Each central vacuum requires one dedicated 20A GFCI for the central vacuum unit and hose outlets, as well as whips for each outlet.
Central vacuum outlets do not take a ground wire. They are hot and neutral only.
Product Description
Central Vacuum Unit:
This is the vacuum portion of the central vac. system. The vacuum is most commonly placed in the garage, or other out of the way utility area. It plugs directly into the dedicated GFI 20A receptacle. It is important that the vacuum and all whips be on a dedicated circuit as the normal arc of the central vacuum motor may trip an AFCI. Each installation requires one R2VacE.
Central Vacuum Whips:
Whips are required for the central vacuum hose outlets. The hose is 30ft long, and must be able to reach every part of the house, so receptacles are field located every 55ft or so depending on furniture arrangement. The central vacuum installer will determine location and the amount of outlets required for each floor plan. These outlets need a hot and neutral wire to power the vacuum head; there is not a connection for a ground wire. The whips are to be placed on the same dedicated GFI circuit as the vacuum providing the needed protection for outlets installed in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, etc as there is no ground for a local GFI. One RVac is required for each hose outlet; usually 5 or more depending on the home.
Product Features
| Aterra Code | R2VacE, Dedicated 20 amp GFCI circuit |
| See also different: | Central Vacuum |