Owners Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Operating Your Central Vacuum Installation Tips Installation Design Maintenance Single Piece Cyclonic Units Split Canister Cyclonic Units Filter Screens Inverted Bag Units Paper Bag Units Servicing Air Channel Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Serial Number Location Tips on the Care of Your Central Vacuum Pg. 1-2 Pg. 2-3 Pg. 4 Pg. 5 Pg. 5 - 9 Pg. 10 Pg. 11 Pg. 12 Pg. 13 Pg. 14 Pg. 15-16 Pg. 17-19 Pg. 20 Pg. 21 Pg.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for residential or commercial use When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury always follow these safety instructions • 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.
• For a grounded appliance, connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions. • Do not handle electric hose or inlets with wet hands. • If your system is equipped with an electrical vacuum hose, do not use if damaged. Do not pull hose around sharp corners, and keep hose away from heated services. Do not run other appliances over vacuum hose. • Do not use the electric vacuum hose if it is damaged, cut or punctured. Do not pick up sharp objects with the vacuum nozzle or hose.
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.
OPERATING YOUR CENTRAL VACUUM Your central vacuum system has been engineered for a long, trouble-free service life. Your power unit is covered by a factory limited warranty that is enclosed with these instructions. Please read your limited warranty carefully and return the warranty card. It is important that you fill out your warranty registration card properly and mail it to the factory.
Installation Tips Mounting Bracket All Imperium central vacuum units have the same mounting bracket. It is attached to the unit for shipping and then must be removed for installation to the wall. Still need help? Call 1-800-221-8227. 1 Remove the small piece of metal on the side of the mounting bracket and discard. 3 Continue to tap with a mallet until the mounting bracket is completely removed. 2 To remove the mounting bracket, tap lightly with a mallet. The mounting bracket will slide down.
Typical Installation Design of Paper Bag Units CV260, CV280, CV300,CV800 Hanger Bracket Suggested Guidelines 48” from floor to top hole of can bracket 10’ max *Note: Ensure bag protector plate is in proper place and screen underneath bag plate is clear of debris. See page 5 for more details. 48” NOTE: * Power unit must be mounted at least 6 inches from sidewall, floor & ceiling.
Typical Installation Design of Split Canister Units - CV7800 10’ max Hanger Bracket Suggested Guidelines 32” between top dirt can bracket hole & top motor unit bracket hole 48” from floor to top hole of dirt can bracket 32” 48” NOTE: * Motor unit must be mounted at least 6 inches from sidewall, floor & ceiling. 7 www.centralvacuumstores.
Typical Installation Design of Split Canister Units CV9000/CV15400 - Option 1 10’ max Hanger Bracket Suggested Guidelines NOTE: * Motor unit must be mounted at least 6 inches from sidewall, floor & ceiling. 48” from floor to top hole of dirt can bracket 48” from floor to top hole of motor can bracket www.centralvacuumstores.
Typical Installation Design of Split Canister Units CV9000/CV15400 - Option 2 Hanger Bracket Suggested Guidelines 4 36” 36” between top dirt can bracket hole & top motor unit bracket hole 48” from floor to top hole of dirt can bracket 48” NOTE: * Motor unit must be mounted at least 6” from sidewall, floor & ceiling. 9 www.centralvacuumstores.
MAINTENANCE - Cyclonic Single Piece Systems The mass of dirt and debris picked up by your central vacuum system is deposited in the dirt canister, which is attached to the bottom of your power unit on single canister units or filter canister if split system unit and will need to be emptied periodically. To Empty the Canister Remove the dirt canister by supporting bottom of the 1 canister with your knee* (Fig.
MAINTENANCE - Split Canister System This system includes a power unit and a separate dirt canister that are mounted independently of each other. The dirt canister has the removable bottom can. Emptying your Dirt Can To remove accumulation, follow these steps: Remove the dirt canister by supporting bottom 1 of the canister with your knee* (Fig. 1), then unsnap the two latches by grasping the lower end of each latch and pulling straight away from the canister.
? HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHECK OR EMPTY MY DIRT CANISTER? 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 the dirt can is emptied frequently. Under no circumstances should you allow your dirt canister to become more than 3/4 full before emptying.
MAINTENANCE - Inverted Bag Inverted bag units provide a permanent filter and require occasional cleaning. To clean the inverted bag units, follow these steps: Emptying your Dirt Can To remove accumulation, follow these steps: 1 Remove the dirt canister by supporting the bottom canister with your knee*. Then, unsnap the two dirt canister latches by grasping the lower end of each latch and pulling straight away from the canister (Fig 1).
MAINTENANCE - Paper Bag This system uses a sealed 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. Bag #s: HPB1 & HPB2H Emptying your Dirt Can To remove accumulation, follow these steps: Remove the lid by lifting straight up. There are no 1 hinges or clamps.
SERVICING YOUR DIRT CAN WITH AIR CHANNEL 1 Place knee under bottom dirt canister to support the weight of the can, while you unlatch it. 2 Set the dirt can on the floor. SOME MODELS: WITH SEPARATE DIRT CANISTER ONLY 6 Lift up the top lid. 7 Clean debris from top screen as you would a dryer lint screen by wiping debris off of screen and deposit debris into used plastic bag. 3 Remove edge of the plastic bag from the bag clip. 8 Throw away the used plastic bag. 4 Lift the plastic bag from the dirt can.
INSTALLATION OF NEW PLASTIC BAG 1 Place a clean plastic bag into the dirt can. 2 Wrap the edges of the plastic bag around the edge of the dirt can. Air Channel 3 Place the portion of the plastic bag around the Air Channel under the bag clip. Bag Clip 4 Mill. Plastic Bag 4 Use your hands and press the plastic bag up against the sides of the dirt can. www.centralvacuumstores.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please read the Warranty certificate before attempting any service on your power unit. The motor in your power unit DOES NOT require oiling. The bearings have been lubricated and sealed at the factory. Tampering in any way with the motor blower will invalidate your warranty. Your central vacuum system has been engineered to provide many years of carefree service.
3. Circuit Breaker in House Panel - Check your house breaker panel - If the circuit breaker is off, you may have too many appliances utilizing that circuit. For best results, your power unit should be on a separate circuit. Try to remove some of the extra circuit load by unplugging other devices. If the breaker continues to cut off - call your service technician. 4.
12. Dirt Canister - Over Filled - Whenever low airflow is experienced the first thing to check is the dirt canister for over filling or clogged filter bag (some models). Refer to Number 13. Read the Operations section of this manual for information on how to clean your dirt canister. 13. Filter Bag - Clogged (some models) - Read the Operations section of this manual for information on how to remove and clean your filter bag. 14.
IMPERIUM® Central Vacuum Systems LIMITED* FIVE or SEVEN or TEN YEAR WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from State to State (or Province). ITEMS COVERED Your Imperium system is hereby warranted against defects in material and workmanship which occur during the term of this Warranty. Your system either carries a five-year or seven-year warranty, depending on the unit model purchased.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION FOR CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM - IMPORTANT - The serial number for your wall mounted central vacuum system can be found on the serial label. This label will be found on the left or right side of the unit near the top and close to the wall. Example Label Yours may differ Model Serial # Scan the QR code on your unit label with a smartphone QR scanner app and it will take you directly to our website.
TIPS ON THE CARE OF YOUR CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM Your power unit is warranted against defective materials and workmanship but not against misuse. There is a service charge for repairing or replacing damaged or misused components of the system or for unnecessary service calls. Your builtin system is a lifetime improvement for you and your family.
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