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Optional disposable paper bag
Your Platinum Power Unit can be equipped
with a convenient paper bag, which can be
simply discarded when full. A full paper bag
will deprive the power unit of proper suction
and minimizes the performance of the
machine. Depending on how much use your
central vacuum system it is recommended
that you empty the paper bag 2-3 times per
year. Replacement bags can be purchased
through your authorized central vacuum dealer/
distributor.
How to change the Paper Bag:
Unplug the power unit from all electrical
1.
sources.
Remove the bucket.
2.
Remove the paper bag from the intake
3.
valve.
Place and press the new bag into place.
4.
Turn the bag’s opening to lock it into place.
Place the bucket back on the power unit.
5.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
If you experience trouble with your central
vacuum system, follow the suggestions below
before calling for service.
Partial loss of suction
Clean out dirt receptacle. Inspect and clean
1.
filter (see Filter Maintenance). Replace dirt
receptacle.
Turn ON power unit with on/off button. Then
2.
check the suction at each inlet. If it is not
the same at each one, the line is partially
clogged. To locate the clogged area in the
system, start with the inlet closest to the
power unit and check the suction. Continue
to check each successive inlet until you
locate the inlet where a loss in suction is
occurring. The clog will be between that
inlet and the previous one you checked.
To remove the clog, carefully insert an
electrician’s fish tape in the inlet and push
the obstruction through. Or, with another
vacuum, you can reverse the suction in
the system to remove the clog. If neither
method is successful, call your BEAM
dealer/distributor.
Have your authorized BEAM dealer/
3.
distributor check the gasket under the
motor and the gasket located where the dirt
receptacle attaches to the upper cylinder.
Total Loss of Suction
(with motor running)
Check the hose for obstruction.
1.
Turn on the power unit with the on/off button
2.
and follow the same procedure as in step
#2 above. However, with a total loss of
suction at all inlets, if the problem is a clog
in the system, it would be located between
the power unit and first inlet.
Motor Refuses to Start
Check fuses or breakers (trip switches) in
1.
the electric panels in your house.
If your power unit has a control light, the
2.
solid green light will indicate when the unit
has proper voltage and the low-voltage
circuit is supplying power to the inlets.
If the green light is flashing, or does not
3.
light up, and the motor does not start, the
power unit could have experienced a fault
due to excessively high or low standard
operating voltage, high current draw, or a
locked rotor. If it also possible that the unit
was powered on with a low-volt connection
(i.e. Handle, vac pan, etc) in the ON
position. To resolve this issue:
Ensure all handles and vac pans are
a.
in the OFF position.
Unplug the power unit cord from the
b.
wall outlet, and then plug in again.
Press the on/off button on the power
c.
unit.
Should the light be on, but the motor starts
4.
only with the on/off button and not at the
inlets, the problem is broken low-voltage
wiring to the wall inlets. Call your authorized
BEAM dealer/distributor.
