Main Installation Instructions – All Brands

• Instruction Manual (PDF 270k or Web)
  8-page central vacuum installation guide for new and existing homes.
  
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• Truss joist hole drilling code
• Central Vacuum Pipe Options (SCH40 vs Industry Standard)
• Routing a Pipe to a desired location
• Central Vac Installation Standards
• 3M Fire Barrier PPD Installation Instructions (PDF)
• Installing SilentMaster Central Vacuum
• Large Home Installation Tips from CE Pro
• Concrete Home Installation Tips
   
• Vacuum Receptacles – All Brands
  • Electric SuperValve Manual (PDF 345k or Web)
    One page of detailed instructions for installing the electrical current-carrying SuperValve in new construction homes.
  • Electric ElectraValve Manual (PDF 30k or Web)
    One page of detailed instructions for installing the electrical current-carrying ElectraValve in homes.
  • Non-electric vs Electric Valve Installation
    Assembly and comparison of 110 volt inlets and Low Voltage only
    
    
• Automatic Toe-kick Dustpans – All Brands
  • VacPan Installation Manual (PDF 286k or Web)
    Two pages of detailed instructions for installing the popular VacPan.
    Also, general toe-kick vacuum information.

72 Questions Answered

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