{"product_id":"alutron-single-motor-central-vacuum-control-board-for-beam-central-vacuum-235s","title":"Alutron Single Motor Central Vacuum Control Board for Beam Central Vacuum – Part# 235S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement control board for single-motor central vacuums rated at 110\/120 volts and under 15 amps. It combines a relay, transformer, 15-amp mini breaker, and low-voltage connections in one module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e, with help matching parts to your Beam central vacuum system at our Fairfax and Leesburg, VA showrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor single-motor central vacuums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for systems under 15 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes relay, transformer, and 15-amp mini breaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two pairs of low-voltage leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Beam 189D systems rated at 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 235S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis control board is an industry-standard replacement for single-motor 110-volt central vacuums that use a separate relay, transformer, and breaker or a single control board. It is also listed for the Beam 189D model at 120V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome retrofitting may be required. The board mounts through holes in the vacuum body using its threaded reset button and low-voltage stems, with two thin mounting nuts included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module contains a relay, transformer, and 15-amp mini breaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-motor application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for single-motor central vacuums rated under 15 amps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-voltage connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black tower accepts the home's low-voltage wires through two 1\/4-inch male flag connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The threaded reset button and low-voltage stems help secure the board through the vacuum body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The board uses 1\/4-inch flag terminals for the line, neutral, motor, and low-voltage wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can replace systems with separate relay, transformer, and breaker components or a single control board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeam Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is listed as the match for these Beam central vacuum models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam 189D (120V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the model number on your power unit label before ordering. Our team can confirm the match if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlutron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-motor central vacuums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110\/120V, as listed in the product information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 15 amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam model fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189D (120V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-voltage leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-inch flag terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo included thin mounting nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthorized Dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a failed control board in a single-motor central vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral vacuums using a separate relay, transformer, and breaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam 189D systems rated at 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations where 1\/4-inch flag terminals are suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Ideal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-motor central vacuum systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations that do not allow for any required retrofitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo-it-yourself electrical work without the necessary wiring experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Ace Vacuums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase from \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e, you receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral vacuum parts matched to your Beam system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp choosing the right hose, tools and inlet parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledgeable support before and after the sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping or pickup at our Fairfax and Leesburg showrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Online \u0026amp; In-Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlutron Single Motor Central Vacuum Control Board for Beam Central Vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e is available online and in-store through \u003cstrong\u003eAce Vacuums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Our Showrooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFairfax, VA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11110 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeesburg, VA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 Fort Evans Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 703-997-9292 (ext. 1 Fairfax, ext. 2 Leesburg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhat systems is this control board designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for single-motor 110-volt central vacuums rated under 15 amps, including systems with a separate relay, transformer, and breaker or a single control board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eDoes this control board fit Beam central vacuums?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as fitting the Beam 189D model at 120V. Confirm your model and inlet or wiring configuration before ordering if your system is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhat does the control board include?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe board includes a relay, transformer, 15-amp mini breaker, two pairs of low-voltage leads, and two thin mounting nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWill retrofitting be required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome retrofitting may be required. If the vacuum body does not have suitable mounting holes, the description states that holes can be created with a drill and step bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhat type of terminals are used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wiring connections use 1\/4-inch flag terminals. Female flag terminals can be purchased for the motor and power cord wires, or a wire set with terminal ends can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eHow are the low-voltage wires connected?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe low-voltage wires from the home attach to the two 1\/4-inch male flag connectors inside the black tower. Either wire can connect to either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWhat should be done with the yellow wires?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe attached yellow low-voltage wires can be ignored or connected to an on\/off low-voltage switch on the side of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-faq\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 0;\" name=\"ace-faq-accordion\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; display: list-item;\"\u003eWho should install this board?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn electrician is recommended for installation because the board connects to line, neutral, motor, and low-voltage wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Alutron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405710483637,"sku":"235S","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6751\/0709\/files\/235S_100.jpg?v=1790790881","url":"https:\/\/acevacuums.com\/products\/alutron-single-motor-central-vacuum-control-board-for-beam-central-vacuum-235s","provider":"Ace Vacuums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}