Installation & Mounting
CHOOSE THE MOUNTING LOCATION
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The unit must be mounted within 5 feet of an
electrical outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
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The unit should be mounted so that it is in a dry
location and out of the way, but still accessible for
emptying and accessing the utility valves.
Suggested mounting: Minimum of 12 inches
between unit lid and ceiling or shelving.
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Do not install this unit where ambient temperature
regularly exceeds 120 degrees F.
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Vacuums must breathe...do not enclose. Be sure to
mount 6 inches from sidewalls.
MOUNTING THE WALL BRACKET (SHEETROCK) *
If installing direct from the factory, you will first need
to slide the wall bracket out of the unit bracket.
These
brackets are found on the back of the unit. There
may be a long narrow aluminum brace holding them
together. This piece is there for shipping purposes and
can be thrown away.
1. Find center of stud and mount the wall bracket.
Note, the bracket mounts in the middle of the unit,
so you will need to mount approx. 3” below your
desired unit height. See fig. 1 for more details.
2. Use wall hanger bracket as a template. Use the two
vertical holes (approximately 10” apart). Then, mark
the location on the stud.
3. Use a 1/8” drill bit and drill two pilot holes for these
two vertical holes.
4. Mount the wall hanger bracket with washers and lag
screws provided. (Side grommets are for vibration.
Use the two vertical holes for mounting.)
5. Tighten screws until the washers are snug against
the rubber grommets. (Fig. 2)
ATTACHING UNIT TO MOUNTING BRACKET
Mount the VacuMaid® Garage Vac by sliding the attached
unit bracket onto the wall bracket (Fig. 3) and slide it
down until the unit rests securely into the bracket.
MOUNTING THE HOSE HANGER
Mount high enough so you can loop your hose only
four times and still clear the floor.
Predrill holes with 1/8” drill bit. Mount to the stud using
the two screws provided. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 1
You will need to be able to
remove the bag from the top of
the unit. Be sure to leave enough
room when mounting.
Fig. 2
Mount the wall bracket.
Fig. 3
Slide the unit bracket into
the mounted wall bracket.
*If mounting on a block or concrete wall, drill the holes with masonry bit and insert plastic or lead anchors (not included).
If mounting on plaster, wall board or panel walls, be sure mounting bolts enter studs.
Fig. 4
Mount the hose hanger.
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