Xpelair WX6EC - 071422 Manuel page 4

Xpelair WX6EC
Installation and Operating Instructions
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
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 user maintenance of the appliance shall not be
made by children.
Before any cleaning or maintenance, isolate the fan
completely from the mains supply.
This appliance is intended for connection to fixed
wiring.
Check that the electrical rating shown on the fan
matches the mains supply - Fig. F (9).
THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE INSULATED AND
DOES NOT REQUIRE AN EARTH.
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). It is the installer's responsibility to
ensure that the appropriate Building Codes of
Practice are adhered to.
1. Description
The WX6EC fan has the following features:
• Wall/Panel mounting options.
• Trickle ventilation setting.
• Fitted with silent operation back draught shutters.
• For remote switch operation.
• Single speed extract operation.
2. What the installer will need
• A means for disconnection in all poles must be
incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the
wiring regulations.
• If
metal switch boxes
regulations must be followed.
• Circular 2-core cable of a minimum 0.75mm² with a
diameter not less than 5.5mm (Product is double
insulated and does not require an Earth).
• 6mm blade large screwdriver, 3mm blade electrician's
screwdriver and No. 1 & 2 Pozidriv screwdrivers.
• Masonry drill, hammer & chisel.
are used, earthing
• Extendible wall tube, WK6 for walls deeper than
11"/290mm. Available in 300mm or 450mm length.
If installing the fan with an on/off switch:
• On/Off switch
3. Where to locate the fan
• Locate it as high as possible.
• At least 200mm from the edge of the wall to the centre
of the hole.
• 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).
• Near the source of steam or odours.
• Not where ambient temperatures are likely to
exceed 50°C.
• If installed in a kitchen, fans must not be mounted
immediately above a cooker hob or eye level grill.
• 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.
• When intended for use in possible chemical
corrosive atmospheres, consult our Technical
Service Department. (For overseas market contact
your local Xpelair distributor).
• 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.