The Riccar Standard Hybrid Central Vacuum RCU-H5 combines flexible bagged or bagless operation, HEPA media filtration, durable steel construction, and built-in sound reduction for homes up to 5,000 square feet.

Features:

• Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. Coverage – Designed for small-to-medium and larger residential central vacuum installations.

• Hybrid Bagged or Bagless Operation – Use a disposable bag for cleaner dirt disposal or remove the bag and collect debris directly in the tank.

• HEPA Media Filtration – Helps contain fine dust and particles as part of the system’s filtration design.

• 2-Stage Motor – Provides the strong suction needed for whole-home central vacuum cleaning.

• Dual-Intake Design – Provides additional installation flexibility when connecting the power unit to your central vacuum piping system.

• Up to 4.5-Gallon Capacity – Holds substantially more dirt than most portable vacuums, reducing how often the system needs attention.

• Built-In Muffler – Helps reduce motor and exhaust noise for quieter operation.

• Acoustic Motor-Chamber Insulation – Sound-dampening material helps keep operating noise contained at the power unit.

• Heavy-Duty Steel Construction – Built for long-term use as a permanently installed central vacuum system.

• Epoxy Powder-Coated Finish – Helps protect the steel housing against rust and corrosion.

• Whole-Home Central Cleaning – Keeps the main motor and dirt collection system away from the rooms being cleaned.

• 10-Year Limited Warranty – Backed by Riccar’s long-term limited warranty coverage.

The Riccar Standard Hybrid Central Vacuum RCU-H5 provides the everyday convenience of a whole-home central vacuum with the flexibility to choose how you want to collect dirt.

Designed for homes up to approximately 5,000 square feet, the RCU-H5 uses a powerful two-stage motor and HEPA media filtration to provide strong cleaning performance throughout a central vacuum system.

Its hybrid design allows you to operate the unit with a disposable bag for cleaner disposal or without the bag when you prefer direct tank collection.

Heavy-duty steel construction, a corrosion-resistant powder-coated finish, acoustic insulation, and an included muffler make the RCU-H5 a durable and quiet choice for long-term residential installation.

Hybrid Bagged or Bagless Operation

One of the biggest advantages of the RCU-H5 is its hybrid collection system.

You can operate the central vacuum in either of two ways:

• Bagged – Install the compatible disposable bag to keep collected dirt and dust contained during removal.

• Bagless – Remove the bag and allow debris to collect directly inside the tank.

This gives you the freedom to choose between the cleaner disposal of a vacuum bag and the convenience of operating without replacement bags.

HEPA Media Filtration

The RCU-H5 incorporates HEPA media filtration to help contain fine particles collected during vacuuming.

For customers who prefer a bagged setup, using the compatible filtration bag also helps keep dirt enclosed when it’s time to service the system.

Designed for Homes Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft.

The RCU-H5 is designed for central vacuum systems serving homes up to approximately 5,000 square feet.

Strategically placed wall inlets allow you to connect a compatible hose throughout the home while the heavy motor and dirt collection system remain permanently installed in one central location.

This eliminates the need to carry a complete upright or canister vacuum from room to room.

Powerful 2-Stage Motor

The RCU-H5 uses a two-stage motor designed to provide the suction needed for a residential central vacuum system.

A central vacuum power unit remains stationary while airflow travels through the home’s piping network, providing powerful cleaning at the hose without bringing the main vacuum motor into each room.

Dual-Intake Design

The RCU-H5 features a dual-intake configuration, giving installers additional flexibility when connecting the home’s central vacuum piping to the power unit.

This can make it easier to adapt the system to different installation layouts in garages, basements, utility rooms, and mechanical areas.

Large 4.5-Gallon Capacity

The RCU-H5 provides up to approximately 4.5 gallons of collection capacity.

That is considerably more storage than most portable household vacuums, allowing you to clean for longer periods before emptying the tank or replacing the bag.

Built-In Muffler

Central vacuum systems naturally move the main motor away from the rooms being cleaned.

Riccar further reduces power-unit noise by equipping the RCU-H5 with a muffler.

This helps make the system more comfortable when installed in a garage, basement, utility room, or another area close to occupied living spaces.

Acoustic Motor-Chamber Insulation

Acoustic foam around the motor chamber provides another layer of sound reduction.

Combined with the muffler and remote location of the power unit, this helps keep much of the operating noise away from the main areas of the home.

Heavy-Duty Steel Construction

The RCU-H5 is built with a heavy-duty steel housing designed for permanent installation.

Unlike a portable vacuum that is constantly moved and handled, a central vacuum power unit can remain mounted in place for years, making durable construction especially important.

Epoxy Powder-Coated Finish

Riccar protects the steel housing with an epoxy powder-coated finish.

This durable coating helps resist rust and corrosion while protecting the exterior of the unit in common central vacuum installation locations.

Whole-Home Cleaning Convenience

With a central vacuum system, the heavy motor and dirt collection tank remain permanently installed while you clean with a lightweight hose, wand, and floor tools.

This provides several practical advantages:

• No heavy vacuum body to carry throughout the home

• Reduced motor noise in living areas

• Large dirt capacity

• Convenient cleaning across multiple floors

• Easier stair and above-floor cleaning

• One central location for collected dirt

Accessories Sold Separately

The RCU-H5 is the central vacuum power unit.

The hose, power nozzle, wand, floor tools, piping, inlet valves, and other cleaning accessories required for a complete central vacuum system are sold separately.

This allows your system to be configured around the size of your home, flooring types, and cleaning needs.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	Riccar RCU-H5
Product Type	Central Vacuum Power Unit
Recommended Coverage	Up to 5,000 sq. ft.
Motor	2-Stage
Intake Design	Dual Intake
Collection System	Hybrid Bagged or Bagless
Filtration	HEPA Media
Maximum Capacity	Approx. 4.5 Gallons
Disposable Bag Operation	Yes
Bagless Operation	Yes
Built-In Muffler	Yes
Acoustic Motor Insulation	Yes
Body Construction	Heavy-Duty Steel
Finish	Epoxy Powder Coat
Weight	30 lbs.
Power Nozzle Included	No
Cleaning Accessories Included	No
Warranty	10-Year Limited Warranty

Cleaning System Requirements

The RCU-H5 power unit is designed to be installed as part of a complete central vacuum system. Compatible hoses, inlet valves, piping, power nozzles, floor tools, and accessories are sold separately.

Product Resource

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