Broan VX12000C manual Troubleshooting Guide, Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Read before calling Service Center.

Trouble

Possible Cause

Possible Remedy

1. Loss or

decrease of

1a.Debris pail is completely full.

1a.Empty debris pail as described on page 3.

 

 

vacuum occurs.

1b.Obstruction in the hose. A blockage in the hose can be determined by inserting the hose into any wall inlet and, while power unit is running, check each additional inlet for normal suction by holding the palm of your hand over the open inlet. If normal suction is felt at all other inlets, insert the hose into a second inlet. If the blockage still exists it is located in the hose. However, if the blockage does not occur when the hose is changed, the blockage is probably located in the tubing system leading to the original inlet.

1b.Insert handle end of hose into utility valve at power unit. Turn unit on. This will reverse normal air flow through the hose and dislodge any clogs.

1c.Obstruction in the tubing system inside

1c.Insert hose end into any inlet with power unit

the walls.

running, place the palm of your hand over the

 

opposite end of the hose. When you can feel the

 

suction increase, hold your hand over the hose

 

end for a few seconds and then quickly remove

 

your hand. This procedure repeated several

 

times should clear the obstruction. If the blockage

 

is not cleared, contact your nearest Service Center.

 

 

1d.Wall inlet cover not properly sealed.

1d.Check all wall inlet covers to be sure they are closed and sealed tightly.

1e.Exhaust tubing or vent clogged.

1e.Inspect and remove any blockages.

 

 

2. Power unit does not start, or

2a.Defective inlet. Check other wall inlets.

2a.Replace defective wall inlet.

 

 

shuts off during normal operation with no LED showing red or illuminated.

2b.Thermoprotector has been activated OR there is a tripped circuit breaker on the unit.

2b.Turn unit off for 20 minutes then plug unit back in. If unit does not start, look for the tripped circuit breaker behind the unit, a white button has popped up, push it back to reset it. If circuit breaker trips again, unplug your unit and contact your local Service Center.

2c.Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker on house electrical panel.

2c.Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker on house electrical panel.

2d.Defective hose.

2d.Replace hose as required.

 

 

 

 

2e.Microprocessor lockup.

2e.

1)

Push Reset button while unit is engaged OR

NOTE: This apply only to Broan VX6000C

 

2)

Unplug unit completely for 60 seconds.

& VX12000C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2f. Low line voltage.

2f.

Contact your local Service Center.

 

 

2g.Debris pail full sensing has been activated.

2g.Empty debris pail as described in page 3.

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Contents Central Vacuum Power Unit Operation Important Safety InstructionsTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury Vacuum Power Control When to Empty the Debris PailCleaning the Internal Filter Emptying Debris PailTroubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyTroubleshooting Guide cont’d Internal Wiring DiagramWiring Grounding InstructionsService Parts List Broan Models VX3000C, VX6000C & VX12000C DescriptionProduct specifications subject to change without notice

VX12000C specifications

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