Voltex VBHE-4L Installation Instructions

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D H O L E C U T T I N G T E M P L A T E
Bathroom Heater/Exhaust Fan
240V~ 50Hz 1180W T IPX2, 4x 275W Heat Lamps
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION, USER & WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance. Keep
the instructions handy for future reference.
IMPORTANT: This appliance does not come with a cord or a plug. It must be installed in
accordance with national and local council building regulations, and the Australian and
New Zealand wiring rules AS/NZS 3000 latest edition thereof.
ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
OR ELECTRICIAN.
CAUTION: The appliance should not be installed directly above a bath, shower or fixed wa-
ter container. The appliance must not be installed in a position where water may splash
onto the appliance.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons or property:
1. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by Voltex Electrical may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons and void the warranty. If you have questions, please contact Voltex
Electrical at first.
2. Always operate the appliance from a power source of the same rated voltage,
frequency and power input as indicated on the appliance identification plate.
3. This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications only. It is
not suitable for use in an environment heavily laden with dust.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Do not operate any appliance that malfunctions, or is dropped or appears
damaged in any way.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the appliance. Contact your local
electrician if servicing or maintenance is required.
7. This appliance is designed for indoor use only.
8. Do not allow any foreign object to enter through the fascia opening or the rear of
the appliance as this may damage the appliance and/or the user.
Read and save these instructions!
9. WARNING: The appliance shall, under no circumstances, be covered with insulating
material or similar material.
10. Make sure that the power is OFF before installation.
VBHE-4L 11. When cutting into the mounting surface, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
12. Do not locate the appliance immediately below a socket-outlet. The appliance must
be properly connected to the protective earthing conductor in the installation wiring
of the installation.
13. WARNING: Curtains and other combustible material may ignite if in contact with the
appliance or if the appliance is installed too close.
14. Precautions must be taken to avoid the back-flow of gases into the room from the
open flue of gas or other fuel-burning appliances.
14. FOR SAFE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE, AFTER INSTALLATION, DISCONNECTION OF THE
APPLIANCE FROM THE SUPPLY SHALL BE POSSIBLE. THIS MAY BE ACHIEVED BY
HAVING THE PLUG ACCESSIBLE OR MEANS FOR ALL POLE DISCONNECTION MUST BE
INCORPORATED IN THE FIXED WIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIRING RULES.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE INSTALLING
A few minutes planning can make a big difference to the installation time and to your
satisfaction with the function of the appliance.
1) This product is IPX2. It should not be installed directly above a shower or a bath where
is could come into contact with water.
2) For the exhaust fan to work efficiently, replacement air of a volume equivalent to
what is being extracted must be able to enter the room. In general, this air would be
drawn under the door, or through a slightly open window. If the room is airtight, the
fan will function poorly.
3) This appliance is designed for installation in flat ceilings ONLY. Do not mount it on a
sloping ceiling or a vertical wall.
4) Before commencing any cutting, check that there are no obstructions such as ceiling
joists and that there is sufficient height clearance for the housing and routing of the
duct. Check that the electrical wiring can be routed from the wall switches to the
mounting location.
5) The installation wiring shall terminate at a suitable socket outlet with an earthing
contact installed near the fan. This must be located within the length of the supply
cord and plug from the fan.
6) This product has been designed for use on ceilings between 2.4 and 2.7m in height,
and must be installed with the lowest point at least 2.1m above the floor. The InfraRed
lamps are not designed to heat the entire room area, they provide instant heat to
persons standing directly below them. Install above the area where'drying off' usually
occurs.
INSTALLATION
1) Locate in accordance with the requirements of the wiring rules relating to damp
situations. National and local council regulations concerning the discharge of air
must also be fulfilled.
2) Disassemble the unit before installation. Unscrew the heat lamps, and unfasten
the fascia-retaining springs inside the housing. Unplug the LED at the connector
and remove the fascia.
3) Choose a suitable mounting location in the ceiling. Mark the ceiling with a pencil
outline 430mm x 270mm, using this card as a marking template and cut out
a hole in the ceiling (it may be safer to mark the position from above the ceiling
where obstructions are clearly visible, rather than from inside the room).
4) Make sure a distance between the edges and wall is no less than 400mm. There
should be a minimum of 220mm from the ceiling to any objects above, and make
sure a minimum distance of 1m is maintained between the appliance and any
illuminated flammable materials
CAUTION: Ensure that the intended hole will have suitable room to locate the unit and that
it will not interfere with joists or the ceiling structure. Joists, beams and rafters shall not
be cut or notched to install the appliance.
5) Insert the unit into the hole, ensuring that the side springs are pulled inwards
so that the unit can pass through the hole, without damaging the plaster. Secure
the unit to the ceiling using the supplied screws.
6) Plug in the downlight, reattach the springs to hold the fascia in place, and screw
in the heat lamps.
7) For installation where external venting is required, locate a suitable location to
vent out the exhausted air and cut out the hole. Put one end of a Ø125mm
flexible duct into the vent hole and seal space around the hole using a suitable
sealant and cowling where necessary. Keep the ducting as straight as possible
to maximise the performance of the fan.
8) Wire the unit as shown in the figure below, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS
wiring rules. Fixed wiring insulation must be protected (e.g. by insulating sleeve)
Please use this card as a hole cutting template 430mm x 270mm
= 220mm
400MM