NuTone VX475CC, VX550CC, VX1040CC User Manual
MODELS VX475CC, VX550CC AND VX1040CC
INSTALLATION TIPS & USER GUIDE
BROAN-NUTONE CANADA INC.; MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO WWW.NUTONE.CA 1-888-882-7626
30042320 rev. K
CENTRAL VACUUM POWER UNIT
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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 7.
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 to both side intake vents and
exhausts unobstructed from top outlet.
3. Do not use without filter in place.
4. Do not use to blow leaves or debris.
5. Do not put any object on 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. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
11. Store your cleaner indoors in a clean, dry area.
12. Any servicing other than that recommended in this manu-
al should be performed by an authorized service facility.
13. We recommend that your unit be inspected by a
specialized technician once a year.
OPERATION
The power unit is located away from the everyday living areas
of your home – usually in the garage, basement, or utility
room. Through a network of strong, lightweight tubing, the
power unit connects to inlets strategically placed throughout
your home. To clean, attach cleaning tools to the system's
hose and insert the hose into an inlet. The system is turned on
by a power switch on the hose. As you vacuum, dirt and dust
is transported to the power unit where it remains in a debris
pail until emptied.
This electrical appliance has been evaluated by the appropriate
listing agencies and is intended for household use only.
The system status indicator light(s) on the front of the power
unit indicate that the power unit is ready for use. Under normal
operation, the light(s) will be green. (A red light on NuTone
models VX550CC or VX1040CC indicates a need to empty
pail. See page 12 for instructions.)
When you are ready to clean, attach the wand and cleaning
tool onto the end of the hose. Open the inlet cover and insert
the end of the hose into the inlet.
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.
NOTE: The power unit will not turn automatically ON when
the hose is inserted into its own inlet. To turn the
power unit inlet ON, use the rocker switch located on
the side of the power unit.
Use the cleaning tools as you would for any other vacuum
cleaner. Avoid picking up pine needles, coffee sticks, and other
similar objects. These kinds of objects may become lodged in
the hose or tubing.
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE either of the TOP red cap plugs
that are glued to the unit. Removing these glued
plugs will damage the unit. Only remove and use
the outlets covered by the green BOTTOM plugs.
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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tool Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Working with Plastic Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WALL INLET INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
POWER UNIT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fitting Main Line to Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VX475CC, VX550CC & VX1040CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FOR MODELS: DLXKIT800, STDKIT400, STDKIT800 AND WHKIT700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Hose Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Hande Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FOR MODEL: DLXKIT800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
How to Assemble Power Brush/Wand/Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wand and Hose Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How to Use Power Brush/Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintaining the Power Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Brush Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FOR ALL MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Vacuum Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
When to Empty the Debris Pail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Emptying the Debris Pail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please visit www.nutone.ca for the Central Vacuum System Installation Instructions; including System Planning and Layout,
General Installation, Installation in New Construction, Installation in Existing Construction, Tubing System Assembly, Final System Check.
Also including the practical and easy-to-use Vacusweep® Inlet Valve detailed installation instructions.
Practical
• Use in kitchens, mudrooms, workshops and any residential or
commercial sweepable areas
• Makes it easy for debris and dirt to be quickly swept and removed
from non-carpet surfaces
• Available in black, white and ivory
Easy-to-Use
• Fast and simple installation
• Rear access for piping permits connections from any direction
• Fits in the kick space of a cabinet or within a wall
• Toe operated: to activate, open the door by rasing the lever with
your toe; to turn off, close the door by pressing your toe on the
ribbed surface
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TOOL LISTING
Depending on the installation, the use of the following tools
may be required. The power tools are recommended to make
the installation proceed quickly. A mask should be worn when
cutting ducting and gloves when using glue.
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, screwdriver, wrench, hacksaw,
tape measure, safety glasses.
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".
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 3⅞” high by 2⅞” wide.
ATTACHING THE INLET MOUNTING PLATE
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 (Fig. 1). 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.
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.
INSTALLING
THE INLET
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.
For more details on inlet installation, visit www.nutone.ca
for the Central Vacuum System Installation Instructions.
GENERAL INFORMATION WALL INLET INSTALLATION
AO0045
FIG. 1
AO0010
AO0011
AR0040
INLET
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MOUNTING
PLATE
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MOUNTING
Your power unit mounts to the wall using a mounting system.
The wall mounting bracket, provided with your power unit,
mounts to the wall. It has 4 fingers at the top and 4 more at the
bottom. The power unit has 4 upper openings and 4 lower
openings which are designed to slide onto the wall mounting
bracket fingers. Ensure to follow the instructions below for
proper installation.
1. Locate power unit within six feet (1.82 m) of a grounded
electrical outlet. NuTone VX475CC and VX550CC power
units require a 120 V, dedicated 15-amp branch-circuit with
a NEMA 5-15R receptacle or a dedicated 20-amp branch
circuit with a NEMA 5-20R receptacle. NuTone VX1040CC
power unit requires a 240 VAC, dedicated 20-amp branch
circuit with a NEMA 6-20R receptacle.
2. Refer to Fig. 2 to maintain minimum wall clearance
dimensions.
3. Position and install the wall mounting bracket with the
provided screws. Refer to Fig. 3 for proper mounting
dimensions.
4. Using the provided mounting screws, secure the mounting
bracket on the wall through two upper and two lower
mounting holes.
5. Hang power unit onto wall mounting bracket. Ensure both
upper and lower mounting openings on the back of the
power unit are engaged with corresponding wall bracket
fingers. Pull the power unit down to secure.
6. Open the door located on the front of the power unit.
Ensure the cyclonic filter is properly seated.
See page 13 for reference. Close the door.
12⅝”
3/4” TYP.
30¾”
1” TYP.
43
7
⁄16”
MIN.
HEIGHT
30¼”
30⅜” 30⅜”
MOUNTING
HOLES
MOUNTING
HOLES
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CAUTION
Ensure to fix the wall mounting bracket with the
screws directly onto a stud for a solid installation.
CAUTION
For all models, DO NOT REMOVE either of the TOP
red cap plugs that are glued to the unit. Removing
these glued plugs will damage the unit. Only
remove and use the outlets covered by the green
BOTTOM plugs.
WARNING
Do not install outdoors.
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WALL MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
F
IG. 2
F
IG. 3
POWER UNIT
INSTALLATION
24”
TOP VIEW
24”
NuTone VX475CC: 11”
NuTone VX550CC and VX1040CC: 13¾”
18” MINIMUM
ABOVE FLOOR
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24”
MINIMUM TO CEILING
UTILITY
VALV E
FRONT VIEW
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