Vacumaid Garage vac User manual

GARAGE VAC

OWNERS

MANUAL

READ BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR SYSTEM

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•Be sure the unit is plugged in.

•Be sure you turned the system on.

•Check circuit breaker on the side of

the unit. If tripped, press to reset.

•Check your circuit breaker panel.

Make sure there is not too much on

that circuit causing it to trip.

Blowing function is not working

•Be sure your hose is plugged into the

exhaust hole on the side of the unit.

•Be sure you have the additional cuff

inserted in the utility valve on the

front of the unit. If this door is not left

open, the blowing feature will not

work properly.

Low suction or no suction

•First, see above.

•Usually low suction is caused by a full

filter. Change your filter bag. See

Operating Instructions for details.

•Is the dirt canister lid off or loose?

Be sure the lid is replaced squarely on

the top of the canister and that the

gasket has not been pulled loose or it

could allow a vacuum leak. If gasket is

loose, reattach with contact cement

or super glue.

•Is there blockage in the hose or tools?

Disconnect the hose from power unit,

use a blunt item to push the clog out.

If the blockage is in the tools, remove it.

Most problems that develop can be fixed easily by following the below suggested solutions:

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TROUBLESHOOTING

For replacement bags or to order additional

tools or accessories, visit us at

www.vacumaid.com

or give us a call at

1-800-228-0285

To register your product online, go to

www.vacumaid.com/registration

•Do not leave room when hose is plugged

in to the inlet. Disconnect power before

servicing.

•Electric shock could occur if used on wet

surfaces.

•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or

near children.

•Use only as described in this manual. Use

only those attachments that are recom

mended.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

applicance is not working as it should, has

beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,or

dropped into water, return it to a service

center.

•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.

•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•Do not handle plug. valves or appliance

with wet hands.

•Do not unplug system by pulling on

vacuum hose. To unplug, grasp the cuff,

located on the end of the hose. If you have

a standard non-electric hose, pull out with

a twisting motion.

•Do not put anything into vacuum inlets or

vents. Keep all inlets free of things that

might slow airflow, such as lint, dust and

hair. Do not use the vacuum system if

something is blocking an opening.

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 fire, electric shock or injury:

*Always follow these safety instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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unplug the vacuum hose before attaching

power brush. Keep fingers, hands and toes

away from the base of the power brush.

Failure to do so could result in injury from

moving parts.

•In the event the power unit should get

wet, do not use the vacuum system until it

has been properly serviced and examined

by a serviceman or installer.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all

parts of the body away from wand, other

openings and moving parts.

•If so equipped, do not use your central

vacuum system without dustbag and/or

filters in place.

•Always disconnect vacuum system before

emptying dirt canister, cleaning filters or

replacing dustbag.

•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

•Do not use to pick up flammable or

combustible liquids such as gasoline or

use in areas where such liquids may be

present.

•Do not use to pick up dry wall or cement

dust. Doing so will void warranty.

•Do not pick up anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or

hot ashes.

•When finished put the vacuum hose and

attachments away to prevent tripping

accidents.

•For a grounded appliance, connect to a

properly grounded outlet only. See

grounding instructions.

This system uses a sealed HEPA type paper bag for

filtration. The mass of dirt and debris is picked up by

your vacuum and deposited into the filter bag inside

your dirt canister.

Emptying your Dirt Can

To remove accumulation, follow these steps:

Remove the lid by lifting straight up. There are no

hinges or clamps.

Remove the bag by sliding the rubber gasket that

surrounds the hole in the paper bag off the

plastic inlet stem that protrudes through the

front of the canister.

Once the bag is off of the inlet stem, seal the bag

by removing the backing from the tab and cover

the hole with the flap. Press the flap so that it

securely seals over the hole (Fig. 3). This will help

prevent dirt and dust from escaping. Now, lift the

paper bag from the dirt canister and place in a

suitable trash container.

Take a new bag and extend it fully (Fig. 4).

Place it in the canister, and slide its rubber gasket

onto the inlet stem until the rubber gasket drops

into place in the ridge that is around the inlet

stem (Fig. 5).

Carefully replace the lid onto the dirt canister to

ensure that it seals properly. Not doing so could

cause a vacuum leak and reduce the cleaning

efficiency of your system.

If bag breaks...

In the event of a bag breaking while in the unit, it is

necessary to lift the plate located under the bag and

clean the small screen.

The filter bag should be changed or cleaned when there is 3-6 inches of

dirt or anytime there is a noticeable reduction of air flow at the cleaning

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHECK OR EMPTY THE PAPER BAG?

tool. Initially, the dirt canister should be checked or emptied weekly until some

idea can be obtained as to how long it takes to half fill the canister under your

normal cleaning routine. All vacuum systems will function more effectively

if they are emptied frequently. Under no circumstances should you allow your

dirt canister to become more than 3/4 full before emptying.

MAINTENANCE

Installing a New Bag

CAUTION: Do not use when rug (or floor) is wet.

ATTENTION: Ne pas utiliser lorsque le tapis (ou le plancher) est moduille.

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-WARNING-

ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED ON WET SURFACES

FOR CORD CONNECTED APPLIANCE

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, ground-

ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric

shock. Your central vacuum system is supplied with an electrical cord having a

grounding pin. It is recommended that this plug be used only with an appropriate

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit (U.S. only) or 230/

250 volt circuits where applicable, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug

shown in Figure A. A temporary adapter, that looks like the adapter illustrated in

Figure B, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure

B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet

(Figure A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. NOTE: Temporary adapters

are not permitted in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like,

extending from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as

a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be

held in place by a metal screw.

DANGER---

GROUNDING

GROUNDED

OUTLET

Improper connection of the equipment - grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician

or your installer 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 fit the outlet

use a temporary adaptor as shown and have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician as soon as possible.

ADAPTER

METAL

SCREW

TAB FOR

GROUNDING SCREW

FIGURE A FIGURE B

Your power unit does not require any oil. The bearings in the motor are

greased and sealed for life. Do not add lubricant.

Vacuuming

Inserting the hose

The hose connects to the system through the utility

valve inlet on the front of the unit by lifting the door

open and inserting the hose. (Fig. 1)

See below for using your attachments & cleaning tools.

On/Off Switch

Insert the hose before turning the unit on.

The system is turned on and off by flipping

the switch on the side of the unit.

Telescopic Wand

Provides you extra length for floor

cleaning or reaching high areas.

To use: Adjust by twisting the ratcheting

mechanism in the middle of the wand to

release and extend. Twist back to tighten.

Floor Brush

For cleaning

hard floor

surfaces.

To use: Attach to telescopic wand and go

back and forth over the area to be

cleaned. Do not force the front of the

brush down when moving forward.

Allow the brush to gently glide across the

floor to pick up larger debris.

USING YOUR ATTACHMENTS & CLEANING TOOLS

PREMIUM CLEANING TOOLS

All cleaning tools will attach to

either the hose end or the tele-

scopic wand by pushing firmly onto

the end.

a) Upholstery Tool

Works well for

cleaning car

upholstery & carpet.

b) Crevice Tool

Reach into cracks

and crevices that are

hard to reach.

c) Dusting Brush

Use for dusting

shelves, tables,

dasheboards, etc.

Blowing

This system has a blowing feature that allows you

to use this unit to blow off workbenches, leaves out

of the garage, dust off vehicles, etc.

To operate the blowing feature:

Attach the hose to the gray Blow Stem located on

the side of the unit. (Fig. 2)

For this feature to operate, you must also open the

utility valve on the front of the unit and insert the

additional cuff that is included with your system.

(Fig. 3) This must remain inserted to hold the door

open for the blow feature to work.

When finished, turn off the unit first, then remove

both the hose and cuff from the two inlets.

USING YOUR SYSTEM

1. Hose 2. Hose Hanger 3. Dusting

Brush 4. Upholstery Tool 5. Crevice Tool

6. Telescopic Wand 7. Floor Brush

8. Tool Storage Bag

Utility Valve

Use for “Vacuuming”

Exhaust

Use for “Blowing”

Lid

Paper Bag is located inside

the unit, below the lid.

Cannot be plumbed for use as a central vac.

Do NOT use as a wet vac.

On/Off switch

Other items included with this system...

Cuff

For use when using the

Blowing Feature.

See Pg. 5 for details.

Paper Bag

Must be installed onto the bag stembefore use.

See Pg. 6 for details.

Part # HPB1

Installation & Mounting

CHOOSE THE MOUNTING LOCATION

•The unit must be mounted within 6 feet of an

electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

•The unit should be mounted so that it is in a dry

location and out of the way, but still accessible for

emptying and accessing the utility valves.

Suggested mounting: Minimum of 12 inches

between unit lid and ceiling or shelving.

•Do not install this unit where ambient temperature

regularly exceeds 120 degrees F.

•Vacuums must breathe...do not enclose. Be sure to

mount 6 inches from sidewalls.

MOUNTING THE WALL BRACKET (SHEETROCK) *

If installing direct from the factory, you will first need

to slide the wall bracket out of the unit bracket (packed

this way for shipping purposes). These brackets are

found on the back of the unit.

1. Find center of stud and mount the wall bracket.

Note, the bracket mounts in the middle of the unit,

so you will need to mount approx. 3”below your

desired unit height. See fig. 1 for more details.

2. Use wall hanger bracket as a template. Use the two

vertical holes (approximately 10” apart). Then, mark

the location on the stud.

3. Use a 1/8” drill bit and drill two pilot holes for these

two vertical holes.

4. Mount the wall hanger bracket with washers and lag

screws provided.

5. Tighten screws until the washers are snug against

the rubber grommets. (Fig. 2)

ATTACHING UNIT TO MOUNTING BRACKET

Mount the Vacu-Maid Garage Vac by sliding the attached

unit bracket onto the wall bracket (Fig. 3) and slide it

down until the unit rests securely into the bracket.

MOUNTING THE HOSE HANGER

Mount high enough so you can loop your hose only

four times and still clear the floor.

Predrill holes with 1/8” drill bit. Mount to the stud

using the two screws provided. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 1 You will need to be able to

remove the filter bag from the top

of the unit. Be sure to leave

enough room when mounting.

Fig. 2 Mount the wall bracket.

Fig. 3 Slide the unit bracket into

the mounted wall bracket.

*If mounting on a block or concrete wall, drill the holes with masonry bit and insert plastic or lead anchors (not included).

If mounting on plaster, wall board or panel walls, be sure mounting bolts enter studs.

Fig. 4 Mount the hose hanger.

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