Canplas 5000 Installation Manual

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

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Important Safety Instructions

Read All Instructions Before Using

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, never use hose and tools on a
wet surface. To avoid re hazard, do not use vacuum to

pick up matches, replace ashes or smoking material.

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, injury
or damage:

1. For Residential Use Only: any use other than
residential/household will void warranty.

2. Do not leave vacuum running when not in use.

3. Always unplug from the electrical outlet before
servicing the unit.

4. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

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 with
recommended attachments and lters.

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

8. Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
Injury may occur.

9. Do not put any object into openings.

10. Do not use when any blockage occurs in the
piping system.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.

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

13. Do not use without lter in place. If the unit is a
cartridge / foam lter version, do not use without
separator cone, lter retainer and cartridge / foam
lter securely in place.

14. Turn o all controls before unplugging.

15. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

16. Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or any other liquids, or use
in areas where they may be present. This could cause
serious damage to the power unit and may
eventually result in a plugged system due to dirt
build-up inside the piping.

17. Avoid nails or wood splinters as they could plug or
damage the system.

18. Do not store items on top of the power unit as this
will restrict the cooling airow, which may cause the
motor to overheat.

19. Connect to properly grounded outlet only.
See grounding instructions. Failure to do so could
result in injury or damage to the machine.

20. Do not vacuum drywall dust or construction debris.
This will void the warranty.

Grounding Instructions

A. For all grounded, cord-connected appliances:

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 equipment­grounding conductor (A) and grounding plug (B). This plug must be inserted into
an appropriate outlet (C) 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 qualied 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 t the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

B. For a grounded, cord-connected appliance rated less than 15
amperes and intended for use on a nominal
110/120 – volt supply circuit:

This appliance is for use on a nominal 110/120-volt circuit, and has a grounded
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 1 – 1.

1-1

B

A

C

Note: For 220 Volt and other installations please refer to
local Electrical Codes or a Certied Installer.

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Contents Contained And Packaged With Your Power Unit:

SuperVac 5000 Model SuperVac 9000 / 7000 Models

Lid

Assembly

Lid

Assembly

Self contained
heavy – duty
bypass motor
and Motor
module

Self contained
heavy – duty
bypass motor
and Motor
module

Filter Post

Cloth lter to
protect motor
from ne dust

Dirt canister
with clamps

Mounting bracket
and mounting bar

Note: Bolts or screws
are not provided due to
dierent installation
requirements.

Cartridge Filter

OR

Foam Filter

Filter Retainer

Cyclonic separator
cone with rubber
sealing ring

Dirt canister
with clamps

Mounting bracket
and mounting bar

Note: Bolts or screws are not
provided due to dierent
installation requirements.

See pg. 5 & 7 for
detailed lter
instructions

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Installation

Location For
The Power Unit

The SuperVac power unit is usually
located in the garage or utility room
where motor noise will cause minimum
disturbance.

The power unit requires ventilation.
DO NOT install in a heat producing or
conned area such as the attic, furnace
room, etc. If desired, the power unit can
be exhausted to the outside.

The top of the unit should be no less than
12” (30.5 cm) from the ceiling and any
corner wall to allow proper cooling to
the motor. For ease of removing the dirt
canister, the bottom of the unit should be
at least 18” (46 cm) above the oor.

Central Vacuum power units require a
separate / dedicated, 110/120 Volt, 60 Hz.,
20 Amp, 3-wire grounded power circuit,
protected by a 110/120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC,
20 Amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker
and a 110/120 Volt, 60 Hz., 20 Amp
grounded receptacle. If a 110/120 Volt,
60 Hz., 20 Amp grounded receptacle is
not available, have a qualied electrician
install one for you. The receptacle should
be no more than 5 feet (152 cm) from the
Power Unit. For 220 installations refer to
local electrical codes.

Under no circumstances should an
extension cord be used with this
power unit.

Top

Mounting
Bracket

Fig. 2-1

Mounting
The Power Unit

1. Determine if the wall on which the

power unit will be mounted is block,
concrete, or plaster / drywall.

2. Block or Concrete Wall

You will need (2) 1-½” (3.8 cm) x ¼” (0.64
cm) lead plugs and (2) 1-½” (3.8 cm) x
¼” (0.64 cm) lag bolts. Drill a ½” (1.3 cm)
dia. x 1-¾” (4.4 cm) deep hole with a
masonry drill bit. Insert a lead plug into
the hole.

Mount the bracket (Fig 2-1) from a top
hole with a lag bolt. Mark the other
upper hole of the bracket. Make sure
that the bracket is straight. Slide the
bracket away from the mark and drill a
hole directly over the mark.

Insert a lead plug into the hole. Align the
bracket over the hole and tightly fasten
with a lag bolt. Continue to 4.

3. Drywall or Plaster Wall

You will need (2) 1-½” (3.8 cm) x ¼” (0.64
cm) wood screws. Locate a stud and drill
a 1/8” (0.32 cm) dia. x 1-¾” (4.4 cm) pilot
hole. Mount the bracket from a top hole
with a wood screw. Make sure that the

Do not cement here

bracket is straight. Drill a second pilot
hole using a lower hole on the bracket
and fasten tightly with the other wood
screw.

4. Mount the Power Unit on the bracket
making sure the bar on the back of the
machine is settled to the bottom of the
slots on the mounting bracket.
The wall mounting bracket must t
between the two brackets on the back
of the power unit.

5. Route the intake tubing to the power
unit and insert into the intake port on
the unit. Do NOT cement pipe to the

plastic intake port.

6. A noise-reducing muer (A) may

be included in the pack, which can be
installed as shown in Fig. 2-2. Connect
the muer to the exhaust port on the
unit. Do not cement to the plastic

exhaust port.

7. Connect the 24 Volt wires coming

from the wall valves into the 24 Volt
receptacle on the unit.

8. Plug the power cord (110/120/220
Volt) into the electrical outlet on
the wall.

9. Assuming that the wall inlet valves
are connected properly, the system is
now ready.

Main
Power
Switch

Vac Unit

Fig. 2-2

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Muer

(A)

Do not cement here

Intake Port

Connection

Note: Some models may

Reset Button

24 Volt Receptacle

include muer.