These appliances are intended for connection to fixed wiring. Check that the electrical rating shown on each fan matches the mains supply. THESE APPLIANCES ARE DOUBLE INSULATED AND DO NOT REQUIRE AN EARTH CONNECTION. All installations must be supervised by a qualified electrician. Installations and wiring must conform to current IEE Regulations (UK),local or appropriate regulations (other countries). This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children and the infirm) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless th ey have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsibl e for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If you have any queri es before installing these products or after they have been installed, call the XpelairTechnical Hotline +44 (0) 344 879 3588. Our engineers are there to help you during normal office hours (UK only)
Description
Xpelair fans have the following features:
VXl00
VXl00P
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need
If window mounting the fan
If ceiling mounting the fan
You will need to use the appropriate ancillaries for termination. These items are available from Xpelair.
Where to locate the fan
Note: on/off switch must be situated so that it cannot be touched by persons making use of the bath or shower.
WARNING : DO NOT MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AT THIS STAGE.
Connection to the supply can be made by a flexible 2-core cable complete with 3 pin plug for insertion into an approved 10 amp GPO or directly wired through an approved 10A wall-mounted surface switch with at least 3mm clearance between contacts.These models are permanently connected to the supply and operation is controlled by a remote switch. They should be directly wired to the supply through an approved 10amp wall mounted surface switch with at least 3mm clearance between contacts.
Preparing the hole
If working above ground floor level, appropriate safety precautions must be observed. WARNING: EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN DURING ALL DRILLING AND CHISELLING OPERATIONS.
If installing in a wall
If installing in a window or panel
If installing in a ventilation shaft
If installing in a ceiling
Preparing the fan for installation
Remove the front cover by pressing the release catches located on the sides of the unit with a 3mm screwdriver, whilst pulling the front cover forward L
If installing in a window or panel less than 16mm thick, the fan spigot needs to be cut back to the visible step 20mm away from the rear of the back plate.
Mount the fan in the hole
If working above ground level, appropriate safety precautions must be observed.
If installing in a wall, ceiling or vent
Mount the back draught shutter
If installing in window or panel
Attach the back draught shutter to the spacer F
Mount the fan in the window G
Wire the electrical connections
VX100T only I
To adjust the over-run period turn the control(T) clockwise to increase and anti-clockwise to decrease.
All fans
If wiring from above cut out the cable entry slot marked on top of the front cover. Fit the front cover by aligning it square to the duct and pushing it onto the duct until therelease catches snap into the slots on the front cover.
Using the fan
Operate the fan using the switch.Repeat to switch o .
VX100P only
Operate the fan by pulling and releasing thecord. Repeat to switch o .
VX100T only
Operate the fan using the switch. Whenthe switch is turned o , the fan continues to operate for the adjustable time delay.
Cleaning (recommended once a month)
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST CARRY OUT ALL CLEANING.
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
SSISFC100 (93087AW)
Please leave this leaflet with the product for the benefit of the user
UK customers:
If you have any queries before or after installing this product call the Xpelair Helpline on +44 [0]344 879 3588. Our engineers are there to help you during normal office hours.
Customers outside the UK:
Please contact your local Xpelair distributor.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance shall not be made by children.
Before any cleaning or maintenance, isolate the fan completely from the mains supply. A means of disconnection in all poles must be provided in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
When the fan is installed in a room containing a fuel-burning appliance, precautions must be taken to avoid the backflow of gasses into the room from the open flue of the burning appliance.
The Xpelair Simply Silent TM Illumi Shower Fan Complete has the following features:
FIGURE 1 – Unit Dimensions
FIGURE 2 – SELV Transformer Dimensions
FIGURE 3 – Opening the unit
FIGURE 4 – Fixing positionsFIGURE 5 – Ducting DOs and DON’Ts
GOOD – Any condensation build-up will run towards the external vent.
BAD – Any condensation build-up will run back into the room.
BAD – Any condensation will be trapped, causing collected water to stagnate, constrictor even block the airflow through the duct.
FIGURE 6 – Electrical Connections
* For fixed wiring circuits the protective fuse for the appliance must not exceed 5A
Where to locate the unit
What the installer will need
Before you start, you will also need
Table 1- Guidelines for the maximum cable length between the transformer and unit:
Limited to 0.3 volts drop, corresponding to 1.5% reduction in fan performance.
Flexible | Fixed | |||
Conductor size (mm2) | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.50 |
Recommended max cable run (m) | 4.50 | 6.00 | 9.00 | 15.00 |
Limited to 0.5 volts drop, corresponding to 3% reduction in fan performance.
Flexible | Fixed | |||
Conductor size (mm2) | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.50 |
Recommended max cable run (m) | 7.50 | 10.00 | 15.00 | 25.00 |
Note: Installation assumes the unit and grille components can be installed before the ducting. If the ducting will be inaccessible after either of these are in place, the opening for that component should be increased to 110mm, this will allow the ducting to pass through the hole for attachment. The ducting can then be installed first.
Installing the isolating switch and cables
1. Check there are no buried pipes or cables (e.g. electricity, gas, water) in the wall or above the ceiling where the isolating switch and operating switch is to be located. If in doubt, seek professional advice.
WET ROOMS: THE OPERATING SWITCH MUST BE SITUATED SO THAT IT CANNOT BE TOUCHED BY PERSONS MAKING USE OF THE BATH OR SHOWER.
2. Isolate the mains supply.
3. Lay the cable from the isolating switch to the transformer location via an operating switch.
4. Lay the two lengths of suitably rated 2 core cable from the transformer to the unit location.
5. Lay the cable from the isolating switch to the point of connection to the mains supply.
6. Install the isolating switch and operating switch as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Make all connections within the isolating switch and the operating switch only.
Installing the Simply SilentTM Illumi Shower Complete unit
1. Remove the front cover by depressing the latch through the slot on the side of the cover and pulling away. Refer to Figure 3.
Mounting using the fixing screws and plugs:
2. Insert the back-plate into the 100mm hole in the desired orientation. Orientate so that the cover latch release slot is easily accessible.
3. Mark the centers of the screw holes and cable entry. Refer to Figure 4.
4. Remove back-plate and drill holes to the appropriate sizes.
5. Fit wall plugs (supplied), as required.
6. Reposition back-plate and secure with screws (supplied). Take care not to overtighten.
Mounting using the clamping brackets:
7. Insert the back-plate into the 100mm hole in the desired orientation.
8. Tighten the two clamping brackets. Tighten both brackets a little at a time until secured.
9. To wire unit – Refer to Wiring the Simply Silent TM Illumi Shower Fan Complete unit.
10. To re-fit the front cover, first hook in the side opposite to the latch and swing closed until latch clips into place. Ensure any wiring is not pinched when closing the unit. Do not press on the light unit or outer fascia cover; only apply pressure over the latch.
Installing the External Vent Grille
1. Insert the Vent Grille into the 100mm hole in the desired orientation.
2. Mark the centers of the screw holes.
3. Remove Vent Grille and drill holes to the appropriate sizes.
4. Fit wall plugs (supplied), as required.
5. Reposition Vent Grille and secure with screws (supplied).
Lay the duct from the back of the unit to the external vent grille. Please ensure:
– Any bends are not kinked.
– From the back of the unit the duct should protrude out straight for at least 60mm before the end. This is to ensure that the backdraft flaps are free to open and close.
– After the first bend the duct runs downwards so that any condensation occurs towards the external vent. Refer to Figure 5.
– Duct is fairly taut but not overly stretched that there is a risk of pulling itself away from the end.
Push ducting over the back of the unit and secure with tie-wraps.
Push ducting over the back of the external grille and secure with tie-wraps.
The transformer can be fixed directly to the wall or on a horizontal surface.
IF FIXING TO A WALL, THE TRANSFORMER MUST BE ORIENTATED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2 TO FULFIL INGRESS PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.
1. Remove the screws securing the cover, remove the cover.
2. Position transformer as desired. When wall mounting, the transformer must be orientated as shown in Figure 2 to fulfill ingress protection requirements.
3. Mark the centers of the screw holes. Refer to Figure 4.
4. Remove and drill holes to the appropriate sizes.
5. Fit wall plugs (supplied), as required.
6. Open the knockouts for cable entry.
7. Reposition transformer and secure with screws (supplied).
8. Refer to Wiring the Transformer section.
9. Re-fit the cover with securing screws.
FULLY ISOLATE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE UNIT
(Tools required: 3mm electrician’s screwdriver and No.1 or 2 Pozi-drive screwdriver)
1. Carefully remove the front cover by the latch through the slot on the side of the cover and pulling away. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Disconnect the wiring to the light unit from the terminal block.
3. Remove the screw on the top of the cone cover and remove the cover.
4. Carefully pull the lamp housing from the front cover.
5. Remove the lamp by carefully opening the retaining hooks and pulling the lamp free.
6. Replace with a new lamp. Avoid touching the individual LEDs or other components on the circuit board.
7. Re-fit lamp housing to the front cover. Ensure the gasket seal is correctly in place.
8. Ensure the cable is routed correctly before re-fitting the cone cover and secure using the screw.
9. Re-connect the wires to the terminal block. Refer to Figure 6 if necessary.
10. To re-fit the front cover, first hook in the side opposite to the latch and swing closed until latch clips into place. Ensure any wiring is not pinched when closing the unit. Do not press on the light unit or outer fascia cover; only apply pressure over the latch.
This page has been left blank for the addition of any notes you may wish to make.
UK Only:
Xpelair products deliver reliable service for normal, household use in domestic settings. All Xpelair products are individually tested before leaving the factory.
If you are a consumer and you experience a problem with your Xpelair product, which is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within the Warranty Period, this Xpelair warranty will cover repair, or at the discretion of Xpelair, replacement with a functionally equivalent Xpelair product.
The Xpelair Warranty Period is two calendar years from the date of purchase of your Xpelair product, or the date of delivery of the product, if later. The Xpelair Warranty is conditional upon you providing the original purchase receipt as proof of purchase. Please, therefore, retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
If you do experience a problem with your Xpelair product please call the Helpline on +44 [0]344 879 3588 or at the address below. We will need details of your Xpelair product, and a description of the fault which has occurred. Once we receive your information and proof of purchase we will contact you to make the necessary arrangements.
Customers Outside UK – See international below.
If your Xpelair product is not covered by this Xpelair Warranty there may be a charge to repair your product. However, we will contact you for an agreement on any charges before any chargeable service is carried out.
What is not covered by an Xpelair Warranty?
The Xpelair Warranty does not cover the following:
Contact Xpelair
If you have any questions about what the Xpelair Warranty covers and does not cover or how to claim under the Xpelair Warranty, please contact
us using the information below.
Contact details
Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF
Telephone: +44 (0)344 879 3588
Email: customer.[email protected]
http://www.xpelair.co.uk
International
Warranty: Contact your local distributor or Xpelair direct for details. Technical advice and service: Contact your local Xpelair distributor.
Xpelair: A brand of GDC Group Limited, trading as Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation. Glen Dimplex. All rights reserved. Material contained in the publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, without prior permission in writing of Glen Dimplex.
For electrical products sold within the European Community. At the end of the electrical products’ useful life, they should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with a Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled in accordance with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. Packaging should be recycled where possible.
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