You need to find out about the client s needs. Ask questions such as how many children are in the home, what a typical daily mess consists of, if there are pets, and if the family is partial to wood heat, just to name a few. Factors such as these will determine what kind of system is needed, where the inlet valves should be placed, and the length of the vacuum hoses. When talking about part placement, remind the customer that it s a good idea to keep the motor away from heavy traffic, or living areas. This way, normal activity can go on at normal volumes.
Some systems tend to be noisy, and emit dust particles.
Suggest the garage as an ideal location. This also provides easy access for filter changes, as well as use of the inlet valve to vacuum out the family car. If there is no garage, propose the basement, laundry room, or other storage areas. It s important to stress to the client that he ll want to keep the motor out of the way. If such a section does not exist in the house, advise that your client get a muffler to quell the noise.