General Information, Working with the Fan

FR22/30 Fan Controller Installation and

Operating Instructions

These Instructions are for the Installation and Operation of the FR22/30 Fan Controller only. For Fan

Installation and Operating Instructions refer to literature provided with the appropriate fan.

General Information

Description

Working with the Fan

Identifying Fan Type

This appliance is designed to control the operation of Xpelair fans of the GX9, GX12, WX9, WX12, RX9 & RX12 ranges (wall & window mounted). The controller may be either surface mounted, or recess mounted within it’s own patress box. You may only wire one fan to each controller.

Installing the Controller

These installation instructions are for the installation of the controller when used in combination with Xpelair supplied fans.

The controller must be installed to fixed wiring. Ensure the Main Electrical Supply matches the rating shown on the controller casing. This appliance must be earthed.

All installation must be supervised by a qualified electrician. Installation and wiring must conform to current IEE wiring regulations (UK), or local appropriate regulations (other countries).

If you have any queries either before, during and after the installation of the controller, please do not hesitate to contact the UK Xpelair hotline (number on back page). Customers outside the UK: contact your local Xpelair distributor.

What the installer will need

♦A double pole isolating switch with a minimum contact gap of 3mm (Wall or Ceiling mounted).

♦Suitably rated 5-core cable to connect the controller to the fan. If the fan is window mounted, use flexible cable (Available from Xpelair).

♦Suitably rated 3-core cable to connect the controller to the Main Electrical Supply.

If using flexible cable, suitable glands incorporating cable clamps must be fitted to the knockouts in the Controller Box. (Refer to Fig. 1).

Location of the Controller

♦Not where ambient temperatures are likely to exceed 50°C.

♦If installed in a kitchen the Controller must not be mounted immediately above a cooker hood or eye level grill.

♦When intended for use in possible chemical corrosive atmospheres, consult our Technical Service Department (Outside the UK contact your local Xpelair distributor).

♦If installed in a shower room or bathroom the controller and isolating switch must be situated so that they cannot be touched by persons making use of the bath or shower.

For the purpose of these instructions current and previous versions of the fans are identified into Type A & Type B, as follows:

Type A1

Type A2

Type B1

Type B2

Preparing the Fan

If wiring to an existing installation

isolate mains supply and remove applicable fuses prior to any electrical procedure.

If wiring to Type A fans

A link is fitted between terminals 2 and 3 in the fan socket, this must be removed before connecting the Controller. If you do not remove it, the Controller will be permanently damaged.

If wiring to Type B fans

There is no wire link to be removed.

If the fan is already installed

1Ensure the power supply is isolated.

2Disconnect the mains connections from the fan’s terminal socket or from the terminal block.

3Remove the existing wiring and make it safe.

If the fan is not yet installed.

1Check that the fan electrical rating matches the power supply.

Wire the fan electrical connections

1Route the 5-core cable from the Fan to the Controller position.

2Wire one end of the cable into the fan connections as shown thus:

FAN TYPE	DIAGRAM
Type A1	F1
Type A2	F2
Type B	F3

Table 1.

3Leave the other end ready to be connected to the Controller.

FR22-30 specifications

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The Xpelair FR22-30 incorporates advanced technologies designed to enhance its functionality. It features a timer function that allows the user to set the fan to continue operating for a specified amount of time after its initial activation. This is particularly useful in areas with high humidity, as it can help eliminate lingering moisture effectively. Additionally, the fan comes equipped with an easily adjustable speed setting, allowing users to find the perfect balance between noise level and ventilation intensity.

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