Vacuflo 760 Dual Motor Installation Manual
Plan Ahead!
Planning is the key to the successful installation of a central
vacuum system. Strive to obtain
a balance between the best locations for the inlet valves and the
practicality of servicing these
locations. Always fully consider
the implications before you cut
into a wall.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Central Vacuum
System
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1/2" (1.3 cm) Right A ngle Heav y Duty Electric Dril l
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Battery Dri l l
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2-1/4" to 2-9/16” Self Feed Drill Bit
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1/4" (6.4 mm) Masonry Dri l l Bit
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Common Hacksaw or Small Handsaw with 18 teeth
per inch blade or 2" PVC Pipe Cutter
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Mitre Box
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Pocket or Utilit y Kni fe
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Steel Tape Measure
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Screwdriver (Slot and Phillips)
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Electrical Tape or Duct Tape
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Tie Wraps
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Wire Coat Hanger
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Hammer and Nail Puller
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Side Cutters
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Wire Connectors for #18 (1.00 mm) wire
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Flashlight
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Drywall Saw
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Wire Stripper
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Crimpi ng Tool
Installi ng a cent ral vacuum system is a stra ightfor ward do-ityourself project that doesn’t require special tools or skil ls.
Read the instruct ions t horoughly before you begin. Take your
time and follow the instruct ions ca ref ully. Make sure you have
chosen the right installat ion location and t hat you are not cutti ng i nto any hidden electrical wires or plumbi ng.
Thi s k it conta i ns al l the materials required to instal l the vacuum system includi ng the Vaculine fitt i ngs. Vaculine fitt i ngs
are manufactured to exacting standa rds to provide positive
seals, easy instal lation, and super ior a irflow characteri stics.
Recommended Tools
The power unit can be located in the garage, basement,
util ity room, or any other area that is dry and remote
enough that livi ng a reas wi l l not be affected by the
sound of the electric motor. Preferably install the unit
on an outside wall away from heat-producing units such
as an inci nerator, water heater, dryer, etc. (DO NOT
INSTALL POWER UNIT IN ATTIC.) The unit must be
mounted within t h ree feet of an electrical outlet.
Electrical specificat ions of t he power unit should be
checked to avoid overloading the circuit. The unit
should be mounted so that it is out of the way, but still
accessible for emptying.
Inlet valves are usually located on inside walls in hallways, near doorways, archways, and near the bottom of
staircases. These locations provide the maximum area
of cleaning coverage with a minimum number of inlet
valves—frequently making it possible to clean three or
four rooms from one valve. The hose must be able to
reach every corner of the house and go around furniture to get there.
Af ter locati ng i n let valves, use a 30 foot (9.5 m) length
cord (our standard hose length) or a piece of string to
scale if working with bluepri nts, to be sure al l areas of
the house can be cleaned from selected inlet valve loca-
tions. If an electrical beater brush i s to be used now or
in the f ut ure, the in let valve should be located withi n
five feet of an electrical outlet. Turbine driven beater
brush heads do not require electricit y and t hus al low
more flexibil ity when choosing inlet valve locations.
It is preferable to plan on using wall inlet valves; however, the same inlet valve can be placed in the f loor if
tubing cannot be i nstalled i n the wall. For basements,
garages, and other areas where tubing i s exposed, uti l ity valves are used. They are instal led easily, directly
into our standard t ubi ng.
HOW TO DETERMINE LOCATION FOR POWER UNIT
HOW TO DETERMINE LOCATIONS FOR INLET VALVES
Helpful Hint
Vacuums must breath—do not
enclose them! If the unit is to be
located in a closet or utility room,
it must be vented. Louvered doors
fulfill this purpose. A muffler can
be used to minimize noise.
Helpful Hint
When determining locations for
inlet valves, make sure the hose
can reach all areas of the house
including closets, ceiling corners,
and walls. Allow sufficient slack in
the cord to get around furniture.
Helpful Hint
Venting considerations: 1) do not
vent into a wall, a ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building or
structure; 2) avoid venting to
patios and entranceways.
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Planning the Central Vacuum System
HOW TO PLAN THE TUBE SYSTEM
Helpful Hint
When planning the tubing system,
avoid gravity drops! A branch line
located directly below an overhead trunk line will accumulate
dirt due to the effects of gravity.
The result will be a pile of dirt at
the base of the inlet valve every
time it is opened.
The amount of airflow that
reaches the hose is dependent on the efficienc y of t he
tubing system layout. Lines
are to be kept as straight
as possible. Tight 90-degree
fitti ngs a re to be used only
at inlet valve locations and
sweep 90-degree fittings used i n al l ot her applicat ions.
1. The Trunk Line
The trunk l i ne connects the fur t hest inlet valve to the
power unit. All other in let valves will be serviced by
branch lines flowing into t he trunk l i ne. If the basement is unfini shed, the tr unk l i ne is best run beneath
the joists in t he basement ceili ng. T he upper floors can
be serviced t hrough closets, cold air ret urn ducts, or i n
part it ion walls. A lter nat ively, the trunk li ne could run
straight up to t he attic and ser v ice t he floors beneath
by branch lines dropping th rough closet ceil i ngs or pa rtition walls. T he location of the trunk l ine will greatly
depend on the construction of t he house and location of
the power unit.
Multi-Story Houses
While roughing i n t ube l ines during construct ion is
comparatively simple, existing two- and three-stor y
houses present special installation situat ions t hat
require careful planning before instal lation i s sta r ted. In
a two-story house, sometimes it is preferable to run a
trunk l i ne directly into t he attic or crawl space. From
this point, branch lines can be run across the att ic to
part it ions and down within part it ion walls to i nlet
valves. Tube lines carr yi ng dirt upward should never
exceed one-story. If dirt must be lifted h igher than onestory, run at least eight feet (2.4 m) of tubing horizontally bet ween the two floors.
There are several methods of gai ni ng access to t he second f loor or the att ic i ncludi ng i nstal l i ng t he tubi ng i n
a closet, in the wall beside the soil pipe, inside t he cold
air return, or i n a pa r t it ion wall (be sure to avoid
switches, wiring, and other obstacles).
2. Branch Lines
Branch lines joi n t he remai ni ng inlet valves to the trunk
line. As with t he tr unk line, these lines should be kept
as straight a s possible. When possible, use 45-degree fittings to avoid shar p corners. Airf low direction should
always be considered when install ing branch lines.
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Planning the Central Vacuum System (Continued)
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