ELEMENT Central Vacuum Systems
10
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM
Motor Fails to Turn on:
If the system fails to turn on when engaged, check the following:
• Check the main fuse or circuit breaker at the main power supply panel of
your home. Reset breaker or replace fuses if necessary.
• Check the power unit reset button located about the power cord.
Pressing the button should restore operation.
• If the circuit protector continues to trip after a short period of time the
motor brushes may be worn out. Contact the qualified servicing dealer
written on the front of this manual or locate an authorized dealer online
at www.elementvac.com for service.
• On Models 1300, 1700 & 2300 ONLY: Turn the power switch on the
power unit to ON. If the power unit starts, the low voltage wiring, relay
or the hose could be causing the issue. If the power unit does not come
on, but the light on the power switch is on, you may be experiencing a
problem with the motor. Contact your servicing dealer written on the
front of this manual or locate an authorized dealer online at
www.elementvac.com.
Loss of Vacuum
If the system shows a loss of vacuum power, check the following:
• The dirt canister may need emptied or the bag may need replaced—
follow instructions in this guide, depending on unit type.
• The hose may be clogged- To check if there is an obstruction, unplug the
hose and insert an object that is smaller than the diameter of the hose (a
butter knife works well). Pass the object completely through the hose, if
it stops, that will indicate where the obstruction is located. A dry garden
hose can be inserted into the hose to help push the obstruction through.
• The dirt canister may not be property seated to the gasket- Follow
instructions in this guide for replacing the dirt canister.
• Tube lines may be obstructed- First check the 90° elbow located directly
behind the inlet valves, if an obstruction occurs it will usually not make
it past this elbow. If the obstruction is not visible at the elbow, attempt to
purge the tubing at each inlet valve. To do this, connect the hose and use
your hand to stop airflow at the end of the hose for a couple seconds, let
airflow resume. Repeat if necessary.
• If necessary, contact the qualified servicing dealer written on the front
of this manual to perform required maintenance or locate an authorized
dealer online at www.elementvac.com.
Obtaining Service Under Warranty: To obtain repair on warranted
parts, contact the seller of the system with the power unit serial
number located on the power unit.
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