This will ensure your personal safety and the lasting value of your motor system. We trust that you will enjoy your new Schweigen BR500 system. Please always retain your proof of purchase to aid in any warranty queries.
2. Air exhaust must be installed in accordance with local laws. Before Installation We recommend this appliance to be installed or repaired by a qualified Schweigen Home Appliances technician. Please see our website www.schweigen.com.au for recommended installers. It is dangerous to modify any part of this appliance. Modification of any kind, will immediately void the warranty.
Any installation problems 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. Faulty installation may void warranty. A preferred installer list can be obtained from the Schweigen website www.schweigen.com.au or call 1300 881 693.
The pipe should be mounted either vertically or perpendicular to the roof cladding with the roof penetration being sealed using a Dektite or other sealing device. Please note Schweigen do not provide any sealing kits. Ensure that the pipe protrudes at least 80mm past the top of the Dektite, checking that the mounting flange clears the roof cladding at upper edge as shown in figure 1.
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4. Installation Locking Screw Fan Module Roof Clading Mounting Flange Dektite Slot option Roof Frame Optional 110mm PVC Pipe bend Secure pipe to structure Slot pipe for power cord exit. Cover with ducting 150mm flexible ducting tape if required 5 metre max Bell-mouth adaptor Power cord Figure 3...
4. Installation 2. Eaves Installation After ensuring sufficient clearance exists for the mounting flange and ducting (figure 1), cut a circular hole 165mm Ø, maintaining adequate clearances. The eave sheeting must be reinforced. Pre-drill mounting flange recess (figure 4). If access to the eave space is restricted, before fixing the mounting flange to the eave, preassemble the mounting flange, PVC pipe, bell-mouth adaptor and flexi-duct, then feed up into roof space.
4. Installation 3. 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 5. Min 90mm long PVC pipe Min 20mm Bell-mouth Adaptor Flexible 150mm ducting NOTE: Ensure that power cord is fed through exit slot and is not allowed to double back restricting fan inlet...
4. Installation Optional DVK 500 Installation For dual installation, bathroom, toilet or laundry, adjust inlet grilles to balance air flow as required. The strongest extraction should be at the shower, please adjust damper accordingly. Optional To main Y-branch power/switch Additional dual vent kit, Y-branch, 3 Cut 205mm dia hole for metre length flexi ducting and inlet grille fitment...
5. Back Draft Shutter System Back Draft Shutter System Fitment to Bell-mouth Adaptor This back draft shutter system cannot be installed in eave type installation. Vertical Installation Figure 7 shows an example of vertical installation. Tape over flanges Air flow Back draft shutter system Figure 7 Back draft shutter system...
Incorrect installation may reduce airflow and increase noise levels. 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 must be carried out by a qualified technician.
6. Flexible Ducting Shallow Roof Space In shallow roof spaces, 90 degree elbow PVC joint can be used as a substitute for the bend. Page 14...
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6. Flexible Ducting 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.
7. Maintenance Roof Restoration or Cleaning Before 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 10 Avoid chemical contacted to motor system Page 16...
8. Measurements Vent Hold diffuser against board Toggle clip snaps and push upwards into place holding Hold diffuser diffuser firmly against board Toggle clip snaps and push upwards into place holding diffuser firmly Hold diffuser against board Toggle clip snaps and push upwards into place holding Operation of toggle clips...
It is not the responsibility of Schweigen Home Appliances to rectify any incorrect installations. A service call out fee will be charged for any Schweigen technician that attends a call, whereby it is established that the fault is due to an incorrect installation or non-manufacturing fault. Should the appliance be installed in such a way that the service agent is unable to gain access to the appliance, the person/s who own the premises where the appliance resides —...
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