Variovac CENTRAL VACUUM CLEANER User manual

CENTRAL VACUUM CLEANER
Operating and
Installation Instructions
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer
We would like to congratulate you on your purchase of your central vacuum cleaner.
You have chosen a high quality product “Made in Germany”.
Hygienic cleanliness, easy and whisper quiet operation are convincing arguments for choosing
this central vacuum system.
Modern production facilities in Germany, selected materials and examined quality are the basis
for the 5-year-guarantee issued from the original purchase date.
Enjoy your new “home help”!
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read your Operating and Installation Instructions carefully and follow the directions.
Please keep your manual in a safe place. You may need it in the future for other useful
information and tips.
The central vacuum cleaner is intended solely for private and not for industrial use.
The central vacuum system may be installed in the garage, basement, or some sort of indoor
storage room. The room must be dry, heated and well ventilated.
The central vacuum cleaner is designed for a voltage of 230 Volt / 50 Hz. The electric power
circuit has a 16 amp time-lag fuse. Please make sure that the central vacuum cleaner is only
powered by the indicated voltage.
Always disconnect the unit before you perform any sort of maintenance or unit care. Never
work on electrical appliances with wet hands. Make sure that the floor is dry.
The electric motors we use are air-cooled. The cold air is sucked in under the lid and therefore
the lid must always be kept clear. During the operations the motors heat up. Please do not
vacuum up any flammable or combustible materials. These materials may cause an explosion.
Do not vacuum any burning or hot objects for they will damage the filter. Also, do not vacuum
any cement dust, since the dust hardens with moisture and will clog the filter. The central vacuum
cleaner is not designed to suck in fluids of any sort.
Always use the central vacuum cleaner with a filter. Otherwise the motors may be damaged.
The dirt container must be emptied regularly. Dust bags are enclosed to prevent dust from
leaking out when emptying the dust container. Dust bags must be kept away from children
to prevent suffocation.
Check filter on a regular basis to see if it is necessary to be exchanged. The filter may also be
rinsed and cleaned with cold water.
Upon use, keep away the nozzles from your face, eyes, ears or unprotected parts of your body.
If the electric power circuit of the system is damaged, it has to be replaced by customer service,
the manufacturer or a similarly qualified and authorized person in order to prevent hazardous
situations.
This central vacuum cleaner is not apt to be used by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or in the absence of experience and/or lacking
adequate knowledge, unless such persons are being supervised by authorized personnel
or have received relevant instructions as to how to use the central vacuum system.
Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they are not playing with the central
vacuum system.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The central vacuum cleaner must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated room.
You need a power outlet within range (max. 1 m) of the unit.
For the suction side of the pipe installation please use pipes of 2 inch diameter. We
recommend that you glue the pipe system. We do not recommend the use of 50 mm HT pipe
because it is not possible to properly seal the pipe system. It is also not recommended to install
pipe with a smaller diameter (e. g. 40 mm HT pipe) or a larger diameter (> 50.8 mm). Such
cases will void the guarantee in case of damage.
For the extracted air side of the pipe installation please use the following dimensions:
Exhaust pipe: length up to 3 m use 2 inch adhesive pipe (Ø 50 mm)
Exhaust pipe: length 3 m up to 8 m use pipe Ø 70 mm
Exhaust pipe: length longer than 8 m use pipe Ø 100 mm
Generally avoid using an exhaust pipe longer than 3 m. If the exhaust pipe needs to be any
longer, please consider an alternative location for your central vacuum cleaner.
All parts and accessories for the installation are located inside the dirt container.
Open the fastenings and remove all needed parts.
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One-motor Two-motor
version version
A at least 8 cm at least 8 cm
B 66 cm 69 cm
C 100.5 cm 113.5 cm
D 28.7 cm 35.7 cm
E 8.5 cm 8.5 cm
F 24.5 cm 24.5 cm
G 20 cm 24 cm
H 34 cm 36 cm
I 10 cm 10 cm
A
B
C
D
E
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1. Place template at desired height on the wall
and mark drill holes onto the wall.
INSTALLATION
2. Drill all four holes with a 6 mm drill bit.
Drill holes deep enough so that the anchors
(when inserted) are flush with the wall.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please examine the central vacuum cleaner after it is unpacked for any external damage that
may have occurred during transport. If you notice any damage please contact us on our service
number located on your central vacuum cleaner. Let us know the extent of damage, date of
purchase, and serial number. You will find the serial number on the model plate on the side of
the central vacuum cleaner or on the test certificate on page 19 under “Technical Data”.
For the wall mount please use the enclosed drilling template. The wall mount should be at least
1 m up to 1.4 mm above the ground.
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3. In the material bag you will find a seal for
the wall mount, screws, and washers you
need for installing the wall mount. The seal
must be placed between the mount and the
wall. Make sure when fastening the wall
mount that the writing “TOP” is at the top.
4. Hang the brackets on the back of the
central vacuum cleaner over the wall
mount to hang up the unit.

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5. The air extractor pipe is in the upper right
hand corner. Secure it with a hose clamp
contained in the delivery.
You can choose to connect the high
performance sound muffler to your exhaust
air outlet pipe and also fasten it with an
additional clamp.
6. The suction pipe is located at the bottom left
hand corner of the central vacuum cleaner.
Place rubber sleeve and the remaining two
hose clamps over the suction pipe and
secure the rubber sleeve for one via the
stub and for another via the suction pipe.
The pipe section should have a length of at
least 6 cm before installing an elbow or tee.
This enables a future withdrawal of the unit.
7. Connect the 12/24 V control line from the
vacuum line to the 24 V control line of the
central vacuum cleaner. Plug in the 230 V
cable into the insulated ground receptacle.
Now the central vacuum cleaner can be
operated properly.
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STARTING THE APPLIANCE
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The central vacuum cleaner is ready for use after it has been plugged in.
The appliance is switched on when a standard
hose is inserted into an inlet valve.
Turning on
The appliance can be switched off by
removing the hose from the inlet valve.
Turning off
STARTING THE APPLIANCE WITH
THE STANDARD HOSE

STARTING THE APPLIANCE
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The central vacuum cleaner it ready for use after it has been plugged in.
The appliance is turned on when the remote
control hose is inserted into the inlet valve. Make
sure the plastic flap is pointing up and that it fits
into the grove of the inlet valve.
Turning on
To use the remote control hose, the roll bar on the
handle must be switched into the “ON” position.
When using the remote control hose, the
appliance is shut off when the roll bar on the
handle is switched into the position “OFF”.
Turning off
After the appliance is shut off from the handle,
you may disconnect the hose from the inlet
valve.
STARTING THE APPLIANCE WITH
THE REMOTE CONTROL HOSE

STARTING THE APPLIANCE
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The central vacuum cleaner is ready for use after the hose is inserted into the inlet valve.
When inserting the VIP remote control hose
make sure the plastic flap is pointing up and
that it fits into the grove of the inlet valve.
Turning on
The central vacuum cleaner will only turn on
through the ON/OFF switch located on the
handle. The appliance will then run with 100 %
suction power.
The central vacuum cleaner is shut off by using
the ON/OFF switch located on the handle of
the hose.
Turning off
After the appliance is shut off from the handle
you may disconnect the hose from the inlet
valve.
The central vacuum cleaner is always on
stand-by. The reset button on the appliance
is to switch off the “care and maintenance”
symbols after completing the care or
maintenance (see page 12).
STARTING THE APPLIANCE WITH
THE REMOTE CONTROL HOSE

STARTING THE APPLIANCE
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The central vacuum cleaner is ready for use after it has been plugged in.
Insert the Radio-Control hose into the inlet valve.
Turning on
Press I, II, or III on the handle to turn the central
vacuum cleaner on. These buttons allow you to
set and vary through all three vacuum power
levels.
Press the 0 button on the handle to turn the
central vacuum cleaner off.
Turning off
After the appliance is shut off from the handle,
you may disconnect the hose from the inlet
valve.
STARTING THE APPLIANCE WITH
THE RADIO-CONTROL-HOSE

STARTING THE APPLIANCE
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Please make sure that the central vacuum
cleaner power plug is plugged in.
Indicator light is lit up.
Keep the reset button pushed down until the
indicator light is lit green. Then press any button
on the Radio-Control-hose and then let release
the reset button.
Please repeat these instructions for
each Radio-Control hose and vac pan.
TEACH-IN PROCESS
RADIO-CONTROL-SYSTEM

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Power control
With the +/- switch on the VIP hose handle you can control the power options. You can chose
between 30 %, 60 % and 100 %. The power settings are listed in the table below:
100 % power control 60 % power control 30 % power control
After the appliance is shut off with less than 100 % it still converts to 100 % for 4 seconds to
remove all of the dirt and dust from the hose and pipe system.
Care and Maintenance – VIP System
Yellow light – Dirt container symbol
The dirt container must be emptied. Please follow directions listed on page 13.
After emptying out the dirt container and inserting a new dust bag, press down
the reset button on the appliance for 2 seconds. The light on the handle will not
be light up the next time you use the system.
Orange light – Filter symbol
The filter is dirty and should be washed out with water. Please follow directions
listed on page 15. After the filter is cleaned and dry, re-insert the filter. Then press
down the reset button on the appliance for 2 seconds and the light on the handle
will not be light up the next time you use the system.
Dirt container + Filter symbol
Exchange carbon dust filter.
Red light – Maintenance symbol
The appliance needs maintenance work from a service technician or there might
be an operational disturbance. Please notify a service technician.
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1. The dirt container is held shut by two
clampdown fasteners. Pull the fasteners
up to release them. The dirt container will
then only hang by the fasteners.
2. Between the container and the housing is
a 2 cm wide gap. Slowly draw the ties to
seal the dust bag.
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3. You can pull down the dirt container and
empty the dust bag without making a mess.
4. Dispose of your dust bag in the household
garbage container.
For Care and Maintenance always disconnect the appliance!
Only use a damp towel when cleaning the central vacuum cleaner.
The central vacuum cleaner is equipped with long life electric motors. All bearings have
permanent lubrication. The carbon brushes have a service life of approximately 750 operating
hours. According to our experience, your central vacuum cleaner will operate up to
6–10 years. The motors then automatically turn off. After the brushes have been exchanged
by authorized personnel, the vacuum cleaner can be put back into use.
The dirt container of your central vacuum cleaner is equipped with a dust bag. The dust and dirt
is collected in this bag and must be emptied on a regular basis. Your central vacuum cleaner
comes with two spare dust bags.
Changing the dust bag (not for “Classic” models)
Please disconnect the power!

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5. Place a new dust bag inside the dirt
container. Pull the edges of the dust bag
2 cm over the outside of the dirt container.
The ties should show exactly to the front
side. Pull the ties carefully until the outside
edge of the dust bag begins to tighten
against the dirt container.
6. We have included one Volume Maximizer
per dust bag. Insert the Volume Maximizer
as shown above. Make sure that the dust
bag is fitted tightly against the dirt container.
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7. Hook the right and left fasteners back into
place.
8. Close the fasteners by pulling them down
slowly. Make sure the dirt container is
pulled tight under the housing so that it
has a perfect seal.
10. Plug the appliance back in. Then press
down the reset button for 2 seconds.
The appliance is now ready for use.
2 cm
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9. The central vacuum cleaner is now closed
and can be turned back on.

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Cleaning the filter
Your central vacuum cleaner is equipped with a highly effective membrane filter, with 1.37 m2
filter surface which ensures that the exhaust air is absolutely clean. Through time it may occur
that a layer of dust will form on the filter’s surface. You will then notice a decrease in suction
power. If this occurs, the filter has to be cleaned.
The membrane filter can be hand-washed with cold water. Only when the filter is completely dry,
it can be put back into the central vacuum cleaner. Damp filters become blocked quickly.
Please disconnect the power!
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1. Remove dirt container as described on
page 13.
2. Pull an empty dust bag over the edge of the
housing. Carefully draw the ties together to
seal the dust bag tight against the housing to
prevent dust or dirt escaping.
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3. Loosen the wing and nut and pull the filter out
the filter holder. Then seal the dust bag.
4. Open the dust bag again and, with the filter,
pull it over a bucket of cold water. Protected
from dust, place the filter into the water and
rinse off the dust from the filter.

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5. Set the filter to dry in a well-aired place
and remove the dust bag.
6. After the filter has been dried completely,
re-install it. Push the filter onto the filter holder
and tighten the wing nut hand tight.
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7. Re-attach the dirt container and make sure
that the container is pulled tight under the
housing (see page 13). The central vacuum
cleaner is closed and can now be turned
back on.
8. Plug the appliance back in.
If you have the VIP model, you’ll have to
re-plug in the appliance. Then press down
the reset button for 2 seconds.
The appliance is ready for use.
Pull out the cover into an upwards direction
by help of two fingers.
Insert the new filter and pull the cover all the
way down.
Exchanging the carbon dust filter

FIRST AID
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Problem Possible cause Help aid
Weak suction Dirt container full Empty dirt container (page 13)
Membrane filter blocked Clean filter (page 15)
Hose blocked
Loosen up blocked area by
squeezing gently on the hose.
Turn the central vacuum cleaner
on for a few moments and the
dirt will be sucked away. Repeat
several times if necessary.
Suction pipe blocked Clean and free-up the suction
pipe with a hose cleaning coil.
If necessary, notify the customer
service.
Loose seal between Check the seal on the housing
housing and dirt container and clean it. Also check the
sealing ridge on the dirt
container and clean it.
Re-attach dirt container.
If the seal is damaged, notify
customer service.
Central vacuum cleaner Electric plug not in socket Insert plug into socket
will not turn on.
Main fuse has blown Change fuse. If it blows again,
please notify customer service.
Hose does not properly fit into Plug in hose correctly
hose socket
Contacts in the inlet valve Clean contacts carefully
are dirty
Please disconnect all power from the central vacuum cleaner before
cleaning the unit or attempting any care and maintenance work!

FIRST AID
Problem Possible cause Help aid
Filter-/Dirt container symbol Maintenance steps were not Empty dirt container as
will not turn off (VIP only) followed correctly described on page 13
Clean filter as described on
page 15
Reset-button was not pressed Please press down the reset
button on the appliance for
2 seconds, after you have
followed all maintenance steps
Maintenance symbol is on Carbon brushes are worn off, Please notify a Service
(VIP only) technical problems with the technician
appliance
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Please disconnect all power from the central vacuum cleaner before
cleaning the unit or attempting any care and maintenance work!

GUARANTEE
5-Year Guarantee
With this central vacuum cleaner there comes a 5-year-guarantee.
The guarantee is valid from the issuing date of the invoice.
During the guarantee period, faulty central vacuum cleaners may be returned and sent back free
of charge. In addition to that we require your sales slip and the filled-in guarantee registration
card. You will then receive a new or repaired central vacuum cleaner.
The guarantee only covers faults in material and manufacture. Excluded are normal wear and
tear, damages due to incorrect use, and effects of damp and other external influences or to the
intervention of third parties.
After the guarantee has expired, repairs carried out or repairs not covered by the guarantee
are invoiced to you.
We are happy to answering any questions you may have. You will find our service number
located at the model plate of your central vacuum cleaner.
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ZS VV BA GB 1302
TECHNICAL DATA
All technical data are factory specifications. Technical data are subject to change.
Made in Germany
Inspection Certificate: