NuTone NCKIT1500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT5500 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE

CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNITS

NC1500 / NC3500 / NC4500 / NC5500

NCKIT1500 / NCKIT3500 / NCKIT5500

NCKIT1500HD / NCKIT3500HD / NCKIT5500HD

HHKIT550A / HHKIT550E / HHKIT650A

NT550A / NT550E / NT650E1 / NT650A1 / NT700E / NT700A

AB0039

MODEL SFDB-DN, SFDB-DO AND SFDB-DP

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

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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 11.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TOOL LISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

WALL INLET INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

V800W CANSWEEP® UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

V800W CANSWEEP® BASEBOARD WALL INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

LOCATING THE POWER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHANGING INTAKE LINE DIRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CONVERTING POWER UNIT FROM CYCLONIC OPERATION TO A BAGGED SYSTEM (DEBRIS BAG INCLUDED) . . . . . . . . . . 9

MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

FITTING MAIN LINE TO POWER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

WHEN TO CHANGE BAG OR EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HOW TO EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A AND NT700E POWER UNITS ONLY, IF NO

BAG IS USED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DISPOSABLE BAG REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PERMANENT FILTER (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD,

HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A AND NT700E POWER UNITS ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT FILTER (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A AND NT700E POWER UNITS ONLY) . . 12

MOTOR FOAM FILTER (ALL UNITS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ACCESSORY KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

NCKIT1500 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

NCKIT3500 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

NCKIT5500 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HHKIT550A AND HHKIT650A ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HHKIT550E ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

NT550A ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

NT550E ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

NTAIRKIT1, NT650A1 AND NT700A ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

NTELCKIT1, NT650E1 AND NT700E ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

INSTALLING HOSE HANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

INSTALLING WAND HANGER (APPLICABLE KITS ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONNECTING HOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OPERATING HANDLE SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

POWER BRUSH (ELECTRIC KITS ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19

HOW TO ASSEMBLE POWER BRUSH/WAND/HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

HOW TO USE POWER BRUSH/WAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MAINTAINING THE POWER BRUSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

POWER BRUSH SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

GENERAL INFORMATION WALL INLET INSTALLATION

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.

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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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 3

∕8” high by 27∕8” 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 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.

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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

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MOUNTING

PLATE

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



Align the template

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

Template



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

Mark Center

6¾"

TEMPLATE



V800W CANSWEEP

2⅜"

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



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.

Kick Plate

Opening

Reference

Cabinet Space

Hole

Kick Space

4" x 4" Access

Hole

Trim plate

V800W CANSWEEP® UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION (CONT'D)



Fig. A

Fig. B

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).

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



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 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.

Screws

Glue elbow

to pipe

V800W CANSWEEP® BASEBOARD WALL INSTALLATION

Do not glue

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Choose a desired position on the baseboard between two studs. Place the template (cut from this instruction sheet) on the position, and trace the outline of the area.

Template



Make piping connections as required and ready the short 90° elbow in position 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.

CanSweep® to the elbow.

Attach wires



Trim the opening on the baseboard and through the drywall until reaching the 2" x 4" bottom wall plate.

2" x 4" Bottom Plate



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

Mark Center



Reference

Reference Hole

Drill a small reference hole at the mark through the subfloor to below.

Locate the reference hole from below and measure back 1 to remove the 2"x4" bottom plate section behind the opening.

/8”. Use a 2” hole saw

Hole

2" x 4"

Bottom Plate

1⅞"

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.

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION

WARNING

Do not install outdoors. Before being hung, rest the unit on a leveled surface to prevent the unit to fall 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.

NC1500, NCKIT1500,

NCKIT1500HD, HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A and NT550E only:

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.

 NC1500, NCKIT1500,

NCKIT1500HD, HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A and NT550E only:

Using a Phillips screwdriver no. 2, remove the screw tightening the bag adapter and intake elbow junction. Disassemble the bag adapter from the intake elbow and set aside with its screw and nut.

NC1500, NCKIT1500, NCKIT1500HD,

HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A AND

NT550E ONLY

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NC1500, NCKIT1500, NCKIT1500HD,

HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A AND

NT550E ONLY

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 All units: Disassemble

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

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 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

gasket is not folded in order to prevent lack

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of suction, and noise.

 NC1500, NCKIT1500,

NCKIT1500HD, HHKIT550A,

NC1500, NCKIT1500, NCKIT1500HD,

HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A AND

NT550E ONLY

HHKIT550E, NT550A and NT550E only:

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

.

 NC1500, NCKIT1500,

NCKIT1500HD, HHKIT550A,

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NC1500, NCKIT1500, NCKIT1500HD,

HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A AND

NT550E ONLY

HHKIT550E, NT550A and NT550E only:

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

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bag stopper on the bag adapter.

 All units: Put the debris pail back in place.

TAPER RING

BAG STOPPER

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION

CONVERTING POWER UNIT FROM CYCLONIC OPERATION TO A

MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT

 Carefully remove debris pail from power unit. Make sure bag

BAGGED SYSTEM (DEBRIS BAG INCLUDED)

The NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A and NT700E units are factory shipped ready for use in cyclonic mode, but due to their hybrid design, they can also be operated with a disposable bag (391C). The bag adapter (included with the unit) must be installed if the disposable bag will be used. Follow these steps:

 Remove the pail from unit by releasing both side latches,

pulling them out and then pushing them up. Detach the pail from unit.

 Assemble the bag

adapter to the intake elbow. Align triangle with small inclined stud.

 Refer to illustration below to maintain minimum walls and

is properly installed in power unit (if need be). Remove the installation kit and securely reinstall debris pail.

floor clearance dimensions.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS

TOP VIEW

12”

minimum

12” minimum

from ceiling

12”

minimum

FRONT VIEW

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 Tighten the junction

using the screw and nut (included in parts bag).

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 Unfold the disposable bag and grasp its collar where

indicated. 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 (see illustration below). Put the pail back in place.

TAPER RING

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BAG STOPPER

18” minimum

above floor

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 Position and install the wall mounting bracket with the

provided screws. Refer to illustration on next page for proper mounting dimensions.

CAUTION

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

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION (CONT'D)

MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT (CONT'D)

UPPER

MOUNTING

HOLES

LOWER

MOUNTING

HOLES

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1” TYP.

 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 NC1500, NCKIT1500, NCKIT1500HD, HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A and NT550E models; see figure below). Pull the power unit down to secure.

NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD,

NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500,

NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1,

NT650E1, NT700A

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AND NT700E

18 ¹/

8”18 ¹/ 8”

3/4” TYP.

45¼” MIN.

HEIGHT

/8”

NC1500, NCKIT1500,

NCKIT1500HD,

HHKIT550A, HHKIT550E, NT550A

AND

NT550E

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

PAR TS BAG

INTAKE LINE

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NOTE FOR NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, NT700A AND NT700E UNITS ONLY

Ensure to connect the utility valve (included) to the intake

line in the appropriate way, as shown below.

UNIT LOCATION

INTAKE LINE 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 NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, NT700A AND NT700E UNITS 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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NOTE: Using flexible tubing will ease future top cap removal.

 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.

GROUNDING

OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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 VO LTAG E

TABS

GROUNDED OUTLETS

INLET LEADS

AND MAINTENANCE

Open the wall inlet cover and insert the end of the hose into the inlet to turn on the vacuum.

For non-switched hoses, inserting the hose automatically turns on the power unit; removing the hose shuts off the power unit. Some hoses have switches which can be used to activate power unit. Unless using the utility valve (NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, NT700A, NT700E units only) the ON/OFF switch located on the power unit needs to be kept in the OFF position.

As you vacuum, dirt and dust are carried to the power unit where they remain in a bag or in the debris pail (according to the power unit model).

Use the cleaning tools as you would for any other vacuum cleaner. Avoid picking up very large debris or lengthy as these kinds of objects may become lodged in the hose or tubing.

WHEN TO CHANGE BAG OR EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL

With a 6 U.S. gallons (22.7 liters) capacity, under normal conditions the bag/debris pail requires changing/emptying approximately twice a year. If the bag/debris pail is full, you will notice a reduced suction from the system. Unless this loss of suction is caused by a blockage in the system, changing the bag or emptying the debris pail will solve the problem.

NOTE: Even if not filled to capacity, if the bag seems tightly stretched when removing the debris pail, changing the bag will prevent it from tearing.

HOW TO EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A AND NT700E POWER UNITS ONLY, IF NO BAG IS USED)

To empty the debris pail, release both latches on sides of the unit by pulling out and then pushing up. Holding the pail by the

GROUNDING PIN

OTHER INLETS

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INLET

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

INLET INLET

MODEL V133 (22/2)

LOW VO LTAG E WIRE

latches, lower it from unit. Carry pail to trash receptacle and dispose of debris. Put the pail back in its place.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (CONT'D)

DISPOSABLE BAG REPLACEMENT

 Squeeze the filter in order

 To remove the disposable bag, release both latches on

sides of the unit by pulling out and then pushing up. Remove the pail from unit. Grasp the edges of the bag collar and pull down. The bag will slide off easily. Do not pull on the bag.

 Unfold the new bag.  Grasp collar where indicated on the new bag 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 (see illustration below). Put the pail back in its place.

TAPER RING

to move it past the inlet opening (B) Let the filter bear against the unit wall by releasing the pressure. Make sure to place the rigid ring in its groove to ensure proper sealing.

NOTE: Make sure the filter is installed so that the pull tab (A) is accessible for future filter removal.

Be sure to reinstall filter properly. Appropriate location is critical to insure proper protection of

the motor.

MOTOR FOAM FILTER (ALL UNITS)

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PERMANENT FILTER (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A AND NT700E POWER

UNITS ONLY)

This filter protects the motor and stops small particles from escaping to the outside of the power unit wihout the need to replace it. The filter cleans itself by moving up when the power unit starts, and dropping down when the unit is turned off. Under normal use, there is no need to maintenance this filter. It is possible to remove it to inspect the motor foam filter, or to replace it if ever it has been damaged (by sharp debris, for example).

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT FILTER (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A AND NT700E

POWER UNITS ONLY)

 Remove the pail from unit.

To remove the permanent filter, use pull tab (A) located on edge of filter to pull and loosen filter from inlet chamber wall. Squeeze from both sides of the filter to the center of the housing. Then, carefully remove it from the unit.

BAG STOPPER

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A motor foam safety filter, located at the top of the vacuum chamber provides protection against dirt being pulled into the motor if the disposable bag or permanent filter should accidentally be torn. This filter should be checked and cleaned if necessary when replacement bag is installed, or when permanent filter is removed (NC3500, NCKIT3500, NCKIT3500HD, NC4500, NC5500, NCKIT5500, NCKIT5500HD, HHKIT650A, NT650A1, NT650E1, NT700A and NT700E units only). Simply brush filter clean. If the filter is excessively soiled, hand wash in a water and mild detergent solution, rinse and let it dry completely on a flat surface before reinstalling.

Operating the power unit without the motor foam filter will void the warranty.

REMOVING MOTOR FOAM FILTER

Remove the debris pail and disposable bag or permanent filter. Lift the center of the wire retaining the motor foam filter and slide the filter out of its location.

REINSTALLING MOTOR FOAM

FILTER

To reinstall the motor foam filter, reverse the steps described above.

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CAUTION

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ACCESSORY KITS

One of the following kits will be included depending on the power unit model:

NCKIT1500 ACCESSORIES

B Standard floor brush C Standard hose, 30 ft. long D Hose hanger E Telescopic wand for static tools F Round dusting brush G Upholstery tool H Long crevice tool

NCKIT3500 ACCESSORIES

B Deluxe floor combo tool C Deluxe floor brush D Mesh storage bag E Low-voltage hose, 30 ft. long F Hose sock G Hose hanger H Telescopic wand for static tools I Wand hanger J Round dusting brush K Upholstery tool L Long crevice tool

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NCKIT5500 ACCESSORIES

B Power brush C Turn and clean floor brush D Carpet glider E Mesh storage bag F Dual-voltage hose, 35 ft. long G Hose sock H Hose hanger I Telescopic wand for static tools J Wand for power brush K Wand hanger L Round dusting brush M Upholstery tool N Long crevice tool

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ACCESSORY KITS (CONT'D)

HHKIT550A AND HHKIT650A ACCESSORIES

B BN160 Combo floor brush C Standard floor brush D Mesh storage bag E Low-voltage hose, 30 ft. long F Hose hanger G Telescopic wand for static tools H Round dusting brush I Upholstery tool J Long crevice tool K Orange garage hose, 35 ft. long

HHKIT550E ACCESSORIES

B Power brush C BN160 Combo floor brush D Mesh storage bag E Dual-voltage hose, 30 ft. long F Hose hanger G Telescopic wand for static tools H Wand for power brush I Round dusting brush J Upholstery tool K Long crevice tool L Standard floor brush M Orange garage hose, 35 ft. long

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NT550A ACCESSORIES

B BN160 Combo floor brush C Standard floor brush D Mesh storage bag E Low-voltage hose, 35 ft. long F Hose hanger G Telescopic wand for static tools H Mini air turbine I Round dusting brush J Hose sock K Long crevice tool

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NT550E ACCESSORIES

BPower brush C Standard floor brush D Mesh storage bag E Dual-voltage hose, 35 ft. long F Hose hanger G Appliance crevice H Wand for power brush I Telescopic wand for static tools J Mini air turbine K Round dusting brush L Hose sock M Long crevice tool N Bend-n-clean dusting brush

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