Xpelair Ultra GX6 EC2 & GXC6 EC2
Installation and Operating Instructions
PLEASE LEAVE THIS LEAFLET WITH THE FAN, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE USER.
IMPORTANT
1.READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS FULLY BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION.
2.INSTALLATIONS AND WIRING MUST CONFORM TO CURRENT IEE REGULATIONS (UK), LOCAL OR APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS (OTHER COUNTRIES). IT IS THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE APPROPRIATE BUILDING CODES OF PRACTICE ARE ADHERED TO.
3.A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST SUPERVISE ALL INSTALLATIONS.
4.THESE APPLIANCES ARE INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO FIXED WIRING.
5.CHECK THAT THE ELECTRICAL RATING SHOWN ON THE FAN MATCHES THE MAINS SUPPLY.
6.SITE THE FAN AWAY FROM DIRECT SOURCES OF HEAT (I.E. GAS COOKERS OR EYE LEVEL GRILLES. THE FAN MUST NOT BE MOUNTED WHERE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ARE LIKELY TO EXCEED 50ºC.
7.WHEN THE FAN IS INSTALLED IN A ROOM CONTAINING A FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE, THE INSTALLER MUST ENSURE THAT AIR REPLACEMENT IS ADEQUATE FOR BOTH THE FAN AND THE FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
8.ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CORRECT EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ETC) ARE TAKEN WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THIS FAN.
9.ALWAYS LOCATE THE FAN AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE. AT LEAST 145mm FROM THE EDGE OF THE WALL/WINDOW FRAME TO THE HOLE CENTRE (SEE FIG. A). LOCATE THE FAN AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM AND OPPOSITE TO THE MAIN SOURCE OF AIR REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE AIRFLOW ACROSS THE ROOM (eg.
OPPOSITE AN INTERNAL DOORWAY).
10.THIS ELECTRICAL PRODUCT, IF INSTALLED IN A SHOWER ROOM OR BATHROOM, MUST BE SITUATED SO THAT IT CAN NOT BE TOUCHED BY PERSONS MAKING USE OF THE BATH OR SHOWER.
11.WHEN INTENDED FOR USE IN POSSIBLE CHEMICAL CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERES, CONSULT OUR TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. (FOR OVERSEAS MARKETS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL XPELAIR DISTRIBUTOR).
12.THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING CHILDREN) 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.
Description
The Ultra GX6 models have the following features:
•Window / Wall / Panel / Roof mounting options.
GX6 EC2
•For remote switch operation.
•2 speed operation when installed with a change over switch (COS) not supplied, see Fig. E2.
•Single speed operation with a choice of High or Low speed selectable at installation.
•Trickle ventilation setting.
GXC6 EC2
•Integral pull cord operation.
•2 speed operation when installed with a change over switch (COS) not supplied, see Fig. E2.
•Single speed operation with a choice of High or Low speed selectable at installation.
•Trickle ventilation setting.
What the installer will need
•A means of disconnection in all poles must be provided in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
•If metal switch boxes are used, earthing regulations must be followed.
•Suitably rated
required) when installing with a change over switch (COS) for 2 speed selection.
•Suitably rated
•A change over switch (COS), if required, (available from Xpelair).
•6mm blade large screwdriver, 3mm blade electrician’s screwdriver and No. 1 and 2 Pozidriv screwdrivers.
•7mm nut runner (for removing the impeller when cleaning).
If window mounting the fan, you will also need:
•A single glazed window with a minimum glass thickness of 4mm or a double glazed unit with a
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need:
•Masonry drill, hammer and chisel (or core drill equipment, if available).
•Mortar (to make good the hole).
•Wall kit WK6/300 (available from Xpelair) for walls up to 300mm (12”) thick or WK6/450 (available from Xpelair) for walls up to 450mm (18”) thick.
•4 mounting fasteners (use fasteners suitable for wall type. Recommended screw size for standard brick – No. 8 x 38mm Pan Head).
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