GB
Xpelair
Toilet/Bathroom
Fans DX100,
DX100PC, DX100T,
DX100H, DX100HP
DX100PIR &
DX100VTD
installation &
operating
instructions
Please leave this leaflet
with the fan for the
benefit of the user
Installing the fan
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).
If you have any queries before installing these
products or after they have been installed, call
the Xpelair Technical Hotline
+44 (0) 8709 000430. Our engineers are there to
help you during normal office hours (UK only)
and may be faxed at all other times on
+44 (0) 8709 000530.
Customers outside the UK should contact your
local Xpelair distributor.
Description
Xpelair fans have the following features:
•
Universal mounting kit allows window/ wall
panel/ ventilation shaft/ ceiling mounting
options.
•
Single speed extraction
DX100
•
Operate the fan using an on/off switch
(not supplied).
DX100PC
•
Operate the fan using integral pull cord.
DX100T
•
Built-in timer automatically operates fan for a
preset delay of up to 30 minutes.
DX100H
•
Operates either when triggered automatically
by the humidity sensor or when turned on at
the on/off switch (light indicates when fan is
operating in manual mode).
DX100HP
•
Operates either when triggered automatically
by the humidity sensor or when turned on
using the integral pull cord switch (light
indicates when fan is operating in manual
mode). Built-in timer automatically operates
fan for a preset delay of up to 20 minutes.
DX100PIR
•
An integral body movement sensor operates
the fan as long as movement is detected.
Built-in timer automatically operates fan for a
preset delay of up to 20 minutes.
DX100VTD
•
Operate the fan using the on/off switch (not
supplied). The fan will not start for
approximately 2.5 minutes (+/- 27%).
After this time, the fan will operate.When the
fan is switched off, it will continue to operate
for approximately 7.5 minutes (+/- 27%).
What the installer will need
•
A double pole isolating switch with a minimum
contact gap of 3mm (wall or ceiling mounted).
•
If metal switch boxes are used, earthing
regulations must be followed.
•
Suitably rated 2-core cable (DX100,
DX100PC, DX100HP and DX100PIR).
•
Suitably rated 3-core cable (DX100T, DX100H
and DX100VTD).
•
3mm electrician's screwdriver and no.1 or 2
Pozdriv screwdrivers.
•
A wall or ceiling on/off switch with built-in
indicator light (DX100, DX100T, and
DX100VTD).
•
To prevent a possible hazardous situation
from water ingress, a condensation trap
(Xpelair no. XCT100) must be fitted as
close as possible to the fan in all situations
where any section of the duct work is
positioned higher than the fan itself.
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need
•
Masonry drill, hammer & chisel (or core drill
equipment if available).
•
Mortar to make good the hole if required.
If window mounting the fan
•
You will need a window pane between 3mm
and 6mm thick (preferably 4mm).
•
Do not install in glass 3mm thick if the window
pane area is more than 0.2sq.m.
•
If installing in sealed double glazing, a
specially manufactured unit should be
obtained from the glazing manufacturer.You
will also require a special kit, Xpelair Cat. ref.
DXDG.
•
If installing in sash windows, you should
mount the fan in the upper window. Secure the
upper sash in the closed position and fit stops
just below the level of the fan, to prevent
damaging it when the sash is raised.
•
If installing in a panel which is between 9mm
and 46mm thick, you will need a special kit,
Xpelair Cat. ref. DXDG. Do not install these
fans in a panel which is more than 46mm
thick.
If ceiling mounting the fan
You will need to use the appropriate ancillaries
for termination.These items are available from
Xpelair.
1.WT10 - Termination ducting kit.
2.CFWG100 - Soffit board termination grille
(white or brown).
3.FD100 / 3 and FD100 / 6 - Flexible ducting.
Where to locate the fan
•
Locate it as high as possible.
•
At least 110mm from the edges of the
mounting surface to the centre of the hole.
•
As far away as possible from and opposite to
the main source of air replacement to ensure
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