Contents of Rough-In Kit
Retractor Cabinet Assembly
Storage wall Cavity Liners
- One - 3 3/8” x 30”
- Two - 3 3/8” x 44”
- Two - 33” x 44”
- Four - #6 x 1” Drywall Screws (to install the Rough-In Cabinet)
- Two - Insulated Male Faston Connectors (for Class II low voltage connections)
- Rough-In Kit Installation Instructions
- Cardboard Protective Dust Cover - DO NOT DISCARD!
Tools and Supplies needed for Installation
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Pocket knife
- PVC glue
- Crimp pliers
- Staple gun with 3/8” staples
- Electrical Tape
- Level
- Router or Chisel
- Pencil
Constructing the Doc-It Wall Cavity
- The Cana-Vac Doc IT System is available with a 45’ or 55’ hose depending on which Finish Kit Model is purchased. The location for installation should be where the maximum coverage in the home is possible, typically near the center of the house. This can be achieved by using a 50’ measuring tape or a pre-measured 50’ cord for a 45’ hose. Use a 60’ measuring tape or cord for a 55’ hose.
- Do not install on a load bearing wall, fire wall or exterior wall as a 2” vacuum source pipe, 120V AC power and a low voltage line will be run from their locations to the System itself.
- Once a location has been selected, construct a free space area in the stud wall starting 5” above the floor that is to be 30 1/2” W x 56” H.
- The PVC pipe and the low voltage lines enter in the upper right hand corner. Facing the cavity, the 120V AC line enters the upper left corner of this free space. The 2” vacuum line and the low voltage lines run to the vacuum source and the 120V AC line runs to a 15 Amp GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter).
Mark as “GFCI Cana-Vac Doc IT .” Do not connect at this time.
THE WALL CAVITY IS NOW READY FOR INSTALLATION
OF THE RETRACTOR CABINET.
Retractor Cabinet Installation
- Make a pencil mark on the left and right hand stud by measuring 42” from the top of the lower cross member (which is 5” above the floor).
- Slide and hold the Retractor Cabinet up over the 2” vacuum pipe, which extends 2” into the free space, until the bottom of the Retractor Cabinet is at the 42” marks.
- Temporarily install One (1) - #6 x 1” drywall screw in the face of the Retractor Cabinet, level the box and install a second temporary screw on the opposite side.
- Trace around the flanges on the 2” x 4” studs and remove the Retractor Cabinet. Router or chisel a recess for the flanges so that the Cabinet is flush with the face of the studs.
- Apply glue to the pipe and coupling on the Cabinet. Slide Cabinet into previous location and install screws.
- There will be a low-voltage wire pair near the location of the 2” vacuum pipe. Pull approximately 18” of this wire pair through the hole on top of the Retractor Cabinet to the left of the position where the pipe enters the Retractor Cabinet. Tie a knot in the wire so that it cannot be pulled back through the hole. Crimp the two in-line Male Connectors (supplied) onto the low voltage wires.
THE RETRACTOR CABINET INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE AND READY FOR LINER INSTALLATION.
Storage Cavity Liner - Initial Installation
- Place the 3 3/8" x 44" Stud Liners over the two vertical studs and the 3 3/8" x 30" Stud Liner over the bottom cross member covering the 2 by 4’s. Staple every 5" along the outer edge of the vertical studs and bottom cross member.
- For wiring the Retractor Cabinet, remove the Switch Cover Plate on the inside (upper surface) of the Retractor Cabinet.
- Place only one of the 33” x 44” Wall Cavity Liners up over the flange on the bottom of the Retractor Cabinet on the back side and staple in place to the studs and cross member. Make sure the Liner is taught when stapling so there are no ripples. The Liners must enclose the entire wall cavity below the Retractor Cabinet.
- Note: The second 33” x 44” Wall Cavity Liner is to be installed after all of the electrical wiring is complete to make sure the wall cavity is dust and debris free.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY OTHER MATERIAL FOR THE LINER. DOING SO WILL IMPAIR PROPER OPERATION OF THE RETRACTOR SYSTEM AND VOID ANY WARRANTIES.
Electrical Wiring
- This Cana-Vac central vacuum is designed to be permanently hardwired. Consult a qualified electrician or an electrical contractor for wiring the Doc IT System to a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) 15 Amp circuit breaker.
- Note: The Switch Cover Plate must be mounted so that the “OFF” portion of the Switch is on the left hand side (Fig. 4) as the Retractor Assembly slides into the Cabinet, the Switch moves to the “ON” position.
- Run electrical feed through the Romex Connector at top of the Retractor Cabinet and wire to electrical codes. Using Electrical tape, tape all three (3) wire connectors with approximately 3” of tape on each connector. Reinstall the Switch Cover Plate. Do not over tighten these screws as it may cause stripping.
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOW COMPLETE.
Storage Cavity Liner - Final Installation
- After all of the electrical wiring is complete, wipe down and clean out any debris that may have entered from previous installation work.
- Place the second 33” x 44” Wall Cavity Liner up over the face on the bottom of the Retractor Cabinet on the front side and staple in place every 5” ensuring that it is taught and encloses the wall cavity below the Retractor Cabinet.
- Using electrical tape, tape both sides of the Wall Cavity Liner to the Retractor Cabinet to keep any dust and debris from falling into the wall cavity during further construction.
Protective Dust Cover Installation
- Ensure the supplied Protective Dust Cover is placed in the face of the Retractor Cabinet. This cover must stay in place until the Finish Kit is installed.
Finish Kit (various models)
- The unit is now ready for the Finish Kit, which provides the Hose, Retractor Assembly, the Door/Bezel and the RF Controller Module (on Vacu-Vision Models only). This is to be installed after the drywall and painting are complete.
