How to design a central vacuum system

Dedicated support and advice to engineers, architects and surveyors on the design of the central vacuum system in building.

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How to design a central vacuum system

Dedicated support and advice to engineers, architects and surveyors on the design of central vacuum systems in buildings.

Offer the best cleaning system to ensure the health of your projects. Every environment needs to be cleaned throughout its life.

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Planning

Providing the best system to ensure the health of your projects. Every environment needs to be cleaned.

Design
Selecting the central unit

What is a central vacuum system

The central vacuum system is designed to ensure complete cleaning of indoor areas and to make cleaning operations easier and more convenient. It consists of: a central vacuum unit, a network of underfloor pipes, vacuum inlets and a flexible hose. All these elements together form an integrated, practical and efficient system that brings concrete benefits to the building in which it is installed.

The central vacuum system is particularly suitable for installation at an early stage in the planning of a house construction or renovation, guaranteeing a healthy environment in the long term and low maintenance.

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Pipe network

Undercurrent in floor, wall or false ceiling

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Central vacuum unit

With its power it sucks up all the dirt

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Vacuum inlets

Identical to the design of the civil series

Sfiato

Filtered air exhaust

Micro-dust and pollutants are expelled outside

What is the central vacuum system?

The central vacuum system is designed to ensure complete cleaning of indoor areas and to make cleaning operations easier and more convenient. It consists of: a central vacuum unit, a network of underfloor pipes, vacuum inlets and a flexible hose. All these elements together form an integrated, practical and efficient system that brings concrete benefits to the building in which it is installed.

The central vacuum system is particularly suitable for installation at an early stage in the planning of a house construction or renovation, guaranteeing a healthy environment in the long term and low maintenance.

retetubiera

Pipe network

Undercurrent, in floor, wall or false ceiling

centrale aspirante

Vacuum unit

Its power sucks in all the dirt without letting it out

presaaspirante

Vacuum inlets

Identical to the design of the chosen civil series

Sfiato

Filtered air exhaust

Micro-dust is expelled to the outside

What is a central vacuum?

The central vacuum system is designed to ensure total cleanliness in indoor environments, making cleaning much easier and more convenient.

retetubiera

Pipe
network

Undercorrent in floor, wall or false ceiling

centrale aspirante

Vacuum
unit

It sucks up all the dirt without letting it out again.

presaaspirante

Vacuum
inlets

Indispensable, they are the gateway to cleanliness.

Sfiato

Exhaust

Microdust, bacteria, mites and allergens are expelled to the outside

Preparation of the vacuum system

To determine the position of the vacuum inlets, the radius of action of the chosen hose must be considered

  • A standard 7 m pipe covers an area of approximately 35 m²;
  • The pipe can be represented on the plan as a circle with a radius of 7 m (to the appropriate scale);
  • The circles represent the actual surface coverage.

Useful information

  1. Avoid excessive overlapping of drawn circles;
  2. Choose to place inlets on internal walls rather than on perimeter walls (so as to make full use of the length of the hose). It is not necessary to provide 1 inlet point per room
  3. By placing a vacuum inlets in the immediate vicinity of the stairs, it is possible to clean the stairs and any adjacent landings;
  4. Thanks to the special separators, water and ash can be extracted;
  5. The vacuum inlets can be placed at the same height as the switches or the electrical inlets.
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Useful information

  1. Avoid excessive overlapping of drawn circles;
  2. Choose to place inlets on internal walls rather than on perimeter walls (so as to make full use of the length of the hose). It is not necessary to provide 1 inlet point per room
  3. By placing a vacuum inlets in the immediate vicinity of the stairs, it is possible to clean the stairs and any adjacent landings;
  4. Thanks to the special separators, water and ash can be extracted;
  5. The vacuum inlets can be placed at the same height as the switches or the electrical inlets.
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Useful information

  1. Avoid excessive overlapping of drawn circles;
  2. Choose to place inlets on internal walls rather than on perimeter walls (so as to make full use of the length of the hose). It is not necessary to provide 1 inlet point per room
  3. By placing a vacuum inlets in the immediate vicinity of the stairs, it is possible to clean the stairs and any adjacent landings;
  4. Thanks to the special separators, water and ash can be extracted;
  5. The vacuum inlets can be placed at the same height as the switches or the electrical inlets.

How to set up the system

The information needed for correct design is essential and easy to use:

  • Surface area and destination of the building where the system is to be installed;
  • Number of simultaneous operators for each level;
  • Selection of the length of hose to be used for cleaning;
  • Planimetry of the building;
  • Location where the central vacuum unit will be installed.

With this information it is possible to proceed with the dimensioning of the pipe network, the positioning of the vacuum inlets and the choice of the central vacuum unit.

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The information needed for correct design is essential and easy to use:

  • Surface area and destination of the building where the system is to be installed;
  • Number of simultaneous operators for each level;
  • Selection of the length of hose to be used for cleaning;
  • Planimetry of the building;
  • Location where the central vacuum unit will be installed.

With this information it is possible to proceed with sizing the pipe network, positioning the vacuum inlets and selecting the central vacuum unit.

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The information needed for correct design is essential and easy to use:

  • Surface area and destination of the building where the system is to be installed;
  • Number of simultaneous operators for each level;
  • Selection of the length of hose to be used for cleaning;
  • Planimetry of the building;
  • Location where the central vacuum unit will be installed.

With this information it is possible to proceed with the dimensioning of the pipe network, the positioning of the vacuum inlets and the choice of the central vacuum unit.

Pipe network sizing

The best performance of the system is achieved when the pipework is as short and regular as possible. In particular:

  • Where possible, the vertical riser should be centrally located in the building;
  • Pipes can be positioned either on the floor, on the wall or in the ceiling.

The diameters of the individual sections of the pipe network should be dimensioned in accordance with the following diagram:

  • ø50 mm -> 1 operator
  • ø63 mm -> 2 operators
  • ø80 mm -> max. 4 operators simultaneously
  • ø100 mm -> max. 6 operators simultaneously

The best performance of the system is achieved when the pipework is as short and regular as possible. In particular:

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  • Where possible, the vertical riser should be centrally located in the building;

 

  • Pipes can be positioned either on the floor, on the wall or in the ceiling.

The diameters of the individual sections of the pipe network should be dimensioned according to the following diagram:

  • ø50 mm -> 1 operator
  • ø63 mm -> 2 operators
  • ø80 mm -> max 4 operators simultaneously
  • ø100 mm -> max 6 operators simultaneously

Sizing for venting air extraction

In order to take full advantage of a central vacuum system, it is advisable to install an exhaust pipe to the outside, through which mites, dust and micro pollen not retained by the filter are expelled from the living environment.
If this outlet is longer than 5 m, it must be fitted with a pipe of a larger diameter than the one leading to the power station, in order to facilitate the discharge of air from the motor.

In order to take full advantage of a central vacuum system, it is advisable to install an exhaust pipe to the outside, through which mites, dust and micro pollen not retained by the filter are expelled from the living environment.
If this outlet is longer than 5 m, it must be fitted with a pipe of a larger diameter than the one leading to the power station, in order to facilitate the discharge of air from the motor.

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Indicative air flow values

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N.B. these values may vary depending on the specific characteristics of the system to be built.

Pipe sizing and use

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N.B. Max. operators with ø32 mm cleaning hoses, length 7m or 9 m.

Correct choice of central vacuum unit

Standard central vacuum units

Sistem Air’s range of central vacuum units for civil use is able to cover all user requirements, guaranteeing the best performance with the lowest consumption and very easy installation

TECNO PRIME Sistem Air
Tecno Prime
  • One user
  • Max. surface area 450 sqm;
  • Maximum 16 inlet points
  • Air flow rate ~ 320 m³ /h
  • Suction/discharge connection ø50 mm
  • Air Cloud Full Warranty
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3116 2TS tecnostar
Tecno Star
  • Two simultaneous users;
  • Max. surface area 450 sqm;
  • Maximum 16 inlet points;
  • Air flow rate ~ 390 m³ /h
  • Suction/discharge connection ø63 mm
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Central vacuum units for small spaces

The central vacuum units in the vertical building range offer extraordinary installation flexibility, which makes it even easier to set them up in flats where space is limited.

Tcno style mini Sistem Air
Tecno Style MINI
  • One user;
  • Max. surface area 150 sqm;
  • Maximum 5 inlet points;
  • Air flow rate ~ 170 m³ /h
  • Suction/discharge connection ø50 mm
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wolly prodotto
Wolly 2
  • One user;
  • Max. surface area 300 sqm;
  • Maximum 10 inlet points;
  • Air flow rate ~ 170 m³ /h
  • Suction/discharge connection ø63 mm
  • Built-in possibilities
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sistem cube
Sistem Cube
  • One user;
  • Max. surface area 120 sqm;
  • Maximum 3 inlet points;
  • Air flow rate ~ 170 m³ /h
  • Suction/discharge connection ø40 mm
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The new way of cleaning you will never change

We spend over 90% of our time indoors. A central vacuum system is the only system that can guarantee indoor air quality with regular cleaning. It eliminates micro-dust, dust mites and allergens through an external vent. No conventional vacuum cleaner, broom or robot can do this.

Design or renovate your home for life. Cleaning is a constant, doing it in the most hygienic way increases the well-being of the environment.

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