Installation Instructions for the
AVCIMF
Mixed Flow Extractor Fans
Switch off mains supply before making any electrical
connections. Installation must be supervised by a qualified
electrician. This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
and mental 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 user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Precautions must be taken to avoid the back-flow of gases
into the room from the open flue of gas or other open-fire
appliances when mounted in outside windows or walls.
Fan must be disconnected from electrical power before any
maintenance is carried out.
Wiring
1. Switch off mains supply before making electrical
connections. If in any doubt contact a qualified
electrician.
2. These units are for fixed wiring only. A flexible
cord must not be used. All wiring must be fixed
securely and the cable to the fan should be a
minimum of 1mm
2
in section. All wiring must
comply with current I.E.E. Regulations or local
regulations if outside the UK.
3. A double pole fused spur having contact separation
of at least 3mm in all pole must be used and fitted
with a 3A fuse.
4. This fan is double insulated and does not require
an earth connection.
5. The fan should not be accessible to a person using
either the shower or the bath.
Location
1. When installing this fan’s ducting through an
external wall, an external wall grille must be fitted
at all times.
2. This fan should be fitted to ducting with a
minimum duct length of at least 500 millimetres
both sides of the fan.
3. When using flexible ducting, ensure it is pulled
taut. All ducting should be angled towards the
external grille.
4. If the fan and duct extract grille is installed in
a room containing a fuel burning appliance, the
installer must ensure that the air replacement is
adequate for both the fan and the fuel burning
appliance.
