ASF Online-Shop TC2000 Central Vacuum Cleaner Installation Guide

ASF Online-Shop TC2000 Central Vacuum Cleaner

GENERAL INFORMATION

The User Guide
The user guide is a fundamental document written by the builder, to be considered an integral part of the central suction unit. In case of resale, offering or lease to third parties, the user guide must be handed over to the new user or to the new owner. The builder must be informed about any ownership change. We recommend storing and keeping the user guide throughout the whole operating life of the suction unit. The main purpose of the user guide is to provide a correct knowledge of the user mode in order to exploit the best performance and to maintain the central suction unit at its best working and security conditions. It is absolutely forbidden to duplicate, copy or release totally or part of this user guide without previous written authorization of the builder.

Safety and security precautions

• Read carefully any information written in this user guide regarding installation, use and maintenance of the central suction unit.
• Never use inappropriately the central suction unit.
• Never let the children get near the central suction unit when it is working and never let the children play with the suction inlets or with the suction unit. This tool should not be used by persons (children included) with reduced psychical, sensorial or mental skills, or by persons without experience or knowledge, unless they are controlled or trained for the use of the tool by people responsible of their safety.

Children have to be supervised in order to assure they don’t play with the tool. Unplug the central suction unit when:

• The power supply cable is worn out or damaged
• The central suction unit has been exposed to the inclemency of the weather or to excessive moisture.
• The central suction unit has been damaged by an impact or the external container has been damaged
• The central suction unit requires any repairing or overhauling.
  • Always wear protection gloves and mask when carrying out any maintenance operation, and when unloading the dust container or replacing/cleaning the filter. Use only original spare parts.
  • Never use the suction unit to remove textile stuff, big-size bits and pieces of any material, burning coals or ashes.
  • Never use this suction unit to remove liquids.
  • Use the suction unit only with the special filter cartridge correctly assembled. Never block the air exhaust pipes and the cooling inlets of the motor. Never touch the suction accessories with any part of the body.
  • Use only one inlet at a time.
  • If you are not going to use the central suction unit for a short time, it is advisable to switch it off. If you are not going to use the central suction unit for an extended period of time, it is advisable to cut it off from the mains power supply.

Identification plate

Technical Service Provider
Call the Builder Technical Service or contact authorized centers for any information you may need. Always specify the technical data indicated on the identification plate and the serial number of the central suction unit.

• Technical Service Provider and After-Sales Service
• Authorized Technical Assistance Center

Unpacking

Handling and unpacking

1. Follow the instructions printed on the cardboard box to move the suction unit to the location selected for the installation. If necessary, use a trolley to move the suction unit or ask somebody to help you.
2. Arrange the cardboard box on the floor, with the opening side upward and cut the adhesive tape.
3. Open the box, take the straps with both hands and lift the suction unit.Arrange it on the floor in a horizontal position.
4. Cut the straps.
5. Remove the upper cardboard protection, lift the suction unit and arrange it on the floor in a vertical position. Remove the dust-protection bag.
6. Take out all the accessories contained in the cardboard box and dispose in compliance with the relevant provisions in force.

Control of the accessories

Check what you have received:

1. One central suction unit
2. One metal frame for hanging the suction unit on the wall
3. One exhaust silencer made of plastic for the air exhaust
4. Two couplings made of plastic to connect the suction pipes
5. Four metal clamps for fixing the couplings
6. One user guide for correct installation, use and maintenance
7. An adhesive plate showing the Builder’s trademark

Check that the suction unit and the relevant accessories correspond to what you have ordered. Make sure that the suction unit and the accessories have not been damaged during the handling. If this is the case, do not hesitate to contact the builder.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CENTRAL SUCTION UNIT

Operating principles
The central suction system, suitable for any kind of residential building (house, office, hotels, service building) consists of a net of PVC pipes spreading out in every room and perfectly chased in walls and false ceilings. The suction pipe network is equipped with suction inlets where the user fits the suction hose. The central suction unit must be installed in a separated room (for example in a storage room, in a garage or in another service room) and is connected to the suction pipes network.

The user starts the suction unit by simply inserting the fitting of the suction hose into the suction pipe inlet. If the pipe network is not equipped with an electric system, it is possible to install remotely controlled starting and stop functions, controlled by means of a remote-control device (supplied upon request).

Allowed and improper use
The central suction unit wich are the object of this user guide, has been designed to remove the dust, small-size solid bits and pieces and dry materials. It is forbidden to use the suction system to remove textile stuff, big-size bits and pieces, burning and hot materials.

• It is strictly forbidden to remove highly explosive materials (gun powder) or inert materials, which can trigger dangerous chemical reactions if removed separately and then mixed up in the dust container.
• It is strictly forbidden to use the central suction unit in explosion hazard places or in places where temperature, pressure and moisture are out-of-range.
• Any different use is strictly forbidden.
• The builder, by means of written authorization, must approve any alteration or modification of the suction unit to remove a specific material.
• Any use different from the original is to be considered improper and health risk for the user and damage to the suction unit cannot be excluded.

Construction features (see picture)

Technical features (See picture and table)

INSTALLATION

ATTENTION
THE UNDERMENTIONED OPERATIONS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF

Place of installation
Before installing the central suction system, a suction pipes network must installed by qualified staff. The qualified operators must also spot the best location to install the suction unit. Suggestions for a correct installation are detailed hereinafter.

If the central suction system has to be installed in a multistorey building, the suction unit must be located at the lowest level of the building. The suction unit can be installed in a service room (for example in a garage or in a storage room), sheltered from atmospheric agents and protected from moisture and temperature changes. Chose a space far from heat sources (burners or radiators). Leave free and well-lit space all around the suction unit to allow trouble-free maintenance and repair operations. For any question do not hesitate to contact the Builder’s Technical Assistance Service.

Switch from DX (right) to SX (left) model
The suction units included are usually delivered suction and exhaust pipes connections assembled on the right side of the unit (DX model); when necessary, it is possible to switch the suction unit from DX (right) to SX (left) model by assembling the inlets of the pipes on the left side (SX model).

Follow the instructions detailed below to switch from DX (right) to SX (left) model:

1. Loosen the screws and remove the rear fixing plate.
2. Loosen the screws and remove the top cover.
3. Remove the plate, loosen the screws assembled below and remove the front panel.
4. Assemble the panel on the opposite side.
5. Assemble the top cover.
6. Assemble the fixing plate.
7. Fix the adhesive plate supplied with the central suction unit.

Installation of the central suction unit
You must use the special frame (provided with the suction unit) and the special screws to hang the central suction unit firmly and permanently to a wall. Remember that the suction unit must hold up the equivalent of eight times the weight of the suction unit (please refer to par. 3.5 table). The operator must hang the suction unit at a suitable distance from the floor to allow an easy unloading of the dust container and a trouble-freer replacement of the filter. Follow the instructions detailed herebelow to hang correctly the suction unit to the wall:

1. Position the special frame provided with the suction unit and lay out the reference points. (if the drilling has already been carried out, go to step 3)
2. Drill the holes into the wall.
3. Arrange the frame on the wall.
4. Hang the suction unit to the frame.

How to connect the pipe network (see picture)

1. Use the correct fitting to connect the suction unit to the suction hose
2. Use the correct fitting to connect the suction unit to the air exhaust pipe
3. Stick the silencer on the exhaust pipe near the exhaust grid

Should it be necessary to convey the air discharge to the outside, please follow the following instructions:

Maximum length of the discharge pipe:

• Diameter of the outlet pipe for a length up to 4 m: 50 mm
• Diameter of the outlet pipe for lengths from 4 to 6 m: 63 mm
• Diameter of the outlet pipe for lengths from 6 to 8 m: 80 mm
• Diameter of the outlet pipe for lengths from 8 to 10 m: 100 mm
• It is not advisable to use an outlet pipe which is longer than 10 m, because this could damage the central vacuum unit.

Electric system
Before plugging in the suction unit, make sure that the mains power supply corresponds to the central suction unit power supply (please refer to data indicated on the identification plate). Connect the starting signal imput cable with very low security voltage.

The builder declines all responsibility for damages to persons or objects due to an electric system not in compliance with the regulations in force. Follow the instructions to carry out this operation correctly (see picture)

1. Connect the starting signal input cable.
2. To plug in the output line cable plug and fit it into the electric outlet.

HOW TO USE THE CENTRAL SUCTION UNIT

Starting of the suction unit
Press the start push-button. A red lamp will light up inside.

Use of the suction unit

1. Fit the accessory suitable for the cleaning operations you want to carry out in the hose.
2. Fit the opposite end of the hose in the suction inlet. The suction system will start automatically.

After finishing the cleaning operations, remove the hose from the suction inlet and push gently the cover until it engages. The cover must be engaged gently to avoid any backstroke of the cover against the suction inlet; allow the suction unit a few minutes to stop.

MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE FROM THEPOWER SUPPLY SOCKET AND ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION GLOVES AND GOGGLES BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY TECHNICAL OR MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Programmed maintenance
In order to keep the system perfectly operating and to avoid any possible mechanic trouble, the user must overhaul the whole system at precise time intervals, according to the accumulated operating time of the central suction system (see table).

The casing of the suction unit needs periodically cleaning. Use a smooth and damp cloth with some neutral soap.

Attention:
Be sure to use only water or water with neutral soap. Alcool or other solvents may damage the unit. Wait until the unit is perfectly dry prior to start it.

Unloading of the dust container

1. Disassemble the dust container.
2. Remove the conveyor cone.
3. Unload the dust container.
4. Assemble the conveyor cone.
5. Reassemble the dust container.

Replacement of the filter cartridge

1. Disassemble the dust container.
2. Unscrew the locking handle..
3. Replace the filter cartridge.
4. Screw the locking handle.
5. Reassemble the dust container.

Reconditioning of the filter cartridge

ATTENTION
NEVER USE THE SUCTION UNIT WITHOUT THE FILTER. BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE OPERATION DESCRIBED HEREUNDER, ALWAYS ASSEMBLE A NEW CARTRIDGE.

1. The filter cartridge can be reconditioned many times; use the corner nozzle of your suction unit to clean the filtering surface of the cartridge.
2. Check if the surface of the cartridge is torn; if this is the case, do not recondition the cartridge and do not use it again.

SERVICING

Servicing criteria

• It is strictly forbidden to operate on the central suction unit to carry out any maintenance or servicing not mentioned (and therefore not allowed) in the user manual.
• Only qualified providers of the technical assistance service can carry out any maintenance or repair operations.
• The guarantee will not apply in case of interventions carried out by non-authorized staff and the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible for possible injuries to persons and damages to things resulting from this kind of intervention.

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

Spare parts list
It is advisable to stock the spare parts more subject to wear. In order to grant the best performance of the central suction system, we suggest using only original spare parts.

Please find below a list of spare parts.

Description| Quantity| Spare Part Code| Central Suction Unit Model
---|---|---|---
Filter Cartridge| 1| To read commercial brochure| All

DISMANTLING

General instructions

• When dismantling the central suction system, dispose appropriately of used parts or material, which could endanger human health or well-being as well as the environment if handled improperly.
• You must be acquainted with sites/companies authorized to collect and dispose of used parts and materials.
• The disposal and/or recycling of any part of the suction system must be carried out in compliance with the legal regulations in force.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Thermal switch

• The thermal switch prevents damages to the electric and electronic parts from power overloads and from short-circuits.
• The switch button is located inside its lodging during the regular functioning of the machine, while in case of activated protection it will be out of its lodging.
• The reactivation of the switch must be done manually by pushing the button back into its lodging. This operation will be effective only if the cause of the blocking has been fi xed.
• If the blocking occurs regularly, it is advisable to let a specialized technician verify the correct functioning of the machine

TECHNICAL PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting

No air suction in all air inlets

| The power supply cable is unplugged| Plug in the power supply cable
The start push-button of the central suction system is unplugged| Press the start push-button
The start signal cable is unplugged| Plug in the start cable
The thermal relay of the motor does not work| Leave the motor some minutes for cooling down
The overcurrent circuit breaker has tripped| Proceed with the manual reset of the circuit breaker
No air suction in only one inle| The power supply contacts are cut off or the microswitc of the inlet does not work| Contact the technical service provider
Weak air suction| Several suction inlets are used simultaneously| Use only one suction inlet at a time
The hose or the cleaning accessories are broken/damaged| Check if the hose is integral and if the fitting is correctly inserted
The filter cartridge is dirty| Contact the technical service provider
The fitting of the dust container is damaged or incorrectly positioned| Check if the fitting is integral and correctly assembled
The pipes of the suction system are obstructed| Contact the technical service provider
The air exhaust is obstructed| Contact the technical service provider
The suction unit does not stop when the suction inlets are closed| Microinterruttore di una presa di aspirazione rotto| Contact the technical service provider

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