Aircare VENT VAC III User manual

VENT VAC III
USER GUIDE

Division of D.P.L. Enterprises Inc.
3868 East Post Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, [phone], FAX [phone]
Website: www.air-care.com; E-mail: [email protected]
VENT VAC III
(Optional: Available in 220/240 Volt,
50/60 Hz Power)

CHAPTER PAGE
Unpacking Instructions 4
Safety Precautions 5
Operating Instructions 6
How to Connect the Vent Vac III 7
Dryer Duct Cleaning with the Vent Vac III 8
Troubleshooting Guide 8
Maintenance 10
Parts and Accessories 12
Optional Parts and Accessories 13
Specifications 14
Warranty 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Rev. 09/14/23 Equipment, specifications, and part numbers are subject to change without notice.

Remove the outer box and inspect for damage. Report all damage immediately to your carrier. If
special set-up instructions are required, they will be taped to the outside of the Equipment or in the
“Operating” section of this manual.
Inspect all of the packing material for small parts before discarding packaging material. Report all
damage to Air-Care immediately. Any attempt at repairing damages may void warranty.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Always employ safe and common-sense precautions when working with Air-Care equipment. Avoid
blocking walkways with equipment and clear the immediate work area of delicate and breakable
items. All individuals involved in the cleaning activity should thoroughly review the following
precautions:
• Aside from the three filters, Air-Care TurboJets do not contain any user-serviceable components.
Only technicians who have received proper training should attempt internal repairs on this
equipment.
• Before removing the covers or working on the wiring, always unplug both power cords.
• Inspect the AC power plugs to ensure the ground pins are intact.
• Never connect power to Air-Care equipment unless all covers and safety shields are secured.
Mechanical and electrical parts could potentially activate and cause injury.
• Only trained technicians should operate the equipment or use the cleaning products.
• All Air-Care equipment is designed for US standard 115-volt, 60 Hz AC. The Vent Vac III is also
available in an optional 220/240 Volt, 50/60 Hz Power version. Always review the specifications on
the equipment before connecting it to electrical power.
For any questions regarding the safe use of any Air-Care product, please call 702-454-5515.
A Vent Vac III with Wheels, Motors &
Blower intact
B Drill Powered Cable (20 ft) With Brush, Drill
Holder and Foot Pedal
C 3”dia x 12.5’ hose w/cus
D 15 gal disposable bag filter (5/pkg)
E 2nd Stage 13 x 15 x 1 Electra Silver
F 24” Dryer Lint Brush
G Adapter, 3” to 1 1/2” or 3” to 2” Vacuum Hose
H Dryer exhaust flap clip
1 Extension 19” (2)
J Tool, Crevice 1.5” x 11”
K “Y” adapter
L Tool, Bulk Pickup 2”x 3” x 6”
M Tool, Floor, 16” Rollers
N Brush, 4” OD, 90 degrees
O Elbow
P Nest Claw
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Set-Up and Testing
The Vent Vac III boasts significantly more static pressure than Air-Care TurboJet Negative Air
Machines. This enables it to extract heavy, moist, or sandy construction debris from dryer vents,
commercial ducts, chimneys, and restoration areas. However, it is not intended to function as a wet
vacuum for liquids.
To test a Vent Vac III, plug one of the power cords into a suitable 120-volt outlet.
A Line #1 will supply power to VAC1 and VAC2
B Line #2 will provide power to VAC3 and VAC4.
If all four VAC Motors are to be used simultaneously, Line 1 and Line 2 must be plugged into two
independent power outlets.
C If you are uncertain whether two outlets are independent, press the center “test” button; the green
power light will illuminate if the two power cords are in independent 15-amp power outlets. The
optional 220/240 Volt Vent Vac III also requires two independent electrical outlets; each must be 7.5 to
10.0 amps. This version does not come with a “test” button and green power light. Please note that the
test light may not illuminate in Canada, even with two independent outlets.
WARNING: DO NOT ACTIVATE MORE THAN TWO VAC MOTORS BEFORE PERFORMING THE ‘TEST’,
WHICH WILL INDICATE A GREEN LIGHT IF PLUGGED INTO TWO INDEPENDENT OUTLETS. IF THE
EQUIPMENT IS NOT PLUGGED INTO INDEPENDENT OUTLETS BEFORE TURNING ON MORE THAN 2
VAC MOTORS, A POWER SURGE MAY OCCUR AND TRIP A CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE BUILDING.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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A “Test” Switch for Green Indicator Light
(Not included on 220/240 Volt, 50/60 Hz)
BGreen “Test” Indicator Light Indicates that Both
Power Cords are in Independent Power Outlets
(Not included on 220/240 Volt, 50/60 Hz)
CMotor Switches (4)
DPower Cords (2)
EAuxillary AC outlet for Laptop or VIS
(Not included on 220/240 Volt, 50/60 Hz)
Vent Vac 4x4 Control Panel
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The Vent Vac III is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool. The 3” vacuum hose excels at collecting
construction debris without clogging and can be inserted directly into a 4” air or dryer duct. This hose
can also be used in conjunction with the “Y” adapter, coupled with an agitation tool, such as the Drill
Powered Cable or optional Air Whisk. When connecting to a dryer duct, remember to clip the outside
flap open to enable proper cleaning (See Illustration on Pg. 8).
For collecting debris in a multitude of scenarios, the 2” extension wand, crevice tool, floor tool, bulk
pickup tool, and 4” round brush are highly beneficial.
When cleaning a basement duct system, it’s advisable to attach the 3” hose to the trunk line and push
the duct debris downwards from the vents using an air tool or power brush. The smallest particles,
those most harmful to the lungs (under 10 Microns), will be carried in the airflow and captured by the
Vent Vac filters. Larger debris may necessitate additional agitation for complete removal.
With its high volume and high static “water lift,” the Vent Vac III is exceptionally eective at removing
debris from smaller diameter air ducts, surpassing many standard duct vacuums.
Air-Care oers self-study training on cleaning all types of air systems. For more details, call 800-322-9919.
HOW TO CONNECT THE VENT VAC III
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Thanks to a unique full-flow check valve system, any combination of motors can be used. A single motor
can operate independently, or any combination of two or three motors can be used with the same airflow
and static pressure (water lift).
One motor will provide more airflow than most single motor shop or HEPA vacuums, and two motors
will generally be more than adequate for most vacuuming needs. In cases where extra power is required,
simply plug in the second power cord and activate a third or fourth motor as needed.

Dryer exhaust ducts vary in construction, materials and configuration from city to city. The general
procedure for using the drill powered dryer duct cable described here may need to be modified to
safely and eectively clean these ducts in your area. An alternate tool to the drill powered cable is the
Forward and Reverse Air Whisk, which requires an air compressor.
CAUTION: Cleaning the exhaust duct on a clothes dryer will improve performance and reduce future
lint build up, but the inside of the dryer itself must also be cleaned and lint removed from its fan,
heating area and other interior components to reduce the risk of fire.
1) With the dryer running,
clip the outside flap “OPEN”
and check the airflow at the
exhaust with a flow meter
(Not included). Write down
the reading for comparison
after cleaning. (Illustration is a
cutaway)
CAUTION: If you cannot locate
where the air exhausts outside
then you cannot guarantee
your work and probably should
not try to clean it. Refer the
customer to their contractor.
2) Turn o the dryer, remove
power, then move it away from
the wall and disconnect the
exhaust tubing. If it is a gas
dryer, be careful to not damage
or break the gas line.
3) Attach the 3” diameter
DuctMaster vacuum hose to
the end of the exhaust duct
(inside or outside, depending on
configuration).
DRYER DUCT CLEANING WITH THE VENT VAC
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4) Place the drill in the Air-Care
drill holder and secure with the
included straps. Use the 20’ drill
powered dryer duct cable with
4” dryer duct brush. Insert the
drive end of the cable into the
chuck of your electric drill. A
low speed (300-500RPM), 3/8”
chuck is best suited.
5) Plug the drill into the foot
pedal switch (A) and plug the
pedal cord into the wall (B).
Press the Drill’s Trigger and lock
it in the “ON” position. It will
only run when the foot pedal is
pressed. The pedal leaves both
hands free.
NOTE: Avoid sharp bends in the
cable, it will eventually result in
a broken core.
6) Turn on the vacuum motors
in the Air-Care DuctMaster
then insert the 4” brush into the
dryer vent. The drill will not run
unless BOTH the trigger switch
in the drill handle and the foot
pedal are turned ON, Start the
drill using the foot pedal only
AFTER the brush has been
inserted into the duct.
7) If you experience resistance to the brush, the cable may “Twist Up” on you. If so, STOP the drill. Try
reversing the rotation and go slowly until you get past the restriction. If the Drill has a torque limiting
setting on the chuck, it can be set to a lower torque to reduce cable twist up.
8) A slow steady insertion is ideal, but you may need to pull the cable out a few inches and push it
rapidly back to get around some obstructions and elbows.
9) If the cable cannot be pushed all the way to the end of the duct, it may be necessary to also insert
the cable and brush from the other end of the duct.
10) If there is visible lint clog or bird nest, the nest claw tool may be needed to break it up. Attach the
nest claw tool to the cable with a setscrew, which is the same way the 4” dryer duct brush attaches.
CAUTION: The nest claw can be very aggressive and may damage flexible ducts.
11) If you only have access to one end of the exhaust duct, use the “Y” adapter to allow the vacuum and
the cable to be inserted from the same end of the exhaust duct.
12) Once the duct has been cleaned, the dryer should also be cleaned.
13) Remove the back cover of the dryer and clean out the lint on the internal components. Usually 4-8
screws are used to mount the back cover. Access to the interior of the dryer will vary with model, be
careful to not damage it.
DRYER DUCT CLEANING WITH THE VENT VAC
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14) Once the duct and dryer are clean, connect the dryer to the wall opening with aluminum hose. (The
Consumer Product Safety Commission does NOT recommend plastic connector hoses, nor does any
major dryer manufacturer).
15) Turn the dryer on and again check the airflow outside. Typically, over 1000 fpm (feet per minute)
(1000 fpm = 5 mps [meters per second]) is good, and less than 1000 fpm is usually not. Continue
cleaning until you have reached airflow over 1000 fpm. If 1,000 fpm cannot be obtained, the duct may
be damaged and require a contractor to correct the problem.
16) Clean up any lint around the outside of the dryer, clean the exterior of the dryer and if you have a
sticker or magnet with your company name, date it for a follow-up cleaning in 12 months.
DRYER DUCT CLEANING WITH THE DUCTMASTER
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The Vent Vac III requires a minimum amount of maintenance, normally limited to cleaning or replacing
filters as they become filled with dirt and debris. It is always beneficial to keep the exterior and interior
of the machine clean. A qualified technician should perform all electrical or mechanical repairs.
Filter Removal & Replacement
1. Turn o all the VAC motors, and unplug the Vent Vac III.
2. Open the front door and remove the bag from its 3” tube on the back side of the door.
3. Carefully remove the 2-stage bag filter and dispose of it properly in accordance with any local state
or federal regulations applicable.
4. If there is noticeable debris build up on the 3rd stage pre-filter below the bag filter, push it to the rear
and lift it o and clean it. It can be rinsed with water or sprayed with Dynamite cleaner and rinsed,
but it must be DRY before reinstalling it.
5. To remove the 4th stage HEPA, release the top latch and both side latches and lift the vacuum tank
o the base.
6. Lift the HEPA out and inspect it for damage or clogging.
7. Install a new HEPA filter, by placing it into the base with the “flow” arrow pointing down.
Note: There is no way to clean the HEPA filter without damaging it.
8. Install a new dual stage bag filter following the instructions on the bag. It collects heavy debris in he
bottom section of the bag and lighter debris in the top section.
MAINTENANCE