Cyclo Vac Tradition E100 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Please read this document carefully before installing and/or
using your central vacuum cleaning system.
MODEL : _______________ SERIAL NO : ______________________
ENGLISH

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance
WARNING – To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children or inrm persons. This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
5. 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 a service center.
6. 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.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or lters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.
16. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents
Preface 6
Schematic – E 100 6
Schematic – Other Models 7
INSTALLATION
Unit Installation 8
Dos & Don’ts 9
Mufer Installation 12
Electric Connections 13
Grounding Instructions 14
Low Voltage Connections 15
Installing the Remote Monitor 16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hose Hook-up & Inlets 18
Speed Variation Hose 19
Progressive Start and Delayed Stop 19
Maintenance Suggestions Module 20
Integrated System Monitor 21
Remote System Monitor 21
Cyclo Vac Attachments 22
MAINTENANCE
Motor 24
Dirt Receptacle 24
Disposable Bag & Filter 24
Filters 25
Carbon Dust Filter 26
TROUBLESHOOTING
General Information 27
Decrease in suction strength 28
Vacuum will not start 30
Vacuum will not stop 31
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Limited Lifetime Warranty 32
One Year Satisfaction Guarantee 32
Warranty on Cyclo Vac Attachments 33
WEEE Directive 34

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Preface
Your new Cyclo Vac central vacuum system was designed and manufactured in
Blainville, Quebec, by the largest central vacuum cleaner manufacturer in Canada.
With over forty years of experience in the eld, we provide a high-quality, state-of-
the-art product, and guarantee your complete satisfaction. Our extensive network
of qualied professionals ensures rst quality service near you. Contact us for the
location of the Cyclo Vac authorized service center in your area.
Schematic – E100
1. Circuit Breaker
2. Low Voltage Connector
3. Serial Number
4. Air Intake
5. Air Exhaust
min. 30 cm (12") min. 30 cm (12")
min. 5 cm (2")
min. 30 cm (12")
Recommende 40 cm (16")
With mufer turned down,
min. 30 cm (12")
Mufer turned up, 106 cm (42.5")
Mufer turned down, 154 cm (61.5")
2
3
1
4
5
90 cm (36")

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Schematic – Other Models
1. Circuit Breaker
2. Reset (DL series only)
3. LEDs (DL series only)
4. Low Voltage Connector
5. Serial Number
6. Air Intake
7. Air Exhaust
2
3
4
5
6
1
7
min. 30 cm (12")
min. 30 cm (12")
Recommende 40 cm (16")
With mufer turned down,
min. 30 cm (12")
min. 30 cm (12")
min. 30 cm (12")
Mufer turned up, 184 cm (73.5")
Mufer turned down, 150 cm (60")
95 cm (38")

8Installation
Unit Installation
Using the mounting plate provided with
your vacuum cleaner, secure the unit to
the wall (figure 1), at a height allowing
easy access for maintenance of the
lters, dirt receptacle and/or bags (see
pages 6 and 7).
The connections to the piping system will
require some basic tools: a mitre box and
small saw or a pipe cutter (figure 2). See
pages 9 and 10 for general instructions
pertaining to the preparation of PVC
pipes. To simplify matters, installation
kits, including necessary ttings, pipes,
glue and wiring, as well as a detailed
instructions booklet, are available from
Cyclo Vac service centers.
Contrary to all other connections in the
piping system, do not glue the last fitting
to your unit. Cyclo Vac central vacuums
are equipped with an adjustable air
intake valve (figure 3), which does not
require glue. An air-tight t is achieved
with the screw-type adjustment on the
tting itself.
figure 1
figure 2
figure 3

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Installation
Dos & Don’ts
INSTALLING CONDUITS

10 Installation
Dos & Don’ts

AB
AB
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Installation
INSTALLING INLETS
When installing your vacuum inlets, we recommend that the principle of electric
polarity be taken into account. Ensure that the wire connected onto contact A on
inlet 1 is the same as that connected to contact A on inlet 2, and so on. Do not
cross, reverse or interchange wires.
Dos & Don’ts
inlet 1
inlet 2

12 Installation
Muffler Installation
1. Insert the rubber coupling (A) on the air exhaust (D).
2. Using a Phillips (star shape) screwdriver, tighten the clamp collar on the rubber
coupling to ensure adequate sealing.
3. Insert the 90° elbow (B) into the rubber coupling, and tighten the clamp collar.
4. Insert the mufer (C) on the end of the 90° elbow.
E100 MODEL
OTHER MODELS
A. Rubber coupling
B. 90° elbow
C. Mufer
D. Air Exhaust
AB
C
D
A
D
B
A
C

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Installation
There should be an electric outlet within 1 meter (3 feet) of your central vacuum
unit. Once the appliance is installed in a suitable location, connect your central
unit to an electric outlet on an dedicated* grounded circuit. Do not use extension
cords or modify the length of your vacuum cleaner’s power cord.
DEDICATED* GROUNDED CIRCUIT
• North America
120 V / 240 V All models: 15A
• European continent and other
220 V / 240 V Model DL200SV: 10A
220 V /240 V All other models: 8A
Your central vacuum cleaner has a thermal safety device or a circuit breaker to
protect against any over voltage or electrical defect. If that protection should fail,
contact your authorized service center.
*Please reserve a circuit breaker dedicated only to the connections for your
central vacuum.
If you find that installing your vacuum cleaner is too difficult, ask your service
center to install it for you. When in doubt, it is better to have the work done by a
professional and ensure that the unit is properly installed. Any installation that
does not comply with the specified norms could alter or invalidate the warranty.
Electric Connections

figure 4
14 Installation
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
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 inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualied 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 t the outlet; have a proper outlet installed
by a qualied electrician.
Grounding Instructions
Nema 6-15 RType IType HType GType C
220V/240V MODELS
This appliance is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120V and
is factory-equipped with a specic cord and plug to permit connection to a proper
electric circuit. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the
same conguration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this appliance. If
the appliance must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the
reconnections should be made by a qualied service personnel.
120V MODELS
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit,
and has a grounded plug (figure 4). Make sure that the
appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
conguration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with
this appliance.

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Installation
Low Voltage Connections
Connect the low voltage wires to the low
voltage inlet on your unit. To do so, simply
strip wires over ½ cm (¼"), remove the
terminals from the low voltage inlet on the
unit, and proceed according to the types of
inlet and wire used.
STANDARD LOW VOLTAGE INLET
All types of wire:
Twist the stranded wire to tighten the loose
strands together before proceeding. Insert
the wire into the terminal (blue connector).
Using your wire strippers, tighten the
terminal at two places: at the front, to hold
the wire in place, and at the back to tighten
the insulator around the wire (figure 5). If
the insulator does not completely cover the
stripped wire, use electrical tape to insulate
the wire adquately, and prevent all contact
between the 2 wires. Insert the terminal
into the low voltage inlet (figure 6).
To disconnect:
Do not pull on wire. Simply remove the
terminal from the low voltage inlet.
figure 6
figure 5

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figure 12
figure 13
figure 14
figure 11
A. Red
B. Black
C. Green
D. Yellow
Installing the Remote Monitor
Having determined the location of
both the central vacuum unit and
the Remote System Monitor, run low
voltage wiring to connect the Monitor
to the central vacuum power unit.
Installing the Remote Monitor
1. Insert the low voltage wire into the
mounting box through one of the
designated openings, and fasten
within the wall at the determined
location (figure 11).
2. Having stripped the exterior casing
of the four-stranded wire, strip 0,5
cm (¼") of each color wire.
3. Connect wires to the module
connector. Insert each of the 4
color wires in the corresponding
color-coded inlet on the connector.
To do so, loosen the screw on the
side of each inlet, insert the wire,
and tighten screw to ensure a tight
connection. Repeat for each of the
remaining 3 wires (figure 12).
4. Insert the connector to the
electronic module and ensure it
holds in place (figure 13).
5. Screw the electronic module to the
mounting box, with the two screws
provided (figure 14).
6. Complete with the “Decora”
nishing plate.
(Optional — DL300 only)

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Installation
Installing the Remote Monitor
Connections on the Vacuum Power Unit
1. Having stripped the exterior casing
of the four-stranded wire, strip 0,5
cm (¼") of each color wire.
2. Connect wires to the power
unit connector. Insert each wire
in the designated inlet, of the
corresponding color. To do so, simply
open the connector, insert the wire,
and close (figure 15). Repeat for the
remaining 3 wires.
(Optional — DL300 only)
A. Red
B. Black
C. Green
D. Yellow
figure 15

18 Operating Instructions
Hose Hook-up & Inlets
Before operating your central vacuum…
Please verify that it is properly connected to the piping system, and to a grounded
electrical outlet, and that the low voltage wires are connected to the unit (see
pages 8 to 16). Then read the complete owner’s manual and proceed with a quick
verication of your unit’s installation:
• Check lters to be sure they are properly installed.
• Check rubber seals in each vacuum inlet.
• Plug the hose alternatively into each vacuum inlet, to ensure that each one
works properly.
• While the hose is still plugged into one inlet and the system is operational,
check other inlets for leaks.
To start your central vacuum, simply insert the hose in the vacuum inlet of your
choice. Please ensure that the tab on the hose end is properly lined up with the
slot in the inlet opening (figure 16). If your hose handle has an integrated on/off
switch, simply slide the switch to the “on” position.
Do not try to open another inlet while your system is in operation, as it may
damage the inlet’s rubber seal.
figure 16

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Operating Instructions
Speed Variation Hose
WARNING
The use of an “SV” hose with a vacuum unit
other than that of the CycloVac DL “SV” series
will cause irreversible damage to your hose which
would not be covered by the warranty.
(DL Series Only)
Exclusive to Cyclo Vac, the Speed Variation hose allows the selection of 4 power
levels by the simple slide of a switch on the hose handle. The light emitting
diodes on the “Speed Variation” hose indicate the power level chosen. Flashing
diodes inform you that the time has come to empty the receptacle or clean the
lters. Refer to the maintenance suggestions module or the integrated system
monitor on the unit itself (see pages 23 and 24).
Progressive Start and Delayed Stop
(DL Series Only)
Each DL model is equipped with a special module allowing for a smooth and
gradual start-up of the vacuum system, to prolong motor durability. It will also
come to a complete stop within a few seconds after it has been turned off, to
allow for the complete evacuation of dust from the hose.

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20 Operating Instructions
Maintenance Suggestions Module
(DL Series Only)
Cyclo Alert
Your unit is equipped with an electronic
timing board that will suggest, by the
color of the blinking LED, the type of
maintenance that should be done. These
signals are only suggestions and do
not indicate a problem with your unit.
Your central vacuum will work normally
despite the ashing LEDs. When you
initially connect your unit, the LEDs will
be green and steady. When the LEDs
on the hose handle blink, no matter the
color, refer to the unit itself for status. It
may be time to change the lters, empty
the dirt receptacle and/or have the
motor(s) inspected.
Blinking green
• We suggest you clean the lters and empty the dirt receptacle.
Blinking amber
• We suggest that you change the lters.
Blinking red
• We strongly suggest you change the lters (if it was not done previsously)
and have an authorized service center inspect the motor(s). A tune-up
may be required.
Blinking green / amber / red
• It is time to bring your unit to an authorized service center. Your unit
has accumulated a considerable number of hours, and may require
maintenance. A complete inspection is therefore strongly recommended.
To reset the electronic timing board
• Hold the reset switch for 10 seconds.
Reset
LED
Low
voltage