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Xpelair
Toilet/Bathroom
Fans LV100,
LV100PC, LV100T,
LV100HTA,
LV100HTAP &
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).
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children and the infirm) 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.
If you have any queries before installing these
products or after they have been installed, call the
Xpelair Technical H44(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.
LV100HTA
•
Operates when triggered automatically by the
humidity sensor.
•
Built-in timer automatically operates the fan for
a pre-set delay of 2 to 30 minutes once
humidity drops below the pre-set Relative
Humidity (RH) value.
LV100HTAP
•
Operates either when triggered automatically
by the humidity sensor or when turned on
using the integral pull cord switch, light
indicates when the fan is operating in manual
mode.
•
In automatic mode the built-in timer
automatically operates the fan for a pre-set
delay of 2 to 30 minutes once humidity drops
below the pre-set Relative Humidity (RH)
value.
•
In manual mode when the fan is switched off, it
goes into automatic mode after the time delay.
Light indicates when the 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 means for disconnection in all poles must be
incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance
with the wiring rules.
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, LV100HTA,
LV100HTAP, 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).
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