Xpelair Simply Silent C4R User manual

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the date of purchase. In the unlikely event of a product breakdown during the guarantee period the product should be
returned to the place of purchase or to Redring Xpelair Group Limited.
Exclusions:
This guarantee does not cover compensation for the loss of the product or consequential loss of any kind.
Damage or defects to the product arising from incorrect installation or lack of maintenance.
Transportation costs.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights
Technical advice and service
Customers outside UK - see international below.
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Part No: 25332AA
(Revision B)
Xpelair Simply SilentTM Contour Fan
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
C4S (92960AW) / C4R (92961AW) Standard
C4TS (92962AW) / C4TR (92963AW) Timer
C4PS (92964AW) / C4PR (92965AW) Pull Cord
C4HTS (92966AW) / C4HTR (92967AW) Humidistat, Timer
Do read the entire instruction leaflet before commencing installation.
Do install each fan with a means for disconnection in all poles in the fixed wiring.
Do make sure the mains supply is switched off before attempting to make electrical connections or carry out any
maintenance or cleaning.
Please leave this leaflet with the fan for the benefit of the user.
UK customers:
If you have any queries before or after installing this product call the Xpelair Technical Hotline [phone]. Our
engineers are there to help you during normal office hours. Or you can fax at all other times on [phone].
Customers outside the UK should contact your local Xpelair distributor.
Contour Round Fan Contour Square Fan

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.
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Wet Rooms: On/Off switch must be situated so that it cannot be touched by
persons making use of the bath or shower.
If working above ground floor level, safety precautions must be observed.
If installing in a ceiling, appropriate termination ancillaries are required. Follow
instructions provided.
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If wall mounting the fan, you will also need:
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Installing the isolating switch and cables.
! Check that the electrical rating shown inside the back-plate matches your mains supply.
6! Check there are no buried pipes or cables e.g. electricity, gas, water behind the switch location (in the wall or
above the ceiling). If in doubt, seek professional advice.
! Isolate the mains supply.
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Where to locate the fan.
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Not where ambient temperatures are likely to exceed 50°C.
If installed in a kitchen fans must not be mounted immediately above a cooker hob, or eye level
grill.
If installing in a room containing a fuel burning device which has a non-balanced flue, it is the
installer's 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. Refer to Building
Regulations for specific requirements.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue used for exhausting of 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.
Not suitable for use in possible chemical corrosive atmospheres.
Warning: Do not make any connections to the electrical supply at this
stage.
What the installer will need.
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If metal switch boxes are used, earthing regulations must be followed.
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