Vacuflo FC300, FC550, FC650, FC1550, 260 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

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READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SYSTEM

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

most efficient use of the system.

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

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

Operating Instructions For

VACUFLO® Central Vacuum Models:

FC300, FC550, FC650, FC1550

260, 466Q, 566Q, 760, 960

MAXUM 5, MAXUM 7, MAXUM 9

MAXAIR

512 West Gorgas Street • Louisville, OH 44641-3912

1-800-822-8356 • www.vacuflo.com

Dealer Name _____________________________________________

Dealer Phone _____________________________________________

Serial Number ____________________________________________

P/N 8773-01 • 1/15

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

Models UL FILE REF. # ETL FILE REF. #

FC300 77100 N/A
FC550 77125 N/A

FC650 77130 N/A
FC1550 77250 N/A
260 N/A N/A
466Q N/A N/A
566Q N/A N/A
760 N/A N/A
960 N/A N/A
MAXUM 5 N/A 77500
MAXUM 7 N/A 77600
MAXUM 9 N/A 88200
MAXAIR N/A 88100

VACUFLO® 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 Replacing the Filter Cartridge ......... 7

Filtered Cyclonic Models FC300, FC550, FC650 and FC1550

*Emptying the Dirt Canister and Cleaning the Guard Screen ............ 8

True Cyclonic Models 260, 466Q, 566Q, 760, 960 and MaxAir

*Bag Removal and Replacement .................................................... 9

Disposable Bag Models Maxum 5, Maxum 7, and Maxum 9

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 10

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITÉ ....................................... 11

INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE ........................................... 12

Warranty ...............................................................................13-14

* This manual contains canister and maintenance instructions
for three (3) different power units. Please be sure to follow the
appropriate instructions for your power unit model number (found
on the front of the canister).

VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

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.

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VACUFLO® Central Vacuums

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 FC300, FC550, FC650, 260, 466Q, 566Q,
Maxum 5 & Maxum 7 are for use on a nominal 120
volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug in Fig. A.

Models FC1550, Maxum 9 & MaxAir Dual Motor units
are for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. B.

Models 760 & 960 Dual Motor units are for use on
a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. C.

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

Figure A

Grounding method for: FC300,

FC550, FC650, 260, 466Q, 566Q,

Maxum 5 & Maxum 7

Figure B

Grounding method for:

Maxum 9 & MaxAir

FC1550,

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Figure C

Grounding method for: 760 & 960

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Ground

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.

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