Xpelair GX12 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual - Xpelair Gx12 Installation
Xpelair GX12 Installation
and Operating Instructions
LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION LEAFLET WITH THE
FAN, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE USER.
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Description
The GX12 fan has the following features:
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Window, wall, panel or roof mounted (see section 2).
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Fitted with silent operation back draught shutters.
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The GX12 can extract, intake or “open shutter only”, using an integral
Fan Selector Switch.
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Trickle Ventilation setting.
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Can be installed with a controller.
If used with a speed controller, the fan can intake or extract at selected speeds or at
variable speed depending on the type of controller. If used with an on/off switch, the fan
will intake or extract at high speed only.
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What the installer will need
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A means for disconnection in all poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring regulations.
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If metal switch boxes are used, earthing regulations must be followed.
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Suitably rated 3-core cable.
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6mm Blade Large Screwdriver, 3mm Blade Electricians Screwdriver, No.s. 1 & 2
Pozidriv Screwdrivers.
If window mounting the fan, you will also need:
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A single glazed non-opening window with a minimum glass thickness of 4mm.
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need:
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Masonry drill, Hammer & Chisel (Core Drill equipment if available).
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Mortar (to make good the hole).
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Wall Kit WK12/8 or WK12/11 (Available from Xpelair) or a tube 315mm
internal diameter.
If room mounting the fan, you will also need:
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Roof Cowl RC12 (Available from Xpelair).
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Roof Mounting Plate XRP9/12 (Available from Xpelair) for flat roof installation.
If installing the fan with an on/off switch:
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On/off switch.
If installing the fan with a controller:
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5-core cable (Available from Xpelair). Note: Please check the instructions for
the controller.
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Where to locate the Fan
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Locate it as high as possible.
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At least 250mm from the edges of the wall or window frame to the centre of the hole.
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As far away as possible from and opposite to the main source of air replacement to
ensure airflow across the room (e.g. opposite the internal doorway).
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Near the source of steam or odours.
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Not where the ambient temperatures are likely to exceed 50°C.
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If installed in a kitchen, fans must not be mounted immediately above a cooker hob
or eye level grill.
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When the fan is installed in a room containing a fuel burning appliance, precautions
must be taken to avoid backflow of gases into the room from the open flue or the fuel
burning appliance.
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If the fan is intended to intake air, the inlet grille should be sited at a distance of at
least 0.5 metres from the discharge outlet of a flued heating or cooking appliance.
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When intended for use in possible chemical corrosive atmospheres, consult our
Technical Service Department. (For overseas markets, contact your local
Xpelair distributor.)
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This product must not be installed in zone 0.
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This electrical product if installed in a shower room or bathroom, must be situated
so that it cannot be touched by persons making use of the bath or shower.
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Installing the isolating Switch and Cables
1. Check there are no buried Pipes or Cables e.g. Electricity, Gas, Water behind the
Swatch location (in the Wall or above the Ceiling).
2. Lay in the Cable from the Isolating Switch to the Fan location via the on/off switch
or controller.
3. Lay in the Cable from the Isolating Switch to the point of connection to the Mains Supply.
4. Install the Isolating Switch, and the on/off switch or controller.
5. Make all connections within the Isolating Switch.
WARNING: Do not make any connections to the Electrical Supply at this stage.
For Australia only: Connection to the supply can be made by a flexible 3-core cable
complete with 3-pin plug top for insertion into an approved 20 amp GPO or directly
wired through an approved 1 0A wall mounted surface switch with at least 3mm
clearance between contacts.
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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 window:
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Get a ready-cut pane with the hole dimensions given in Fig. 1.
If installing in a wall:
1. Check there are no buried pipes or cables in the wall or obstructions on the outside
e.g. Electricity, Gas, Water.
2. Mark on the wall the centre of the hole making sure that it is located at least 250mm
from the edges of the wall.
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INSTALLING THE FAN
This appliance is intended for the connection to fixed wiring. Check that the electrical
rating shown on the fan matches the mains supply.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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 they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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). If you have any queries before installing these products or after they have
been installed, call the Xpelair Technical Hotline +44 (0) 844 372 7766. Our engineers
are there to help you during normal office hours (UK only) and may be faxed at all other
times +44 (0) 844 372 7767. Customers outside the UK please contact your local
Xpelair distributor.