Vacuflo VacPan Rough-In Kit 9098

Read about the VacPan Rough-In Kit Vacuflo 9098

Using the VacPan is easy. Simply turn the convenient foot switch to the on position and sweep dirt and debris toward the VacPan. The powerful suction from your central vacuum system does the rest.

The VacPan is a perfect fit for any room where you sweep - kitchens, workshops, and garages. Installation is easy using standard fittings and pipe and can be installed in new and existing homes features a central vacuum system.

VacPan Installation Tips

• Plan the location of your Original VacPan to be conveniently located for sweeping clean-ups. Also, consider ease of access to vacuum tube piping connections during installation.

• The leading edge of the Original VacPan must sit flush with the finished floor.

• For maximum clearance, use Plastiflex part #SV8052 Universal Short 90 degree Elbow for connections to VacPan.

• Do not glue the connection between Original VacPan and elbow, to allow for future removal.

• Prior to final installation, check for an airtight seal between Original VacPan and elbow. Teflon tape may be used if required.

• Allow for 1/2" vertical play in vacuum tube piping an Original VacPan location, so that final piping connections can be made.

In Wall Installations

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  Original VacPan can be installed between wall studs inside walls.

• Original VacPan should be located tight to one side in stud space.

• Once the Original VacPan location is determined, cut a 6-3/4" long x 1-3/4" high slot in the wall and baseboard to accept the Original VacPan.

• The 2 x 4 wall bottom plate between the two studs must be removed. This can be achieved from below using a hole saw.

• In new home construction, the bottom wall plate can be removed directly. A 6-3/4" length of 2 x 4 can be used as a temporary rough in block, that will force all trades to finish around, leaving a slot for the Original VacPan Floor contractor must run flooring under the block.

• Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from the main line to Original VacPan location.

• Access to final piping connections must be made.

Inlet Types and Installation Diagrams

Access From Below If access is available from below, cut an access hole through the subfloor underneath the wall between the studs, positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole. Access To Wall Access can be made through the finished wall. Cut a 2-3/4" x 3-1/2" access hole, positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole. Plastiflex part #SV8012 Cover Plate can be used to cover the hole after installation. Attach low voltage wires to Original VacPan terminal connections marked "low voltage only" Slide Original VacPan into the mounting slot and secure to toe kick using two #6 screws provided. Reach through the access hole and make final piping connections

Under Cabinet Installations Original VacPan requires a minimum 2-1/4" toe kick height. Once the Original VacPan location is determined, cut a 6-3/4" long x 1-3/4" high slot in the cabinet toe kick to accept the Original VacPan. Run vacuum tube piping and low voltage wire from the main piping line to the Original VacPan location. Access to final piping connections must be made.