GUARANTEE
Xpelair
Terms and Conditions for UK & ROI (outside UK & ROI contact your local distributor)
We, Applied Energy Products Limited, guarantee this product for residential use only, for the period of 5 years
from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions – initial 3 years parts and labour, final 2 years parts
only.
Low Energy
Wall/Window Fan Range
Within the guarantee period we will resolve, free of charge, any manufacturing defects in the product resulting
from faulty workmanship or material on condition that:-
a) The appliance has been correctly installed in accordance with our instructions and is being used on the supply
circuit or voltage printed on the rating plate.
b) The appliance has been used in accordance with these instructions and has not been tampered with or
otherwise subject to misuse, neglect or accident.
• GX6 EC2
• GXC6 EC2
c) The appliance has been regularly maintained in accordance with these instructions and the airway is
unobstructed.
d) The appliance has not been taken apart, modified or repaired except by a person authorised by us.
e) Evidence of the date of purchase in the form of an invoice or receipt will be required in order to qualify under
the terms of this guarantee.
f) For the service work to be undertaken free of charge, the work must only be undertaken by Applied Energy
Products Limited, or our approved agents.
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
g) Service under guarantee has no effect on the expiry date. The guarantee on any exchanged parts or product
ends when the original guarantee period ends.
Retain for future reference
h) In the event of a product being returned to Applied Energy Products Limited and not found to be faulty, the
product would be available for collection from the relevant premises within one month and if not collected it
would be disposed of or delivered by Applied Energy Products Limited and a delivery charge made.
EXCLUSIONS
This guarantee DOES NOT cover damage or defects arising from poor or incorrect installation, improper use or
lack of maintenance. It is the responsibilty of the installer to check that the installation parameters meet the
requirements of the product, and any relevant regulations.
If we are called out to a fault, which is subsequently identified as being an installation fault, we will make a charge.
It is important that the routine checks are completed before calling us out, as many issues can be simply
diagnosed and resolved.
We make no guarantees as to response times for repairs. We will endeavour to achieve the most timely response
possible but while we indicate an average response time, this should not be taken as a guarantee.
The guarantee applies to a repair or replacement (at our discretion) of the product subject to the conditions
above, and DOES NOT cover compensation for the loss of the product or consequential loss of any kind.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Applied Energy Products Ltd
Morley Way
Peterborough
PE2 9JJ
Tel: +44 (0)1733 456789
Fax: +44 (0)1733 310606
Sales Hotline: +44 (0)8709 000420
For Technical Advice (Techline)
Tel: +44 (0)8709 000430
Fax: +44 (0)8709 000530
Xpelair is a registered trademark of Applied Energy Products Limited.
For Spares Requirements (UK Only)
Tel: +44 (0)8709 077077
Fax: +44 (0)8709 076076
Applied Energy Products reserve the right to alter product specifications
or appearance without prior notice. All finishes and diagrams in this
booklet are as accurate as printing processes allow.
A4 Leaflet Number: 23161AA Revision A
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3. To remove the impeller, unscrew the central
screw with a 7mm nut runner and remove it,
place the screw to one side.
4. To clean the impeller, either wipe it with a
damp, lint free cloth or wash it in warm soapy
water. Do not use strong detergents or
chemical cleaners.Thoroughly dry the
impeller and refit. Replace the screw ensuring
that it is securely fitted.
5. Clean the back draught shutter and grille in
warm soapy water. Do not use strong
detergents or chemical cleaners.
6. Thoroughly dry the back draught shutter and
grille and refit the back draught shutter to the
grille by placing into position and pushing
down until it clicks into position, see Fig. G3
and Fig. G4.
7. Refit the back draught shutter/grille assembly
by sliding the grille back over the release
catches, the catches will locate and secure
the grille.
Do not immerse the fan in water or other
liquids to clean any other parts of the fan.
Never use strong solvents to clean the fan.
Apart from cleaning, no other maintenance is
required.
Components, Fig. D.
1. Back draught shutter.
2. Fan assembly.
3. Outer grille.
4. Ladder strips.
5. Terminal cover.
6. Trickle vent catch.
7. Rear cable entry.
8. Top cable entry.
9. Rating plate.
10. Lugs for screw mounting.
11. Grille.
12. Screw hole caps.
13. Actuator lever.
Spares
40984SK – Wax Actuator
41004SK – Actuator Linkage Assy (GX6 EC2)
41010SK – Outer Grille Assembly
41785SK – Ladder Strip Kit 3”
41791SK – Cord Actuator Assy (GXC6 EC2)
41904SK – Impeller Assembly
41905SK – Front Cover Assembly
41906SK – GX6 EC2 Motor/Duct Assembly
41907SK – GXC6 EC2 Motor/Duct Assembly
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3. Drill the holes and insert anchor fixings to suit
the wall.
4. Screw the outer grille securely in place. Do
not over tighten screws.
5. Insert the two screw covers in the two fixing
holes in the outer grille.
For Australia Only :- Warning – Children should
not play with the appliance. Young children and
the infirm should be supervised.
GX6 EC2
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The fan is operated by a remote switch.
Speed selection between High and Low is via a
change over switch (COS) if installed.
6a. If wiring from the rear, remove the fan’s
terminal cover and rear entry knockout. Feed
the cable through the rear cable entry.
6b. If wiring from above, remove the fan’s
terminal cover and feed the cable through the
top cable entry.
7. Hold the fan assembly to the inside of the wall
so that the spigot is inserted into the wall
duct.
8. Mark the position of the two fixing holes in the
top left and bottom right corners.
9. Remove the fan assembly, drill the holes and
insert anchor fixings appropriate to the type of
wall.
10. Reposition the cable and fan assembly as
before and screw securely in place. Do not
over tighten screws.
GXC6 EC2
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The fan is operated by an integral pull cord.
To switch on, pull down the cord and release it.
Repeat to switch off.
Speed selection between High and Low is via a
change over switch (COS) if installed.
Trickle ventilation
Trickle ventilation is equivalent to that provided by an
airbrick or similar device.
1. Remove the back draught shutter/grille
assembly (see “Mounting the fan in the hole”
section).
Note: For particularly difficult installations, it is
possible to secure the fan with a combination of screw
and ladder strip fixings.
To allow trickle ventilation
2. HOLD THE SHUTTER VANES FULLY
OPEN.
Wire the electrical connections
3. Push down firmly on the trickle vent catch
until it clicks into position then release the
shutter vanes, see Fig. F. item 6.
1. Wire the switch cable into the terminal
connections as shown in:
Fig. E1 for GX6 EC2 / GXC6 EC2 for single
speed operation.
Fig. E2 for GX6 EC2 / GXC6 EC2 for 2 speed
selection operation using a change over switch
(COS).
2. If the fan is wired from above, ensure the
outer sheath of cable is retained in the
labyrinth, see Fig. C.
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To fully close the shutters and stop any back draught
4. Pull the trickle vent catch towards you until it
clicks into position.
5. Refit the back draught shutter/grille assembly,
see “Wire the electrical connections” section,
ensuring that the actuator lever is in the “fully
down” position.
3. Refit and secure terminal cover.
4. Refit the back draught shutter/grille assembly
by sliding the grille back over the release
catches, the catches will locate and secure
the grille.
Maintenance
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST CARRY OUT
ALL CLEANING.
5. Switch off the mains electricity supply and
remove fuses.
6. Connect the cable from the isolation switch to
the electrical supply wiring.
7. Replace the fuses and switch on the mains
electricity supply.
NOTE: THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE
WITH THE INNER GRILLE REMOVED HENCE IT
MUST BE ISOLATED COMPLETELY FROM THE
MAINS BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT.
1. Before cleaning, isolate the fan completely
from the mains electricity supply. On the
GX6 EC2, allow 3 minutes for the impeller
to stop rotating and the powered shutter
to close. Cleaning on the GXC6 EC2 can
begin once the impeller has stopped
rotating.
2. Remove the back draught shutter/grille
assembly by pressing the release catch
located on the side of the unit with a 6mm
screwdriver or a coin, whilst pulling the grille
forward. To remove the back draught shutter,
lay face down and pull the shutter forwards,
see Fig. G1 and Fig. G2.
For fixed wiring circuits the protective fuse for the
appliances must not exceed 5A.
Operating the fan
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These fans can either be single speed
operation with a choice between High and Low
at installation, or 2 speed operation when
installed with a change over switch (COS).
The shutters of the GX6 EC2 have a time delay
of up to 1 minute on opening and up to 3
minutes on closing. Activated by operation of
the switch, the delay ensures quiet operation.
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the cutting line and remove the brick between
the holes with a chisel).
Installing the switches and cables
1. Check that there are no buried pipes or
cables (eg. Electricity, gas, water) behind
the switch location (in the wall or above
the ceiling).
2. Lay in the cable from the isolating switch to
the fan location via the on/off switch (see Fig.
E1. For change over switch (COS) see Fig.
E2.
7. Go outside and cut a hole in the outer wall,
repeating the process described above.
8. Fit the ducting. Ensuring that the duct slopes
down away from the fan to allow drainage of
any incoming rain water to the outside.
9. Make good the hole. Allow for the mortar to
set before continuing with the installation.
3. Lay in the cable from the isolating switch to
the point of connection to the mains supply.
WARNING: DO NOT MAKE ANY
CONNECTIONS TO THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY AT THIS STAGE.
4. Install the isolating switch and the on/off
switch, see Fig. E1. For change over switch
(COS) see Fig. E2.
If installing in a window
Obtain a ready cut pane with a correctly located hole
184mm diameter, see Fig. A.
Preparing the fan for installation
1. For window mounting, use the two short
ladder strips supplied with the fan.
5. Make all connections within the isolating
switch, on/off switch and change over switch
(COS) if required.
For wall mounting, use the longer ladder
strips supplied with the wall kit WK6/300 or
WK6/450.
2. Secure the two ladder strips to the outer grille
by positioning them over the hook moulding
and snapping them into position.
3. Ensure after fitting the hook moulding that the
gasket is in the correct position, see Fig. B.
4. Insert the two screw covers in the two fixing
holes in the outer grille.
Note: When installed in a bathroom all switches
must be of a pull cord type and must be situated
so that they can not be touched by persons
making use of the bath or shower.
For Australia only
Permanently connected to the supply and a
remote switch operation. Wire directly to the
supply through an approved 10A wall mounted
surface switch with at least 3mm clearance
between contacts.
Mounting the fan in the hole, Fig. C.
If working above ground level, appropriate safety
precautions must be observed.
Remove the back draught shutter/grille assembly by
pressing the release catches located on the sides of
the unit with a 6mm screwdriver or a coin, whilst
pulling the grille forward.
Preparing the hole
If working above ground level, appropriate safety
precautions must be observed.
If installing with ladder strips
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN
DURING ALL DRILLING AND CHISELLING
OPERATIONS.
1. Hold up the outer grille to the outside wall or
window so that the hole in the outer grille is
aligned with the hole in the wall or window.
2a. If wiring from the rear, remove the fan’s
terminal cover and rear entry knockout. Feed
the cable through the rear cable entry.
2b. If wiring from above, remove the fan’s
terminal cover and feed the cable through the
top cable entry.
3. Hold the fan assembly to the inside of the wall
or window and guide the ladder strips from
the outer grille through the slots in the fan
assembly.
If installing in a wall
1. Check there are no buried pipes or cables
in a wall or obstructions on the outside
(eg. Electricity, gas, water).
2. Ensure that the centre of the hole is located
at least 145mm from the edges of the wall,
see Fig. A.
3. Mark on the centre of the duct hole.
4. Use this centre to draw a circle to suit the wall
duct (203mm diameter for a WK6/300 or
WK6/450).
4. Insert the slotted screws into the pockets
around the ladder strip slots.
5. Tighten the screws carefully to make a good
seal, do not over tighten the screws.
If core drill equipment is available
5a. Use as directed by the core drill
manufacturer.
6. Trim the ladder strips back to the required
length, if necessary remove any sharp edges.
If core drill equipment is not available
If using screw fixings
1. Hold the outer grille up to the outside of the
wall so that the hole in the outer grille is
aligned with the hole in the wall.
2. Mark the positions of the fixing holes in the
top right and bottom left corners.
5b. Drill a centre hole right through the wall.
6. Cut the hole. Do not cut right through the wall
(the recommended method is to drill a series
of holes, close together, around the edge of
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Xpelair Ultra GX6 EC2 & GXC6 EC2
Installation and Operating Instructions
PLEASE LEAVE THIS LEAFLET WITH THE FAN, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE USER.
IMPORTANT
1. READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS FULLY BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION.
2. INSTALLATIONS AND WIRING MUST CONFORM TO CURRENT IEE REGULATIONS (UK), LOCAL OR
APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS (OTHER COUNTRIES). IT IS THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE
THAT THE APPROPRIATE BUILDING CODES OF PRACTICE ARE ADHERED TO.
3. A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST SUPERVISE ALL INSTALLATIONS.
4. THESE APPLIANCES ARE INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO FIXED WIRING.
5. CHECK THAT THE ELECTRICAL RATING SHOWN ON THE FAN MATCHES THE MAINS SUPPLY.
6. SITE THE FAN AWAY FROM DIRECT SOURCES OF HEAT (I.E. GAS COOKERS OR EYE LEVEL GRILLES. THE FAN
MUST NOT BE MOUNTED WHERE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ARE LIKELY TO EXCEED 50ºC.
7. WHEN THE FAN IS INSTALLED IN A ROOM CONTAINING A FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE, THE INSTALLER MUST
ENSURE THAT AIR REPLACEMENT IS ADEQUATE FOR BOTH THE FAN AND THE FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
8. ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CORRECT EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING ETC) ARE TAKEN WHEN INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THIS FAN.
9. ALWAYS LOCATE THE FAN AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE.
AT LEAST 145mm FROM THE EDGE OF THE
WALL/WINDOW FRAME TO THE HOLE CENTRE (SEE FIG. A). LOCATE THE FAN AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM
AND OPPOSITE TO THE MAIN SOURCE OF AIR REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE AIRFLOW ACROSS THE ROOM (eg.
OPPOSITE AN INTERNAL DOORWAY).
10. THIS ELECTRICAL PRODUCT, IF INSTALLED IN A SHOWER ROOM OR BATHROOM, MUST BE SITUATED SO
THAT IT CAN NOT BE TOUCHED BY PERSONS MAKING USE OF THE BATH OR SHOWER.
11. WHEN INTENDED FOR USE IN POSSIBLE CHEMICAL CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERES, CONSULT OUR TECHNICAL
SERVICE DEPARTMENT. (FOR OVERSEAS MARKETS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL XPELAIR DISTRIBUTOR).
12. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING CHILDREN) 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.
Description
required) when installing with a change over
The Ultra GX6 models have the following features:
Window / Wall / Panel / Roof mounting options.
switch (COS) for 2 speed selection.
Suitably rated 2-core cable for single speed
operation, and a link wire if required to select
Low speed.
A change over switch (COS), if required,
(available from Xpelair).
6mm blade large screwdriver, 3mm blade
electrician’s screwdriver and No. 1 and 2
Pozidriv screwdrivers.
7mm nut runner (for removing the impeller
when cleaning).
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For remote switch operation.
2 speed operation when installed with a change
over switch (COS) not supplied, see Fig. E2.
Single speed operation with a choice of High or
Low speed selectable at installation.
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Trickle ventilation setting.
If window mounting the fan, you will also need:
GXC6 EC2
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A single glazed window with a minimum glass
thickness of 4mm or a double glazed unit with a
pre-prepared sealed hole.
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Integral pull cord operation.
2 speed operation when installed with a change
over switch (COS) not supplied, see Fig. E2.
Single speed operation with a choice of High or
Low speed selectable at installation.
If wall mounting the fan, you will also need:
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Masonry drill, hammer and chisel (or core drill
equipment, if available).
Mortar (to make good the hole).
Wall kit WK6/300 (available from Xpelair) for
walls up to 300mm (12”) thick or WK6/450
(available from Xpelair) for walls up to 450mm
(18”) thick.
Trickle ventilation setting.
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What the installer will need
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A means of disconnection in all poles must be
provided in the fixed wiring in accordance with
the wiring rules.
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4 mounting fasteners (use fasteners suitable for
wall type. Recommended screw size for
standard brick – No. 8 x 38mm Pan Head).
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If metal switch boxes are used, earthing
regulations must be followed.
Suitably rated 4-core cable (not including
green/yellow as earthing of the product is not
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