Xpelair GX6 - Manual (Page 9)

These models are permanently
connected to the supply and
operation is controlled by a remote
switch.
They should be directly wired to the
supply through an approved 10A wall
mounted surface switch with
at least 3mm clearance between
contacts.
If working above ground level,
appropriate safety precautions must
be observed.
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION MUST
BE WORN DURING ALL DRILLING
AND CHISELLING OPERATIONS.
1. Check there are no buried pipes
or cables in the wall or obstructions
on the outside (eg: electricity,
gas, water).
2. Ensure that the centre of the hole
is located at least 145mm from the
edges of the wall.
3. Mark on the centre of the duct hole.
4. Use this centre to draw a circle to
suit the wall duct (203mm diameter
for a WK6/300 or WK6/450).
5a.Use as directed by the core drill
manufacturer.
5b. Drill a centre hole right through the
wall.
5. Cut the hole. Do not cut right
through the wall (the recommended
method is to drill a series of holes,
close together, around the edge of
the cutting line and remove the brick
between the holes with a chisel).
7. Go outside and cut a hole in the
outer wall, repeating the process
described above.
8. Fit the ducting. Ensuring that the
duct slopes down away from the fan
to allow drainage of any incoming
rain water to the outside.
9. Make good the hole. Allow for mortar
to set before continuing with the
installation.
Obtain a ready cut pane with a correctly
located hole 184mm diameter. (See Fig.A).
1. For window mounting, use the two
short ladder strips supplied with the
fan.
For Wall mounting, use the longer
strips supplied with the wall kit
WK6/300 or WK6/450.
2. Secure the two ladder strips to the
outer grille by positioning them over
the hook moulding and snapping
into position.
3. Ensure after fitting the hook moulding
that the gasket is in the correct
position. (See Fig.B).
4. Insert the two screw covers in the
two fixing holes in the outer grille.
If working above ground floor level,
appropriate safety precautions must
be observed.
Remove the Back Draught Shutter/Grille
Assembly, by pressing the release
catches located on the sides of the unit
with a 6mm screwdriver or coin, whilst
pulling the grille forward.
1. Hold up the outer grille to the
outside of the wall or window so that
the hole in the outer grille is aligned
with the hole in the wall or window.
2. If wiring from the rear, remove the
fans terminal cover and rear entry
knockout. Feed the cable through
the top cable entry.
2b. If wiring from above, remove fans
terminal cover and feed the cable
through the top cable entry.
2c. For GX6 (IP25) only, wiring from
above, remove fan’s terminal cover.
Pierce the cable entry grommet with
a No. 1 screwdriver and feed the
cable through the top cable entry via
the grommet. DO NOT REMOVE
THE GROMMET.
3. Hold the fan assembly to the inside
of the wall or window and guide the
ladder strips from the outer
grille through the slots in the fan
assembly.
4. Insert the slotted screws into the
pockets around the ladder strip slots.
5. Tighten the screws carefully to make
a good seal. Do not over tighten the
screws.
6. Trim the ladder strips back to the
required length, if necessary remove
any sharp edges.
1. Hold the outer grille up to the
outside of the wall so that the hole in
the outer grille is aligned with the
hole in the wall.
2. Mark the positions of the fixing holes
in the top right and bottom left
corners.
3. Drill the holes and insert anchor
fixings to suit the wall.
4. Screw the outer grille securely in
place and fit screw caps in place. Do
not over tighten screws.
5. Insert the two screw covers in the
two fixing holes in the outer grille.
6a. If wiring from the rear, remove the
fans terminal cover, and rear entry
knockout. Feed the cable through the
knockout.
6b. If wiring from above, remove the fans
terminal cover and feed the cable
through the top cable entry.
6c. For GX6 (IP25) only, wiring from
above, remove fan’s terminal cover.
Pierce the cable entry grommet with
a no. 1 screwdriver and feed the
cable through the top cable entry via
the grommet. DO NOT REMOVE
THE GROMMET.
7. Hold the fan assembly to the inside
of the wall so that the spigot is
inserted into the wall duct.
8. Mark the position of the two fixing
holes in the top left and bottom right
corners.
9. Remove the fan assembly, drill the
holes and insert anchor fixings
appropriate to the type of wall.
10. Reposition the cable and fan
assembly as before, and screw
securely in place. Do not over
tighten screws.
Note: For particularly difficult
installations, it is possible to secure the
fan with a combination of screw and
ladder strip fixings.
1. Wire the switch cable into the
terminal connections shown:
● Fig.E1 for GX6 / GXC6 / GXC6T /
GXS6 / GX6 (IP25).
● Fig.E2 for GX6T / GX6HT.
● Fig.E3 for GXHT2.
2. If the fan is wired from above,
ensure the outer sheath of cable is
retained in the labyrinth (see Fig.C).
3. Refit and secure terminal cover.
4. Refit the back draught shutter/grille
assembly by sliding the grille back
over the release catches, the
catches will locate and secure the
grille.
5. Switch off the mains electricity
supply and remove fuses.
6. Connect the cable from the isolation
switch to the electrical supply wiring.
7. Replace the fuses and switch on the
mains electrical supply.
For fixed wiring circuits the protective
fuse for the appliances must not
exceed 5A.
Note: If using an external boost switch
for the GX6HT2 (see Fig.E3), cut off the
pull cord after ensuring that it is
in the “off” position. This switch must be
marked with suitable markings to
indicate speed control.
● These fans are single speed, except
the GX6HT2 which is two speed, and
all are non reversible (extract only).
● The shutters have a time delay of up
to 1 minute on opening and up to 3
minutes on closing. Activated by
operation of the switch, the delay
ensures quiet operation (except
GXC6 and GXS6 models).
For Australia Only: WARNING – Children should
not play with the appliance. Young children and
the infirm should be supervised.
● The fan is operated by a remote
switch.
● The fan is operated by an integral pull
cord.
● To switch on, pull down the cord and
then release it.
● Repeat to switch off.
● The fan is operated by an integral pull
cord.
● To switch on, pull down the cord and
then release it.
● Repeat to switch off.
● The integral timer provides an
adjustable overrun period after the
fan has been switched off.
Preparing the hole
Preparing the Fan for
installation
If fixing with ladder strips
If installing in a window
For Australia only
If installing in a wall
If core drill equipment is available
If core drill equipment is not
available
Mounting the fan in the hole
Fig. C
If using screw fixings
Wire the electrical connection
Operating the Fan
GX6
GXC6
GXC6T
The shutters have a time delay of up to 1
minute on opening and up to 3 minutes on
closing. Activated by operation of the switch,
the delay ensures quiet operation (except
GXC6 and GXS6 models).