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Owner's Manual

fOr hOusehOld use Only

Please read this document carefully before installing

and/or using your vacuum cleaning system.

Model : _____________________ Serial No : _______________________

Summary of Contents for GA-40

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for household use only Please read this document carefully before installing and or using your vacuum cleaning system Model ______________________ Serial No ________________________...

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Page 3: ...If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a service center 6 Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on...

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Page 5: ...17 Operating Instructions Hose Hook up Inlets 18 Progressive start 19 Automatic stop 19 LED Indicator 19 Information center 20 Maintenance Motor 21 Maintenance GA 40 model 21 Maintenance Other models...

Page 6: ...ircuit Breaker 2 Serial Number 3 Low Voltage Connector 4 Air Exhaust 5 Air Intake 6 Muffler optional min 30 cm 12 min 5 cm 2 min 30 cm 12 Recommended 40 cm 16 min 30 cm 12 2 3 5 1 6 min 30 cm 12 With...

Page 7: ...els only 3 Low Voltage Connector GA 80 with LED 4 Serial Number 5 Air intake GA 100 GA 100i only 6 Air Intake 7 Air Exhaust 8 Muffler optional 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 min 30 cm 12 min 30 cm 12 Recommended 40 cm...

Page 8: ...cutter figure 2 See pages 9 and 10 for general instructions pertaining to the preparation of PVC pipes To simplify matters installation kits including necessary fittings pipes glue and wiring as well...

Page 9: ...9 Installation Dos Don ts Installing Piping...

Page 10: ...10 Installation Dos Don ts...

Page 11: ...ts we recommend that the principle of electric polarity be taken into account Ensure that the wire connected onto contact A on inlet 1 is the same as that connected to contact A on inlet 2 and so on D...

Page 12: ...e adequate sealing 3 Insert the 90 elbow into the rubber coupling and tighten clamp collar as per instructions in step 2 4 Apply ABS glue to the 90 elbow and insert muffler other models A Rubber coupl...

Page 13: ...on Connection to a 220 240 volts outlet Type Nema 16R in North America Installation in a well ventilated room of at least 75 square feet 7 m2 Exhaust connection to metal piping system with outdoor ven...

Page 14: ...Using a Phillips screwdriver tighten the clamp collar to ensure adequate sealing To be vented outside PVC To outdoors 36 91 cm Glue not included To outdoors 36 91 cm Metal PVC Glue not included CAUTIO...

Page 15: ...200si 10 A 220V 240V models GA 240si 10A Your central vacuum cleaner has a thermal safety device or a circuit breaker to protect against any over voltage or electrical defect If that protection should...

Page 16: ...fy the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 120V Models This appliance is for use on a nominal 120V circuit and has...

Page 17: ...inch figure 5 2 Gently press on the toggle to open the connector figure 6 3 Insert stripped wire figure 7 4 Release toggle to secure wire in connector figure 8 5 Repeat for second wire To disconnect 1...

Page 18: ...um inlet If using an On Off hose To start your central vacuum simply insert the hose in the vacuum inlet of your choice Please ensure that the tab on the hose end is properly lined up with the slot in...

Page 19: ...equipped with a special module allowing for a smooth and gradual start up of the vacuum system in order to prolong motor durability Automatic stop GA 80si GA 100si GA 200si GA 240si In case you ve for...

Page 20: ...evice which will recommend proper maintenance of your vacuum system These signals are only suggestions and will not indicate a problem with your vacuum system They will not stop or hinder the use of t...

Page 21: ...d with the slots in the bag collar 5 Replace the unit s top cover The disc shaped filter figure 12 located between the dust bag and the motor should be changed once for every three bags or more often...

Page 22: ...1 To access the bag unlatch the two clips and remove the dirt receptacle figure 13 2 Remove the used bag and seal bag opening adhesive seal provided on each bag Discard used bag 3 Install the new bag...

Page 23: ...ted directly above the dirt can inside the power unit It is located on a disc and held in place by a wing nut This screen should be inspected once a month and cleaned whenever debris has collected on...

Page 24: ...n wet surfaces Should you accidentally vacuum liquids immediately unplug the unit from the electric outlet then empty and wipe the dirt receptacle with a dry cloth Then operate the system from the vac...

Page 25: ...receptacle to make sure they are tight and dirt receptacle is aligned Open vacuum inlet Close all vacuum inlets not in use Exhaust line is clogged Verify that no object is blocking the exhaust Blocked...

Page 26: ...lugging the hose into a vacuum inlet By placing your extended hand over the air intake opening on the unit check the suction strength on the unit itself If suction strength is normal the obstruction i...

Page 27: ...s on page 17 Faulty vacuum inlet Start the vacuum unit from other inlets in your home to identify the defective inlet Unit circuit breaker is off Press the reset button to reset the unit circuit break...

Page 28: ...ensure adequate contacts for the hose switch to function see page 18 Defective on off hose If the hose is properly placed in the vacuum inlet and the unit continues running despite the fact that the...

Page 29: ...100si GA 200si and GA 240si models they are guaranteeed for 10 years or 500 hours of use For all models our authorized service center will repair or replace at Galaxie s discretion the defective part...

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Page 32: ...ad Lawrence MA 01843 www galaxie vac com 2005 C V C Incorporated For parts or service on your Galaxie Central Vacuum System call CVC Incorporated 1 800 238 2294 Or Your local authorized Galaxie Centra...

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