Install Your Garage Vac
Follow these step-by-step instructions to remove the shipping bracket, choose the correct mounting location and securely install your VacuMaid Garage Vac.
Choose the Right Location
Select a dry, accessible wall location that gives the unit enough room to breathe and allows easy access to the dirt canister and utility valves.
Near an Outlet
Mount the unit within 5 feet of a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Top Clearance
Leave at least 12 inches between the unit lid and the ceiling or shelving.
Side Clearance
Leave at least 6 inches between the vacuum and nearby sidewalls.
Temperature
Do not install where the temperature regularly exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Important Electrical Notice
Do not use an extension cord. The Garage Vac should be plugged directly into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Install the Garage Vac
Begin by removing the mounting bracket that is attached to the power unit for shipping.
Remove the Shipping Clip
Locate the small metal shipping clip on the side of the mounting bracket.
Remove the clip and discard it before attempting to slide the mounting bracket from the unit.
Loosen the Mounting Bracket
Tap the mounting bracket lightly with a hammer or rubber mallet. The wall bracket will begin to slide downward.
Use light, controlled taps to avoid damaging the bracket or finish.
Remove the Bracket Completely
Continue tapping until the wall mounting bracket slides completely out of the bracket attached to the back of the vacuum.
Set the wall bracket aside for the next installation step.
Mount the Wall Bracket
Locate the center of a wall stud. Position the bracket approximately 3 inches below the desired final height of the unit.
- Use the bracket as a template.
- Mark the two vertical mounting holes.
- Drill two pilot holes with a 1/8-inch drill bit.
- Install the supplied washers and lag screws.
- Tighten until the washers are snug against the rubber grommets.
Attach the Garage Vac
Lift the Garage Vac and align the bracket attached to the back of the unit with the wall bracket.
Slide the unit downward until it rests securely in the wall bracket.
Install the Hose Hanger
Mount the hose hanger high enough to loop the hose approximately four times while keeping it clear of the floor.
Drill 1/8-inch pilot holes and secure the hanger to a wall stud with the two supplied screws.
Installing on Other Wall Surfaces
- For block or concrete walls, drill with a masonry bit and use appropriate plastic or lead anchors.
- For plaster, wallboard or panel walls, make sure the mounting bolts enter solid wall studs.
- Wall anchors for block or concrete installations are not included with the Garage Vac.
Watch a Garage Vac Installation
Watch an overview of the wall-mounted Garage Vac installation before beginning your own installation.
- Choose a dry and accessible mounting location.
- Confirm all required clearances.
- Secure the bracket directly to a wall stud.
- Make sure the unit rests securely in the bracket.
- Read the owner’s manual before operating the vacuum.
Your Garage Vac Is Installed. What’s Next?
Review the first-time-use instructions before turning on and operating your Garage Vac.
