CV1500 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Unplug and disconnect power before servicing.
Do not use 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 manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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.
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 system or appliance with wet hands.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.
Turn off all controls before unplugging. • 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 they may be present.
Do not place or store anything on top of power unit over-heating of motor could occur.
Any service work required under the motor cover should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Grounding Instructions

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 plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Warning

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified 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 fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

The Model CV1500 appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. A. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.

Operating Instructions

Inserting hose into valve (Fig.B). Lift lid on valve. Power unit will automatically come on. Insert hose into valve. Connect desired attachment and you are ready to vacuum.
Changing Bag (Fig. B). To keep your CV1500 at top efficiency, change the filter bag at regular intervals. Since cleaning schedules differ, check frequently in the beginning to determine proper interval. To maintain cleanability, replace filter bag when it is 2/3 to 3/4 full.
To Change the Filter Bag (Fig.B). Locate canister, lift lid and pull bag collar off connector. Open new bag, (expand pleats by gently pulling on the bag). Slide collar securely onto the inlet connector. (See Fig.B) Replace with Bag #9597. To reorder, check bag for instructions or go to www.rvbags.com
To remove secondary #4929 Filter & #4928/4934 Filter Supports for Cleaning (Fig.B) Take out bag #9597, pull support 4934 off connector and out of canister. Take out 4929 & 4928. For reassembly, follow instructions in reverse order.

Note: 4929 filter wraps to front of 4928 filter support (Fig.B).

Note: This appliance has a THERMAL PROTECTOR built into the motor to prevent overheating. If motor will not operate, pull power cord plug out of receptacle then reinsert to reset. If motor brushes or bearings are worn out, the thermal protector will trip off again after a short period of time. If this happens, service for this and any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Installation Instructions

Locate unit centrally so that area to be cleaned can be conveniently reached with standard 20' or 30' hose. Also locate near grounded electrical receptacle for easy plug-in connection of motor cord. Route supply cord so that it doesn't rest against sharp edges or pinch points. See grounding instructions on page 3.
All dimensions that follow are approximate. To determine best configuration for your installation, temporarily install unit for best valve location. Be sure there is clearance to remove top cover and filter bag.
Determine valve location and cut 21/4" (58mm) wide x 33/4" (95mm) high opening, 97/8" (251mm) above the floor (Fig C) for upright canister position or 13/4" (45mm) above floor for horizontal canister position (see fig D).
Do not vent into a wall, ceiling or concealed space of a building or structure. Unit must be vented with interior vent or equivalent (see fig D).
Place the CV1500 canister in its approximate location before installing inlet valve (4940), mounting plate (4865), and inlet reducer (5531) (see fig. E).
Inlet valve switch should be wired at this point for convenience (See Figure E). Insert pre-stripped ends of 18-2 (1.00 mm2) low voltage wire into holes on back of inlet valve (4940), press in firmly and wires will lock automatically. Pull lightly to test for locking. Connect other ends of wire from inlet valve to wire leads from relay (7090) with wire nuts provided.
Install inlet reducer (5531) to inlet connector (7464), glue if needed. Assemble inlet valve to wall with mounting plate (4865) using the four screws provided (see Figure E). Also, tabs on mounting plate should face away from inlet valve.
Secure unit to floor and or wall with mounting screws provided.
Plug in power cord from motor unit to nearby electrical receptacle. Route power supply cord so that it doesn't rest against sharp edges or pinch points. The CV1500 unit operates when the inlet valve lid is lifted.

VacPan Operating Instructions

Simply switch on the VacPan automatic dustpan by pushing the raised tab with your foot. Switching on the VacPan activates your central vacuum. Brush dirt and debris toward the VacPan. When cleaning is complete, switch off the VacPan and the central vacuum system by pushing the raised tab with your foot.

VacPan Installation Instructions

VACPAN requires a minimum 2-1/4" toe kick height.
Once the VACPAN location is determined, cut a 6-3/4" long x 1-3/4" high slot in the cabinet toe kick to accept the VACPAN.
Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from the main piping line to the VACPAN location.
Access for final piping connections must be made. From below, cut an access hole underneath the cabinet, positioned so that final piping connections can be made through the access hole. Allow for 1/2" vertical play in vacuum tube piping at VacPan location so that final piping connections can be made.
Attach low voltage wires to the VACPAN terminal connections marked "low voltage only".
Prior to final installation, check for an airtight seal between the VACPAN and elbow. Teflon tape may be used if required.
Slide VACPAN into mounting slot and secure to toe kick using the two #6 screws provided.
Reach through the access hole and make final piping connections.

VacPan II Operating Instructions

VacPan II can be used as both an automatic dustpan and a standard hose inlet.

For automatic dustpan operation, slide top cover up, creating a sweep opening and automatically switching on central vacuum system. Sweep material into opening. When complete, slide top cover down, automatically shutting off central vacuum system.

For Standard Hose Inlet operation, ensure top cover is in fully lowered position. Grasp side finger grips in top cover and flip top cover up. The top cover will lock out of the way. Lift sprung flapper door open and insert central vacuum hose. Use your central vacuum hose as you would with any other standard inlet valve.

VacPan II Installation Instructions

VacPan II Wall Mount can be installed inside any wall with a minimum stud width of 2-3/4".
VacPan II should be located against wall stud.
Once the VacPan II location is determined and prior to applying the wallboard, attach Standard Mounting Bracket to the wall stud so that the center of the mounting plate is 4" above the subfloor.
Attach VacPan II base stopper bracket, thereby allowing appropriated space for final installation.
Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from the main line to VacPan II location and attach to mounting bracket.
Snap off two protruding tabs of VacPan II base stopper bracket and discard.
Align VacPan II with mounting bracket. Height adjustment may be required depending on finished floor.
For VacPan II height adjustment: The body can be shortened by scoring along Quick-Trim Grooves on back of body. The two-piece front cover can be adjusted for height by twisting apart and engaging the mating teeth of the two parts. The VacPanII entrance ramp can be slid on mating body grooves.
Attach low voltage wires to VacPanII terminal connections.
Slide VacPanII into mounting bracket and secure to wall using two #10 x 1-1/2" screws provided. CAUTION: Do not over-tighten mounting screws as VacPanII operation can be affected.