Preparing The Hole; Preparing The Fan For Installation; Mounting The Fan In The Hole; Wire The Electrical Connection - Xpelair GX6 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Mounting the fan in the hole

Fig. C
These models are permanently
connected to the supply and
If working above ground floor level,
operation is controlled by a remote
appropriate safety precautions must
switch.
be observed.
They should be directly wired to the
Remove the Back Draught Shutter/Grille
supply through an approved 10A wall
Assembly, by pressing the release
mounted surface switch with
catches located on the sides of the unit
at least 3mm clearance between
with a 6mm screwdriver or coin, whilst
contacts.
pulling the grille forward.

Preparing the hole

If fixing with ladder strips
1. Hold up the outer grille to the
If working above ground level,
outside of the wall or window so that
appropriate safety precautions must
the hole in the outer grille is aligned
be observed.
with the hole in the wall or window.
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION MUST
2. If wiring from the rear, remove the
BE WORN DURING ALL DRILLING
fans terminal cover and rear entry
AND CHISELLING OPERATIONS.
knockout. Feed the cable through
If installing in a wall
the top cable entry.
2b. If wiring from above, remove fans
1. Check there are no buried pipes
terminal cover and feed the cable
or cables in the wall or obstructions
through the top cable entry.
on the outside (eg: electricity,
2c. For GX6 (IP25) only, wiring from
gas, water).
above, remove fan's terminal cover.
2. Ensure that the centre of the hole
Pierce the cable entry grommet with
is located at least 145mm from the
a No. 1 screwdriver and feed the
edges of the wall.
cable through the top cable entry via
3. Mark on the centre of the duct hole.
the grommet. DO NOT REMOVE
4. Use this centre to draw a circle to
THE GROMMET.
suit the wall duct (203mm diameter
3. Hold the fan assembly to the inside
for a WK6/300 or WK6/450).
of the wall or window and guide the
If core drill equipment is available
ladder strips from the outer
grille through the slots in the fan
5a.Use as directed by the core drill
assembly.
manufacturer.
4. Insert the slotted screws into the
If core drill equipment is not
pockets around the ladder strip slots.
available 5. Tighten the screws carefully to make
a good seal. Do not over tighten the
5b. Drill a centre hole right through the
screws.
wall.
6. Trim the ladder strips back to the
5. Cut the hole. Do not cut right
required length, if necessary remove
through the wall (the recommended
any sharp edges.
method is to drill a series of holes,
If using screw fixings
close together, around the edge of
the cutting line and remove the brick
1. Hold the outer grille up to the
between the holes with a chisel).
outside of the wall so that the hole in
7. Go outside and cut a hole in the
the outer grille is aligned with the
outer wall, repeating the process
hole in the wall.
described above.
2. Mark the positions of the fixing holes
8. Fit the ducting. Ensuring that the
in the top right and bottom left
duct slopes down away from the fan
corners.
to allow drainage of any incoming
3. Drill the holes and insert anchor
rain water to the outside.
fixings to suit the wall.
9. Make good the hole. Allow for mortar
4. Screw the outer grille securely in
to set before continuing with the
place and fit screw caps in place. Do
installation.
not over tighten screws.
If installing in a window 5. Insert the two screw covers in the
two fixing holes in the outer grille.
Obtain a ready cut pane with a correctly
6a. If wiring from the rear, remove the
located hole 184mm diameter. (See Fig.A).
fans terminal cover, and rear entry
knockout. Feed the cable through the
Preparing the Fan for
knockout.
installation
6b. If wiring from above, remove the fans
terminal cover and feed the cable
1. For window mounting, use the two
through the top cable entry.
short ladder strips supplied with the
6c. For GX6 (IP25) only, wiring from
fan.
above, remove fan's terminal cover.
For Wall mounting, use the longer
Pierce the cable entry grommet with
strips supplied with the wall kit
a no. 1 screwdriver and feed the
WK6/300 or WK6/450.
cable through the top cable entry via
2. Secure the two ladder strips to the
the grommet. DO NOT REMOVE
outer grille by positioning them over
THE GROMMET.
the hook moulding and snapping
7. Hold the fan assembly to the inside
into position.
of the wall so that the spigot is
3. Ensure after fitting the hook moulding
inserted into the wall duct.
that the gasket is in the correct
8. Mark the position of the two fixing
position. (See Fig.B).
holes in the top left and bottom right
4. Insert the two screw covers in the
corners.
two fixing holes in the outer grille.
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.

Wire the electrical connection

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.
Operating the Fan
● 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
The shutters have a time delay of up to 1
to 1 minute on opening and up to 3
minute on opening and up to 3 minutes on
minutes on closing. Activated by
closing. Activated by operation of the switch,
operation of the switch, the delay
the delay ensures quiet operation (except
ensures quiet operation (except
GXC6 and GXS6 models).
GXC6 and GXS6 models).
For Australia Only: WARNING – Children should
not play with the appliance. Young children and
the infirm should be supervised.
GX6
● The fan is operated by a remote
switch.
GXC6
● The fan is operated by an integral pull
cord.
● To switch on, pull down the cord and
then release it.
● Repeat to switch off.
GXC6T
● 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.