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Xpelair
Toilet/Bathroom
Fans LV100,
LV100PC, LV100T,
LV100H, LV100HP &
LV100PIR
installation &
operating
instructions
Please leave this leaflet
with the fan for the
benefit of the user
Installing the fan
These appliances are intended for connection to
fixed wiring.
Check that the electrical rating shown on the
transformer matches the mains supply.
THESE APPLIANCES ARE DOUBLE
INSULATED AND DO NOT REQUIRE AN
EARTH CONNECTION.
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).
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 may contact your
local Xpelair distributor.
Description
All fans
•
Universal mounting kit allows
Window/Wall/Panel/Ventilation Shaft/Ceiling
mounting options. See termination details. If
Ceiling mounting the fan, see section ‘What
the installer will need’.
•
Single speed extraction.
•
12V a.c. operation.
LV100
•
Operate the fan using an on/off switch
(not supplied).
LV100PC
•
Operate the fan using the integral pull cord.
LV100T
•
Built-in timer automatically operates fan for a
preset delay of up to 25 minutes.
LV100H
•
Operates when triggered automatically by the
humidity sensor.
•
Built-in timer automatically operates fan for a
preset delay of 2 to 20 minutes once humidity
drops below preset Relative Humidity (RH)
value.
LV100HP
•
Operates either when triggered automatically
by the humidity sensor or when turned on
using the integral pull cord switch (light
indicates when fan is operating in manual
mode).
LV100PIR
•
An integral body movement sensor operates
the fan as long as movement is detected.
Built-in timer automatically operates fan for a
preset delay of 2 to 20 minutes.
Transformer
•
Wall mounted out of reach of bath or shower.
•
Provides safety insulated supply for 12V a.c.
fan.
What the installer will need
A double pole isolating switch with a minimum
contact gap of 3mm (Wall or Ceiling mounted).
If metal switch boxes are used, earthing
regulations must be followed.
Suitably rated 2-core cable (wiring from
transformer to fan).
Guidelines for maximum cable run between
the transformer and fan.
a) Limited to 0.3 volts drop. corresponding to
1.5% reduction in fan performance.
Flexible Fixed
Conductor size mm
2
0.75 1.00 1.50 2.50
Recommended max 4.50 6.00 9.00 15.00
cable run-metres.
b)
Limited to 0.5 volts drop, corresponding to 3%
reduction in fan performance.
Flexible Fixed
Conductor size mm
2
0.75 1.00 1.50 2.50
Recommended max. 7.50 10.00 15.00 25.00
cable run-metres.
•
Suitably rated 2 core cable (supply to
transformer) LV100, LV100PC, LV100H,
LV100HP, LV100PIR.
•
Suitably rated 3 core cable (supply to
transformer LV100T only.
•
3mm Electricians Screwdriver and No.1 or 2
Pozidriv screwdrivers.
•
To prevent a possible hazardous situation
from water ingress, a condensation trap
(Xpelair No. XCT100) must be fitted as
close as possible to the fan in all
situations where any section of the
ductwork is positioned higher than the fan
itself.
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need
•
Masonry drill, Hammer & Chisel (or Core Drill
equipment if available).
•
Mortar to make good the hole if required.
If window mounting the fan
•
You will need a window pane between 3mm
and 6mm thick (preferably 4mm).
•
Do not install in glass 3mm thick if the window
pane area is more than 0.2 sq.m.
•
If installing in sealed double glazing, a
specially manufactured unit should be
obtained from the glazing manufacturer.You
will also require a special kit, Xpelair Cat. ref.
DXDG.
•
If installing in sash windows, you should
mount the fan in the upper window. Secure the
upper sash in the closed position and fit stops
just below the level of the fan, to prevent
damaging it when the sash is raised.
•
If installing in a panel which is between 9mm
and 46mm thick, you will need a special kit,
Xpelair Cat. ref. DXDG. Do not install these
fans in panel which is more than 46mm thick.
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