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Hi Flow VX120
Revision V2
HOME APPLIANCES
www.schweigen.com.au

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  • Page 1 Hi Flow VX120 Revision V2 HOME APPLIANCES www.schweigen.com.au...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back draft shutter system Fitment to Bell-mouth adaptor ___________________________________ 15 6. Installation Examples single Motor installation example ________________________________________________________________________ 16 7. Measurements Measurements for Hi Flow VX120 Motor __________________________________________________________________ 17 8. Flexible Duct shallow Roof space ______________________________________________________________________ 18 important note ___________________________________________________________________________ 19 securing Flexible duct ____________________________________________________________________ 20 9.
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Hi Flow system. We trust that you will enjoy your new schweigen Hi Flow system. Please always retain your proof of purchase to aid in any warranty queries.
  • Page 4: Your Safety

    Hi Flow VX120 motor used in the Hi Flow system after the canopy/ rangehood or bathroom extraction grill has been mounted on the wall or ceiling. (Refer to canopy/ rangehood or bathroom extraction unit installation manual).
  • Page 5: Motor Features

    WarNINg: the Hi Flow VX120 motor system must not be ducted into a wall cavity or a ceiling space where a build up of grease can occur and become a potential fire risk. This will void your warranty.
  • Page 6: Minimum Mounting Height

    Any installation problem must be reported to schweigen. Call outs relating to incorrect installation will result in a service fee direct to the customer. schweigen takes no responsibility for problems caused by faulty installation and may void warranty.
  • Page 7: Description

    3. description Hi Flow VX120 Motor Included in the box: 1. Hi Flow VX120 motor (280W x 200H mm approx.) approx. 3 metre, 10amp cable and standard male plug 2. Fire resistant 100mm (110mm od ) PVC riser pipe Note: Cable cut-out at the bottom end only 3.
  • Page 8: Installation

    4. installation Roof Mount option ensure clearance Mounting Flange 100 — 400 100mm PVC Pipe dektite eaves Mount option Bell-mouth adaptor Connect to rangehoood slot option Connect to rangehood Min 90mm long PVC pipe Bell-mouth adaptor to fan electrical connection between rangehood and remote fan module...
  • Page 9: Roof Installation

    4. installation roof Installation (Recommended duct length: 3 metre) Mount the 100mm rigid PVC pipe securely to the beams, trusses or other appropriate structures, refer figure 1. the pipe should be mounted either vertical or perpendicular to the roof cladding with the roof penetration being sealed using a dektite or other sealing device.
  • Page 10 4. installation roof Installation locking screw Fan Module Roof Clading Mounting Flange dektite slot option Roof Frame optional bend 100mm PVC Pipe secure pipe to structure slot pipe for power cord exit. Cover with 150mm flexible ducting ducting tape if required 5 metre max Bell-mouth adaptor Connect to...
  • Page 11: Eaves Installation

    4. installation Eaves Installation After ensuring sufficient clearance exists for the mounting flange and ducting, refer figure 1, cut a circular hole 165mm Ø, maintaining adequate clearances. the eaves sheeting should be reinforced. Pre-drill mounting flange recess. Refer figure 3. If access to the eaves space is restricted, before fixing mounting flange to eaves, preassemble mounting flange, PVC pipe, bell-mouth adaptor and flexi-duct then feed up into roof space.
  • Page 12: Wall Installation

    4. installation Wall Installation the installation should be similar to eaves mounting if access to the inside is limited, but if unrestricted. Refer to EAVES INSTALLATION and figure 4. Min 90mm long PVC pipe Min 20mm Bell-mouth adaptor Flexible 150mm ducting NoTE: ensure that power cord is feed through exit slot and is not allowed to double back restricting fan inlet.
  • Page 13: Back Draft Shutter System

    5. Back draft shutter system Back Draft Shutter System for 150mm Ducting (optional) this back draft shutter suitable for Hi Flow VX120 motor only. Flexi duct to fan use duct tape to secure flexi duct to shutter system direction in line shutter system...
  • Page 14: Installation Example For Back Draft Shutter System (150Mm Ducting)

    5. Back draft shutter system Installation Example for Back Draft Shutter System (optional) (150mm Ducting, refer to figure 5) this back draft shutter suitable for Hi Flow VX120 motor only. Verticle Installation Horizontal Installation Figure 6 shows an example of verticle if you have a narrow roof space, you can installation.
  • Page 15: Back Draft Shutter System Fitment To Bell-Mouth Adaptor

    5. Back draft shutter system Back Draft Shutter System Fitment to Bell-mouth adaptor (optional) this back draft shutter suitable for Hi Flow VX120 motor only. this back draft shutter system cannot be installed in eave type installation. Back draft shutter system...
  • Page 16: Installation Examples

    6. installation examples Single Motor Installation Example Use smooth flowing curves for maximum airflow. Remove excess ducting by trimming to length. Do NoT install motor in straight line to rangehood. Connect to rangehood Connect to motor Connect to main power Cover use reducer 150mm to 200mm Figure 10...
  • Page 17: Measurements

    7. Measurements Measurements for Hi Flow VX120 278mm 157mm 28mm 195mm 35mm 29mm 35mm minimum 110mm 370mm Figure 12 Page 17...
  • Page 18: Flexible Duct

    Call outs relating to incorrect installation will result in a service fee directed to the customer. schweigen will take no responsibility for problems caused by faulty installation. Installation should be done by a qualified technician. A preferred installer list can be obtained from schweigen website www.schweigen.com.au.
  • Page 19: Important Note

    8. Flexible duct Shallow roof Space In shallow roof spaces, do not crush or kink flexible ducting, as it will reduce air flow severely. 90 degree curve PVC or galvanise curve can be used as a substitute for the bend, refer to figure 14. 90 degree curve PVC or galvanise curve Figure 14...
  • Page 20: Securing Flexible Duct

    8. Flexible duct Securing Flexible Duct Flexible duct must be installed with supports at maximum intervals of 1.5 metres. Flexible ductwork can be supported by using gaffer or electrical tape. Provided that it does not restrict the internal diameter of the ducting. ducting installed looped over hanging beams should be installed in such a manner as to ensure the changes of direction are gradual.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    9. Maintenance roof restoration or Cleaning Before doing your roof restoration or cleaning, please completely cover the outside motor system and avoid all chemical contact. IMPoraNT any damages caused by the use of chemical products are not covered by warranty. Figure 17 Avoid chemical contacted to motor system Page 21...
  • Page 22: Warranty/Disclaimer

    Warranty (see warranty for more information) Hi Flow VX120 motor has a 2 Year replacement product warranty. this is a change over warranty. the consumer is responsible for any charges associated with removal of the faulty unit and installation of the new unit. the customer is also responsible for any freight charges incurred in this change over process.
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