Galaxie GA-40 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Please read this document carefully before installing
and/or using your vacuum cleaning system.
Model : _____________________ Serial No : _______________________

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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. 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, except model GA-100.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Schematic – GA-40 model 6
Schematic – Other models 7
INSTALLATION
Unit Installation 8
Dos & Don’ts 9
Mufer Installation 12
Electric Connections 15
Grounding Instructions 16
Low Voltage Connections 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hose Hook-up & Inlets 18
Progressive start 19
Automatic stop 19
LED Indicator 19
Information center 20
MAINTENANCE
Motor 21
Maintenance – GA-40 model 21
Maintenance – Other models 22
Maintenance – GA-100 & GA-100si models 23
TROUBLESHOOTING
General Information 24
Decrease in suction strength 25
Vacuum will not start 27
Vacuum will not stop 28
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Limited Lifetime Warranty 29

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SCHEMATIC – GA-40
1. Circuit Breaker
2. Serial Number
3. Low Voltage Connector
4. Air Exhaust
5. Air Intake
6. Mufer (optional)
min. 30 cm (12")
min. 5 cm (2")
min. 30 cm (12")
Recommended 40 cm (16")
min. 30 cm (12")
2
3
5
1
6
min. 30 cm (12")
With mufer turned down
4

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SCHEMATIC – OTHER MODELS
1. Circuit Breaker
2. Information Center (si models only)
3. Low Voltage Connector (GA-80 with LED)
4. Serial Number
5. Air intake (GA-100 + GA-100i only)
6. Air Intake
7. Air Exhaust
8. Mufer (optional)
6
5
4
3
2
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min. 30 cm (12")
min. 30 cm (12")
Recommended 40 cm (16")
min. 30 cm (12")
min. 30 cm (12")
min. 30 cm (12")
With mufer turned down
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gure 1
gure 2
gure 3
8Installation
UNIT INSTALLATION
Using the mounting plate provided with
your vacuum cleaner, secure the unit to
the wall (gure 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
(gure 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 Galaxie
service centers.
Contrary to all other connections in
the piping system, do not glue the
last tting to your unit. Galaxie
central vacuums are equipped with an
adjustable air intake valve (gure 3),
which does not require glue. An air-
tight t is achieved with the screw-type
adjustment on the tting itself.

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Installation
DOS & DON’TS
INSTALLING PIPING

10 Installation
DOS & DON’TS

A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
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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
inlet1
inlet 2

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1. Insert the rubber coupling on the vacuum air exhaust.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the clamp collar to ensure adequate
sealing.
3. Insert the 90° elbow into the rubber coupling, and tighten clamp collar as per
instructions in step 2.
4. Apply ABS glue to the 90° elbow and insert mufer.
OTHER MODELS
A. Rubber coupling
B. 90° elbow
C. Mufer
D. Air Exhaust
GA-40 MODEL
AB
C
A
D
B
A
C
MUFFLER INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
D
Glue not included
Glue not included

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Installation
MUFFLER INSTALLATION (GA-240 MODEL)
WarnIng
Your central vacuum is a high performance unit, equipped with two high output
motors, where maximum performance requires a specic installation:
• Connection to a 220/240 volts outlet (Type Nema 16R in North America)
• Installation in a well-ventilated room of at least 75 square feet (7 m2)
• Exhaust connection to metal piping system, with outdoor venting (see details
below).
Be informed that an improper installation could reduce the unit’s
performance and durability, and even invalidate the warranty.
Included GA-240
1 x
41" • 104 cm
1 x
2 x
4 x
1 x
1 x
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*
Before installing mufer, be sure that it is preceded by at least 36 inches
(91 cm) of metal piping.
1. Insert the rubber coupling on the vacuum air exhausts or pipe.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the clamp collar to ensure
adequate sealing.
* To be vented outside
PVC
To outdoors
36" • 91 cm
Glue not included
To outdoors
36" • 91 cm
Metal
PVC
Glue not included
CAUTION: When power unit is operational, metal exhaust pipe can become very
hot; that’s why we recommend that you install the provided rubber sleeve on it.
MUFFLER INSTALLATION (GA-240 MODEL)

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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 : 20 A
• European continent and other
220 V / 240 V models GA-40, GA-80 : 8A
220 V / 240 V model GA-100, GA-100si, GA-200si : 10 A
220 V / 240 V models GA-240si : 10A
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 nd that installing your vacuum cleaner is too difcult, 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 specied norms
could alter or invalidate the warranty.
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS

gure 4
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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 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.
120 V MODELS
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit,
and has a grounded plug (gure 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.
220 V/240 V MODELS
This appliance is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120 V
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 person
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Type C Type G Type H Type I Nema 6-15 R

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Installation
LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS
Connect the low voltage wires to the low voltage connector on your unit.
To do so:
1. Strip wires over 1 cm (½ inch) (gure 5).
2. Gently press on the toggle to open the connector (gure 6).
3. Insert stripped wire (gure 7).
4. Release toggle to secure wire in connector (gure 8).
5. Repeat for second wire.
To disconnect:
1. Gently press on the toggle to open the connector.
2. Remove low voltage wire from connector.
gure 6gure 5
gure 7 gure 8
LED
details on
page 19

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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 lter and bag if applicable to be sure they are properly installed.
• Check rubber seals in each vacuum inlet.
If using an On-Off hose…
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 (gure 9). 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.
• While the hose is still plugged into one inlet and the system is operational,
check other inlets for leaks.
• Plug the hose into each vacuum inlet to ensure that each one works properly.
If using a standard hose…
Simply insert in inlet to start vacuum.

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Operating Instructions
LED INDICATOR
GA-40 & GA-80 MODELS
LED – On low voltage connector
Steady green – indicates unit is connected to a
power source.
PROGRESSIVE START
GA-80si, GA-100si, GA-200si & GA-240si
Each model is equipped with a special module allowing for a smooth and gradual
start-up of the vacuum system, in order to prolong motor durability.
AUTOMATIC STOP
GA-80si, GA-100si, GA-200si, & GA-240si
In case you’ve forgotten to turn off your vacuum, or it’s been turned on by
mistake, your vacuum system wil automatically shut off after one hour of
uninterrupted use. Simply restart the vacuum system with the switch on the
hose handle.

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20 Operating Instructions
INFORMATION CENTER
GA-80si, GA-100si, GA-200si, & GA-240si
Your central vacuum unit is equipped with an electronic timing device which
will recommend proper maintenance of your vacuum system. These signals
are only suggestions and will not indicate a problem with your vacuum system.
They will not stop or hinder the use of the vacuum.
 Flashing LED - Empty dirt receptacle or change bag.
 Press to stop the ashing LED.
 Flashing LED - Maintenance of the power unit is required.