Broan BQ550, BQ650, BQ700, BQ500KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE

CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNITS

! FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY !

BQ550 / BQ650 / BQ700 / BQ500KIT

AB0039

MODELS SFDB-DH, SFDB-DI, SFDB-DJ AND SFDB-DT

VENMAR VENTILATION ULC WWW.BROAN.CA 1-877-896-1119

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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:

1.Do not use on wet surfaces or outdoors.

2.Do not vacuum liquids or fine powders (such as drywall dust).

3.Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

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

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

6.Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

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

8.Turn off all controls before unplugging.

9.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

10.Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

11.Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Service Center.

12.Keep your work area well lighted.

13.Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions shown on page 9.

14.When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.

15. When applicable

local regulations comprise

more restrictive installation and/or certification

requirements, the

aforementioned requirements

prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at his own expenses.

CAUTION

1.Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

2.Ensure air flows freely and exhausts unobstructed from top or side outlet.

3.Do not use without filter (or filters, according to the model) in place.

4.Do not use to blow leaves or debris.

5.Do not place any object on top of the unit.

6.Do not install the unit horizontally.

7.Do not use the pail as a wash bucket.

8.Do not use the pail as a stool.

9.Avoid picking up sharp objects.

10.This appliance is for use on a standard 120 VAC, dedicated 15-amp branch circuit. Some brands of house panel breakers may be more sensitive to startup current than others (for example, Square D brand). In the event where nuisance tripping of the house panel breaker occurs*, we recommend changing the breaker with an “HM” type of the same AMP rating.

*after ensuring that the circuit is DEDICATED to the central vacuum unit, meaning that there is no other electrical device connected to the central vacuum unit circuit.

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

12.Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a clean, dry area, and away from extreme temperatures.

13.Any servicing other than that recommended in this manual should be performed by an authorized service facility.

14.We recommend that your unit be inspected by a specialized technician once a year.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................

4

TOOL LISTING.......................................................................................................................................................

4

WORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBING......................................................................................................................

4

CUTTING TUBING......................................................................................................................................................

4

MAKING A JOINT ......................................................................................................................................................

4

CEMENTING FLEXIBLE TUBING .....................................................................................................................................

4

SECURE WIRE TO TUBING ..........................................................................................................................................

4

WALL INLET INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................

4

MAKING THE WALL INLET CUTOUT ................................................................................................................................

4

ATTACHING THE INLET MOUNTING PLATE (V144) ............................................................................................................

4

COMPLETING THE INLET ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................................................................

4

INSTALLING THE INLET (V111) ....................................................................................................................................

4

V800W CANSWEEP® UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION ....................................................

5-6

V800W CANSWEEP® BASEBOARD WALL INSTALLATION ....................................................

7

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................

8

LOCATING THE POWER UNIT..............................................................................................................................

8

CHANGING INTAKE LINE DIRECTION.................................................................................................................

8

MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT............................................................................................................................

9

FITTING MAIN LINE TO POWER UNIT...............................................................................................................

10

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................

10

WIRING................................................................................................................................................................

10

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................

11

WHEN TO CHANGE BAG* OR EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL........................................................................................

11

HOW TO EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL (BQ650 AND BQ700 POWER UNITS ONLY) ...................................................

11

BQ550 AND BQ500KIT POWER UNITS DETAILED VIEW..................................................................................

11

DISPOSABLE BAG REPLACEMENT (BQ550 AND BQ500KIT POWER UNITS ONLY) .....................................

11

PERMANENT FILTER (BQ650 AND BQ700 POWER UNITS ONLY) ..................................................................

12

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT FILTER (BQ650 AND BQ700 POWER UNITS ONLY)........

12

MOTOR FOAM FILTER (ALL UNITS) ..................................................................................................................

12

REMOVING MOTOR FOAM FILTER ................................................................................................................................

12

REINSTALLING MOTOR FOAM FILTER............................................................................................................................

12

ACCESSORIES (BQ500KIT ONLY) .........................................................................................

13

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................

13

INSTALLING HOSE HANGER .............................................................................................................................

13

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..................................................................................................

14

SERVICE PARTS ......................................................................................................................

15

WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................

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GENERAL INFORMATION

TOOL LISTING

Depending on the installation, the use of the following tools may be required:

Wire strippers, 1/4’’ and 1/2” drill bits, utility knife, putty knife, 2½’’ hole saw, keyhole saw, hammer, cold chisel, level, flashlight, drill, electrical tape, Phillips no. 2 screwdriver, wrench, hacksaw, tape measure, safety glasses.

Power tools are recommended to make the installation proceed quickly. A mask and gloves should be worn when cutting ducting and using glue.

WORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBING

CUTTING TUBING

Measure the length of tube needed. Allow 5/8” of tubing for inserting into fittings and 1½” for placing into flexible tubing. Cut the plastic tubing with a hacksaw, ensuring that the cut is exactly square. Use wire cutters or tin snips to cut flexible tubing, 8” lengths of flexible tubing should not be cut.

Use a small knife or steel wool to remove any burrs from the inside of the tube.

Use a file to slightly bevel the outside of the tube so that it will easily slide into the fitting. Use steel wool or a light grained sandpaper to buff the surface of the tube which will be glued.

MAKING A JOINT

 

Insert the tube into the fitting,

 

aligning both parts as they will be

 

installed. Mark the tube and the

 

fitting to quickly realign the joint.

 

Apply cement in an inch-wide

 

band to the outside of the tube.

 

Insert the tube into the fitting with

 

the alignment marks a quarter

 

turn apart, and then quickly push

 

and turn the fitting to align the

 

marks and spread the cement.

 

Allow 1 minute for the joint to dry.

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CEMENTING FLEXIBLE TUBING

Ensure the ends of the flexible tubing are even. When joining flexible tubing to plastic tubing or to an inlet mounting plate, apply cement to both the inside of the flexible tubing and the outside of the plastic tubing or mounting plate tubing ring. Twist both pieces while joining them to evenly spread the glue. Allow 5 minutes for the cement to set in flexible tubing.

SECURE WIRE TO

TUBING

The low-voltage power wiring is run along with the tubing. Use electrical tape to secure the wire to the tubing. Tape the wire approximately every 12" to 18".

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WALL INLET INSTALLATION

MAKING THE WALL INLET CUTOUT

The wall inlet should be located 18” on-center from the floor and directly in line with the attic or basement inlet tubing hole previously drilled in the wall plate or header. The wall inlet cutout must be exactly 378” high by 278” wide.

ATTACHING THE INLET MOUNTING PLATE (V144)

Reach through the inlet hole and locate the inlet tubing. Pull the flexible tubing through the inlet hole and remove the low-voltage wiring from inside the tube.

Remove the nail flange

 

 

from the inlet mounting

 

 

plate

(see illustration at

 

 

 

 

right). Apply cement to

 

 

both the inside of the

 

 

flexible tubing and to the

 

 

outside of the mounting

 

 

plate’s tube

ring. Insert

 

 

the

mounting

plate’s

 

 

tube

ring in

the

flexible

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tubing and

twisting the

 

 

 

 

pieces as you join them to spread the cement, and align the mounting plate in a vertical position.

Now, strip the ends of the two low-voltage wires, and then connect the wires to the screw terminals on the back of the inlet cover. When the wiring is complete, assemble the inlet cover to the tube guard and mounting plate.

COMPLETING THE INLET ASSEMBLY

Once you have attached the mounting plate to the flexible tubing, pull the low-voltage wire through the top wiring hole in the mounting plate.

INLET

MOUNTING

PLATE

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INSTALLING THE

 

INLET (V111)

 

 

Place the inlet into the

 

wall

cutout (the

inlet

 

cover

remains on

the

 

outside). Hold the inlet

 

in place and gradually

 

tighten down each screw

 

a little bit at a time.

 

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V800W CANSWEEP® UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION

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2⅜"

If by any chance the opening was cut too big, a trim plate (part number V801W) is available to provide a perfect cover.

Trim plate

Align the template (cut from this instruction sheet) onto the kick plate to the desired location, and trace the outline of the area.

Cut out the desired opening and discretely mark the center of the opening on the floor.

Template

Mark Center

Drill a small reference hole along the center line behind the kick plate through the subfloor.

Locate the reference hole from beneath the subfloor. Cut a

4” x 4” access hole on your chosen position along the center line under the kick space.

Cabinet Space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kick Space

 

 

 

Kick Plate

 

 

 

 

Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

4" x 4" Access

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hole

 

Hole

 

 

 

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Fig. B
Friction fit the other end of the coupling to the CanSweep® until secure. Do not glue, friction fit only (Fig. B).
Glue elbow to pipe

V800W CANSWEEP® UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION (CONT'D)

Fig. A

Solvent weld a coupling to a piece of 2” central vacuum pipe, long enough to reach the 4” x 4” access hole from the opening on the kick plate (Fig. A).

Insert the CanSweep®/pipe into the opening on the kick plate.

Use a 90° sweep elbow fitting to determine a cut mark on the other end of the pipe. Then cut the pipe at the mark.

Slide the

low voltage wires into the CanSweep® clips as shown to complete the wiring connections.

Slide the CanSweep®/pipe

and low voltage

Screws

wires into the opening on

the kick plate. Glue both ends of the elbow to the piping

system, and then secure the

CanSweep® to the kick plate with the 2 supplied screws.

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V800W CANSWEEP® BASEBOARD WALL INSTALLATION

 

Choose a desired

 

position on the baseboard

Template

Place the template (cut

between two studs.

 

from this instruction sheet) on the position, and trace the outline of the area.

Trim the opening on

 

the baseboard and

 

through the drywall

 

until reaching the

 

2" x 4" bottom wall

2" x 4" Bottom Plate

plate.

 

Against the edge of the

2" x 4" bottom plate, mark the center of the opening.

Mark Center

2" x 4" Bottom Plate

 

Reference

 

Reference Hole

Hole

1⅞"

 

Drill a small reference hole

at the mark through the subfloor to below.

Locate the reference hole from below and measure back 1 7/8”. Use a 2” hole saw to remove the 2"x4" bottom plate section behind the opening.

Do not glue

CanSweep® to

the elbow.

Make piping

 

connections as

 

required and

 

ready the short

 

90° elbow in position

Attach wires

behind the CanSweep

 

Make sure that the opening of the elbow will securely attach onto the spigot on the back of the CanSweep® when it is time for connection.

Slide the low volt wires into the CanSweep® clips as shown to complete the wiring connections.

Slide the

CanSweep® and low voltage wires

into the opening on the baseboard. Friction fit the

CanSweep®

spigot into the elbow. Secure the CanSweep® to the baseboard with the 2 supplied screws.

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Broan BQ550, BQ650, BQ700, BQ500KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL
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BQ550 AND
BQ500KIT

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION

! WARNING

Do not install outdoors. Before hanging the unit, rest it on a leveled surface to prevent it from falling down. When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.

LOCATING THE POWER UNIT

Locate the power unit away from the general living area in an accessible location for cleaning and maintenance.

Locate the power unit within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet. The power unit requires a 120 VAC power source, dedicated 15-amp branch circuit.

Do not locate the power unit close to a source of extreme heat (i.e.: water heater) or in an area with a high ambient temperature (i.e.: attic, furnace room).

If the power unit is located in a closet or a small utility room, make sure the area is well-ventilated (e.g.: with door louvers).

CHANGING INTAKE LINE

DIRECTION

The intake line connects to the right side of the unit. However, it is possible to change this configuration; to connect the intake line to the left side of the unit, follow these steps:

Remove debris pail from power unit by releasing both latches on sides of the unit, pulling them out and then pushing up. Detach the pail from unit.

BQ550 AND BQ500KIT

BQ550 and

BQ500KIT: Grasp the edges of the bag collar and pull down; the bag will slide off easily. Do not pull on the bag. Set the bag aside.

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BQ550 AND BQ500KIT

BQ550

 

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

BQ500KIT: Using a

 

 

 

 

 

Phillips

screwdriver

 

 

no.

2,

remove

the

 

 

screw

tightening

the

 

bag

adapter

and

 

intake elbow junction.

 

Disassemble

the

 

bag adapter from the AD0075

intake elbow and set aside with its screw and nut.

Allunits:Disassemble the intake elbow from the back of the unit using a 3/8” socket to remove both retaining nuts and screws.

AD0076

All units: Flip the

intake elbow 180°,

then reassemble it to the unit, taking care to keep its gasket at its

original position.

NOTE: Ensure the AD0077 gasket is not folded in

order to prevent lack of suction and noise.

BQ550andBQ500KIT: Reassemble the bag adapter to the intake elbow. Align triangle

with

small

inclined

stud,

then

tighten

the

junction using

the

screw

and nut

previously

removed

in .

 

BQ550 AND BQ500KIT

AD0078

BQ550 and BQ500KIT: Put the bag back in

place by grasping the

edges of its collar

and insert over bag adapter. Be careful not to tear the bag. Ensure the collar is

positioned between the taper ring and the

bag stopper on the bag adapter.

All units: Put the pail back in its place.

TAPER RING

BAG STOPPER

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POWER UNIT INSTALLATION (CONT'D)

MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT

Carefully remove debris pail from power unit. Make sure the bag is properly installed in power unit (BQ550 and BQ500KIT units). Remove the installation kit and securely reinstall debris pail.

Refer to illustration below to maintain minimum walls and floor clearance dimensions.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS

TOP VIEW

12”

12”

minimum

minimum

12” minimum from ceiling

FRONT VIEW

 

C

 

L

18 ¹/8

18 ¹/8

 

3/4” TYP.

UPPER

 

MOUNTING

 

HOLES

 

 

45¼”

 

MIN.

 

HEIGHT

LOWER

 

MOUNTING 1” TYP.

 

HOLES

 

 

32 7/8

AD0079A

 

Use the provided mounting screws to secure the mounting bracket on the wall through upper and lower mounting holes.

Hang power unit onto wall mounting bracket. Ensure the back brackets of the power unit are engaged with corresponding wall bracket fingers (or top fingers and lower tab for BQ550 and BQ500KIT models; see figure below). Pull the power unit down to secure.

BQ650 AND BQ700

18” minimum above floor

BQ550 AND BQ500KIT

AD0039A

Position and install the wall mounting bracket with the provided screws. Refer to illustration in the right column for proper mounting dimensions.

CAUTION

Make sure to screw the wall mounting bracket directly to a wall stud for a solid installation.

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POWER UNIT INSTALLATION

GROUNDING

(CONT'D)

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

FITTING MAIN LINE TO POWER UNIT

Run house vacuum line up to the elbow behind the power unit. Insert the end of the line in the elbow opening and secure house vacuum line by hand tightening the screw and nut provided (see illustration below) DO NOT GLUE.

INTAKE LINE TYPICAL CONNECTION

TO POWER UNIT

SCREW AND

NUT FROM

PARTS BAG

INTAKE LINE

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Assemble exhaust tubing to exhaust outlet on top or top side of the unit, according to the power unit model. DO NOT GLUE.

NOTE FOR BQ700 UNIT ONLY

If desired, the coupling or elbow used to connect the exhaust line to the top of the unit may be secured using two 5/8” included screws. See illustration at right.

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Make sure all

tubing connections are air tight.

The exhaust should not be vented into a wall, ceiling or concealed space in the house. It is recommended to vent the vacuum exhaust air to the outdoors. Exterior vented exhaust line should end using Model V145 wall cap.

NOTE: For optimal indoor air quality, exhausting the power unit to the outdoors is recommended but is not required.

! 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.

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.

WIRING

This appliance is for use on a standard 120 VAC, dedicated 15-amp branch circuit with a NEMA 5-15R receptacle. Make sure that the power unit is connected to an outlet and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug shown in illustration below. No adapter should be used with this power unit.

CRIMP

CONNECTORS TO

BE CONNECTED

IN LOW VOLTAGE

TABS

 

 

GROUNDED OUTLETS

 

 

INLET LEADS

 

GROUNDING PIN

MODEL V133 (22/2)

 

LOW VOLTAGE WIRE

TO

 

 

OTHER

 

 

INLETS

 

 

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INLET

INLET

INLET

NOTE: Inlet leads to be connected to power unit low voltage tabs using crimp connectors (included in parts bag) and low voltage harness.

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