NuTone VX550 Installation Guide Page 1

BUILT-IN CENTRAL CLEANING SYSTEMINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFor Power Unit ModelsVX475, VX550, VX1000, VX475C, VX550C, and VX1000CBroan-NuTone LLCHartfor

10CI390 & CI395 ELECTRAVALVE™ELECTRIFIEDINLET INSTALLATION(CI395RK ROUGH-IN)1. See Figure 27. Fasten the mounting plate to a studwithin three stu

11SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. INSTALL ONLY ON A NOMINAL 120 V, 60 Hz, 7 A SUPPLY PROTECTED BY AMAXIMUM 15 A OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVI

LOCATING ACCESS KEYS INEXISTING CONSTRUCTIONUnless your home is a ranch-style house where a singletrunk line can run directly through the attic or bas

INSTALLING THE INLET TUBINGWhen your planning is complete, you will have to determinewhere all the inlets and the power unit will be located. Youhave

Drilling the Access HolesOnce you are certain that you’ve located the center of thewall directly above the inlet location, use a 2½” hole saw tocut th

Whatever the case, insert the completed inlet line into theaccess hole and thread it down inside the wall. The inlet lineshould be long enough so that

Use an awl or icepick to punch pilot holes where you markedthe two hole locations. Now, drill two 3⁄8” diameter holes,using the pilot holes as the cen

Hold the assembly in placefor a few minutes as thecement sets; allow 5 minutesfor the cement to completely dry.Now, strip the ends of the twolow volta

Insert the bottom screw intothe inlet cover and through theother parts. Give the screw afew turns until it firmly engagesin the mounting plate. Now,le

5. Attach the low voltage wires to terminal screws on backof wall inlet (Figure 35). If using 361 Rough-in with CI370Series Inlets, refer to instruct

TABLE OF CONTENTSSYSTEM PLANNING AND LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FLOOR INLET INSTALLATION INNEW & EXISTING CONSTRUCTIONModel CI370 or 360 Series Inlets (361 Rough-In)1. Refer to Figures 41 and 42. After floor i

21ORIGINAL VACPAN™INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSNOTE: Please read instructions prior to installation.INSTALLATION TIPS• Plan the location of your ORIGINAL

IN WALL INSTALLATIONSRefer to Figure 47.• ORIGINAL VACPAN can be installed between wall studsin side walls.• ORIGINAL VACPAN should be located tight t

23ORIGINAL VACUSWEEP® INLET VALVEINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSCONNECTION FROM BELOWRefer to Figure 48. 1. Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF.Measure di

24CONNECTION FROM BEHINDRefer to Figure 49. 1. Turn the power to the vacuum unit OFF. Choose a location under the cabinet for the VacuSweep®InletValv

25wire/string to temporarily hold the pipe and elbow inplace, insert the VacuSweep®Inlet Valve into the openingat the base of the wall and elbow. DO N

Once you have installed all your inlets, you can completethe network of tubing that connects your inlets to thepower unit. This network consists of th

Joining Straight Lengths of TubingBoth branch lines and the trunk lines may require lengths oftubing longer than those 8´ sections supplied. Use stopc

Circumventing an ObstacleWherever possible the branch lines should connect to thetrunk line in straight paths. The fewer turns in a tubing system, the

Connecting the Low Voltage WiringIdeally, you will run the wiring and make all the wiringconnections after you have completed the tubing system. Ofcou

THE RANCH STYLE HOUSEHere the power unit is mounted in thegarage. The intake and exhaust tubing, the only exposed tubing in theinstallation, runs up t

Attach the tubing to the joists or ceiling with either perforated metal or support strapping (support strapping isavailable from NuTone).Make all bran

Refer to page 4 for information on locating the power unit.MOUNTINGThis section refers to Figures 51 and 52. Your power unit mounts to the wall using

TUBING CONNECTIONS ATPOWER UNITThis section refers to Figures 53 and 54.Your VX Series power units are capable of being connectedto the intake vacuum

WIRINGThis section refers to Figures 55 and 56. Grounding Instructions—This appliance must be grounded.If it should malfunction or break down, groundi

Be sure all inlets are closed and soil bag (for VX475, VX550& VX1000 models) is in place. Check switch on power unitfor manual on/off operation. C

Two-Year Limited WarrantyWARRANTY OWNER: NuTone warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defec

36Trouble1. Loss or decrease of vacuumoccurs.2. Power unit does not start, or shuts off during normaloperation with no LED showingred or illuminated.3

37Possible Remedy1a.Remove disposable filter bag or empty debris bucket as described in Homeowner’s Guide and install replacement.1b. Insert handle en

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THE SPLIT-LEVEL HOUSELike the two-story house, the splitlevel installation commonly calls for atwo-level trunk line. Here, the powerunit is located in

WARRANTYAll VX Power Units are covered by a NuTone 2, 4, or 8 year warranty. Refer to your Model Number for whichwarranty you have. Tools and Accessor

5WORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBINGCutting the TubingBefore you cut a length of tube, accurately measure thelength you need. Allow 5/8” of tubing for inserti

6Making a JointInsert the tube into the fitting, aligning the two parts as theywill be installed. Mark the tube and the fitting so that you canquickly

7MODEL CF361 & CF361F (For Use withCI370 and 360 Inlets)3. Refer to Figure 10. Nail bracket to the side of the stud sothat the front edge of the b

INSTALLING THE TUBINGUse the following installation guidelines when installing tubing.1. Start tubing installation at farthest inlet and work towardt

9WALL INLET INSTALLATIONModel CI370 Wall Inlet (CF361 and CF361FRough-In)1. Remove the cardboard plaster guard.2. Refer to Figure 20. For some drywall