Vacuflo FC300 Manuale utente

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P/N 8773-03 • 7/16

512 West Gorgas Street • Louisville, OH 44641-3912

1-800-822-8356 • www.vacuﬂo.com

Dealer Name _____________________________________________

Dealer Phone_____________________________________________

Serial Number ____________________________________________

READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SYSTEM

Read the owner’s manual thoroughly before operating to ensure the

most efﬁcient use of the system.

ATTENTION INSTALLER: Please be sure this manual and warranty information are

left with the power unit or customer when installation is complete.

Operating Instructions For

VACUFLO®Central Vacuum Models:

FC300, FC550, FC650, FC1550

260, 466Q, 566Q, 760, 960

DB3000, DB5000, DB7000,

DB8000, DB9000, MAXAIR

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Models UL FILE REF. # ETL FILE REF. #

FC300 77100 N/A

FC550 77125 N/A

FC650 77130 N/A

FC1550 77250 N/A

260 N/A N/A

466Q N/A N/A

566Q N/A N/A

760 N/A N/A

960 N/A N/A

DB3000 N/A 77400

DB5000 N/A 77500

DB7000 N/A 77600

DB8000 N/A 77800

DB9000 N/A 88200

MAXAIR N/A 88100

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Table of Contents:

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 4

Grounding Instructions .................................................................. 5

General Information....................................................................... 6

Registration .................................................................................. 6

Operating Instructions ................................................................... 6

General Maintenance .................................................................... 6

*Emptying the Dirt Canister and Replacing the Filter Cartridge......... 7

Filtered Cyclonic Models FC300, FC550, FC650 and FC1550

*Emptying the Dirt Canister and Cleaning the Guard Screen ............ 8

True Cyclonic Models 260, 466Q, 566Q, 760, 960 and MaxAir

*Bag Removal and Replacement.................................................... 9

Disposable Bag Models DB3000, DB5000, DB7000,

DB8000 and DB9000

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 10

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITÉ ....................................... 11

INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE ........................................... 12

Warranty ...............................................................................13-14

* This manual contains canister and maintenance instructions

for three (3) different power units. Please be sure to follow the

appropriate instructions for your power unit model number (found

on the front of the canister).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read These Instructions Before Using This Vacuum System

Installation of this product should be made by a qualiﬁed, authorized central vacuum dealer.

Before installing, using, or servicing this product, the installer should carefully read and fully

understand the instructions including all warnings, cautions, and safety notice statements.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, death and/or property damage, follow all instructions

for proper installation, operation and maintenance. These instructions are not intended as

a complete listing of all details for installation, operation and maintenance. If you have any

questions concerning any of these procedures, STOP, and call an authorized central vacuum

dealer.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock

or injury:

• Unplug and disconnect power before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized servicing

dealer.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around

sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated

surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle system or appliance with wet hands.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use on wet surfaces.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings

free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airﬂow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not use to pick up ﬂammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas

where they may be present.

• Do not place or store anything on top of power unit - overheating of motor could occur.

• Do not operate without ﬁlter/disposable bag in place.

• Any service work required under the top cover should be performed by an authorized service

representative.

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Connect To A Properly Grounded Outlet Only.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should

malfunction or break down, grounding provides

a path of least resistance for electric current to

reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance

is equipped with a cord having an equipment

grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug

must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check

with a qualiﬁed electrician or service person if you are

in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if

it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualiﬁed electrician.

Models FC300, FC550, FC650, 260, 466Q, 566Q,

DB3000, DB5000, DB7000 & DB8000 are for use on

a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug

that looks like the plug in Fig. A.

Models FC1550,

DB9000

& MaxAir Dual Motor units

are for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit and has a

grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. B.

Models 760 & 960 Dual Motor units are for use on

a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug

that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. C.

Make sure that the appliance is connected to an

outlet having the same conﬁguration as the plug. No

adapter should be used with this appliance.

Save These Safety Instructions

Intended For Household and Light Commercial Use.

Do not vent into a wall, a ceiling, or concealed space

of a building or structure.

Warning: Electric shock could occur if used on wet

surfaces

Caution: Do not use on wet rug or ﬂoor.

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Grounding method for: FC300,

FC550, FC650, 260, 466Q, 566Q,

DB3000, DB5000, DB7000

& DB8000

Figure B

Grounding method for:

FC1550,

DB9000

& MaxAir

Figure C

Grounding method for: 760 & 960

Ground

Black

White

Figure A

General Information

Do not store objects on top of the power unit. This will block the motor cooling

ventilation. Restricting the cooling airﬂow may shorten the motor life.

The central vacuum is designed to vacuum ordinary household dirt and dust. The system is

designed for dry pickup. A WetVac accessory is needed if the system will be used for liquid

pickup.

The central vacuum system is a network of inlet valves, 2” PVC tubing, and low voltage wiring

installed in the walls of your home. To operate the system, simply plug the hose into an inlet

valve, attach the cleaning tool to the curved hose end and begin vacuuming. The dirt is

transported through the in-wall tube system back to the dirt canister (located on the power unit).

Caution: Do not allow the motor to remain turned on, unless a hose is connected or an

inlet valve is open. If air is not permitted to pass through the fan blades, damage may

occur to the motor.

Registration

To register your VACUFLO®system warranty in the United States and Canada, register online at

www.cvacregistration.com or ﬁll in and mail the warranty card located with this manual.

Proof of purchase or registration of the VACUFLO System is required before any warranty work

will be performed by an Authorized VACUFLO Dealer. Registration ensures a fast and easy

resolution to your warranty requirements.

Operating Instructions

Using the central vacuum system is easy. Simply raise the inlet valve lid, insert the hose end

and attach the desired cleaning tool to the hose wand. The power unit is activated when the

hose is inserted into the valve.

General Power Unit Maintenance

The simple care and maintenance instructions included here will help ensure trouble-free use of

the central vacuum system.

• Do not place objects on top of the power unit. The motor could overheat.

• Do not allow the motor to remain “on” unless a hose is connected or an inlet valve is open. If

airﬂow is not permitted to ﬂow through fan blades, motor damage may occur.

• Do not operate without the ﬁlter in place (models FC300, FC550,650, FC1550). Change the

ﬁlter cartridge (part number 8106-01 or 8107-01) once a year.

• Do not operate without a disposable bag in place (model

DB3000 uses bag part #9637

, and

models

DB5000

DB7000

DB8000

and

DB9000 use bag part #9520

• Empty the dirt canister when it is 2/3 full.

• The power unit does not require any lubrication.

• The exterior of the power unit can be wiped with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners

or water as an electrical shock may occur.

• For additional service contact the qualiﬁed servicing dealer written on the front of this manual

or locate an authorized dealer online at www.vacuﬂo.com.

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Emptying the Dirt

Canister & Replacing the

Filter Cartridge

For Filtered Cyclonic

Models: FC300,

FC550, FC650 & FC1550

The dirt canister – where the vacuumed dirt

is deposited – is the removable lower portion

of the power unit. The canister needs to be

removed and emptied when it is 2/3 full. The

ﬁlter cartridge should be replaced once a year.

NOTE: When the dirt canister is removed the

cyclonic cone will be visible. The cone is held

in place with a friction seal designed to hold

the cone to the body of the power unit when

the canister is removed. The cone can be

removed by pulling on it. This allows access to

the replaceable pleated ﬁlter.

Follow these steps

(refer to Figures #1, #2, #3 and #4)

Make sure the power unit is OFF.

1. Unlatch and remove the dirt canister.

Latches are located on opposite sides of

the power unit. (Figure #1)

2. Remove the cyclonic cone.

(Figure #2)

3. Turn the ﬁlter latch (counter-clockwise) on

the bottom of the ﬁlter and align it with

the slots in the ﬁlter base. (Figure #3)

4. Remove the old ﬁlter and replace it with a

new pleated ﬁlter. Use ﬁlter part number

8106-01 for models FC300, FC550 and

FC650 and ﬁlter part number 8107-01

for model FC1550. (Figure #4)

5. Lock the ﬁlter in place by turning the

ﬁlter latch clockwise until you feel it snap.

(Figure #3)

6. Dispose of the dirt and debris captured in

the dirt canister.

7. Seat the cyclonic cone in the dirt canister.

8. Raise the dirt canister to the base of

the power unit and engage the latches.

Be certain the dirt canister is “seated”

properly to the gasket on the body of the

power unit.

Figure #1

Figure #2

Figure #3

Figure #4

Cyclonic

Cone

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Emptying the Dirt Canister & Cleaning the Guard Screen

For True Cyclonic

Models: 260, 466Q,

566Q, 760, 960 & MaxAir

The dirt canister – where the vacuumed dirt

is deposited – is the removable lower portion

of the power unit. The canister needs to be

removed and emptied when it is 3/4 full. The

Motor Guard Screen should be cleaned each

time you empty the dirt canister.

The motor guard screen is located directly

above the dirt canister inside the power unit.

The guard screen is not removable. It is

designed to prevent lightweight ﬁbers from

entering the motor impeller blades. A buildup

of material on the guard screen may result in

a loss of vacuum.

Follow these steps

(refer to Figures #1, #2, and #3)

Make sure the power unit is OFF.

1. Unlatch and remove the dirt canister.

Latches are located on opposite sides of

the power unit. (Figure #1)

2. Remove the dirt canister. Hold or place the

canister under the power unit to catch the

debris removed from the guard screen.

(Figure #2)

3. Using a long handled brush, insert the

brush through the bottom of the dirt cone

reaching to the guard screen. Gently

“sweep” the screen to remove the debris.

(Figure #3)

4. Dispose of the dirt and debris captured in

the dirt canister.

5. Raise the dirt canister to the proper

location under the power unit and engage

the latches. Be certain the dirt canister

is “seated” properly to the gasket on the

body of the power unit.

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Figure #3

View from

beneath the unit

Figure #2

Figure #1

Bag Removal & Replacement

For Disposable Bag Models: DB3000, DB5000, DB7000, DB8000 & DB9000

The dirt canister is the removable lower portion of the power unit.

Follow these steps (refer to Figures #1, #2, #3 and #4)

Make sure the power unit is OFF.

1. Unlatch and remove the dirt canister. Latches are located on opposite sides of the power unit.

(Figure #1)

2. Remove the used bag by rotating the cardboard header and pulling down from the plastic bag

adapter. (Figure #2)

3. Pull off reorder information and seal the bag opening with adhesive ﬂap. Discard used bag.

(Figure #3)

4. Install new bag by folding over the ﬂap, exposing the hole and cardboard header. Do not

remove reorder information from ﬂap until ready for disposal. Align the slots in the bag collar

with the tabs on the plastic bag adapter. Push the bag collar ﬁrmly onto the adapter and

rotate 45º to ensure that the slots are no longer aligned with the tabs. (Figure #2)

5. Raise the dirt canister to the base of the power unit and engage the latches. Be certain the

dirt canister is “seated” properly to the gasket on the body of the power unit. (Figure #4)

Figure #3 Figure #4

Figure #2

Figure #1

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Troubleshooting the System

Motor Fails to Turn On:

• Check the main fuse or circuit breaker at the main power supply panel of your home. Reset

breaker or replace fuses if necessary.

• Check the Power Unit reset button located above the power cord. Pressing the button should

restore operation.

• If the circuit protector continues to trip off after a short period of time, the motor brushes

may be worn out. Contact the qualiﬁed servicing dealer written on the front of this manual or

locate an authorized dealer online at www.vacuﬂo.com for service.

Loss of Vacuum

If the system shows a loss of vacuum power, check the following:

• The dirt canister may need cleaned or the ﬁlter may need replaced – Follow instructions in

this guide.

• The hose may be clogged – To check if there is an obstruction, unplug the hose and insert

an object that is smaller then the diameter of the hose (A butter knife works well). Pass

the object completely through the hose, if it stops that will indicate where the obstruction

is located. A dry garden hose can be inserted into the hose to help push the obstruction

through.

• The dirt canister may not be properly seated to the gasket – Follow instructions for replacing

the dirt canister.

• Tube lines may be obstructed – First check the 90 degree elbow located directly behind

the inlet valves, if an obstruction occurs it will usually not make it past this elbow. If the

obstruction is not visible at the elbow, attempt to purge the tubing at each inlet valve. To do

this, connect the hose and use your hand to stop airﬂow at the end of the hose for a couple

seconds, let airﬂow resume. Repeat if necessary.

• If necessary, contact the qualiﬁed servicing dealer written on the front of this manual or locate

an authorized dealer online at www.vacuﬂo.com to perform required maintenance.

Obtaining Service Under Warranty: To obtain repair on warranted parts contact the seller

of the system with the power unit serial number.

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

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