IST M40 User manual

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Owner's Manual
fOr hOuseOld use Only
Please read this document carefully before installing
and/or using your vacuum cleaning system.
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. 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 body parts 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.
keep theSe InStructIonS

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Table Of cOnTenTs
Preface 6
Schematic – M40 & M50 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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hose Hook-up & Inlets 16
LED Indicator 17
Attachments 18
MAINTENANCE
Motor 20
Maintenance – with bag 21
Converting the vacuum unit 22
Maintenance – without bag 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
Warranty on Attachments 30
WEEE Directive 31

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Preface
Your new IST central vacuum system was designed and manufactured in
Blainville, Quebec, by the largest central vacuum cleaner manufacturer in
Canada. With over forty ve years of experience in the industry, we provide a
high-quality product, and guarantee your complete satisfaction. Our extensive
network of qualied professionals ensures rst quality service near you. Contact
us to nd your IST authorized service center.

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scheMaTic
1. Circuit Breaker
2. Low Voltage Connector (M70 & 80 with LED)
3. Serial Number
4. Air Intake
5. Air Exhaust
6. Mufer (optional)
4
3
2
15
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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Model may differ from the illustration.

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
page 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 IST service
centers.
Contrary to all other connections
in the piping system, do not glue
the last tting to your unit. IST
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.
gure 1
gure 2
gure 3

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Installation
dOs & dOn’Ts
INSTALLING CONDUITS

10 Installation
dOs & dOn’Ts

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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
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B

12 Installation
Muffler insTallaTiOn (OPTiOnal)
1. Insert the rubber coupling on the vacuum air exhausts.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the clamp collar to ensure adequate
sealing.
3. Insert the 90° elbow into the rubber coupling, and tighten then clamp collar
as per instructions in step 2.
4. Apply ABS glue to the 90° elbow and insert mufer.
A. Rubber coupling
B. 90° elbow
C. Mufer
D. Air Exhaust
A
B
C
A
D
Glue not included
Model may differ from the illustration.

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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
power 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 : 15 A
• European continent and others
220 V / 240 V All models
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

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.
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 professional.
GrOundinG insTrucTiOns
Type C Type G Type H Type I Nema 6-15 R
gure 4

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Installation
lOw VOlTaGe cOnnecTiOns
Connect the low voltage wires to the low voltage inlet 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 17

16 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 15). Then read the complete owner’s manual and proceed
with a quick verication of your unit’s installation:
• Check lter and bag to be sure they are properly installed.
• Check rubber seals in each vacuum inlet.
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 alternatively into each vacuum inlet, to ensure that each one
works properly.
gure 9

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Operating Instructions
led indicaTOr
S7 & S8 ModelS
LED – On low voltage connector
Steady green – indicates unit is connected to a
power source.

18 Operating Instructions
aTTachMenTs
OVAL DUSTING BRUSH
Use just about anywhere: on
lamps & lamp shades, blinds,
shelves, decorative trims.
UPHOLSTERY BRUSH
With removable bristles, use to
clean all upholstered furniture
such as sofas, chairs, and
mattresses.
CREVICE TOOL
Use in narrow spaces, nooks and
crannies, such as heating ducts,
between sofa cushions, and
between window panes.
FLOOR BRUSH
For use on all types of ooring:
hardwood, ceramic or even small
carpets.
CARPET BRUSH
Specially designed for small
carpets and area rugs, it cleans
down deep.

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Operating Instructions
HOSE HANGER
In addition to conveniently
holding your hose, it’s specially
designed to allow the storage of
your oor brush on the telescopic
wand, without crushing the brush
bristles.
TELESCOPIC WAND
It’s easily adjusted to the
desired height. Simply depress
the button, slide the wand to
the desired length, and release
the button for it to lock into
position. Convenient button-lock
mechanisms prevent the wand
from slipping off the hose handle.
ATTACHMENT HOLDER
Made of durable vinyl, it
conveniently holds all your
accessories. Hang it on your hose
holder, to keep all accessories at
hand.
aTTachMenTs
push button here

20 Maintenance
MOTOr
Please note that IST motors do not require lubrication. Each motor contains
two carbon brushes which will wear normally, and may eventually require
replacement. For warranty purposes, this should be done by an authorized
service center. The brush's life is affected by the number of hours of use,
frequency of start-ups and shut-downs, humidity, altitude, and temperature. In
order to avoid damage to the motor itself, brushes should be replaced before
they are completely worn out. We therefore recommend that you have your unit
and motors inspected by a service center every 5-6 years.