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Planning
If your home already has the system of plastic
pipes and inlet valves, you are ready to install
the power unit (refer to Install Power Unit
section below). If not, you can contract to
have the system installed by a professional or
you may choose to do-it-yourself. If you plan
to install the system yourself, it is important
to carefully plan the location of each inlet
valve, the power unit, and the network of
plastic pipes. This booklet only deals with the
installation of the power unit; “How-To” booklets
are generally included with installation kits.
Careful planning will help you determine the
installation kits to buy. The kits should contain
enough plastic pipe and fittings, and inlet valves
for your needs. Check with your local dealer/
distributor if you have any questions.
Power Unit Location
NOTE:
Mount power unit at least 30cm from
the ceiling and any adjacent wall, at least 70cm
from the floor and within 1.8m of an electrical
outlet. Review any local regulations that may
apply.
The power unit should be located as far
away from the general living are as possible,
yet accessible so you can remove the dirt
receptacle, reach the filter, and inspect the
power unit. A typical location would be in a
garage where you could vacuum your car
or garage area and where emptying the dirt
receptacle and cleaning the filter would be
more convenient. Other suitable locations are
in the basement, laundry room, or ventilation
storage room.
Install Power Unit
You are now ready to install the power unit.
Be sure the power unit will be located at
least 30cm from the ceiling and any adjacent
walls and at least 70cm from the floor. The
motor hood ventilation should never be
obstructed. Check to be sure you will be able to
occasionally remove the dirt receptacle, reach
the filter, and inspect the power unit.
In the chosen mounting location, compare the
distance between the wall studs and the power
unit mounting bracket. If the mounting bracket
cannot mount on one of the wall studs, mount
the two boards horizontally between the studs
and then attach the mounting bracket to these.
Once the bracket is on the wall, you can now
hang the power unit. With the unit on the wall,
align the power unit intake fitting with the main
pipe projecting from the wall and connect these
together. DO NOT GLUE.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNING:
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Do not block the hood
ventilation openings on the top of the
power unit. Lack of ventilation will
cause the motor to overheat.
WARNING:
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Do not locate the power
unit in a high temperature area where it
is inaccessible for example, an attic or
crawl space.
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