NuTone PP500, PP650, PP600 User Manual

USER GUIDE

CENTRAL VACUUM

POWER UNITS

PP500, PP600 & PP650

AB0039

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

30042509E

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MODELS SFDB-DQ, SFDB-DR AND SFDB-DS

PUREPOWER SERIES

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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 3.

14. When performing installation, servicing

or cleaning the unit, it is recommended
to wear safety glasses and gloves.

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 20-amp minimum
branch 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, 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 3

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE . .4-7

WHEN TO CHANGE BAG

OR EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

HOW TO EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL (PP600 AND

PP650 POWER UNITS ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DISPOSABLE BAG REPLACEMENT

(MODEL 395) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SEALED HEPA PERMANENT FILTER
(PP600 AND PP650 POWER UNITS ONLY) . 5

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EMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT FILTER

(PP600 & PP650 POWER UNITS ONLY) . . . 5

MOTOR FOAM FILTER (ALL UNITS) . . . . . . . . 6

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY
HEPA FILTER (PP650 POWER UNIT ONLY) 7

SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . 10-11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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, minimum dedicated 20-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.

NOTE: Inlet leads to be connected to power unit low voltage tabs using crimp connectors

(included in parts bag) and low voltage harness.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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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.

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INLET

CRIMP

CONNECTORS TO

BE

CONNECTED

IN

LOW VOLTAG E

TABS

INLET INLET

TO

OTHER
INLETS

MODEL 376-UL

(18/2) LOW VO LTAGE

WIRE

INLET LEADS

GROUNDED OUTLETS

GROUNDING PIN

Open the 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 (PP650 unit 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 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
(PP600 AND PP650 POWER UNITS ONLY)

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

DISPOSABLE BAG REPLACEMENT (MODEL 391)

 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.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

AO0081

TAPER RING

BAG STOPPER

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DISPOSABLE BAG

MODEL 391