Dirt Devil 299e, 599e, 799e, 1099e, 390 Operating Instructions Manual

READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SYSTEM

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

most efficient use of the system.

P/N 9044 • 1/15

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

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

512 West Gorgas Street • Louisville, OH 44641-3912

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Operating Instructions For Dirt

Devil® Central Vacuum Models:

299e, 599e, 799e, 1099e

390, 690, 990, 1490

CV1800, CV2200, CV2600, CV3400

DB5000, DB7000, DB9000

DIRT DEVIL® Central Vacuums

Models UL FILE REF. # ETL FILE REF. #

299e 77100 N/A
599e 77125 N/A

799e 77130 N/A
1099e 77250 N/A
390 77100 N/A
690 77125 N/A
990 77130 N/A
1490 77250 N/A
CV1800 77100 N/A
CV2200 77125 N/A
CV2600 77130 N/A
CV3400 77250 N/A
DB5000 N/A 77500
DB7000 N/A 77600
DB9000 N/A 88200

DIRT DEVIL® 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 Filter Maintenance ......................... 7

Filtered Cyclonic Models 299e, 599e, 799e, 1099e, 390, 690, 990,
1490, CV1800, CV2200, CV2600 & CV3400

*Bag Removal and Replacement .................................................... 8

Disposable Bag Models DB5000, DB7000 and DB9000

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 9

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITÉ ....................................... 10

INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE ........................................... 11

Warranty ...............................................................................12-13

* This manual contains canister and maintenance instructions
for two (2) different power units. Please be sure to follow the
appropriate instructions for your power unit model number (found
on the front of the canister).

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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.

DIRT DEVIL® Central Vacuums

5

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 299e, 599e, 799e, 390, 690, 990,
CV1800, CV2200, CV2600, DB5000 & DB7000
are for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug in Fig. A.

Models 1099e, 1490, CV3400 & DB9000 Dual
Motor unit are for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. B.

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.

DIRT DEVIL® Central Vacuums

Figure A

Grounding method for: 299e,

599e, 799e, 390, 690, 990, CV1800,

CV2200, CV2600, DB5000 & DB7000

Figure B

Grounding method for: 1099e, 1490,

CV3400 & DB9000

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