Xpelair GX12 EC3 RF Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Brand: Xpelair

Model: GX12 EC3 RF

Type: Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

GX12 EC3 RF fan

Installation and maintenance instructions

Retain for future reference

Installing the Fan

This appliance is intended for connection to fixed wiring.

Check that the electrical rating shown on the fan matches the

mains supply.

All installations must be supervised by a qualified electrician.

Installations and wiring must conform to current IEE

Regulations (UK), local or appropriate regulations (other

countries). It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the

appropriate Building Codes of Practice are adhered to.

If you have any queries before installing these products or after

they have been installed, call the Xpelair Technical Hotline +44

(0) 8709 000430. Our engineers are there to help you during

normal office hours (UK only) and may be faxed at all other

times +44 (0) 8709 000530.

Customers outside the UK, please contact your local Xpelair

distributor.

1. Description

The GX12 EC3 RF model has the following features:

• Window, wall, panel or roof mounted (see section 2).

• 5 speed extract operation when installed with a GX12 EC3 RF

switch (not supplied).

• Passive ventilation setting when used with the GX12 EC3 RF

switch (not supplied)

• Trickle ventilation setting.

• Fitted with silent operation back draught shutters.

2. What the installer will need

• A means for disconnection in all poles must be incorporated in

the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring regulations.

• If metal switch boxes are used, earthing regulations must be

followed.

• Suitably rated 3-core cable (see ‘Installing switches and cables’

section).

• A GX12 EC3 RF switch, available from Xpelair.

• 6mm blade large screwdriver, 3mm blade electricians screwdriver

and No’s. 1 & 2 Pozidriv screwdrivers.

If wall mounting the fan you will also need:

• Mortar to make good the hole.

• Wall Kit WK12/8 or WK12/11 (Available from Xpelair) or a tube

315mm internal diameter.

If Window mounting the fan you will also need:

• A single glazed non-opening window with a minimum glass

thickness of 4mm.

If Roof mounting the fan you will also need:

• Roof cowl RC12.

• Roof mounting plate XRP9/12 for flat roof installation (Both

items available from Xpelair).

3. Where to locate the fan

• Locate it as high as possible.

• At least 250mm from the edges of the wall or window frame to

the centre of the hole.

• As far away as possible from and opposite to the main source of

air replacement to ensure airflow across the room (e.g. opposite the

internal doorway).

• Near the source of steam or odours.

• Not where ambient temperatures are likely to exceed 50ƒC.

• If installing in a room containing a fuel burning device which

has a non-balanced flue, it is the installers responsibility to

ensure that there is enough replacement air to prevent fumes

being drawn down the flue when the fan is operating up to

maximum extract. Do not install in a room containing a solid

fuel appliance.

Refer to Building Regulations for specific requirements.

Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue used for

exhausting fumes from appliances supplied with energy other

than electric.

Requirements of all authorities concerned must be observed

for exhaust air discharge and intake flow rates.

• When intended for use in possible chemical corrosive

atmospheres, consult our Technical Service Department. (For

overseas market contact your local Xpelair distributor).

• This electrical product, if installed in a shower room or

bathroom must be situated so that it cannot be touched by

persons making use of the bath or shower.

4. Installing the switches and cables

1. Check there are no buried pipes or cables e.g. electricity,

gas, water behind the switch location (In the wall or above

the ceiling).

2. Lay in the cable from the isolating switch to the fan location.

3. Lay in the cable from the isolating switch to the point of

connection to the mains supply.

WARNING: DO NOT MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS TO

THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AT THIS STAGE.

4. Install the isolating switch.

5. Make all connections within the isolating switch.

6. Note: Switches must be so situated that they cannot be

touched by persons making use of the bath or shower.

For Australia only 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.

5. Preparing the hole

If working above ground floor level, appropriate safety

precautions must be observed.

WARNING: EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN

DURING ALL DRILLING OPERATIONS.

If installing in a window, get a ready cut pane to the dimensions

given in Fig 1.

If installing in a wall:

1. Check there are no buried pipes or cables behind the wall, or

obstructions on the outside e.g. electricity, gas, or water.

2. Make sure that the centre of the hole is located at least 250mm

from the edge of the wall or ceiling.

3. Mark on the wall the centre of the hole and drill right through.

4. Draw a circle on this centre to suit the wall duct.

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).

6. Go outside and cut a hole in the outer wall, repeating the process

described above.

7. Fit the ducting.

8. Make good the hole. Allow the mortar to set before continuing

the Fan installation.

6. Separating the fan from the inner clamp plate

1. Remove the inner grille and back draught shutter assembly by

first removing the screw from the underside of the grille then

unclipping the bottom of the grille, the top of the grille can then

be released by unclipping the top corner. The shutter can then be

unclipped. NOTE: The top of the grille can only be released

when the screw is removed and the bottom of the grille has been

released (Fig. 2)

2. Unscrew the 4 cross-headed screws and lift off the fan (Fig. 3)

7. Mount the fan in the hole (Fig. 4).

Xpelair recommend that the instructions of this section are carried

out by two people.

If working above ground floor level, appropriate safety

precautions must be observed.

If installing the fan in a window, fix the three rubber edge

protectors (packed separately), at equal distances around the lip of

the Outer Clamp Plate.

1. Attach the ladder strips (packed separately) to the Outer Clamp

Plate.

2. Hold the Outer Grille up to the outside of the wall or window

so that the lip of the Outer Clamp Plate protrudes into the hole.

3. Hold the Inner Clamp Plate to the inside of the wall or window

and guide the ladder strips from the Outer Clamp plate through

the slots in the Inner Clamp Plate.

4. Insert the slotted screws (packed separately) 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.

8. Refit the Fan to the Inner Clamp Plate.

1. Fit the Fan assembly onto the Inner Clamp Plate (Fig. 3).

2. Make sure that the ladder strips go inside the fan assembly so

they will not get caught in the blades.

3. Tighten up the four screws. Do not over-tighten.

9. Wire the electrical connections

1. Remove the fan Connector Plate carefully by unscrewing the

two screws (Fig. 5). The black Connector Assembly parts are

contained loosely behind this plate.

2. Remove the two cable clamp screws in the black connector

assembly (Fig. 8).

3. If required, feed the cable through the grommet (packed

separately) in order to fit to the cable entry of the Connector

Plate.

4. Wire the Fan Connectors as shown in Fig. 6.

10. Fitting the cable clamp:

For mains cable up to 6mm diameter, clamp the cable as shown in

Fig.8a

For mains cable equal to or greater than 6mm and up to 10mm

diameter, clamp the cable as shown in Fig. 8b.

For mains cable greater than 10mm diameter, use the conduit entry

provided (Europe only).

11. Fitting the Connector to the fan:

1. Ensure the mains cable is firmly retained by the clamp.

2. Assemble the black fan connector by snapping the cover over

the connector (Fig. 7).

3. Plug the black fan connector into the fan assembly.

4. Refit the Connector Plate.

5. Refit the Back-draught Shutter.

6. Refit the Inner Grille.

7. Switch off the mains electrical supply and remove fuses.

8. Connect the cable from isolation switch to the electrical supply

wiring.

9. Replace the fuses, and switch on the mains electrical supply.

For fixed wiring circuits the protective fuse for the appliance

must not exceed 5A.

12. Pairing the RF switch to the fan

To prevent interference between other RF systems, the fan and

switch need to be ‘paired’ together.

1. Remove the inner grille by first removing the screw from the

underside of the grille then unclipping the bottom of the grille,

the top of the grille can then be released by unclipping the top

corner. NOTE: The top of the grille can only be released when

the screw is removed and the bottom of the grille has been

released (Fig. 2)

2. Press the ‘pairing’ switch on the fan ‘on’ (Fig. 10)

3. Refit the inner grille.

4. Take the RF switch and operate adjacent to the fan. Once the

fan operates, switch and fan are ‘paired’. There is a 2 minute

period after pressing the pairing switch when fan and RF

switch can be paired. After this time the fan defaults to the non-

pairing condition.

5. Re-fit screw to underside of grille.

13. Operating the fan

• This fan provides a choice of 5 running speeds or passive

ventilation when operated by the appropriate RF switch. Refer to

the instructions for the controller for operating instructions.

• 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.

WARNING – This appliance can be used by children aged

from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use

of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance shall not be made

by children.

14. Trickle ventilation

Trickle ventilation is equivalent to that provided by an air brick or

similar device.

1. Remove the Inner grille and back draught shutter (see ‘Mounting

the fan in the hole’ section).

To allow trickle ventilation:

2. Release the Shutter Return Spring as shown in Fig. 9

3. Re-Position the Shutter Return Spring into the L-shaped slot.

4. Raise the Operating Bar to latch into position.

To fully close the shutters and stop any back draught

5. Unlatch the Shutter Return Spring and re-position into short slot.

6. Refit the Back-draught Shutter and Inner Grille.

15. Maintenance

NOTE: A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST CARRY OUT

ALL CLEANING.

1. Before cleaning, isolate the fan completely from the mains

supply. Allow 3 minutes for the impeller to stop and the

powered shutter to close.

2. Remove the inner grille and back-draught shutter (see section 6)

WARNING: Fan will still operate when the inner grille is

removed.

3. Remove the impeller by unscrewing the knob at the front of the

impeller anticlockwise.

4. Clean the back draught shutter, inner grille and impeller by

immersing in warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly.

Do not immerse the fan in water or other liquids to clean any

other parts of the fan.

5. Refit the impeller by locating it over the motor shaft. Make sure

the impeller is seated correctly.

6. Refit the knob making sure the ratchet at the rear of the knob is

fully engaged.

7. Refit the back draught shutter and inner grille assembly and

secure with the fixing screw. Do not over-tighten the screws

8. Refit the screw covers.

• Never use strong solvents to clean the fan.

• Apart from cleaning, no other maintenance is required.

NOTE: THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE WITH

THE INNER GRILLE ASSEMBLY REMOVED, HENCE IT

MUST BE ISOLATED COMPLETELY FROM THE MAINS

BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 8a

Fig. 8b

Operating bar

Shutter

return spring

Fig. 9

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Fig. 6

Components (Fig. 10)

A. Inner Grille

B. Back draught shutter assembly

C. Fan assembly

D. Inner Clamp Plate

E. Outer Clamp Plate / Grille

F. Ladder Strips

G. Connector Plate

H. Pairing Switch

Fig. 10

This page has been left blank for the addition of any notes you may wish to make.

GUARANTEE

Terms and Conditions for UK & ROI (outside UK & ROI contact your local distributor)

In the unlikely event of a product breakdown during the guarantee period you should contact our Service

and Repair Helpline who will be able to assist with the repair and advise the best course of action to be

taken.

Please DO NOT remove the product prior to making this call as this may invalidate your guarantee.

Service and Repair Tel: 0844 372 7766 or email: [email protected]

We, Redring Xpelair Group Limited, guarantee this product for the period of 2 years (5 Years Motor Only) from

the date of purchase.

Within the guarantee period we will resolve, free of charge, any manufacturing defects in the product resulting

from faulty workmanship or material on condition that:-

a) The appliance has been correctly installed in accordance with our instructions and is being used on the supply

circuit or voltage printed on the rating plate.

b) The appliance has been used in accordance with these instructions and has not been tampered with or

otherwise subject to misuse, neglect or accident.

c) The appliance has been regularly maintained in accordance with these instructions and the airway is

unobstructed.

d) The appliance has not been taken apart, modified or repaired except by a person authorised by us.

e) Evidence of the date of purchase in the form of an invoice or receipt will be required in order to qualify under

the terms of this guarantee.

f) For the service work to be undertaken free of charge, the work must only be undertaken by Redring Xpelair

Group Limited, or our approved agents.

g) Service under guarantee has no effect on the expiry date. The guarantee on any exchanged parts or product

ends when the original guarantee period ends.

h) In the event of a product being returned to Redring Xpelair Group Limited and not found to be faulty, the

product would be available for collection from the relevant premises within one month and if not collected it

would be disposed of or delivered by Redring Xpelair Group Limited and a delivery charge made.

EXCLUSIONS

This guarantee DOES NOT cover damage or defects arising from poor or incorrect installation, improper use or

lack of maintenance. It is the responsibilty of the installer to check that the installation parameters meet the

requirements of the product, and any relevant regulations.

If we are called out to a fault, which is subsequently identified as being an installation fault, we will make a charge.

It is important that the routine checks are completed before calling us out, as many issues can be simply

diagnosed and resolved.

We make no guarantees as to response times for repairs. We will endeavour to achieve the most timely response

possible but while we indicate an average response time, this should not be taken as a guarantee.

The guarantee applies to a repair or replacement (at our discretion) of the product subject to the conditions

above, and DOES NOT cover compensation for the loss of the product or consequential loss of any kind.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Redring Xpelair Group Ltd

Newcombe House,

Newcombe Way,

Orton Southgate,

Peterborough

PE2 6SE

Tel: +44 (0)1733 456789

Fax: +44 (0)1733 310606

Sales Hotline: +44 (0)8709 000420

For Technical Advice (Techline)

Tel: +44 (0)8709 000430

Fax: +44 (0)8709 000530

For Spares Requirements (UK Only)

Tel: +44 (0)8709 077077

Fax: +44 (0)8709 076076

www.redringxpelair.com

Xpelair is a registered trademark of Redring Xpelair Group Limited.

Redring Xpelair Group reserve the right to alter product specifications

or appearance without prior notice. All finishes and diagrams in this

booklet are as accurate as printing processes allow.

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