Xpelair Simply Silent DX150 User manual

•Suitable for bathrooms, toilets, shower and utility rooms
•Controls humidity, odours and mould growth
•Sleek low-profile design, for wall or ceiling mounting
•Near-silent Ghost™ Air Movement Technology
•Precision 2-speed ball-bearing motors
•Extraction rate 60 /67 litres per second (low/high speed)
•So-Simple™ installation includes quick-fit clamps
•Front grille fascia can be removed for easier cleaning
•Optional wall kit available separately
•Building Regulation Part F compliant
•Standard, timer delay, pullcord or humidistat versions
Optimised impeller blade design minimises noise
Flow straighteners guide air through duct
Long-life ball bearing motors suppress noise
Provides near-silent operation
Just 15dBA in low speed or 29dBA high speed Ceiling
Installation
Wall
Installation
Simply Silent™ DX150
6”(150mm) Axial Extraction Fan

Xpelair, Newcombe House, Newcombe Way, Peterborough, PE2 6SE.
Tel. [phone]
A Glen Dimplex Group company
Dimensions
Wiring Entry Position
Available Separately
•6”(150mm) Wall kit
see XPL93021AW
Not Supplied
•External grille
•Ducting / wall tube
Box Contents
•6” (150mm)
Extractor
Versions Available:
•Standard: XPL93070AW
•Timer: XPL93072AW
Installation Notes:
•For use in Bathroom Zones 1 and 2
•Use with 6” (150mm) diameter wall tube or ducting (not supplied)
•Maximum ducting run length 3 metres
Control Types Explained:
All versions require wiring into a remote switch, typically a lighting
circuit, to provide power to the fan (refer to wiring diagrams).
Depending on the control type of the fan, on/off operation will vary.
Standard Operation
Turns on and off with the main switch which it is wired to.
Timer Delay Operation
Set at installation to run-on after the main switch has been turned off,
to continue working for up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Made in the UK
*For fixed wiring circuits. protective fuse for the appliance must not exceed 5A.
Wiring Diagrams
•Standard Version
•Timer Version
Simply Silent™ DX150
6”(150mm) Axial Extraction Fan
Product Selector
Standard Timer
Reference Number XPL93070AW XPL93072AW
Outline Design Style Square Square
Adjustable Timer (30secs - 30mins) -✓
Speed Settings 2 2
Extract Performance (l/s) 60 /67 60 / 67
Extract Performance (m³/h) 214 / 241 214 / 241
Electrical Power Rating (W) 15.0 / 22.6 15.0 / 22.6
Specific Fan Power (W/I/s) 0.25 / 0.34 0.25 / 0.34
Sound Pressure Level (dBA@3m) 39 / 42 39 / 42
Duct Diameter (mm) 150 150
IP Rating IPX4 IPX4
Motor Type AC AC
CE Approved ✓ ✓
Part F Approved ✓ ✓
UK Guarantee (Years) 2 2

Xpelair Simply SilentTM DX150 Fan
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
DX150S DX150R Standard
DX150TS DX150TR Timer
DX150PS DX150PR Pull Cord
DX150HTS DX150HTR 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.
DX150 Round Fan
DX150 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.
DX150S/DX150R - Operate the fan using an on/off switch (not supplied).
DX150PS/DX150PR - Operate the fan using an integral pull-cord.
DX150TS/DX150TR*- Built-in timer operates fan for a preset delay from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.
DX150HTS/DX150HTR* - Operates when triggered automatically by the integral humidity sensor, or by using an external
on/off switch (not supplied).
In automatic mode: the built-in timer automatically operates the fan for a pre-set delay time from
30 seconds to 30 minutes once humidity drops below the pre-set Relative Humidity (RH) value.
External operation: When switched off using the external on/off switch the fan continues to run for
the preset delay from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.
* Factory settings: Timer 15 minutes, RH 75%
Overall Dimensions (mm)
This appliance is intended for connection to fixed wiring.
Check that the electrical rating shown on each fan matches the mains supply.
THE APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE INSULATED AND DOES 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).
All Xpelair Simply SilentTM DX150 AC fans have the following features:
Two speed extraction (Selectable at installation)
Built-in back draught shutter

Back plate fixing positions
Wall tube quickfix clamps
Front Cover Removal
A
B
C
D
Minimum 30 seconds
Maximum 30 minutes
Factory settings: Timer 15 minutes, RH 75%

Wiring and setting up
E
E

Installation
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need:
A 150mm diameter prepared hole.
An appropriate external Wall Grille and Ø150mm wall sleeve duct. Kit Ref 91233AW.
If ceiling mounting the fan, you will also need:
A 150mm diameter prepared hole.
Appropriate ancillaries for termination. These items are available from Xpelair:
3m flexible ducting Ref: 89665AA. If the duct passes through a cold space use insulated duct ref: 91461AA.
Installing the isolating switch and cables.
1. Check that the electrical rating shown inside the back-plate matches your mains supply.
2. 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.
3. Isolate the mains supply.
4. Lay in the cable from the isolating switch to the fan location via the on/off switch (if required).
5. Lay in the cable from the isolating switch to the point of connection to the mains supply.
6. Install the isolating switch and on/off switch (if required).
7. Make all connections within the isolating switch and the on/off switch (if required).
Where to locate the fan.
Locate it as high as possible.
At least 110mm from the edges of the mounting surface 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 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.
Wet Rooms: On/Off switch must be situated so that it cannot be touched by
persons making use of the bath or shower.
What the installer will need.
3mm electrician’s screwdriver and No.1 or 2 Pozidrive screwdrivers.
A means for disconnection in all poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with wiring
regulations
If metal switch boxes are used, earthing regulations must be followed.
The cross-sectional area of the supply cord used should not exceed 1.0mm².
DX150S / DX150R / DX150PS / DX150PR –2 core, DX150TS / DX150TR / DX150HTS / DX150HTR
–3 core.
DX150TS / DX150TR / DX150HTS / DX150HTR. A wall or ceiling On/Off switch (with indicator light) is
recommended

For Australia Only –DX150S / DX150R / DX150PS / DX150PR
Connection to the supply can be made by a flexible 2-core cable complete with 3 pin plug for insertion into an approved 10A
GPO or directly wired through an approved 10A wall mounted surface switch with at least 3mm clearance between contacts.
For Australia Only –DX150TS / DX150TR / DX150HTS / DX150HTR
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.
Preparing the Fan for installation.
1. Remove the front cover/baffle assembly by depressing the latch on the underside of the cover and pulling off the front
cover / baffle from the bottom (See Figure C).
Mark the position of the back-plate
2. Hold the back-plate so that the level line marked on it is orientated horizontally.
3. Carefully insert the fan tube into the wall duct.
4. Mark on the wall the positions of the fixing holes in the back-plate.
5. Remove the back plate from the ducting.
6. Drill screw holes in these positions if necessary, and fit wall plugs and screws as required. The fan may also be fixed
to a wall tube using the clamping brackets. See 9 below.
Mount the back-plate.
7. Feed the mains cable through the cable entry hole in the back plate to the terminals.
8. Insert the fan tube of the back-plate into the wall duct/ceiling as before.
9. Fasten the back-plate to the wall/ceiling using appropriate fasteners. See figure A.
10. If using screws, do not over tighten. The fan may also be fixed to a wall tube using the clamping brackets. Tighten the
screws until the fan is firmly secured to the tube –see figure B.
Wire the electrical connections.
11. Make sure the mains supply is isolated. Switch off the mains electrical supply and remove fuses.
12. Feed the cable to the terminal block. Wire the fan as shown in Figure F using the diagram appropriate to the fan
model.
13. Connect the cable from the isolating switch to the electrical supply wiring.
F
If working above ground floor level, safety precautions must be observed.
If installing in a ceiling, appropriate termination ancillaries are required. Follow
instructions provided.

Fan Settings.
SPEED SETTING
The fans are factory set to low speed, but have two speed settings for different applications. Select either high or low speed
by connecting the jumper between the centre and high or low speed pin on the jumper (see Figure E)
DX150TS / DX150TR Only.
To adjust the over-run period turn the control (T) clockwise to increase and anti-clockwise to decrease –see Figure D.
DX150HTS / DX150HTR Only –see figures D and E.
The pre-set humidity operation is factory set at approximately 75% Relative Humidity (RH), but can be adjusted
between 65% and 85% RH by control H.
The over-run timer is factory set at 15 minutes but can be adjusted from 30 seconds to 30 minutes by control T.
Turn the controls clockwise to increase RH or time and anti-clockwise to decrease.
Using the fan.
DX150S / DX150R Only
Operate the fan using the on/off switch (not supplied). Repeat to switch off.
DX150PS / DX150PR Only
Operate the fan by pulling and releasing the cord. Repeat to switch off.
DX150TS / DX150TR Only
Operate the fan using an on/off switch (not supplied). When the switch is turned off, the fan continues to operate for
the set time delay. To adjust the over-run period, turn the control “T” clockwise to increase and anti-clockwise to
decrease –see Figure F.
DX150HTS / DX150HTR Only.
Automatic mode - The fan automatically adjusts to slow changes in natural humidity levels without operating the fan.
If the humidity levels increase at a rate slower than 5% RH in 5 minutes, up to the pre-set humidity level, the fan will
not be triggered by humidity. This is to prevent nuisance triggering of the fan. If humidity levels increase quicker than
5% RH in 5 minutes the fan will operate. When relative humidity drops the fan continues to operate for the adjustable
time delay.
External operation - Use the external on/off switch. When the fan is switched off, the fan continues to operate for
the adjustable time delay then goes into automatic mode.
All Fans
Re-fit the front cover/baffle assembly by hooking in the top first, and then swing the cover down to clip into place.
Cleaning (recommended once a month).
1. Before cleaning, isolate the fan completely from the mains supply.
2. Remove the front cover/baffle assembly by depressing the latch on the underside of the cover
and pulling off the front cover / baffle from the bottom.
3. To clean the front cover/baffle assembly, either wipe it with a damp, lint free cloth or wash it
with warm soapy water. Thoroughly dry the front cover and refit.
4. Do not immerse the fan in water or other liquids to clean any other parts of the fan.
5. Do not use strong detergents, solvents or chemical cleaners
6. Allow fan to dry thoroughly before use.
7. Apart from cleaning, no other maintenance is required.
Disposal
This product should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority for recycling advice.

Guarantee.
UK only:
We, Redring Xpelair Group Limited, provide a guarantee against faulty parts and manufacture for a period of 2 years from
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.
United Kingdom
Xpelair have a comprehensive range of services including:
Free technical advice help-desk from Engineers on all aspects of ventilation.
Free design service, quotations and site surveys.
Service and maintenance contracts to suit all requirements.
Please ask for details:
By telephone on Techline: [phone]
By fax on Techfax: [phone]
At the address below
Head Office, UK Sales Office and Spares
Redring Xpelair Group Ltd, Newcombe House, Newcombe Way, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6SE England
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales/Spares Hotline: [phone]
Sales/Spares Faxline: [phone]
http:\\www.xpelair.co.uk
International.
Guarantee: Contact your local distributor or Xpelair direct for details.
Technical Advice and Service: Contact your local Xpelair distributor.
Part No: 25929AA
(Revision C)