NuTone PUREPOWER Series

INSTALLATION GUIDE
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PUREPOWER SERIES
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NuTone PUREPOWER Series Specifications

General

Brand	NuTone
Model	PUREPOWER Series
Category	Air Cleaner
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

CAUTION

Cautionary advice for proper usage and to prevent damage.

SYSTEM PLANNING AND LAYOUT

THE RANCH STYLE HOUSE

Illustrates system layout for a ranch-style home, showing unit placement and tubing runs.

THE TWO-STORY HOUSE

Details system layout for a two-story home with a double-trunk line.

THE SPLIT-LEVEL HOUSE

Explains system layout for a split-level home with a two-level trunk line.

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDE

LOCATING THE POWER UNIT

Guidance on selecting an accessible and appropriate location for the power unit.

TUBING AND WALL INLET LOCATIONS

Advice on choosing optimal locations for wall inlets and routing tubing.

TOOL LISTING

Lists the essential tools recommended for installation.

WORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBING

Instructions on cutting and preparing plastic tubing for installation.

WORKING WITH PLASTIC TUBING (CONTD)

CUTTING THE TUBING

Detailed steps for cutting and preparing tubing ends for a good seal.

MAKING A JOINT

Procedure for joining tubing sections and fittings securely.

CEMENTING FLEXIBLE TUBING

Method for cementing flexible tubing connections for a proper seal.

SECURE WIRE TO TUBING

How to secure low-voltage wiring to the tubing for neat installation.

INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION

WALL INLET ROUGH-IN

How to mount inlet brackets in new construction.

INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

INSTALLING THE TUBING

Guidelines for running and connecting tubing throughout the house.

MODEL CF361 MOUNTING

Instructions for mounting Model CF361 inlets.

MODEL CF329 MOUNTING

Instructions for mounting Model CF329 inlets.

INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

WALL INLET INSTALLATION

Steps for installing wall inlets for Model 360 and 330.

INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

CI399 ELECTRAVALVETM ELECTRIFIED INLET INSTALLATION (CI399 RK ROUGH-IN)

Detailed steps for installing the electrified inlet.

C1358 SUPERVALVETM WALL INLET & ROUGH-IN KIT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety warnings and electrical requirements for the C1358 kit.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Installation steps for the C1358 kit in new construction.

FINISHED CONSTRUCTION

Installation steps for the C1358 kit in finished construction.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

LOCATING ACCESS KEYS IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

How to find access routes for tubing in existing homes.

AVOIDING IN-WALL OBSTACLES

Identifying and avoiding potential obstructions in walls.

INSTALLING THE INLET TUBING

Procedures for running inlet tubing in existing construction.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

LOCATING ATTIC ACCESS HOLES

How to find and drill access holes in attics for tubing.

LOCATING BASEMENT ACCESS HOLES

How to find and drill access holes in basements for tubing.

DRILLING THE ACCESS HOLES

Instructions for drilling access holes for tubing.

ASSEMBLING THE INLET TUBING

Steps to assemble tubing sections for inlet lines.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

ASSEMBLING THE INLET TUBING (CONTD)

Further guidance on assembling inlet tubing sections.

WALL INLET INSTALLATION

Steps for installing the wall inlet assembly.

MAKING THE WALL INLET CUTOUT

How to accurately cut the wall opening for the inlet.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

MAKING THE WALL INLET CUTOUT (CONTD)

Detailed instructions for making the wall inlet cutout.

ATTACHING THE INLET MOUNTING PLATE

How to attach the inlet mounting plate to the wall.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

ATTACHING THE INLET MOUNTING PLATE (CONTD)

Completing the attachment of the inlet mounting plate.

INSTALLING THE INLET

Final steps for installing the wall inlet into the cutout.

360 SERIES INLETS (CF361 OR CF361 F ROUGH-IN)

Installation details for Model 360 series inlets.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

360 SERIES INLETS (CF361 OR CF361 F ROUGH-IN) (CONTD)

Continued instructions for 360 series inlet installation.

MODEL 330 SERIES WALL INLET INSTALLATION (CF329 ROUGH-IN)

Steps for installing the Model 330 series wall inlet.

INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (CONTD)

MODEL 330 SERIES WALL INLET INSTALLATION (CF329 ROUGH-IN) (CONTD)

Further instructions for Model 330 series inlet installation.

FLOOR INLET INSTALLATION IN NEW & EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

How to install floor inlets in both new and existing construction.

MODEL 360 SERIES INLETS (361 ROUGH-IN)

Installation steps for Model 360 series floor inlets.

CI377 W CANSWEEP UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION

Align the template

Align the template onto the kick plate and trace the outline.

Cut out the desired opening

Cut the desired opening and mark the center of the opening on the floor.

Drill a small reference hole

Drill a reference hole along the center line behind the kick plate.

Locate and cut access hole

Locate the reference hole and cut a 4"x4" access hole under the kick space.

CI377 W CANSWEEP UNDER CABINET INSTALLATION (CONTD)

Solvent weld coupling

Solvent weld a coupling to a pipe, long enough to reach the access hole.

Insert pipe into opening

Insert the CanSweep® pipe into the opening on the kick plate and cut to length.

Slide low voltage wires

Slide low voltage wires into the CanSweep® clips for wiring connections.

Glue elbow and secure pipe

Glue elbow to pipe, then secure the CanSweep® to the kick plate.

CI377 W CANSWEEP BASEBOARD WALL INSTALLATION

Choose position and trim opening

Choose position on baseboard, trim opening through drywall to the wall plate.

Mark center and drill hole

Mark the center of the opening and drill a reference hole through the subfloor.

Measure and cut section

Measure back 17/8" and use a hole saw to remove the 2"x4" bottom plate section.

Make piping connections

Make piping connections and ready the 90° elbow behind the CanSweep®.

Slide wires and pipe into opening

Slide wires and CanSweep® into the opening on the baseboard.

ASSEMBLING THE TUBING SYSTEM

BEGINNING THE TRUNK LINE

How to start the trunk line from the farthest inlet.

JOINING STRAIGHT LENGTHS OF TUBING

Using stop couplings to join tubing sections for longer runs.

ASSEMBLING THE TUBING SYSTEM (CONTD)

CONNECTING A BRANCH LINE

How to connect inlet lines to the trunk line using tees.

CIRCUMVENTING AN OBSTACLE

Methods for routing tubing around obstacles.

COMPLETING THE TRUNK LINE

Running the trunk line to the power unit's intake hole.

CONNECTING THE LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING

Running and connecting low-voltage wiring for the inlets.

ASSEMBLING THE TUBING SYSTEM (CONTD)

CONNECTING THE LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING (CONTD)

Details on making two-wire and three-wire connections.

ASSEMBLING A BASEMENT TRUNK LINE

Specific steps for assembling a trunk line in a basement.

USING FLEXIBLE TUBING (MODEL CF367)

How to use flexible tubing to bypass obstacles.

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION

CHANGING INTAKE LINE DIRECTION

How to change the intake line connection to the left side.

CONVERTING POWER UNIT FROM CYCLONIC OPERATION TO A BAGGED SYSTEM (DEBRIS BAG INCLUDED)

Steps to convert the power unit to use a disposable debris bag.

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION (CONTD)

MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT

Instructions and dimensions for mounting the power unit to the wall.

POWER UNIT INSTALLATION (CONTD)

FITTING MAIN LINE TO POWER UNIT

How to connect the main vacuum line to the power unit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety and installation instructions for grounding the unit.

WIRING

Electrical connection requirements and procedures for the unit.

FINAL SYSTEM CHECK

WARRANTY

NUTONE MODELS PP5501, PP6501 AND PP7001

Details of the limited warranty for specific NuTone power unit models.

NUTONE

General warranty statement for NuTone central vacuum power units.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. Loss or decrease of suction occurs.

Troubleshooting steps for reduced or lost suction.

2. Power unit does not start, or stops suddenly.

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the power unit not starting or stopping.

3. Power unit runs continuously when the hose is removed.

Troubleshooting continuous operation when the hose is removed.

SERVICE PARTS

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS

Information on using genuine NuTone replacement parts and certified service.