Motors, Filters, and Maintenance for Vacuflo Central Vac
All Products for Vacuflo
Only hear a "click" when trying to start the system? Does it shut off and start back up in a few minutes? These are common signs of a dead motor which only leaves two options. Replace the motor or the replace unit. If you liked the amount of suction it originally had, then replace the motor. If you'd like stronger suction or if you'd like a cleaner disposal system consider a different unit or alternative brand.

How is a central vacuum maintained? Generally, the only thing required is emptying the main unit. Beyond that there are some upkeep and preventative options given below.
Replacement Chart for Vacuflo Vacuum Motors, Filtration, & More
PLEASE NOTE: if your original gasket is not a thin foam
pad then REUSE your original gasket no matter what.
Model # Replacement Motor Filtration
HP Vacuflo
17, 260, 460, 760
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
116472 (replaces 117073, 119260 (260), and 117795 (460, 760) Cut screen on 17. Reuse exhaust extension.		 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
26
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
115334
 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
99
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
(takes 2 motors)
115334
 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
200
110-120 volt		 116336 MotorBuy Now / Details & Instructions
116336 (replaces 076-3450-04)
 Paper Bag
Replacement
#723
HP Vacuflo
360
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
117507
(replaces 117470, 116507)		 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
560
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
117549-12
 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
580
220-240 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
117572-12
 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
860
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
117507
(replaces 117470, 116507)
Reuse exhaust extension.		 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
880
220-240 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
(takes 2 motors)
117743 (119599)
 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
960
110-120 volt		 Buy Now / Details & Instructions
(takes 2 motors)
117549-12		 Full cyclonic
HP Vacuflo
Maxum
110-120 volt
Buy Now / Details & Instructions
116471
 Paper Bag
Replacement
#723EB
HP Vacuflo
Maxum Whisper
110-120 volt
Buy Now / Details & Instructions
116763
 Paper Bag
Replacement
#723EB
HP Vacuflo
466Q, 566Q, FC300, FC530, FC550, FC610, FC650, FC1550 		Not available from MD Vac  
Royal
CS400, CS620, CS820, CS1200		 Not available from MD Vac
Basic Maintenance for Vacuflo Vacuum

Filtration Maintenance
Much like a regular portable vacuum, the basic maintenance of a Vacuflo central vacuum is changing the bag, or in most cases, emptying the dirt receptacle on the main unit. To do this, remove the base of the unit with a twist or by unlatching, then dump the debris. Models with an inverted cloth filter can be cleaned by placing a plastic trash bag over the bottom of the unit. Reach up and grab the center weighted cloth filter and shake it. This filter can be further cleaned or replaced. To remove the filter, grab a side of it and pull toward the center. The outer stiff rim of the filter bends in and the filter drops out. To test filter efficiency, remove it, install the base back on the unit and test the suction. If the suction if significantly better without the filter then replace the filter. To further clean the filter wash it and thoroughly air dry before installing. Other models have no bags and no filters other than a screen up under the motor. BE SURE TO CLEAN this screen off or your suction will be decreased.

Much like a regular portable vacuum, the basic maintenance of a Vacuflo Central Vacuum System is changing the bag, or, in most cases, emptying the dirt bin and cleaning or changing a cartridge filter. To do this, remove the base of the unit with a twist or by unlatching, then dump the debris. Remove the cartridge filter and bang it out.

Motor and Vacuum Maintenance
There is nothing to lube or oil in or on the central vacuum system, including the Vacuflo motor, Vacuflo vacuum motor unit, or Vacuflo vacuum cleaner. For the indoor vacuum brush, the fibers that get wrapped around the brush roll of the vacuum cleaner head should be cut out and removed on a regular basis.

Pipe and Hose Maintenance
We recommend cleaning out the hose and piping system at least once per year. The best way to do that is with Tornado Central Vacuum Maintenance Cloths. They do a couple of things. First, they push through the pipes, bringing along stalled out debris. Second, they deodorize the hose, pipes, and unit. Some amazing results can come from this product. The vacuum hose will last longer if it is stored on a hanger, always being detached from the vacuum after each use. See if any of these Storage Items can help your situation (scroll to the bottom of the Accessory Page).

Email Reminders to Empty Vacuum
Sign up for the Free Quarterly Email Reminders to dispose of your central vacuum debris. Let the trash build up can reduce suction, making the unit run hotter and clean less efficiently.

Replacement Motors and Parts for Vacuflo Vacuums

Troubleshooting
Self diagnose your system using this Interactive Troubleshooting Guide and Solutions.

Motor Replacement
Contact a local dealer for service, or consider doing it yourself. Motors on the Vacuflo vacuum have a few fasteners and wires that need to be unattached, the reattached on the new motor. It should take less than one hour. First, turn off the circuit breaker or unplug the central vacuum unit. Then, access the motor by releasing the outer housing. Use the chart to find the right replacement motor for your Vacuflo motor model. A motor may have many numbers on it but typically the real motor number starts with 11. Here are detailed Vacuflo Motor Replacement Instructions.

Circuit Board, Relay, Transformer, MiniBreaker
Separate transformers, relays, and minibreakers are not available here for Vacuflo. However, when a circuit board is installed, the most common board replacement for Vacuflo vacuums is the Vacuum Motor Circuit Board for Single Motor Units 110 Volt. The board is strong, yet generic and may need to be retrofitted. There are other Generic Circuit Boards here for units with different voltage and two motors. These robust generic boards are made by the leading industry supplier. An electrician will be able to replace the circuit board, or replace the relay, transformer, and minibreakers with a circuit board quite easily. Print and use the large photograph of the board as the wiring guide.

Motor Carbon Brush
The Vacuflo motor has two carbon brushes that wear down and can be replaced before they damage the motor. However, the Vacuflo motor may go bad for other reasons while the carbon brushes remain fine. Vacuflo motor brushes can be checked every few years and replaced if the 3/4-inch-long solid carbon is worn down. Definitely replace if one or both are down to 3/16 inch. Type the motor replacement number (not model number) in the search box and the motor brushes will come up along with instructions.
 
Note: Vacuflo Vacuum is a registered trademark of H-P Products, not M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. Products sold by M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. are not from Vacuflo Vacuum but are designed to complement a Vacuflo Central Vacuum. Therefore, parts and products carry warranties from MD Manufacturing and not Vacuflo Vacuum and thus may alter the warranty provided by Vacuflo Vacuum.
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