R-1: March 17, 2018
Piping Components
Aluminum tubes
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3” aluminum tubing is the typical size of the main line of the Central Vac system.
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3” aluminum tubing is used for the main and drop lines, going down towards the
camlock inlets.
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In some applications the unit will be equipped with a 3” mainline and 2” drop lines.
Galvanized steel elbows
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Used for corners in the
piping system.
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Available in 2”,3”,4”, and 6”.
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6” elbows are utilized
between the blower, filter
housing, and separators.
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TY's are used to connect the
inlet piping going to the main
pipe line.
Drop lines should never enter the main line from the bottom.
TY's are directional and must be installed in accordance with the air flow.
The direction of the airflow is coming through the Y into the main line.
