Dirt Devil 299e User manual

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

Serial Number

9044-01 • 3/20

512 West Gorgas Street §Louisville, OH 44641-3912

www.dirtdevilcentral.com

Attention Installer: Please be sure this manual and warranty information

are left with the power unit or customer when installation is complete.

Operating Instructions For

Dirt Devil®Central Vacuums

Filtered Cyclonic Models:

299e, 599e, 799e & 999e

390, 690, 990 & 1490

CV1800, CV2200, CV2600 & CV3400

Disposable Bag Models:

DB3000, DB5000, DB7000,

DB8000 & DB9000

Read Manual Before Operating System

Read the owner’s manual thoroughly before operating to

ensure the most efficient use of the system.

Dirt Devil®Central Vacuum Systems

Models UL File Ref. # ETL File Ref. #

299e 77100 N/A

599e 77125 N/A

799e 77130 N/A

1099e 77250 N/A

390 77100 N/A

690 77125 N/A

990 77130 N/A

1490 77250 N/A

CV1800 77100 N/A

CV2200 77125 N/A

CV2600 77130 N/A

CV3400 77250 N/A

DB3000 N/A 77400

DB5000 N/A 77500

DB7000 N/A 77600

DB8000 N/A 77800

DB9000 N/A 88200

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 3

Grounding Instructions ................................................................................. 5

General Information ...................................................................................... 6

Registration ................................................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions .................................................................................. 6

General Maintenance .................................................................................... 6

Emptying the Dirt Canister and Filter Maintenance .................................... 8

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 11

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITÉ .................................................... 12

INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE......................................................... 14

Warranty ........................................................................................................ 17

This manual contains canister and maintenance instructions for two (2) different

ﬁltration methods. Please be sure to follow the appropriate instructions for your

power unit model number (found on the front of the canister).

To ﬁnd links to maintenance videos, downloadable manuals,

troubleshooting and warranty information or to register your system,

please visit www.centralvacservice.com.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read These Instructions Before Using This Vacuum System

Installation of this product should be made by a qualiﬁed, authorized

central vacuum dealer. Before installing, using, or servicing this product,

the installer should carefully read and fully understand the instructions

including all warnings, cautions, and safety notice statements. To

reduce the risk or personal injury, death and/or property damage, follow

all instructions for proper installation, operation and maintenance.

These instructions are not intended as a complete listing of all details

for installation, operation and maintenance. If you have any questions

concerning any of these procedures, STOP, and call an authorized central

vacuum dealer.

Dirt Devil®Central Vacuum Systems

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Unplug and disconnect power before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used

by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s

recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as

it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, return it to an authorized servicing dealer.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord,

or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

• Do not run appliance over cord.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle system or appliance with wet hands.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use on wet surfaces.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with an opening blocked.

Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce

airﬂow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁngers, and all parts of body away from

openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,

matches, or hot ashes.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not use to pick up ﬂammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline

or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not place or store anything on top of power unit- overheating of motor

could occur.

• Any service work required under the top cover should be performed by

an authorized service representative.

• Do not operate without ﬁlter/disposable bag in place.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting

motorized nozzle.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

If it should malfunction or break

down, grounding provides a path of

least resistance for electric current

to reduce the risk of electric shock.

This appliance is equipped with a

cord having an equipment-grounding

conductor and grounding plug.

The plug must be plugged into an

appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualiﬁed

electrician or service person if

you are in doubt as to whether the

outlet is properly grounded. Do not

modify the plug provided with the

appliance. If it will not ﬁt the outlet,

have a proper outlet installed by a

qualiﬁed electrician.

Models 299e, 599e, 799e, 390,

690, 990, CV1800, CV2200, CV2600,

DB3000, DB5000, DB7000 & DB8000

are for use on a nominal 120 volt

circuit and have a grounding plug

that looks like the plug in Fig. A.

Models 1099e, 1490, CV3400 &

DB9000 dual motor units are for use

on a nominal 240 volt circuit and

have a grounding plug that looks like

the plug illustrated in Fig. B.

Make sure that the appliance is

connected to an outlet having the

same conﬁguration as the plug. No

adapter should be used with this

appliance.

CONNECT TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY.

SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Intended For Household and Light Commercial Use. Do not vent into a

wall, a ceiling, or concealed space of a building or structure.

WARNING:

Electric shock could occur

if used on wet surfaces.

CAUTION:

Do not use on a wet

rug or ﬂoor.

Dirt Devil®Central Vacuum Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION

The central vacuum is designed to vacuum ordinary household dirt and

dust. The systems are designed for dry pickup.

The central vacuum system is a network of inlet valves, 2” PVC tubing,

and low voltage wiring installed in the walls of your home. The dirt is

transported through the in-wall tube system back to the dirt canister

(removable lower portion of the power unit).

REGISTRATION

To register your Dirt Devil®Central

Vacuum System warranty in the

United States and Canada, register

online at www.cvacregistration.com

or ﬁll out and mail the warranty

card located with this manual.

Proof of purchase or registration

of your Dirt Devil®Central Vacuum

System is required before any

warranty work will be performed by

an Authorized Dirt Devil®Central

Vacuum Dealer. Registration

ensures a fast and easy resolution

to your warranty requirements.

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Using the central vacuum system

is easy. For standard systems,

simply raise the inlet valve lid,

insert the hose end and attach the

desired cleaning tool to the hose

wand. The power unit is activated

when the hose is inserted into the

valve. Please refer to accessory

instructions for further speciﬁcs on

usage.

GENERAL POWER UNIT MAINTENANCE

The simple care and maintenance instructions included here will help

ensure trouble-free use of your central vacuum system.

• Do not place objects on top of the power unit. The motor could overheat.

• Do not allow the motor to remain ON unless a hose is connected or an

inlet valve is open. If airﬂow is not permitted to ﬂow through fan blades,

motor damage could occur.

• Do not operate without the ﬁlter in place (models 299e, 599e, 799e,

1099e, 390, 690, 990, 1490, CV1800, CV2200, CV2600 & CV3400). Change

the ﬁlter at least once per year.

• Do not operate without a disposable bag in place in models DB3000,

DB5000, DB7000, DB8000 & DB9000. Use disposable bag PN 9637 in

model DB3000 and PN 9520 in models DB5000, DB7000, DB8000 &

DB9000.

• Empty the dirt canister/bag when it is 2/3 full.

• The power unit does not require any lubrication.

• The exterior of the power unit can be wiped with a clean, dry cloth. Do

not use liquid cleaners or water as an electrical shock may occur.

• For additional service contact the qualiﬁed servicing dealer written on

the front of this manual or locate an authorized dealer online at

www.dirtdevilcentral.com.

Dirt Devil®Central Vacuum Systems

EMPTYING THE DIRT CANISTER & REPLACING

THE FILTER

For Filtered Cyclonic™ Models: 299e, 599e, 799e, 1099e, 390, 690, 990,

1490, CV1800, CV2200, CV2600 & CV3400

The dirt canister is the removable lower portion of the power unit. The

canister needs to be removed and emptied when it is 2/3 full. The ﬁlter

should be replaced at least once a year.

NOTE: When the dirt canister is removed the cyclonic cone

will be visible. The cone is held in place with a friction seal

designed to hold the cone to the body of the power unit

when the canister is removed. The cone can be removed

by pulling on it. This allows access to the ﬁlter.

Follow These Steps (refer to Figures 1-4)

Make sure the power unit is OFF.

1. Unlatch and remove the dirt canister. Latches are located on opposite

sides of the power unit. (Fig. 1)

2. Remove the cyclonic cone. (Fig. 2)

3. Turn the ﬁlter latch (counter-clockwise) on the bottom of the ﬁlter and

align it with the slots in the ﬁlter base. (Fig. 3)

4. Remove the ﬁlter and gently tap it on the inside of the dirt canister to

remove the loose dirt and debris. The ﬁlter should be replaced at least

once a year. If it is time to replace it, models 299e, 599e, 799e, 390, 690,

990, CV1800, CV2200 and CV2600 can use any of the 7" or 10" ﬁlters.

Models 1099e, 1490 and CV3400 can use either 10" ﬁlter available. (Fig. 4)

7" Filter - 8106-01, 10" Filters - 8107-01, 8107-01-HEPA

5. Lock the ﬁlter in place by turning the ﬁlter latch clockwise until you feel

it snap into place. (Fig. 3)

6. Dispose of the dirt and debris captured in the dirt canister.

7. Seat the cyclonic cone on the dirt canister.

8. Raise the dirt canister to the base of the power unit and engage the

latches. Be certain the dirt canister is seated properly to the gasket on

the body of the power unit.

FIG. 3

FIG. 1

FIG. 4

FIG. 2

Dirt Devil®Central Vacuum Systems

BAG REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

For Disposable Bag Models: DB3000, DB5000, DB7000, DB8000 & DB9000

The dirt canister is the removable lower portion of the power unit.

Follow These Steps (refer to Figures 1-4)

Make sure the power unit is OFF.

1. Unlatch and remove the dirt canister. Latches are located on opposite

sides of the power unit. (Fig. 1)

2. Remove the used bag by rotating the cardboard header and pulling

down from the plastic bag adapter. (Fig. 2)

3. Pull off reorder information and seal the bag opening with adhesive

ﬂap. Discard used bag. (Fig. 3)

4. Install new bag by folding over the ﬂap, exposing the hole in cardboard

header. Do not remove reorder information from ﬂap until ready for

disposal. Align the slots in the cardboard header with the tabs on the

plastic bag adapter. Push the cardboard header ﬁrmly onto the adapter

and rotate 45° to ensure that the slots are no longer aligned with the

tabs. (Fig. 2)

5. Raise the dirt canister to the base of the power unit and engage the

latches. Be certain the dirt canister is seated properly to the gasket on

the body of the power unit. (Fig. 4)

FIG. 3

FIG. 1

FIG. 4

FIG. 2

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