Drainvac Automatik series User manual

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AUTOMATIK SERIES

TITRE

INTRODUCTION

REGISTRATION

WARNING

We wish to thank you for your trust and congratulate you for having chosen a Drainvac product. It is a sound

investment that will satisfy your vacuuming needs for years to come. The concept of Drainvac’s Automatik

central vacuum cleaners is unique and patented. They are manufactured and checked at our plant by our

qualified staff who have been specifically trained to this end. A number of installation and operating methods

must be followed to ensure your system’s maximum performance and to avoid unnecessary service calls.

Please read this manual carefully.

To fill in the Drainvac product registration form, go to www.drainvac.com/enregistrement

Never vacuum liquid or gaseous flammable materials with your system.

Never vacuum ashes with your system.

Drainvac International 2006 Inc.

disclaims any responsibility should you infringe upon these guidelines.

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TECHNICAL PROBLEMS

If you wish to speak with a customer service representative, contact your supplier or:

Drainvac International inc.

From Monday to Friday, between 9 AM and 4 PM, eastern standard time (UTC-5)

T : 1 800 408-1448 • 450 467-1448

F : 1 877 408-2225 • 450 467-2225

info@drainvac.com • www.drainvac.com

150, Brunet street, Mont-St-Hilaire, Qc, J3G 4S6, Canada

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SOLUTION :

1) Check the circuit breaker in your electrical panel.

2) Check the unit’s circuit fuse/breaker.

3) Check the 24-volt circuit, as follows:

Try to establish electrical contact in a wall inlet with a metal object (for example, a coin).

--> If the unit starts up, the suction hose is defective.

--> If the unit doesn’t start up, check to see if the 24-volt wires are properly connected to the unit.

Try to establish an electrical contact between the two terminals of the 24-volt circuit on the unit with a

metal object (for example, a screwdriver).

--> If the unit starts up, a 24-volt wire is either cut or disconnected from one of the wall inlets.

--> If the unit won’t start up after these steps, the printed circuit is defective.

SOLUTION :

Check the 24-volt circuit as follows:

Disconnect one of the two wires on the unit’s 24-volt circuit.

--> If the unit shuts down, the problem could be that two 24-volt wires are touching themselves somewhere

or that the wall inlet is defective.

--> If the unit doesn’t shut down, the printed circuit is defective. Unplug the power cord.

THE UNIT WON’T START UP...

THE UNIT WON’T SHUT DOWN…

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TITREMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Any mechanical system requires a minimum of maintenance and your system is no exception to the rule. We

therefore recommend that you inspect your motor brushes after 500 hours of use to check how worn they

are and replace them if need be.

On average, this inspection should occur:

• For residential applications: once every 3 to 5 years

• For commercial applications: once or twice a year

When the time comes, contact your retailer or distributor for this maintenance procedure.

This unit complies with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Guidelines, which promote

the recycling of this type of waste equipment and encourage the development of products that are adapted

to efficient waste reclamation at the end of their life cycle.

The WEEE Guidelines stipulate that the original supplier should agree to reclaim any obsolete equipment free

of charge. We recommend that you advise your supplier that you would like him to reclaim your unit when you

order and replace it with a new one.

Do not discard the unit with your regular garbage. The symbol representing a garbage bin on wheels on the

unit’s label (Figure C) attests to this requirement. You must ensure that, at the end of its life cycle, your unit

is reclaimed, treated and recycled by an authorized firm.

For more information, contact your municipal waste management department.

MOTOR BRUSHES

WEEE GUIDELINES

Figure C

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS

OPERATION SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

TYPE OF UNITS (TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

BOOSTER HEAD OPTION (TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

LOWER TANK OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

UNIT DESCRIPTION

DV1A150, DF1A150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DV2A310, DF2A310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DV2A31, DF2A31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DV2A32, DF2A32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DVDC40, DFDC40 (SERIES CONFIGURATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DVDC40, DFDC40 (PARALLEL CONFIGURATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HOW THE MEMBRANE WORKS

WHY CHANGE THIS PARAMETER? / SETTING THE EVACUATION TIMEFRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

INSTALLING THE UNIT

FIRST THINGS FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

STEP SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24

INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DIFFERENT INSTALLATION POSSIBILITIES (RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION) . . . . . 26-27

EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

PROCEDURE / EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DIAGRAMS OF THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

VISUAL INSPECTION / REGULAR MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MOTOR BRUSHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

WEEE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TECHNICAL PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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TITREHOW THE SYSTEM WORKS

HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS

Drainvac central vacuum cleaners are designed to vacuum both solids and liquids. The tank never has to be

emptied manually since the systems are directly connected to the building’s drainpipe through which the

wastewater is automatically evacuated.

Step 1

Unit is off.

Step 2

Start up: The dirt begins to be

vacuumed and water flows in.

The rubber hand

is closed

OPERATION SEQUENCE

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Except for removing objects that could remain at the bottom of your tank

(for lower tank models), the only maintenance required is cleaning the inside

of the unit.

To proceed, you just have to

remove the porthole glass as

illustrated, by pivoting it in an

anti-clockwise motion using

the handles.

Your Automatik system is very user friendly and we recommend a visual inspection through the porthole

once a year or when needed. If you wish to clean the inside of the unit, refer to the following section “Regular

Maintenance”.

Use a scouring sponge to especially clean the protective

screen, the two electrodes and, if needed, the tank.

Ablocked protective screen could reduce the unit’s

performance and dirty electrodes could not adequately

send a signal to the unit to pass on to the wastewater

evacuation cycle.

At the same time, it is recommended to visually inspect

the water inlet pipe and the rubber hand to

make sure that no foreign object is

obstructing the water flow.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Protective

Screen

Water Inlet

Electrode

VISUAL INSPECTION

DV1A150 / DF1A150

DV2A310 / DF2A310 / DV2A31 / DF2A31

DV2A32 / DF2A32

DVDC40 / DFDC40

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TITREELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

DIAGRAMS OF THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR MODEL

DV1A150 : 15-amp. circuit / 120v

DF1A150 : 16-amp. circuit / 240v

DV2A310 & DV2A31 : 20-amp. circuit / 120v

DF2A310 & DF2A31 : 16-amp. circuit / 240v

Electrical Panel

DV2A32 : 20-amp. circuit / 120v

DF2A32 : 16-amp. circuit / 240v

24-volt wires (supplied with the unit)

Electrical Panel

DVDC40 : 15-amp. circuit / 120v

DFDC40 : 16-amp. circuit / 240v

24-volt wires (supplied with the unit)

Electrical Panel

If you experience voltage surge problems on your electrical circuit in spite of adequate connections,

a high magnetic circuit breaker can be installed on your electrical panel. Contact an electrician for

more information.

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HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS

The water comes

into contact with

the electrodes

The rubber

hand opens

Step 3

Water flows in, reaching the level of

the electrodes (approx. 10 minutes).

Step 4

The wastewater is evacuated to

the sewer (approx. 20 seconds).

To see a video of the sequence, go to

http://youtu.be/KdPL3ysamgY

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TYPE OF UNITS

You have purchased one of the following models. Identify which one to read the information related to it.

The model number appears on the technical label on the left side of your unit.

Refer to pages 9 to 14 for a detailed illustration of your model.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NORTH AMERICA (120V)

INTERNATIONAL (240V)

MODELS

DV1A150

DV2A310

DV2A31

DV2A32

DVDC40

DF1A150

DF2A310

DF2A31

DF2A32

DFDC40

AIRWATTS

700

2 x 355

4 x 355

2 x 395

700

2 x 355

4 x 355

2 x 395

H2O

mmH2O

130

160

180

3300

4064

4609

CFM

m3/h

150

106

200

115

290

195

340

194

DECIBELS

MOTOR

AMPS

2 x 18

2 x 13

10,8

2 x 10,8

2 x 7,5

CAPACITY (gal./l)

4 gal / 18 L

6 gal / 29 L

4 gal / 18 L

6 gal / 29 L

DIMENSIONS (in/cm)

12”dia.x37” / 30 cmdia.x 93cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

12”dia.x37” / 30 cmdia.x 93cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

15”dia.x49”

38cmdia.x122.5cm

Technical label

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ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

All the central vacuum system models in this manual are equipped with an electrical cord. An ad-

equately powered electrical outlet must be installed near the unit. A dedicated electrical circuit must

be used for the unit and one for each booster head. Please

refer to page 32 for a detailed diagram of

the appropriate connections for your model.

• Install the 24-volt wires from the network (each

wall inlet) to the unit.

• If your unit includes one or several booster heads,

24-volt wires must be connected to each head

as illustrated on the following page (refer to the

diagram of your particular model).

• Connect the unit to the electrical outlet with the

power-supply cord.

• The vacuum cleaner is now ready to be put to use.

CONNECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS

24-volt wires

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TITREINSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS

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BOOSTER HEAD OPTION

MODELS

TETE01

TETE06

TETE02

TETE05

AIRWATTS

395

2 x 355

DVDC40

DV2A31

395

2 x 355

DFDC40

DF2A31

H2O

mmH2O

110

160

2921

4064

CFM

m3/h

110

106

194

195

DECIBELS

MOTOR

in series)

AMPS

7,5

DIMENSIONS (in/cm)

FOR MODELS...

DIMENSIONS (in/cm)

15”dia.x12” / 38cm dia.x30cm

Booster heads are also available on certain models to add extra power to your unit.

If your Automatik system is equipped with an auxiliary 24V outlet, you can

add one or several additional booster heads at any time.

Contact your retailer or distributor for more information.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NORTH AMERICA (120V)

INTERNATIONAL (240V)

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TITRELOWER TANK OPTION

LOWER TANK OPTION

• Facilitates maintenance.

• To remove oversized materials or an accumulation of hair, paper, etc.

• Strongly suggested when the unit is used by many people (commercial applications).

The lower tank option is always recommended when enough space is available.

Please note that a standard tank system can be replaced by a lower tank system at any time and on all

models. Contact your retailer or your distributor for more information.

Please note that the default models illustrated in this manual will be the standard tank model to simplify the

illustrations.

Standard Tank Lower Tank

ADVANTAGES OF A LOWER TANK

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EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS

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INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER INSTALLATIONS

Joint with inside stoppers

Thick wallThin wall

For wall plates only

Smooth joint without inside stoppers

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UNIT DESCRIPTION

DV1A150 / DF1A150

Vacuum pipe

Audioprotek

muffler

24V plug

Cold water supply

One motor unit

Porthole

O-ring

Porthole window

To outside vent

Dust entry

Water discharge

(Dia: 2in / 5cm)

Power cord

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UNIT DESCRIPTION

DV2A310 / DF2A310

Vacuum pipe

Audioprotek

muffler

Audioprotek

muffler

24V plug

Cold water supply

2 motor unit

Porthole

O-ring

Porthole window

To outside vent

Dust entry

Rubber hand

Power cord

Water discharge (Dia: 2in / 5cm)

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INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

DIAGRAM OF A COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION

In the basement

(connected under a pipeline

under the floor)

Back to back

Always have a slight inclination of the piping towards the unit.

Under the floor

Through the ceiling

Installation example in series

Inclination

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INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

DIAGRAM OF A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION

DIFFERENT INSTALLATION POSSIBILITIES

On the top floor

(at the end of a pipeline)

On the first floor

(connected above a pipeline

under the floor)

On an intermediary floor

Always have a slight inclina-

tion of the piping towards

the unit.

Inclination

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UNIT DESCRIPTION

DV2A31 / DF2A31

Vacuum pipe

Audioprotek

muffler

24V plug

Cold water supply

2 motor unit

Porthole

O-ring

Porthole window

To outside vent

Dust entry

Rubber hand

Power cord

Audioprotek muffler

Water discharge (Dia: 3in / 7.6cm)

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UNIT DESCRIPTION

DV2A32 / DF2A32

Vacuum pipe

Audioprotek

muffler

2 motor booster head

24V plug

Cold water supply

2 motor unit

Porthole

O-ring

Audioprotek muffler

Porthole window

To outside vent

Dust entry

Rubber hand

Power cord

Audioprotek muffler

Power cord

24V plug

Water discharge (Dia: 3in / 7.6cm)

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INSTALLING THE PIPING SYSTEM

The following pages illustrate piping diagrams, typical installations and the parts that we recommend

for the optimum performance of your central vacuum system.

•An air outlet leading to outside must always be installed on your unit. Make sure that the evacuated

air does not lead under a carport.

• If your unit includes two motors, it is important to use metal piping and couplings for the air outlet.

• To determine where to locate the wall inlets, use the length of the vacuum hose as a basis, measuring

the furthest point from the wall where the wall inlets are to be installed. Do the same for all the wall

inlets until all areas of the house or building can be reached with the vacuum hose, by moving it from

one wall inlet to another; don’t forget to install one in the garage or outside to vacuum your car.

• If your walls are made of gypsum board, never install a wall inlet in the center of the wall. Drill the

holes for the wall inlets close to a wall stud or a door frame.

• Any screw length can be used if you install the piping as illustrated in Figure A.

• If you install the piping as illustrated in Figure B, make sure to position the small screw in the right place

to avoid that a longer screw goes through the piping.

• Always use a short elbow when connecting the wall inlets (Figures A and B) to prevent long objects (for

example, a pencil) that may have been vacuumed by mistake from blocking the piping further on.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Figure A Figure B

Small Screw

Short elbow

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

STEP SEQUENCE -

ALL MODELS (OTHER THAN DV1A150 AND DF1A150)

• Connect the components of the wastewater piping system as illustrated, securing the system with the

clamps supplied with your unit.

Back View of the Unit

(Model DV2A310)

6) ADD THE AUDIOPROTEK

MUFFLERS

• Instructions on how to assemble the Audioprotek

mufflers are included in a leaflet inside the packaging.

* N.B. All models equipped with only one motor

include only one muffler centered on the top of

the unit.

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UNIT DESCRIPTION

DVDC40 / DFDC40

SERIES CONFIGURATION

FOR OPTIMUM SUCTION POWER

Vacuum pipe

Audioprotek

muffler

24V plug

One motor booster head

24V plug

Cold water supply

One motor unit

Porthole

O-ring

Porthole window

To outside vent

Dust entry

Power cord

Audioprotek muffler

Power cord

The DVDC40 and DFDC40 can be mounted in two

different configurations.

This one is recommended for optimum suction power.

Suction Power : 180 H2O / 4609 mmH2O

Air Flow : 115 CFM / 194 m3/h

Water discharge (Dia: 3in / 7.6cm)

Rubber hand

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UNIT DESCRIPTION

DVDC40 / DFDC40

PARALLEL CONFIGURATION

FOR OPTIMUM AIR FLOW

Vacuum pipe

Audioprotek

muffler

24V plug

One motor booster head

24V plug

Cold water supply

One motor unit

Porthole

O-ring

Porthole window

To outside vent

Dust entry

Rubber hand

Power cord

Audioprotek muffler

Power cord

The DVDC40 and DFDC40 can be mounted in two

different configurations.

This one is recommended for optimum air flow.

Suction Power : 120 H2O / 2832 mmH2O

Air Flow : 200 CFM / 340 m3/h

Water discharge (Dia: 3in / 7.6cm)

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

STEP SEQUENCE -

Steel Muffler

STEEL MUFFLER

MODELS DV1A150 AND DF1A150

• Some units are equipped with a (red) steel

muffler to absorb the noise produced by more

powerful systems.

Contrary to plastic mufflers, this steel muffler

must be installed on the wall. Installation

instructions are provided with the leaflet provided

with the muffler.

• Connect the components of the wastewater piping system as illustrated, securing the system with the

clamps supplied with your unit.

5) CONNECT THE WASTEWATER PIPE

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STEP SEQUENCE -

Dust Inlet Dust Inlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet #1

Air Outlet #2

AIR OUTLET WITH A BOOSTER HEAD

Important: If your unit includes one or several booster heads, each one must be equipped with an

independent air outlet.

Model with no Booster Head Model with a Booster Head

4) CONNECT THE AIR OUTLET

• Connect the air outlet to the unit, securing it with

a clamp (do not glue). An air outlet leading outside

the building is mandatory for all Automatik

systems.

If your model includes 2 motors, the air outlet is on top

of the unit. If it only includes 1 motor, the air outlet is

on the side of the unit.

Air Outlet

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HOW THE MEMBRANE WORKS

As illustrated on pages 4 and 5 of this manual, the Automatik system evacuates its wastewater automatically

after approximately 10 minutes. The membrane allows you to adjust the time lapse during which the unit will

deactivate before restarting its cycle; the default time lapse is 20 seconds.

• With a lower tank model, the unit can reactivate as soon as there is no wastewater left to flow through

the rubber hand (in other words when all the wastewater is in the lower tank).

• If the unit’s drain is located very close to the pipe leading to the sewer and that there is less restriction

to the amount of wastewater that can be evacuated, the evacuation time could only take 15 seconds.

• On the other hand, if the diameter of the pipe leading to the sewer is smaller and restrains the amount

of water that can be evacuated, increasing the evacuation time to over 20 seconds could be necessary.

Press on one button only to set the time to 5, 10 or 20 seconds. Or consecutively press on two or three but-

tons to set the respective timing.

Example :

Setting the timing can only be done when the unit is in use (not while it is evacuating the wastewater).

Evacuation Time

Minimum : 5 seconds

Maximum : 35 seconds

WHY CHANGE THIS PARAMETER?

SETTING THE EVACUATION TIMEFRAME

25 seconds of evacuation time

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

FIRST THINGS FIRST -

Cutting Pliers

Measuring Tape

Phillips Screwdriver

Hole Saw

2.25” (57 mm)

Drill

0.5” (12.5 mm) bit

Mitre-Box and Saw PVC Pipe Cutter

2” (50 mm)

Regular Screwdriver

Socket Head Screwdriver

(for the clamps)

(supplied with the unit)

THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

STEP SEQUENCE -

Some units are equipped with two water injectors. In this case, it is important that they be positioned facing

each other so that the water covers a greater surface.

POSITIONING THE WATER INJECTORS ON

THE DUST INLET

• Connect the unit’s water outlet to the water hoses linked to the water injectors.

3) CONNECT THE WATER OUTLET

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

STEP SEQUENCE -

Clamp

2) CONNECT THE DUST AND WATER INLETS

• Connect the building’s cold water supply to the unit’s water inlet.

• Connect the dust inlet (transparent tubes)

to the unit securing it with a clamp.

* N.B. The tubes have been pressure pre-

assembled. Do not use glue.

• Connect the suction hose to the unit’s dust inlet, secur-

ing it with a clamp. Clamp

Practical plug for

maintenance

(When needed, use a

brush to clean the

inside of the tubes)

24” (60 cm)

10”

(25 cm)

53” (136 cm)

68” (174 cm)

[ DV1A150/DF1A150 = 49” (123 cm) ]

[ DV1A150/DF1A150 = 64” (162 cm) ]

[ 15” (38 cm) ]*

24” (60 cm)

10”

(25 cm)

15” (38 cm)

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

- FIRST THINGS FIRST -

We recommend installing the system on the lowest level of the building to avoid having to work against

gravity. The basement is generally the most ideal location, near the building’s main drainpipe. A cold wa-

ter pipe must also be available and connected to the unit. If there is no basement, the garage or a storage

room will do.

It is important to install the unit in a location where it will be easily accessible for maintenance and to effec-

tively evacuate the waste. The following is the minimum spacing required:

WHERE WILL YOU INSTALL THE UNIT?

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS AND SPACING

* For models with a standard tank, the bottom of the P-Trap can be installed at 15” (38cm) from the floor.

However, we recommend 26” (66 cm), if possible, so that a pail can be placed under the unit, if need be,

when removing the P-Trap.

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INSTALLING THE UNIT

STEP SEQUENCE -

Cut the fastener

Gypsum Board

Wood Panel

Wall Stud

1) MOUNTING THE UNIT ON THE WALL

• Undo the fastener securing the wall bracket and base at the back of the unit with cutting pliers.

• Attach the bracket to the wall with the five screws supplied with the unit.

If the wall includes wall studs covered with gypsum

board, we recommend installing a wooden panel

screwed to the wall studs beforehand for more

stability.

Suggested distance from the floor

Standard installation : 50” (125 cm)

Installation with lower tank

Tank : 40” (100 cm)

Unit : 65” (165 cm)

TITRE TITRE

TITRE

INSTALLING THE UNIT

STEP SEQUENCE -

• Lift the unit and slide its support onto the

wall bracket.

• If your unit is equipped with a lower tank, repeat the same steps to attach it to the wall.

• If your unit is equipped with one or several booster heads, repeat the same steps to attach it, or

them, to the wall.

Optimum efficiency Not recommended

Each booster head can be installed according to the available space without compromising the height of the

head in relation to the unit.

However, we recommend that you keep the number of joints (elbows) to a minimum to optimize air circulation

and performance.

POSITIONING A BOOSTER HEAD

POSITIONING THE LOWER TANK

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