NUTONE NCKIT3500 (01) PDF Document

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your NUTONE NCKIT3500, please follow these warnings:

1. Do not use on wet surfaces or outdoors.

2. Do not vacuum liquids or fine powders (such as drywall dust).

3. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

4. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

5. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

6. Use only as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

7. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

8. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

9. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

10. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

11. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Service Center.

12. Keep your work area well lighted.

13. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.

14. When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.

15. When applicable local regulations comprise more restrictive installation and/or certification requirements, the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at his own expenses.

When using your NUTONE NCKIT3500, please observe the following cautions:

1. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

2. Ensure air flows freely and exhausts unobstructed from top or side outlet.

3. Do not use without filter (or filters, according to the model) in place.

4. Do not use to blow leaves or debris.

5. Do not place any object on top of the unit.

6. Do not install the unit horizontally.

7. Do not use the pail as a wash bucket.

8. Do not use the pail as a stool.

9. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

10. This appliance is for use on a standard 120 VAC, dedicated 15-amp branch circuit. Some brands of house panel breakers may be more sensitive to startup current than others. In the event where nuisance tripping of the house panel breaker occurs (after ensuring that the circuit is DEDICATED to the central vacuum unit), we recommend changing the breaker with an “HM” type of the same AMP rating.

11. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

12. Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a clean, dry area, and away from extreme temperatures.

13. Any servicing other than that recommended in this manual should be performed by an authorized service facility.

14. We recommend that your unit be inspected by a specialized technician once a year.

Cutting Tubing:

Measure the length of tube needed. Allow 5/8″ of tubing for inserting into fittings. Cut the plastic tubing with a hacksaw, ensuring that the cut is exactly square. Use a small knife or steel wool to remove any burrs from the inside of the tube. Use a file to slightly bevel the outside of the tube so that it will easily slide into the fitting. Use steel wool or a light grained sandpaper to buff the surface of the tube which will be glued.

Making a Joint:

Insert the tube into the fitting, aligning both parts as they will be installed. Mark the tube and the fitting to quickly realign the joint. Apply cement in an inch-wide band to the outside of the tube. Insert the tube into the fitting with the alignment marks a quarter turn apart, and then quickly push and turn the fitting to align the marks and spread the cement. Allow 1 minute for the joint to dry.

Securing Wire to Tubing:

The low-voltage power wiring is run along with the tubing. Use electrical tape to secure the wire to the tubing. Tape the wire approximately every 12″ to 18″.

1. Make the Wall Inlet Cutout: The wall inlet should be located 18″ on-center from the floor and directly in line with the attic or basement inlet tubing hole. The wall inlet cutout must be exactly 3-7/8″ high by 2-7/8″ wide.

2. Attach the Inlet Mounting Plate: Reach through the inlet hole, locate the inlet tubing, and pull it through. Remove the low-voltage wiring from inside the tube. Remove the nail flange from the inlet mounting plate. Apply cement to both the inside of the flexible tubing and to the outside of the mounting plate’s tube ring. Insert the mounting plate’s tube ring in the flexible tubing, twisting to spread the cement, and align the mounting plate vertically.

3. Complete the Inlet Assembly: Strip the ends of the two low-voltage wires and connect them to the screw terminals on the back of the inlet cover. Pull the low-voltage wire through the top wiring hole in the mounting plate. When wiring is complete, assemble the inlet cover to the tube guard and mounting plate.

4. Install the Inlet: Place the inlet into the wall cutout with the cover on the outside. Hold the inlet in place and gradually tighten down each screw a little bit at a time.

Follow these guidelines for locating the NUTONE NCKIT3500 power unit:

• Locate the power unit away from the general living area in an accessible location for cleaning and maintenance.

• Locate the power unit within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet. The power unit requires a 120 VAC power source, dedicated 15-amp branch circuit.

• Do not locate the power unit close to a source of extreme heat (i.e.: water heater) or in an area with a high ambient temperature (i.e.: attic, furnace room).

• If the power unit is located in a closet or a small utility room, make sure the area is well-ventilated (e.g.: with door louvers).

The NUTONE NCKIT3500 unit is factory shipped for use in cyclonic mode, but it can be operated with a disposable bag (391C). The included bag adapter must be installed. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the pail from the unit by releasing both side latches, pulling them out and then pushing them up. Detach the pail from unit.

2. Assemble the bag adapter to the intake elbow. Align the triangle with the small inclined stud.

3. Tighten the junction using the screw and nut (included in parts bag).

4. Unfold the disposable bag and grasp its collar where indicated. Insert over bag adapter. Be careful not to tear the bag. Ensure the collar is positioned between the taper ring and the bag stopper on the bag adapter. Put the pail back in place.

1. Carefully remove the debris pail from the power unit. Make sure the bag is properly installed if needed. Remove the installation kit and securely reinstall the debris pail.

2. Maintain minimum clearance dimensions: 12 inches minimum from each side wall, 12 inches minimum from the ceiling, and 18 inches minimum above the floor.

3. Position and install the wall mounting bracket with the provided screws. Ensure to screw the wall mounting bracket directly to a wall stud for a solid installation.

4. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the mounting bracket on the wall through the upper and lower mounting holes.

5. Hang the power unit onto the wall mounting bracket. Ensure the back brackets of the power unit are engaged with the corresponding wall bracket fingers. Pull the power unit down to secure.

Run the house vacuum line up to the elbow behind the power unit. Insert the end of the line in the elbow opening and secure the house vacuum line by hand tightening the screw and nut provided in the parts bag. DO NOT GLUE.

Assemble the exhaust tubing to the exhaust outlet on top or top side of the unit, according to the power unit model. DO NOT GLUE.

NOTES:

• Make sure all tubing connections are air tight.

• The exhaust should not be vented into a wall, ceiling or concealed space in the house. It is recommended to vent the vacuum exhaust air to the outdoors. Exterior vented exhaust line should end using Model V145 wall cap.

• For optimal indoor air quality, exhausting the power unit to the outdoors is recommended but is not required.

Grounding Instructions:

Your NUTONE NCKIT3500 must be grounded. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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 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.

Wiring:

This appliance is for use on a standard 120 VAC, dedicated 15-amp branch circuit with a NEMA 5-15R receptacle. Make sure that the power unit is connected to an outlet that has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug shown in the manual illustrations. No adapter should be used with this power unit. Inlet leads should be connected to the power unit low voltage tabs using crimp connectors (included in parts bag) and the low voltage harness.

Open the wall inlet cover and insert the end of the hose into the inlet to turn on the vacuum. For non-switched hoses, inserting the hose automatically turns on the power unit; removing the hose shuts off the power unit. Some hoses have switches which can be used to activate the power unit. The ON/OFF switch located on the power unit needs to be kept in the OFF position.

As you vacuum, dirt and dust are carried to the power unit where they remain in a bag or in the debris pail. Use the cleaning tools as you would for any other vacuum cleaner. Avoid picking up very large debris as these kinds of objects may become lodged in the hose or tubing.

With a 6 U.S. gallons (22.7 liters) capacity, under normal conditions the bag/debris pail requires changing/emptying approximately twice a year. If the bag/debris pail is full, you will notice a reduced suction from the system. Unless this loss of suction is caused by a blockage in the system, changing the bag or emptying the debris pail will solve the problem.

NOTE: Even if not filled to capacity, if the bag seems tightly stretched when removing the debris pail, changing the bag will prevent it from tearing.

To empty the debris pail on your NUTONE NCKIT3500, release both latches on the sides of the unit by pulling out and then pushing up. Holding the pail by the latches, lower it from the unit. Carry the pail to a trash receptacle and dispose of the debris. Put the pail back in its place.

1. To remove the disposable bag, release both latches on the sides of the unit by pulling out and then pushing up. Remove the pail from unit. Grasp the edges of the bag collar and pull down. The bag will slide off easily. Do not pull on the bag.

2. Unfold the new bag.

3. Grasp the collar where indicated on the new bag and insert over the bag adapter. Be careful not to tear the bag. Ensure the collar is positioned between the taper ring and the bag stopper on the bag adapter. Put the pail back in its place.

The permanent filter on your NUTONE NCKIT3500 protects the motor and stops small particles from escaping. Under normal use, it does not need maintenance, but it can be removed for inspection or replacement.

Removal:

1. Remove the pail from the unit.

2. To remove the permanent filter, use the pull tab (A) located on the edge of the filter to pull and loosen the filter from the inlet chamber wall. Squeeze from both sides of the filter to the center of the housing. Then, carefully remove it from the unit.

Installation:

1. Squeeze the filter in order to move it past the inlet opening (B).

2. Let the filter bear against the unit wall by releasing the pressure.

3. Make sure to place the rigid ring in its groove to ensure proper sealing.

NOTE: Make sure the filter is installed so that the pull tab (A) is accessible for future filter removal.

A motor foam safety filter, located at the top of the vacuum chamber, provides protection against dirt being pulled into the motor. This filter should be checked and cleaned if necessary when the permanent filter is removed.

Cleaning: Simply brush the filter clean. If the filter is excessively soiled, hand wash in a water and mild detergent solution, rinse and let it dry completely on a flat surface before reinstalling.

Removing the Filter: Remove the debris pail and permanent filter. Lift the center of the wire retaining the motor foam filter and slide the filter out of its location.

Reinstalling the Filter: To reinstall the motor foam filter, reverse the steps described above.

CAUTION: Operating the power unit without the motor foam filter will void the warranty.

The NUTONE NCKIT3500 accessory kit includes:

1. Deluxe floor combo tool

2. Deluxe floor brush

3. Mesh storage bag

4. Low-voltage hose, 30 ft. long

5. Hose sock

6. Hose hanger

7. Telescopic wand for static tools

8. Wand hanger

9. Round dusting brush

10. Upholstery tool

11. Long crevice tool

Installing Hose Hanger:

1. Secure the hose hanger to the wall using 2 provided screws. Depending on the chosen location, the use of wall anchors (not included) may be necessary.

2. Wind the hose around its hanger when not in use.

Installing Wand Hanger:

1. Secure the wand hanger to the wall using 2 screws (included). Depending on the chosen location, the use of wall anchors (not included) may be necessary.

2. Push the wand in its hanger when not in use.

Connecting the Hose:

To ensure proper operation, insert the hose into the wall inlet. Align the tab on the hose end up with the depression in the wall inlet (A).

Operating the Handle Switch:

The switch on the handle will turn the NUTONE NCKIT3500 power unit ON (I position) and OFF (O position).

NOTE: Order service parts by “Part No.” – not by “Key No.”