Vroom GH-120 User manual

Record information for future reference
Serial #__________________________________
Model #__________________________________
Date of purchase___________________________
Warning!
This manual must be read and understood before installation, adjustment, service or
maintenance is performed. This unit should be installed by a qualified technician.
Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could result in
personal injury or property damage. Instructions must stay with the unit.
Installation and
Operating Instructions
Vroom Garage Vac, manufactured under exclusive license by
InterVac Design Corp., is distributed and warranted by:
H-P Products, Inc. 512 W. Gorgas Street
Louisville Ohio 44641
800-822-8356  www.VroomYourGarage.com
Complete registration online at
www.cvacregistration.com
Model GH-120
For surface mounting
on wall or cabinet
Model GF-120
For recess/flush mounting
into a wall or cabinet
NOTE: The Serial Number is located on a yellow
label on the outside of the box and on the
side or back of the unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Polarization Instructions for models with 120 volt cord only.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum.
When using an electrical vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed
including those listed below.
WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1. Unplug and disconnect power before servicing.
2. Do not use on wet surfaces.
3. Do not use without a filtration bag and filters in place.
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
attachments and dust bag.
6. 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 an authorized
service center.
7. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked. Keep
openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow. If the motor
filter becomes dirty, replace with a new filter or rinse in warm water –filter should be
completely dry before using.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
9. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
10. Do not pull or carry by cord, do not use cord as a handle, do not close a door on the
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
12. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
16. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
17. Do not place objects against the vacuum cleaner. Keep area clear.
18. Do not step on the hose or pull the hose forcibly.
19. Do not pick up large objects such as waste paper or cloth, which may clog the hose.
20. Do not install this vacuum in an area exposed to high temperatures.
21. Install this vacuum in a dry place.
22. Do not attempt to service the vacuum cleaner. Unit is sealed and cannot be opened
without damage to the unit. For service call your local authorized dealer.
If you should have any questions or experience a problem with your
Vroom Garage Vac, please contact your local authorized dealer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Tool Caddy
#B051 Upholstery Tool
#7031-B
Crevice
Tool
#1141-B
Flexible
Crevice Tool
#8689
Paper Template
W600
(see page 12)
Hose Retainer #B052
2 Pieces Double-Sided
Tape Shaped to Fit Hose
Retainer (#B052)
7 #8 screws
3 dry-wall
anchors
Registration
Card
Dashboard
/Dusting
Brush
Suggested Tool
Placement in Caddy
Upholstery
Tool
Flexible
Crevice
Tool
Crevice
Tool
Specifications: 120 Volt, 11 Amp, 50/60Hz, 400 Airwatts, Weight 9 lbs.
Dashboard/
Dusting
Brush #8690
Items Included With Your Vroom Garage Vac
(Surface/Wall Mount)
Model GH-120
2 Filtration Bags
(5-Pack Replace-
ment Bags #Y08-5)
Bare Floor
Brush
#8314-B
8’ to 40' Stretch
Hose #80213
Wall Hanger
for Wand
#8855
Vroom Garage
Vac Unit
Adjustable
Aluminum Wand
#9099
1 red push
pin for dry
wall anchors
Washable Motor Filter
(already installed)
Washable Exhaust Filter
(already installed)

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Mounting Instructions for Vroom Garage Vac Model GH-120
Surface Mounting to Wood or Block Wall
1. For maximum coverage, choose a wall or surface that is located close to the garage door
and has an electrical outlet close by.
2. Use the paper template from the back page of this manual and tape to the wall or surface –
use a level for alignment. The Vroom Garage Vac should be installed a minimum of
3″ (75mm) from the floor, leaving room for the exhausting air. Make sure to mark the
centers of the keyholes accurately with an awl or similar object. Carefully remove template
from the wall and place with this manual for future reference.
3. Attach four (4) of the #8 screws to the wall as marked on the template leaving the screw
heads 1/8″ (3.2mm) from the surface of the wall or use concrete anchors.
4. To ensure the screws are in the proper place, install the Vroom Garage Vac (without the
tool caddy attached) by aligning the keyholes on the back of the unit with the screw
heads on the wall. Push down on the
Vroom Garage Vac to secure it in place.
If the vacuum is loose you will need to
tighten the screws further.
5. Remove the Vroom Garage Vac from the
wall and attach the tool caddy by sliding the
“dove tails” on the bottom of the caddy into
the grooves on top of the unit (Figure A).
You will hear a click when the pin on top of
the housing clicks into the corresponding
hole on the tool caddy. Install the Vroom
Garage Vac with the tool caddy onto the
screw heads as described in Step 4. If
needed, you can install another screw
through the top hole in the tool caddy.
6. Place the hose retainer on the front of the
Vroom Garage Vac by attaching first the
double sided tape to the retainer. Make
sure that the radii match the retainer
radii, and press on firmly.
NOTE: The hose retainer will fit onto the
front panel only if you can read the
“Warning” impression correctly (Figure A).
7. Check to be sure the filtration bag, motor
filter (located under the filter bag) and
exhaust filter (at bottom of unit where
air exhausts) are properly in place (see
page 9 & 10). NOTE: The motor filter
should be laying flat in all four corners.
To install the wand holder, see the next page.
Slide tool caddy
into dove tails
and push to
lock over pin.
Figure A
Model
GH-120
Different radii
Attach double
sided tape to
retainer and press
onto front panel
firmly. Match
tape with radii
of retainer.
The “Warning” has to be readable.
Hose Retainer will not fit upside down.

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Mounting Instructions for Vroom Garage Vac Model GH-120
Surface Mounting to Drywall Surfaces (1/2″, 13mm, thick)
1. For maximum coverage, choose a wall or surface that is located close to the garage door
and has an electrical outlet close by.
2. Use the paper template from the back page of this instruction manual, and tape to the wall or
surface. Vroom Garage Vac must be installed a minimum of 3″ (75mm) from the floor for the
exhausting air. Align the template so that the 2 vertical center points of the template are
aligned over the centerline of a 2x4 stud behind the drywall for additional stability. Use a
level for alignment.
3. With an awl or similar pointed object, mark the center of the key holes accurately. Carefully
remove template from the wall and place with this manual for future reference.
4. Using a 3/32 drill bit, pre-drill all 4 holes.
5. Using a 5/16 drill bit to enlarge only the
2 holes which go through the drywall
without the stud support. These are the
holes that require 2 drywall anchors.
6. Squeeze the two arms of the plastic
anchor together and insert through the
hole. Very lightly hammer the anchor
flush with the drywall surface.
7. Insert the red key-pin and push firmly
to toggle the anchor open behind the
drywall. Remove red pin.
8. Attach all four #8 screws through the
marked keyholes. Keep the screw
heads 1/8″ from the wall surface.
Follow steps 4 - 7 from Page 4 to
complete installation.
• For wood surface use the
2 screws supplied with
the wand holder package.
• For dry-wall use two 1-1/2 long
screws from the fastener package.
NOTE: The wand holder should be
mounted against a wall stud for extra
strength.
Wand Holder Installation
MODEL GH-120
DIMENSIONS & FEATURES
(Surface Mounted with Electric Cord)
DOOR
(to access
filter bag and
motor filter)
INLET VALVE
COVER
(lift cover &
insert hose
here to use)
DOOR
LATCH
(push latch
upward to
open)
HOSE
RETAINER
(holds 8-to-40′
stretch hose
neatly in place)
2-PIECE
UPHOLSTERY
TOOL
DASHBOARD /
DUSTING
BRUSH
CREVICE
TOOL
FLEXIBLE
CREVICE
TOOL
ADJUSTABLE WAND, FLOOR BRUSH, WAND HOLDER
AND 40′STRETCH HOSE INCLUDED BUT NOT SHOWN
BUILT-IN
TOOL CADDY
ON / OFF
SWITCH
EXHAUSTING AIR
(location of exhaust filter)

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Crevice
Tool
#1141-B
2 Filtration Bags
(5-Pack Replacement
Bags #Y08-5)
Flexible Crevice
Tool #8689
6 - #8 screws
2 dry-wall
anchors
1 red push
pin for dry
wall anchors
Paper Template
#W605
Registration
Card
Dashboard
/Dusting
Brush
Suggested Tool
Placement in Caddy
Upholstery
Tool
Flexible
Crevice
Tool
Crevice
Tool
Specifications: 120 Volt, 11 Amp, 50/60Hz, 400 Airwatts, Weight 9 lbs.
Dashboard/
Dusting
Brush
Items Included With Your Vroom Garage Vac
(Recessed/Flush Mount)
Model GF-120
Hose Retainer #B053
2 Pieces Double-Sided
Tape Shaped to Fit
Hose Retainer (#B053)
Vroom Garage
Vac Unit
Tool Caddy
#B051
Hose Hanger
#B055
Adjustable
Aluminum
Wand
#9099
8’ to 40'
Stretch Hose
#80213
Wall Hanger
for Wand
#8855
NOTE: One Wood Strip
(22″ long) and 3 Wire
Connectors are also included,
but not pictured.
Bare Floor
Brush
#8314-B
Washable Motor Filter
(already installed)
Washable Exhaust Filter
(already installed)
Upholstery Tool
#7031-B

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Mounting Instructions for Vroom Garage Vac Model GF-120
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS for GF-120 WHEN PERMANENTLY WIRED
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all electrical power to the wall area before installing. Do not drill near
studs where electrical cable may be secured to studs adjacent to receptacles.
NOTE: The 4 mounting holes in the outer corners of the flange of the Vroom Garage Vac must
be drilled from the back of the unit with a 3/16″ (4.5mm) drill bit when the unit is to be recessed
into a wall. To reach with the vacuum hose as far as possible, choose a wall or surface that is
centrally located and has an electrical outlet or switch from a 16 amp circuit breaker. Make
sure the wall is hollow and there are no pipes or other obstructions in the section you choose.
TIP: Find a place that is close to the garage door so that you can clean your car in the drive
way as well as inside the garage. After you cut the hole for the Vroom Garage Vac you may
prefer to paint the back wall inside the opening with a color matching the Vroom Garage Vac.
MODEL GF-120 DIMENSIONS & FEATURES
(Flush Mounted & Hard Wired)
2-PIECE
UPHOLSTERY
TOOL
DASHBOARD / DUSTING
BRUSH
CREVICE
TOOL
FLEXIBLE
CREVICE
TOOL
ADJUSTABLE WAND, FLOOR BRUSH, WAND HOLDER
AND 40′STRETCH HOSE INCLUDED BUT NOT SHOWN
HOSE
RETAINER
(holds 8-to-40′stretch
hose neatly in place)
DOOR
(to access filter bag
and motor filter)
INLET VALVE COVER
(lift cover & insert hose
here to use)
DOOR LATCH
(push latch
upward to open)
BUILT-IN
TOOL CADDY
BUILT-IN
HOSE HOLDER
ON / OFF
SWITCH
EXHAUSTING AIR
(location of exhaust filter)

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Mounting Instructions for Vroom Garage Vac Model GF-120
Recessed (Flush) Installation into Drywall (Gypsum Wall)
Snap hose
hanger
over flange.
Slide tool caddy
into dove tails
and push to
lock over pin.
Figure B
Model
GF-120
Attach double
sided tape to
retainer and
press onto front
panel firmly.
Match tape with
radii of retainer.
The “Warning” has to be readable.
Hose Retainer will not fit upside down.
7. Attach the hose retainer to the front of Vroom Garage Vac
by removing the protective paper from the double sided
tape and press-on firmly. NOTE: The hose retainer will fit
onto the front panel only if you can read the “Warning”
impression correctly (Figure B).
Check to be sure the filtration bag, motor filter (located
under the filter bag) and exhaust filter (at bottom of unit
where air exhausts) are properly in place (see page 9 & 10).
The motor filter should be laying flat in all four corners.
Recessed into Wood Surface Installation
Same procedure as above, but do not use the drywall
anchors. Pre-drill the 4 outer holes 3/32″ dia. and secure unit
with 4 screws.
Wand Holder
Installation
• For wood surface use the
2 screws supplied with
the wand holder package.
• For dry-wall use two 1-1/2
long screws from the
fastener package.
NOTE: The wand holder
should be mounted
against a wall stud
for extra strength.
1. The vacuum should be mounted to the
side of a wall stud for added stability. Make
sure NO electrical switches or outlets are
on the installation side of the 2x4, because
the body of the vacuum will be tight against
the stud when installed. TIP: Having the
power supply in the same cavity of the
cut-out will shorten installation time.
2. Tape the paper template #W605 (included
in packaging) against the wall at a
comfortable operating height, keeping
the exhausting air of the vacuum clear.
3. Refer to the paper template #W605 for
the cut-out.
4. Install 14 or 16 gauge (1.0mm) AWG,
300V minimum Romex cable (use wires
rated for at least 95C) from the electrical
power supply and pull the power cable
through the wall cut-out.
5. Remove the side cover plate and pull the
3 inside wires through the opening. Insert
your 120 volt power supply cable through
the Romex clamp and out through the side
opening. With 3 wire nuts connect black to
black, white to white and green to bare
ground conductor wires. Tighten the
Romex clamp. Replace the side cover.
6. Slide the unit, bottom first, into the opening
and secure with the four screws. Use 2
screws for the wood stud and 2 screws
for the 2 anchors. Do not over-tighten.

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CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE HOSE
1. Lift the inlet valve cover on the front of the door.
2. Insert the hose end (with the shorter hose cuff) into the valve with
a twist and a firm push to secure (see photo at right).
3. To remove, turn hose in either direction while pulling hose
towards you.
TIP: If you break off the hose inlet valve cover, simply reattach
it by lining up one of the small dimples located on the inside
of the inlet cover and then press hard on the other side to
click into position.
ON / OFF SWITCH
1. To start the vacuum, push the switch to the “I” position.
2. To stop the vacuum, push the switch to the “O” position.
NOTE: The lower part of the vacuum will be warm when in use.
CHANGING THE FILTRATION BAG* (see photos below)
NOTE: NEVER RUN VACUUM WITHOUT A FILTRATION BAG OR FILTERS IN PLACE
1. Open the door on the vacuum by pushing the latch upward and remove both door and bag.
2. Carry door and filtration bag to the trash container. Remove full bag and discard.
3. Place a new filtration bag all the way over the scoop (A), tight against the door (B).
4. When closing door, tuck in the top part of the bag, so the door is properly sealed and the
latch clicks into place (C).
DO NOT REUSE BAGS –the pores in the bag will clog after the bag is filled the first time.
Operating Your Vroom Garage Vac
A. Slide the collar of the
dust bag over the B. Push the cardboard collar of C. Push the top edge of the bag in-
CHANGING THE MOTOR FILTER*
1. Remove door and filtration bag.
2. Reach into the cavity (below the bag when installed) and
remove the motor filter.
3. If filter is dirty, clean it with a vacuum or wash in mild soap
by hand. Do not put in washing machine. Let the filter
dry completely before installing in the vacuum.
4. Replace the motor filter and tuck in the corners and all 4
sides carefully under the vertical ribs so that the filter lays
flat on the grid (see Figure C). Ensure that the front side
(which you cannot see) is under the ribs.
Figure C
Door
Latch
Motor
Filter
* If Replacement bags and filters are needed, please order #Y08-5, which includes 5 bags,
1 motor filter and 1 exhaust filter (see next page for replacing the exhaust filter).

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Troubleshooting Tips
If the vacuum stops running due to overheating, turn the switch to the off “O” position. The
thermal protector will reset automatically in approximately one hour. Read the information
below to troubleshoot the cause.
MOTOR SUDDENLY STOPS
1. The most common cause is a clogged hose. Disconnect the hose from vacuum cleaner,
hold one end high up in the air and drop a quarter or similar object into the hose. If the
quarter gets stuck the hose is clogged. Try to unclog the hose by inserting a dry garden
hose or a broom handle to dislodge the clog.
2. The bag may be overfilled or fine dust have clogged the bag. If so, replace the filtration bag.
3. Check to make sure the cleaning tools are not clogged.
4. Vacuuming large amounts of dust other than household dirt, such as dry-wall or fine wood
dust can block the bag’s pores fast, even if the bag is new. Replacing the filtration bag
may be needed.
5. The motor filter may be dirty. If so, it should be cleaned or replaced (see page 9).
6. If the vacuum unit is installed in a tight compartment and the air cannot exhaust, the motor
can overheat and shut off until it cools down.
REMINDER: Do not reuse the filtration bag, since the pores in the bag clog after the first
use. This can cause the motor to overheat and stop.
CLEANING THE STRETCH HOSE
1. Lift the hose up on both ends and dispense liquid detergent into both ends.
2. Still holding both ends up, fill it ¾ full with water from a garden hose.
3. Shake the hose up and down until the detergent looses the dirt.
4. Stretch the hose as far as you can (requires 2 people), and wash the dirt out with the full
pressure of the garden hose. Repeat if necessary.
5. Hang the hose up, let drain and dry completely, this may take 24 hours.
NOTE: The Vroom Garage Vac includes a 40′ Stretch Hose. However, a standard 30′ Central
Vacuum hose can also be used. Please contact your local authorized dealer for more
information.
CAUTION:
DO NOT VACUUM UP LIQUIDS, LIT CIGARETTES, HOT ASHES, RAZOR BLADES,
NEEDLES, PINS OR OTHER SHARP OBJECTS.
CHANGING THE EXHAUST FILTER
1. The exhaust filter should be checked regularly.
To remove, pinch the exhaust filter in the middle
and pull out (Figure D).
2. If the filter is dirty, clean with a vacuum or wash
by hand with mild soap. Do not put in washing
machine. Let the filter dry completely before
replacing in the vacuum.
3. To replace, pinch the exhaust filter in the middle
and slide one side in first and then the other.
Make sure the filter covers the whole opening.
Figure D
NOTE: A replacement exhaust filter and motor filter are included with the 5-pack of replacement
filtration bags –order #Y08-5.

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Vroom Garage Vac is manufactured under exclusive license by InterVac Design Corp for:
H-P Products, Inc., 512 W. Gorgas St., Louisville, OH 44641
VROOM® Garage Vac 6-Year Limited Warranty
Vroom Garage Vacs are covered by an exclusive limited warranty provided by H-P Products, Inc., Louisville, OH 44641.
All permanently installed components of the Vroom Garage Vac are warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and care for six years. Consumable items such as motor brushes, disposable bags and filters
are NOT covered under warranty. For purposes of this Warranty, the Vroom Retractable Hose™ is not a permanently installed
component of the Vroom Garage Vac System.
In the event of a defect in permanently installed components of the Vroom Garage Vac, an authorized dealer should be
contacted. Repaired or replacement (at H-P Products, Inc.’s option) part or parts will be provided to you for any items under
warranty.
Attachments
Vroom Garage Vac cleaning attachments including wands, tools, tool caddies and hoses are warranted to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and care for three (3) years from original date of consumer purchase. In the
event of a defect in a Vroom cleaning attachment, a repaired or replacement (at H-P Products, Inc.’s option) part will be
provided to you for any items under warranty. There is no warranty for consumable items such as light bulbs, belts and beater
brushes.
In non-residential applications the Vroom Garage Vac is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
one (1) year from the date of purchase. Attachments sold into non-residential applications are warranted to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from date of purchase.
Limitations of Warranty
This Warranty begins on the date of the original purchase of the unit. This Six (6) Year Limited Warranty does not cover (a)
any power unit purchased from a non-authorized Vroom dealer; (b) any Vroom central vacuum system which has not been
installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended instructions; (c) any Vroom central vacuum system or attachment
which has been altered or modified in any way; (d) any Vroom central vacuum system or attachment which has been damaged
due to misuse, negligence, accident, or improper operation; (e) any damage due to shipping and handling; (f) any damage due
to installation or faulty installation; (g) any Vroom central vacuum system or attachment upon which an unauthorized repair or
service has been performed.
AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE HEREUNDER, YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF
PURCHASE OR HAVE REGISTERED THE VROOM GARAGE VAC UNIT ONLINE AT www.cvacregistration.com, OR BY
COMPLETING AND MAILING THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD.
THIS WARRANTY IS A SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. THIS
WARRANTY COVERS ONLY LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THERE IS NO LIABILTY
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SYSTEM.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation or warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
30′ Standard
Garage Hose
Part #4988-30-G
For questions about the
vacuum hoses please visit:
www.VroomYourGarage.com
or call us direct.
OPTIONAL VACUUM TOOLS
For more information, please visit:
www.cvheadquarters.com.com
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Handheld
Turbine
Powerbrush
#6972-BG
perfect for
car carpets &

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