Westin STRATUS 360 Installation and operating instructions

STRATUS 360
Built-In Unit
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
INSTALLATION
DRAWINGS & ILLUSTRATIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
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W S Westin Ltd
Phoenix Mills, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6NG, UK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email:
[email protected]
www.westin.co.uk
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1. INTRODUCTION
During the cooking process odours are produced which, if left
untreated, can linger for a long time after cooking has ceased.
Your Westin Stratus 360 Ceiling built-in unit is a powerful built-
in extractor that has been designed to complement your
kitchen both in looks and performance in order to create a
good environment for creative cooking and is ideal for
applications where a conventional cooker hood is neither
suitable nor desirable.
Featuring the Westin 360 air recirculation technology, many of
the benefits of ducted extraction products are delivered by this
revolutionary duct-free air cleansing system, effectively
removing unwanted odours from your kitchen.
Of course, hygiene is also a priority in any kitchen and your
Westin Stratus 360 not only serves to remove odours but also
actively assists in the destruction of harmful bacteria,
pathogens and allergens which may be present, thus helping
to purify the air.
Your Stratus 360 also benefits from Westins unique LED Light
Blade lighting system, delivering simultaneous ambient and
task lighting to your kitchen.
2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pay particular attention to fire risk when frying. To minimise
the risk of fire, all instructions relating to cleaning the grease
filters and removing grease deposits must be adhered to.
Do not flambé under the extractor.
This product has been designed for installation directly
into your kitchen ceiling or at an otherwise high level so
that the underside of your Stratus 360 is as close to the
ceiling as possible.
Installation at lower levels may result in reduced system
performance and excessive draughts at worktop level on
high fan speeds caused by the close proximity of the air
discharge vents at each end of the product.
Whilst we recommend installation is at ceiling level, if you
do choose to install the product at a lower level (for
example within furniture above your hob) then the
minimum clearance between the top of the hob and the
underside of the Stratus 360 should be within the
following range (unless a greater distance is specified by
your cooking appliance or furniture manufacturer):
 hob-to-extractor minimum clearance distances:
450mm above electric hobs and cookers
750mm above gas hobs and cookers, fryers, open grills
850mm above Wok burners, griddles, barbeques.
 hob-to-extractor recommended clearance distance:
Flush with or within 300mm of ceiling.
The minimum distance between the hob and the bottom of the
extractor is essential for safety reasons and to prevent
overheating of the extractor and its components.
3. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
In very simple terms, your Stratus 360 relies on two primary
principals to maximise effectiveness:
Firstly, air is drawn into the perimeter air intake slot
surrounding the central door panel and passes through the
extractor where contaminants are broken down by the 360
system.
The air is then discharged into the room via two discharge
vents at each end of the appliance.
The potency of the contaminants will determine how long it
takes to completely remove odours, with the discharged air
mixing with other air in the room and then being drawn back
through the extractor in a continuous cycle.
This mixing of the air is important and works best when the
unit is installed at a high level, maximising the mixing effect.
Not only that, but warm foul air will rise up and be collected
more effectively at ceiling level. Furthermore, draughts from
the discharge vents are reduced with distance.
The second strategy for tackling odours also relies on effective
mixing of the air in the room. Your Stratus 360 emits super-
oxidants (reactive molecules), via the discharge vents, which
are sent out into the room to react with odour molecules they
encounter. In this way, the Stratus 360 not only works to
reduce airborne contaminants but also those adhering to
surfaces, such as walls.
In summary, overall performance of the system is optimised
when all of the air in the room is free to mix and enter the
appliance unobstructed and the best way to ensure this is to
install the unit at a high level as this will prevent pockets of air
potentially stagnating.
In order to maintain optimal performance, it is important to
follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in section 7.
In brief, this entails keeping the grease filters and accessible
parts and surfaces clean and ensuring that the Westin 360 air
cleaning module’s special UVC composite lamp is periodically
replaced.
4. INSTALLATION
The extractor is designed for installation within a cut-out in the
underside of the kitchen ceiling. Alternatively, it may be
installed within a lowered section of ceiling (boxed in area) or
into a soffit panel within furniture – remember though that it is
desirable to install directly into the ceiling (see section 5.2).
Please note the following.
 The product features a safety cut-out switch and will not
operate with the door in the open position. If you want to
test the appliance prior to installation you should do so with
the door closed.
 The Stratus 360 has four fixing holes which are hidden
behind the closed filter concealment panel (door) and are
accessible only when the door is open.
 The fixing holes are located in the upper surface of the
side wings (see line drawing in section 5) and are
accessed (for fixing through) via 20mm access holes in the
baseplate. By separating the load bearing and decorative
surfaces in this way means we avoid any visible distortion
to visible areas being caused by your fixings.
 Black cover caps are provided which press into and close
off the fixing hole access points after installation.
 The door is held shut with magnetic catches.
Open the door by grasping it close to the corners on the
catch side (the long edge opposite the hinges) and pulling
ELECTRICAL SAFETY.
This appliance requires an earth connection.
Ensure that the supply voltage corresponds to that marked on
the rating label inside the extractor.
The extractor must be isolated from the electrical supply before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations.
Dimensioned drawings and illustrations to help with
your installation can be found in Section 5.

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to release the panel from the magnets. Take care not to let
the door fall open freely, it should be supported and moved
carefully into the open position.
4.1. Prepare Your Opening
Note: Preparation of your ceiling opening should be
undertaken by a suitably competent person, such as a
qualified builder.
Prepare an opening in the ceiling into which the unit will be
installed (see table below).
Unit Size (mm)
(Width x Depth x Height)
Cut-out Size (mm)
(Width x Depth x Height)
1180 x 420 x 203 1155 x 395 x 205(min)
Reinforce the opening as necessary and make suitable
provisions for the screws that will hold the unit in place. The
line drawings in section 5 show detailed product
dimensions and fixing hole positions that will enable the
accurate preparation of the ceiling opening.
Typically, this will involve framing out the opening and
installing short, sturdy timber beams (noggins) recessed into
and running across the depth of the opening from which to
hang the appliance using suitable screws.
The provisions made for hanging the appliance from
within your opening, such as recessed beams or noggins,
should be strong enough to support a total weight of
30Kg and be recessed so that their lower surface is 85mm
above the finished ceiling level and positioned so that
their centres coincide with the fixing holes of your Westin
360 (centre lines 894mm apart).
Because the Stratus 360 requires no ducting, any alterations
to your joist arrangements should be relatively straightforward.
Even if joists run across the line of the product, a competent
builder should be able to trim out the opening, installing
necessary trimmers and headers as for any other opening of
this type.
Tip. If your combined joist height and ceiling thickness do not
allow you to create a 205mm void height, we would
recommend lowering the ceiling to achieve this (e.g. by double
boarding, battening, etc.). If that is impractical then consider a
small lowered area of ceiling or boxing that is sized to reflect
the entire work surface below.
For installations into surfaces other than ceilings, such as
furniture bases, the general advice above still applies. You will
need to ensure that the opening is suitably sized and provides
adequate recessed surfaces from which to hang the unit.
4.2. Electrical Installation
The extractor is a fixed electrical appliance and must have a
provision for isolating the electrical supply via a switched-
fused spur located in an accessible position within the kitchen.
A qualified electrical technician must perform the installation of
the electrical supply to the extractor.
The hood must be fed from a dedicated 230Vac single
phase electrical supply terminated with a switched spur
fitted with a 3A fuse. The switch should be located so that the
supply can be disconnected from the extractor using the
switch at any time following installation – the switch must be
accessible. The means of disconnection from the supply must
have a minimum contact separation of 3mm in all poles.
Alternatively, a means of disconnection in the fixed wiring
according to the relevant wiring rules must be fitted.
This appliance requires an earth connection.
A supply cord for connecting the extractor to the spur is
included. The mains supply is connected to the free end of this
cord as follows:
INCOMING SUPPLY CORD CONNECTIONS
Core Core Colour
Live Brown
Neutral Blue
Protective Earth Green/Yellow
For your convenience during installation, we recommend
terminating the electrical supply from the fused spur with a
single gang switchless 240V plug socket set within the ceiling
opening, positioned so as not to obstruct the unit when
installed. A switchless socket prevents accidentally installing
the unit with the socket switched off. The extractor's electrical
supply cord can then be fitted with a corresponding 240V plug
for easy connection to the electrical supply during installation.
Make sure the switched - fused spur supplying the
extractor is in the ‘off’ position before connecting the
appliance to the electrical supply.
4.3. Fixing the Stratus 360 in Position
Please note the following prior to commencing fixing the
extractor in position:
 You will need at least 2 people to fit this extractor; to lift,
hold and fix the unit in position.
 A working platform or scaffold should be used so that the
ceiling opening can be reached and the unit fixed without
the use of ladders.
 Screws for fixing the extractor into position are not
provided. You must use suitable fixings capable of
supporting 30kg with a head diameter of at least 10mm so
that they cannot pass right through the fixing holes.
If you are screwing into timber, then you should use cross
head screws with a thread diameter no smaller than 5mm
(No 10) and a head diameter of 10mm or more and ensure
that at least 35mm of thread will be buried/screwed into the
timber and that the timber will not split when the screws
are inserted.
Rest the appliance on its back and carefully open the door
panel, as previously described. Check that the fixing hole
access points are open and that you can see the fixing holes.
If the access holes have not been blanked off with the plastic
cover caps provided then remove the caps and stow safely for
use later.
You should now familiarise yourself with the location and
layout of the fixing holes and check that the screws you plan to
use are suitable. We recommend that you now practice
inserting screws through the access points and fixing holes
before the unit is lifted up into position so this is familiar to you
when you come to fix the unit in position.
Next Support the extractor close enough to the prepared
opening so that the mains electrical supply cable connections
ELECTRICAL HAZARD.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER
ELECTRICAL HAZARD.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER

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on the Westin 360 plug (if fitted) are accessible and can be
connected to the electrical supply.
Make sure that the electrical supply to your spur is isolated
(switched off) and connect the electrical supply cord of your
Stratus 360 to the mains electrical supply spur. If you have
previously installed a socket and fitted a plug to the appliance
then this is a simple matter of plugging the unit in.
Two is the minimum number of people required to fix the
extractor in position. We recommend that a third assistant is
available to fix the unit in position whilst it is supported within
the prepared opening.
Ensure that fixings (screws) and drivers will be within easy
reach and that you will be able to insert and drive screws
when the unit is offered up into position. If you have any
concerns then you should obtain additional help to insert and
tighten the fixing screws before proceeding.
Now lift the Stratus 360 up so that the door faces downwards
and, supporting the unit by the short ends, carefully open the
door panel to reveal the fixing holes.
Push the extractor up into the cut-out, taking care that no
wires are trapped or damaged in the process and temporarily
support it safely in position.
Secure the extractor permanently in place using suitable
fixings (not supplied) through each of the four fixing holes in
the baseplate and into the opening support structure.
Carefully remove temporary support for the unit whilst
ensuring that the permanent fixings are safely supporting the
weight of the unit.
Now test the function of the unit as described in the Operating
Instructions section of this guide (Section 6).
Note, the unit will not operate with the door in the open
position.
If the unit fails to operate then switch off the electrical supply
to the hood and check all the electrical connections are sound
and re-test before calling for assistance.
Press the black cover caps provided into the fixing hole
access points to close these off before use.
Clean the unit as described in the maintenance section
(section 7), taking care to remove any polish, oil or cleaning
solutions from the frosted edge of the light blade strip
(kitchen roll is good for this) prior to handover. The edge
of the lighting strip should be completely dry to achieve
the best lighting effect – polish, oils or permanently wet
solutions have a seriously detrimental effect on the
appearance of the lighting.
Please call Westin for immediate assistance if
required
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5. LINE DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
5.1. Stratus 360 General Arrangement Drawing
5.2. Ceiling Opening General Arrangement Drawing
Typical Opening Layouts (Joists visualised from below)

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5.3. Fixing Arrangement Illustrations
Recessed
Support
Beam for
Fixing Into
Cover Cap
for Closing
Access Hole
Power Socket
Recommended
(from Fused Spur)

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5.4. Grease Filter Removal
5.5. 360 Air Cleaning Module Access for Maintenance
Lift Lever
To Release
Clips

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6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important Information & Troubleshooting
 The unit is operated by radio remote control.
 The Stratus 360 will only operate with the door panel in
the closed position.
The switch operated by the door panel is there for your
safety and should not be tampered with.
 The extractor controller will automatically switch off the fan
and 360 air cleaning module if there has been no operator
action for 4 hours.
The lights will remain on until switched off manually.
 Should your remote control stop working, please install a
new battery before seeking assistance.
 In the unlikely event that you experience interference
problems or the remote appears to be faulty, then a new
transmission code may need to be registered with the unit..
Before setting a new transmission code, try re-registering
the current code with your extractor as follows: With the
power to the unit switched on, open the door panel for 10
seconds to reset electronics and then close again. After 3-
4 seconds repeatedly press the light switch on the
controller for 1 second at a time. It can take up to 20
seconds for the extractor to tune in and register the remote
control.
Refer to the instruction leaflet included with the control
console regarding battery replacement and transmission
code changes.
6.1. Using the Stratus 360
Switch on the power at the fused spur.
* If your hood control electronics was manufactured
prior to the introduction of the automatic speed
reduction feature, then Intensive Speed 4 will operate
in the same manner as all other speeds and run
continuously until you make a different speed selection.
7. MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure good performance
and long-life.
7.1. Opening the door panel
The door panel covers most of the extractors baseplate and
conceals the grease filter, fan assembly and 360 air cleaning
module access panel.
To clean hidden surfaces and to carry out routine maintenance
of your 360-air cleaning module, you will need to open the
door panel.
 The panel is held shut with magnetic catches.
Open the panel by grasping it close to the corners on the
catch side (usually the long edge opposite the hinges) and
pulling to release the panel from the magnets. Take care
not to let the panel fall open freely, it should be supported
and lowered carefully into the open position.
7.2. General Cleaning
 To clean the metal surfaces of the extractor, use a suitable
cleaning agent, such as Stainless-Steel Cleaner and
Polish (obtainable from Westin) or warm water and
detergent.
Do not use any cleaning products containing bleach or
abrasives. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials. To do
so can permanently damage the visible finish of the metal
surfaces.
 Glass surfaces should be cleaned with a suitable glass
cleaning agent or warm water and detergent.
The frosted edges of the glass LED Light Blades must
be completely dry to give the best lighting effect.
Polish, oils, waxes or other permanently wet solutions
on the glass edges will spoil the overall lighting effect
and should be removed if accidentally applied. This is
usually achieved by wiping along the edge of the light
blade with an absorbent material (kitchen roll is good)
until the glass edge is dry and uniformly cloudy in
appearance.
 Clean the grease filters in a dishwasher or by hand-
washing in hot water and detergent. Wash the filters at
least every 2 months - sooner if the extractor is used
extensively.
 To maintain the immaculate appearance of the extractor,
and to minimise fire risk, ensure that grease deposits on all
parts of the extractor are kept to a minimum by regular
cleaning.
Pay particular attention to the extractor baseplate where
air is drawn through the perimeter extraction slot (the area
around the edge of the door panel) as deposits may
accumulate most readily here.
CAUTION.
To minimise the risk of fire, all instructions relating to
cleaning the grease filters and removing grease deposits
must be adhered to.
Remote Control Functions
The extractor controller will automatically switch
off the appliance if there has been no operator
action for 4 hours.
Motor ON /OFF DECREASE SPEED
RUN ON TIMER
(MOTOR OFF after 10
minutes to clear fumes)
INCREASE SPEED
Speeds 2,3 and Intensive
Speed 4
(Intensive speed 4 reverts
automatically to speed 3
after 5 minutes *)
Lights
ON/OFF
Function Pressed
Indicator LEDs

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7.3. Maintaining the 360 Air Cleaning Module
In order to ensure continued effectiveness, the 360 Air
Cleaning Module requires only minimal routine
maintenance.
The 360 Air Cleaning Module is located behind the small
stainless-steel access panel on the baseplate (only visible with
door open) and is removed and refitted in the same way as the
grease filter.
 The 360 Air Cleaning Module requires no cleaning of the
special UV-C Composite lamp or the catalytic plates
surrounding it – these are self-cleaning.
 The special UV-C Composite lamp provides the power
source for the photo-catalytic air cleaning reaction and also
a direct and measured dose of super-oxidants and needs
periodical replacement to continue to operate at optimum
power output.
We recommend that the lamp is replaced annually and not
less frequently than every 3 years in order to ensure
continued operation at optimum power output.
Replacement lamps are available from Westin and are
supplied for installation by the end user.
Only replacement UV-C lamps supplied by Westin should
be used in your Stratus 360
Note: Lamps which appear similar are available, for
applications such as aquatic sterilisation, however, many
do not directly generate super-oxidants. Furthermore, the
super-oxidant directly generated by our lamp provides a
precise and safe dose into the airstream.
To replace the UV-C lamp, open the access panel and pull
the lamp away from (and out) of its base. Once the contact
pins are clear of the base, the lamp can be pulled
sideways and out of the clip holding it.
Clip in the replacement lamp and slide it back fully into the
base so that the contact pins are located in their sockets.
 Take care to avoid touching or damaging the catalytic
plates during lamp replacement.
7.4. Light Blade Task Lighting
The lamps are long life LED units and are not designed for
end user replacement. In the unlikely event of failure please
call Westin.
8. SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Specifications
Supply Voltage 230V~ 50Hz
LED Task Lighting (Light Blades) voltage 12V
LED Task Lighting (Light Blades) power input 21.2W
Fan power input 169W
360 Air cleaning module power input 18W
Total power input 208.2W
Electrical Supply Protective Fuse Rating 3A
Westin 360 Air Cleaning Module Specifications
Technology Nano-TiO2 photo-catalytic oxidation + UV-C
UVC lamp 1 x 18W PLL composite tube
Quantity O3 Plasma: 19mg/hr
Accessing 360 Air Cleaning Module
Westin 360 Air Cleaning Module
UV-C
Composite
Lamp.
Catalytic
Plates
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