlet and work toward the power unit Tubing run to the power unit should be as straight as possible When assembling sections with elbows and tees make sure the curve in the fitting is aligned so that the air flows toward the power unit Branch lines should always join the trunk line from above or from the same level Never join a branch line from an angle below the trunk line Refer to Figure 25 page 9 Run low voltage wiring Model 376UL and secure wiring to tubing as tubing is installed Model CF380 Pipe Support can be used to support long runs of tubing position near joists and to clip wire along tubing Secure tubing to joists or studs Leave approximately 6 of wire for connec tion to each inlet Cuta 2 1 2 diameter hole in sole plate header or stud directly in line with opening of inlet bracket fitting Note Figure 13 for center line dimensions 7 Refer to Figure 14 Measure length of tubing needed to connect inlet to trunk line Allow approximately 3 4 of tubing for inserting
30. lied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you NUTONE S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT NUTONE S OPTION SHALL BE THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY NUTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty supersedes all prior warranties WARRANTY SERVICE To qualify for warranty service you must a notify NuTone at the address stated below or telephone 1 800 543 8687 b give the model number and part identification and c describe the nature of any defect in the product or part At the time of requesting warranty service you must present evidence of the original purchase date Date of Installation Builder or Installer Model No and Product Description IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE For the location of your nearest NuTone Independent Authorized Service Center Residents of the contiguous United States Dial Free 1 800 543 8687 Please be prepared to provide Product model number Date and Proof of purchase The nature of the difficulty Residents of Alaska or Hawall should write to NuTone Inc Attn Department of National Field Se
31. ment installation assemble the tubing to the inlet flexible tubing in the same way and insert it into the access hole A basement inlet line is necessarily shorter because it must only reach 18 from the floor to the inlet Most of the time Basement inlet lines are more easily installed by two people after the inlet hole has been cut in the interior wall See Installing The Wall Inlet Complete all your inlet lines and then proceed to your inlet installations Wall Inlet Installation The wall inlet design allows you to work outside the wall where assembly is easy and all the parts you need are accessible First you make a cutout into in the wall and locate the flexible tubing attached to the inlet line which you previously threaded into the wall Then you attach the flexible tubing to the inlet mounting plate assemble the other inlet parts and make the wiring connections You place the inlet assembly into the wall cutout sandwiching the wall between the inner and outer parts and secure the inlet tightly to the wall with two screws Assemble and install the wall inlet as shown in the illustrations and as explained in the next few pages Be careful and patient as you make your first cutout and install your first inletfollowing the procedure step by step and the other inlets will be easy to install in very little time Making The Wall Inlet Cutout The wall inlet should be located 18 on center from the
32. n be removed directly A 6 3 4 length of 2x4 can be used as a temporary rough in block that will force all trades to finish around leaving a slot for the ORIGINAL VACPAN Floor contractor must run flooring under block Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from the main line to ORIGINAL VACPAN location Access for final piping connections must be made Access From Below If access is available from below cut an access hole through the subfloor underneath the wall between the studs positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole Access Through Wall Access can be made through the finished wall Cut a 2 3 4 x 3 1 2 access hole positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole Plastiflex part SV8012 Cover Plate can be used to cover the hole after installation Attach low voltage wires to ORIGINAL VACPAN terminal connections marked low voltage only Slide ORIGINAL VACPAN into mounting slot and secure to wall using two 6 screws provided Reach through access hole and make final fitting connections IN WALL INSTALLATIONS SvB062 UNIVERSAL SHORT 90 ELBOW i i i i i i i J 1 i 1 1 i 1 T ORIGINAL VACPAN FIGURE 47 SV8012 CONER PLATE Pa ORIGINAL VACUSWEEP SWEEP INLET VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connection from Below Refer to Figure 48 1
33. ng atop the WIRING COMPART MENT 4 Insert and secure LOCKING TAB 3 2 Splice wires from INLET VALVE RECEPTACLE 7 to the protruding building wire conductors with 31 TWIST ON WIRE CONNECTORS 8 not supplied NOTE White wire to white wire amp black wire to black wire 3 Feed LOW VOLTAGE RELAY WIRES 5 through opening in the LVT COVER PLATE 6 and connect to the two contact screws of INLET VALVE FACE PLATE 9 4 Push Inlet Valve face plate 10 into MOUNTING PLATE 11 At the same time push ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS 12 and connectors 8 into WIRING COMPARTMENT 4 Back out the two screws that hold the wiring compartment in place Slip upper FINISHED WALL CLIP 13 under the screw heads and tightly fasten both wiring compartment and upper finished wall clip 13 with MOUNTING SCREWS supplied 5 Install the lower FINISHED WALL CLIP 14 with screws supplied 6 Secure Inlet Valve face plate 10 to mounting plate 11 using the two supplied color matched SCREWS 15 CE LR 61865 G 27272 Finished Construction After pipe low voltage relay control wire electrical building wires and opening in wall has been cut 1 Remove mounting plate NAILING FLANGE 16 Use a hack saw or score with razor knife along dotted line and snap off 2 Repeat step one from NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 Install modified mounting plate with short 90 ELL glued in position into wall opening 4 Repeat steps 2 6 from NEW CONSTRUCTION
34. o adapt the examples shown to your specific home layout THE RANCH STYLE HOUSE Here the power unit is mounted in the BRANCH LINE garage The intake and exhaust tub TRUNK LINE oe ing the only exposed tubing in the o A p ee installation runs up the garage wall and into the attic The trunk line runs horizontally through the attic from the re power unit to the farthest inlet loca S tion Branch lines spread throughout eee i Pa BS Es the attic connecting the trunk line to a lt lt the inlet tubing Each inlet tube is q threaded vertically through an inside sosen OR pe wall Located in hallways and in large war o rooms the inlets are placed to provide FIGURE 1 maximum access to all cleaning areas See Figure 1 THE TWO STORY HOUSE ame A double trunk line system is commonly used in two E palta el story houses In the installation shown at left the power GRS a WAY unit is mounted in the basement The intake tubing runs VERTICAL 7 up the basement wall and connects to the main trunk UNG INT line which runs along the unfinished basement ceiling Two first floor inlets are connected to the basement trunk line by vertical inlet lines run through interior walls In the center of the house a vertical branch line runs from the basement trunk line through stacked closets I up into the attic A second trunk line runs across the attic POWER A and two branch lines connect to inlet lines wh
35. or a hard fitting con nection Whenever you use the flexible tubing you must secure both ends of it with support strapping POWER UNIT INSTALLATION Refer to Page 3 for information on locating the power unit MINIMUM WALL CLEARANCES MOUNTING PEE BoE This section refers to Figures 51 and 52 Your VX Series power unit mounts to the wall using a two piece mounting system The wall mounting bracket pro vided with your power unit mounts to the wall The steel plate on the back side of your power unit has two slot openings which are designed to slide onto the two formed protrusions on the wall mounting bracket Be sure to follow the instructions below for proper installation 1 Locate power unit within six feet of a grounded elec trical outlet 2 See Figure 51 to maintain minimum wall clearance dimensions 3 Position and mount the wall mounting bracket provided with the power unit See Figure 52 for proper mounting dimensions The dimensons provided will help you position and mount the wall mounting bracket at the proper height to maintain the minimum wall clearances shown in Figure 51 4 Attach wall mounting screws through center holes on wall mounting bracket using the mounting screws provided NOTE If bracket is being mounted on horizontal studs use additional optional screw holes FIGURES 18 VIHM AWE FLOGE 5 Hang power unit onto wall mounting bracket A EPT slots on the back of the power unit are engaged with
36. ptacle For VX1000 models a nominal 240Vac 15 amp circuit with NEMA 6 15R recep tacle is required Make sure that the appliance is con nected to an outlet ad has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug shown in either Figure 55 or Figure 56 depending on model No adapter should be used with this appliance 1 Connect low voltage wire 18 gauge 2 conductor Model 376 UL to crimp connectors located on outside of the power unit 2 The power unit is equipped with a six foot grounded cord Plug cord into proper receptacle VX1000 SERIES PUSH ON CONNECTORS NORTH AMERICAN AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET FINAL SYSTEM CHECK Be sure all inlets are closed and soil bag for VX475 VX550 8 VX1000 models is in place Check switch on power unit for manual on off operation Check that indi cator light on side of power unit is lit and is in green mode Check each wall inlet to be sure contacts activate power unit when hose is inserted and switched on if applicable If using C1370 or C1358 Indicating Inlet be sure LED on inlet is green when hose is inserted switched on If Central Cleaning hose is not available at the time a short piece of wire can be used to short contacts in wall inlet to activate power unit Check each wall inlet and tubing connection for air leaks Check power unit for leaks around inlet tube and dirt receptacle Make sure the filter bag is properly installed in the power unit according to directions prin
37. r the express warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you NUTONE S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT NUTONE S OPTION SHALL BE THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY NUTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty supersedes all prior warranties WARRANTY SERVICE To qualify for warranty service you must a notify NuTone at the address stated below or telephone 1 800 543 8687 b give the model number and part identification and c describe the nature of any defect in the product or part At the time of requesting warranty service you must present evidence of the original purchase date Date of Installation Builder or Installer Model No and Product Description IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE For the location of your nearest NuTone Independent Authorized Service Center Residents of the contiguous United States Dial Free 1 800 543 8687 Please be prepared to provide Product model number Date and Proof of purchase The nature of the difficulty Residents of Alas
38. ral vacuum connection to the rest of the system See Figure 50 1 2 Holding the drill at a 45 angle and as close to the wall as possible between located studs drill a small reference hole through the floor and subfloor Locate this reference hole from beneath and measure over approximately 1 7 8 to center of base plate of wall Ensure you have 1 1 2 clearance from any obstacles if connecting from below See Figure 50 2 3 If installation is from below use a 2 1 2 diameter hole saw to remove wood floor and base plate sufficient to locate VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve centered over the reference hole See Figure 50 3 Using the reference hole as a center cut a 2 3 8 high x 6 5 8 wide rough opening in the wall and baseboard See Figure 50 4 5 Glue the long socket of the tight elbow part n o 765504 onto a section of 2 central vacuum pipe Make the terminal connections to the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve by sliding the low voltage wire into wire clips Turn the power to the vacuum unit on to test the connection TERMINAL WIRI ES After successful completion of the test turn power to the vacuum unit OFF Wrap a piece of wire string around the pipe Using the wire string to temporarily hold the pipe and elbow in place insert the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve into the opening at the base of the wall and elbow DO NOT glue this connection Designed for friction fit See Figure 50 5 Remove the
39. re inlet assembly until the screw engages the mount ing plate Completing The Inlet Assembly Once you have attached the mounting plate to the flexible tubing pull the low voltage wire through the top wiring hole in the mounting plate Installing The Inlet When you place the inlet into the wall cutout the mounting plate and tube guard slip inside the wall the inlet cover remains on the outside Holding the inlet assembly between your thumbs and fingers angle the bottom of the mounting plate into the cutout Push the assembly downward until you have clearance at the top of the cutout Push the top of the mount ing plate into the cutout and lift the assembly upward until the top screw seats in the predrilled hole At this point the wall should be sandwiched between the mounting plate and the frame plate Insert the bottom screw into the inlet cover and through the other parts Give the screw a few turns until it firmly engages in the mounting plate Now level and slightly lower the assembly Make sure the wall is sandwiched between the inner and outer parts you ll be able to feel if mounting plate is firmly centered on the inside of the wall Hold the inlet in place and gradually tighten down each screw a little bit at a time If you completely tighten down one screw at a time the mounting plate may pull away from the wall at the loose end and slip back into the cutout Complete all
40. receptacle to allow use of optional current carrying hose Be sure inlets will not be blocked by doors or furniture Be sure inlets will not interfere with electrical plumb ing or other mechanical installations Move tentative inlet location if necessary Use the same procedure to determine each additional inlet location always working toward the power unit GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDE TOOL LISTING Depending on your installation you may require the use of these tools The power tools are recommended to make your installation proceed quickly Wire strippers 1 4 Drill Utility Knife Putty Knife Knife Hammer 2 1 2 Hole Saw Keyhole Saw 1 2 Drill Cold Chisel WORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBING Cutting the Tubing Before you cut a length of tube accurately measure the length you need Allow 5 8 of tubing for inserting into fit tings and 1 1 2 for placing into flexible tubing Cut the plastic tubing with a hacksaw making sure that the cut is exactly square You can use a tube cutter if one is avail able Use wire cutters or tin snips to cut flexible tubing The 8 lengths of flexible tubing supplied with each inlet should not be cut See Figure 4 FIGURE 4 Use a small knife to remove any burrs from the inside of the tube You can also use steel wool to remove burrs The burrs must be removed or they may impede air flow of form clogs by snagging hair and carpet thread See Figure 5 Level Flashlight D
41. rill Bit Electrical Tape Screwdriver Safety Glasses Wrench Hacksaw Tape Measurer Next use a file to slightly bevel the outside of the tube so that it will easily slide into the fitting Use steel wool or a light grained sandpaper to buff the surface of the tube which will be glued This will clean the tube and assure a good seal See Figure 6 Making A Joint Insert The tube into the fitting aligning the two parts as they will be installed Mark the tube and the fitting so that you can quickly realign the joint See Figure 7 FIGURE 7 Fees Apply cement only to the outside of the tube Dab the cement generously in an inch wide band Insert the tube into the fitting with the alignment marks a quarter turn apart and then quickly push and turn the fitting to align the marks and spread the cement Allow one minute for the joint to dry You may also use electrical tape or duct tape to further seal the joint See Figure 8 Cementing Flexible Tubing Make sure the ends of the flexible tubing are even trim if necessary When you join flexible tubing to plastic tubing or to an inlet mounting plate apply cement to both the inside of the flexible tubing and the outside of the plastic tubing or mounting plate tubing ring Twist the two pieces as you join them to evenly spread the glue Allow five minutes for the cement to set in flexible tubing You may also use electrical tape or duct tape to further seal the joint Se
42. runk line so that it aligns over the intake access hole You will make the intake tube connection itself after you have installed the power unit When you are satisfied that all fittings and tubing are aligned for maximum air flow make sure that all your cuts are square and that all joints are tight Then prepare the tubing and cement the joints as described in Working With Plastic Tubing page 4 Connecting The Low Voltage Wiring Ideally you will run the wiring and make all the wiring connections after you have completed the tubing system Of course the inlet wiring must be run at the time the inlet tubing is threaded through the walls Run the low voltage wiring along the trunk line at approximately 12 18 intervals use electrical tape to secure the wire to the tubing Then run wiring along the branch lines from the inlet lines to the trunk line Also secure this wiring with electrical tape At the joint of the inlet line and the branch line make a two wire connection Use wire nuts to make the connec tions and insulate each connection with electrical tape At the junction of every branch line and the trunk line cut the trunk line wire and connect it to the branch line wire Connect this wiring in groups of threes one branch wire one in coming trunk line wire and one out going trunk line wire Insulate all wire connections with electrical tape Complete all wiring connections up to the power unit s
43. rvice 4820 Red Bank Road Cincinnati Ohio 45227 1599 Residents of Canada should write to Brvan NuTone Canada 1140 Tristar Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada LST 1H9 Rev 02 2005 For Models VX1000 amp VX1000C NuTone Eight Year Limited Warranty WARRANTY OWNER NuTone warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of eight 8 years from the date of original purchase THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE During this eight year period NuTone will at its option repair or replace without charge any product or part which is found to be defective under normal use and service THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS OR TUBES FILTERS DUCT ROOF CAPS WALL CAPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR DUCTING This warranty does not cover a normal maintenance and service or b any products or parts which have been subject to misuse negligence accident improper maintenance or repair other than by NuTone faulty installation or installation contrary to recommended installation instructions The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the eight year period as specified for the express warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you
44. t flange does not interfere with tubing and seal is securely in place 3 Refer to Figure 43 Position bracket with frame and flanged fitting assembly into cutout from below and secure to sub floor 4 Refer to Figure 44 Large end of Model 399 extension sleeve should be cut to length to allow proper seating of inlet against floor or carpet 5 Refer to Figure 45 Pull low voltage 2 conductor wire through mounting bracket and attach to terminal screws on back of floor inlet Cement extension sleeve to Model C1370 or 360 inlet Insert extension sleeve through vinyl gasket in mounting bracket and firmly seat into flanged fitting TO VIEW 5 Ll cto MEA FIGURE 41 MOLDING rt SIDE VIEW MOUNTING BRACKET FLANGE FIGURE 42 For convenience of operation floor inlet should be installed to open back toward wall Refer to Figure 43 Secure floor inlet in place with two screws INLET EXTENSION A a A yo 6 1 N y K A A i x FLO EN de OR Se A Qe A SUB FLOOR o y NA VEZ treo aia k FRAME y F l MOUNTING 50 BRACKET e TAR we Cis SEAL FLANGED FIGURE 43 i FITTING EXTENSION SLEEVE RY ae MOUNTING BRACKET FLANGED FLANGE FITTING FIGURE 44 INLET E E Heme Samma PA By i EXTENSION SLEEVE a A FLANGED FITTING p Peo BRACKET TUBING gt 4 FIGURE 45 ORIGINAL VACPAN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Please read ins
45. tS 6 tte eee eee 18 19 Model 330 amp C1335 Wall Inlet 2 0 nett tte ene 19 Floor Inlet Installation 0 coin ti dd ia Gos Ai by tare Gaba ea dade Es 20 Vac Pan amp Vac Sweep Installation o ooocoococccorocr ee 21 25 ASSEMBLING THE TUBING SYSTEM 0 nett teens 26 30 POWER UNIT INSTALLATION 0 cece nnn nnns 31 33 MOUNTING 76023 AS ace Sere eI AIRES are IEE Le Ne Wee a PU ee ate DADA 31 Tubing Connections at Power Unit 0 0 0 ttn eee 32 Dimensional Chart 32 WINO eccer dense ne oe eee keels es ce ds eee eles ys tarde eee ae ee ede ie de ee eee EEE aA 33 FINAL SYSTEM CHECK al snot caret a a able waka pe re Sete kg Lge Ra 34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 223 2 ooo o EE wee Se ade WE Dd ea ee eas 36 37 SYSTEM PLANNING AND LAYOUT The NuTone Central Cleaning System consists of a Power Unit PVC Tubing and Fittings Wall Inlets a flexible Hose and various cleaning Attachments The Power Unit is designed to be wall mounted away from the living area of the home and connected to the living area by means of permanently installed in wall tubing fittings and inlets Generally an installation will require 3 to 4 inlets and 16 to 20 feet of tubing per inlet It is suggested that a floor plan be used to more accurately determine the quantity of materials needed Use the following examples as an aid in planning the installation in either new or existing construction You should be able t
46. ted on the bag or in homeowner s manual Remove the extra bag and owner s manual from the power unit dirt receptacle It may be convenient to store them with the cleaning tools and accessories Now it s time to enjoy the benefits of a NuTone Central Cleaning System See Homeowner s Manual for operating and care information For Models VX475 amp VX475C NuTone Two Year Limited Warranty WARRANTY OWNER NuTone warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE During this two year period NuTone will at its option repair or replace without charge any product or part which is found to be defective under normal use and service THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS OR TUBES FILTERS DUCT ROOF CAPS WALL CAPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR DUCTING This warranty does not cover a normal maintenance and service or b any products or parts which have been subject to misuse negligence accident improper maintenance or repair other than by NuTone faulty installation or installation contrary to recommended installation instructions The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the two year period as specified fo
47. tructions prior to installation ELNAR IAN Tips Plan the location of your ORIGINAL VACPAN to be conveniently located for sweeping clean ups Also consider ease of access of vacuum tube piping connections during installation The leading edge of the ORIGINAL VACPAN must sit flush with the finished floor For maximum clearance use Plastiflex part SV8052 Universal Short 90 Elbow for connection to VACPA N Do not glue the connection between ORIGINAL VAC PAN and elbow to allow for future removal Prior to final installation check for an airtight seal between ORIGINAL VACPAN and elbow Teflon tape may be used if required Allow for 1 2 vertical play in vacuum tube piping at ORIGINAL VACPAN location so that final piping connections can be made Under Cabinet installations Refer to Figure 46 ORIGINAL VACPAN requires a minimum 2 1 4 toe kick height Once the ORIGINAL VACPAN location is determined cut a 6 3 4 long x 1 3 4 high slot in the cabinet toe kick to accept the ORIGINAL VACPAN Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from the main piping line to the ORIGINAL VACPAN location Access for final piping connections must be made Access From Below If access is available from below cut an access hole through the subfloor underneath the cabinet positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole Access Through Cabinet Floor Access can be made through th
48. ts of Canada should write to Broan NuTone Canada 1140 Tristar Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada LST 1H9 Rev 02 2005 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read Before Calling Service Center Trouble Possible Cause 1 Loss or decrease of vacuum 1a Disposable filter bag or debris bucket are completely full occurs 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 If normal suction is felt at all other inlets insert the hose into a second inlet If the blockage still exists it is located in the hose However if the blockage does not occur when the hose is changed the blockage is probably located in the tubing system leading to the original inlet 1c Obstruction in the tubing system inside the walls 1d Wall Inlet cover not properly sealed 1e Exhaust tubing or vent clogged 2 Power Unit does not start 2a Defective inlet Check other Wall Inlets or shuts off during normal operation with no LED 2b Thermoprotector has been activated showing Red or illuminated 2c Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker 2d Defective hose 2e Note This would apply only to the VX550 amp VX1000 Microprocessor Lockup 2f Low Line Voltage 2g Bag full sensing has been activated 3 Power Unit fails to stop when 3a An electrical short h
49. tself around the drill bit Insert a piece of scrap wire or a clothes hanger into the reference hole so you can easily find the hole in the basement Once you ve found the location in the partition wall you must center the access hole in the middle of the wall Measure half the thickness of the wall and mark the center of the wall where you will drill the access hole If you cannot see the plate you can determine this meas urement from upstairs At the nearest doorway measure the thickness of the wall including the baseboard In the basement measure a distance equal to half the thickness of the wall using the reference hole as a startina noint Drilling The Access Holes Once you are certain that you ve located the center of the wall directly above the inlet location use a 2 1 2 hole saw to cut the access hole through the wall plate or header and into the wall cavity A 1 2 drill is recommended Carefully remove the drill from the hole Now use a flashlight to inspect the wall cavity through the access hole Make sure no hidden obstacles will interfere with the tube installation If this inspection reveals an obstacle find a new inlet location Repeat this procedure in your attic or basement until your access holes are drilled Assembling The Inlet Tubing Once you ve drilled the access holes you assemble the inlet tubing and insert it into the wall cavity Refer to Working With Plastic Tubing before yo
50. u begin to assemble the inlet lines Select a section of plastic tubing and an 8 section of the flexible inlet tubing Apply cement to the outside of the plastic tubing and to the inside of the flexible tubing Join the two pieces together and allow five minutes for them to dry Cut a piece of low voltage wire which is long enough for the complete inlet line allowing 6 for connections to the inlet wall plate Secure the wire to the tubing with electri cal tape Tuck the 6 wire lead inside the flexible tub ing so that it will not snag inside the wall If space permits you can assemble the entire inlet line by join ing two sections of tub ing with a stop coupling before dropping the assembly into the access hole Remember to only glue the outside of the tubing when joining two pieces of PVC tubing Oftentimes tight attic spaces require you to begin your drop and then join the second section of tub ing Of course the order of assembly and the length of tubing required depend on your attic space and your wall height Whatever the case insert the completed inlet line into the access hole and thread it down inside the wall The inlet line should be long enough so that it extends above the joists in the attic at this height it can be easily connected to the branch and truck lines When cutting the the inlet tubing to length remember that your inlet will be placed 18 above the floor For a base
51. ur location is between wall studs Locate studs by tapping walls looking for electri cal outlet usually fastened to studs or noticing finishing nails in the floor molding Studs Installing the Inlet Tubing When your planning is complete you will have to deter mine where all the inlets and the power unit will be locat ed You have also mapped out the location of your trunk line and found the access you need to run vertical tubing from one level of your house to another level You should have acquainted yourself with the methods of joining plastic tubing and acquired the tools you ll need to install your NuTone Central Vacuum System Now you can begin installation The first step to install the inlet tubing which connects the wall inlets to the branch lines As explained before the inlet lines run inside interior walls You will find access to these walls through your attic or basement Briefly you want to find the exact location in the wall drill an access hole through the wall plate or header and insert the tub ing into the wall cavity This part of your installation requires close observation and careful measurements Take your time and make sure you accurately line up your access holes with the locations you ve chosen for your wall inlets Locating Attic Access Holes Drill the access holes directly above the inlet location To accurately locate the access hole you must find the space between wall studs where the inlet
52. ve by sliding the low anrai voltage wire into wire clips Turn the power to ER MD V CONNECTION a the vacuum unit on to test the connection S K ES After successful completion of the test turn WIREISTRING Se TERMINAL CONNEC IONS power to the vacuum unit OFF Wrap a piece wes VacuSweep _ of wire string around the pipe Using the 5 E eo wire string to temporarily hold the pipe and reba elbow in place insert the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve into the cabinet base and elbow DO NOT glue this connection Designed for friction fit See Figure 48 5 Remove the wire string With the door in an open position secure the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve to the cabinet base using 6 screws See Figure 48 6 Ensure that the spring on the electrical connector has 1 8 clearance to rough opening Continue with remainder of cen tral vacuum connections When the vacuum system is complete turn the power to the vacuum unit on VacuSweep SCREWS Y SWEEP INLET VALVE 2 CENTRAL VAC PIPE GLUE THIS DO NOT GLUE 3 CONNEC TION __ THIS CONNECTION 2 CENTRAL VAC PIPE _ FIGURE 48 TERMINAL WIRES Connection from Behind Refer to Figure 49 1 CABINET Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF Choose a location under the cabinet for the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve so that it can be connected to the central vacuum pipe Measure distance X between the kickplate face and the inside edge of the cabinet
53. ven Connect the next section of tubing to the out take side of the Tee fitting Continue the trunk line until you come to another branch line junction point CGircumventing An Obstacle Wherever possible the branch lines should connect to the trunk line in straight paths The fewer turns in a tubing system the more efficient air flow Accordingly you should locate the inlets to avoid zig zags in the branch lines But some times when you just can t avoid an obstacle you are required to construct the tubing around it In the example illustrated here you might run the branch line at an angle to avoid a chimney Then once the branch line has run past the chimney you can use a 45 elbow to turn the branch line back perpendicular to the trunk line Again the branch line and the trunk line con nect with a 90 Tee You can also use the supplied 36 piece of flexible tubing to run a branch line around an obstacle See Using Flexible Tubing on page 25 Completing The Trunk Line Continue to run the trunk line toward the power unit con necting all branch lines as you go along Again make sure you connect all fittings with the air flow toward the power unit Bring the trunk line to the access hole you have drilled for the power unit s intake tube Place a 90 elbow over the hole and cut the trunk line to fit into this final elbow Allow 58 of tubing to fit into the elbow s collar Connect the elbow to the t
54. wire string With the door in an open position secure the VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve to the wall using 6 screws See Figure 50 6 Ensure that the spring on the electrical connector has 1 8 clearance to rough opening Continue with remainder of central vacuum connections When the vacuum system is complete turn the power to the vacuum unit on REMOVE BASEBOARD HOLE TO BASEMENT SHORT SOCKET END OF ELBOW DO NOT GLUE THIS CONNFCTION GLUE THIS CONNECTION LONG SOCKET PIPE WIRE STRIN VacuSweep 9 SWEEP INLET VALVE 2 CENTRAL VAC PIPE FIGURE 50 n SUB FLOOR gt X 23 8 HIGH X6 5 8 ROUGH OPENING REFERENCE HOLE AS CENTER VacuSweep SWEEP INLET VALVE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 2 6 SCREWS Yous A ELBOW lt 2 CENTRAL VAC PIPE gt TERMINAL WIRES VacuSweep Sweep Inlet Valve Rough in Template _ r i T l i l l I I l I l I I l I l l l l 1 y J uy I 1 io I I I I l 1 I 1 I I I i l l i i oo 1 r o I e l A AA A Lo j E W a Cul along datted line Y ASSEMBLING THE TUBING SYSTEM Once you have installed all your inlets you can complete the network of tubing that connects your inlets to the power unit This network
55. your wall inlet installations in this manner If your cutouts are accurate each wall inlet will install more quickly and easily MODEL CI370 or 360 SERIES INLETS CF361 or CF361F Rough In NOTE If 330 Wall Inlet is being used refer to Model 330 Wall Inlet Installation on next page 1 If area is clear cut an inlet opening in the wall approximately 18 above the floor Make sure wall opening and 2 1 2 tube hole line up Figure 32 FIGURE 32 NOTE If the wall for mounting the Model 360 inlet is less than 1 2 a spacer must be used See Figure 26 on page 8 as a guide 2 Cut a length of tubing that will extend from inlet opening to a point below floor level or above ceiling level in attic installation Tape low voltage wire to tube and insert tube through predrilled hole to a level opposite the wall opening 3 Apply cement to tube and install flanged wall fitting Make sure fitting is well seated and sealed Figure 33 a ois fa 4 Remove plaster frame from mounting brack et Pull low voltage wire through hole in bracket and insert bracket into cutout Secure bracket to flanged fitting with four screws provided Be sure seal is secure between flange fitting and mounting bracket Figure 34 ee FIGURE 33 5 6 MODEL 330 amp 1535 Series WALL INLET Installation CF329 Rough inj IGURE 38 FIGURE 34 Attach the low voltage wires to terminal screws on back
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