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How to Install Central Vac Vac Pan under Cabinet
Last Updated: 01/27/2015

UNDER CABINET INSTALLATIONS
  • ORIGINAL VACPAN requires a minimum 2-1/4" toe kick height. We recommend removing the complete section of toe kick to get the proper height.
  • Once the ORIGINAL VACPAN location is determined, cut and remove a 6-3/4" long section of 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 for final piping connections must be made. Access From BelowIf access is available from below, cut an access hole through the subfloor underneath the cabinet, positioned so that final piping connections can be made by reaching through the access hole.Access Through Cabinet FloorAccess can be made through the finished cabinet floor. 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 #SVSO12 Cover Plate can be used to cover the hole after installation. AccessThrough Cabinet Toe KickAccess can be made through the cabinet toe kick by cutting up to a 10-1/2" x 4" slot and using the ORIGINAL VACPAN Quick Trim Cover Plate (included or Plastiflex part #VCPx01 sold separately). If required, score back of Quick Trim Cover Plate with a knife and snap along grooves for height adjustment.
  • Attach low voltage wires to ORIGINAL VACPAN terminal connections marked "low voltage only".
  • Slide ORIGINAL VACPAN into mounting slot and secure to toe kick using two #6 screws provided.
  • Reach through access hole and make final piping connections.





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