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LAB447R, Issue 5, March 2013
Silavent Green Line
Energy Efficient GLA100LV Axial Wall/Window Fans & GLD100 In-line Axial Fans
These high quality extractor fans are designed to provide effective ventilation and in order to achieve this,
please read these instructions carefully BEFORE installing the fan unit. Failure to comply with these
instructions could reduce the life of the product and may invalidate the warranty.
These products are suitable for use with up to a maximum of 1.5m of ducting.
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.
WARNING: ISOLATE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING WORK
Fitting into a wall
1. Select a suitable position for the fan that keeps the duct as short and as straight as possible.
2. Select a suitable position for the fan power supply box ensuring it is outside of zone 2. Remove the cover
and secure to a surface using suitable fixings (not supplied)
3. Connect the power supply cable to the power supply box and prepare and connect a second piece of
cable to link the power supply box to the fan (see wiring diagrams).
4. Cut a hole in the wall to suit the outside diameter of the ducting or wall-liner. Install the duct or wall-liner
taking care to seal at both ends between it and the wall.
5. Remove the front cover of the fan by undoing the retaining screw at the bottom edge of the front cover.
Position the fan back-plate and mark the retaining screw positions.
6. Remove the appropriate cable entry knock-out position from the fan back-plate and thread power cable
through before fixing the fan to the wall using appropriate fixings (not supplied).
7. To complete the installation fit an external grille to the outside wall.
Fitting into a ceiling
1. Select a suitable position for the fan that keeps the duct as short and as straight as possible.
2. Select a suitable position for the fans power supply box ensuring it is outside of zone 2. Remove the
cover and secure to a surface using suitable fixings (not supplied)
3. Connect the power supply cable to the power supply box and prepare and connect a second piece of
cable to link the power supply box to the fan (see wiring diagrams).
4. Cut a 100mm (4”) hole in the ceiling to suit the outside diameter of the fan spigot.
5. Remove the front cover of the fan by undoing the retaining screw at the bottom edge of the front cover.
Position the fan back-plate and mark the retaining screw positions.
6. Remove the appropriate cable entry knock-out position from the fan back-plate and thread power cable
through before fixing the fan to the ceiling using appropriate fixings (not supplied).
7. To complete the installation fit duct and a suitable external grille to the outside wall/soffit in accordance
with the wall fitting instructions above. Alternatively a roof terminal may be used; however a
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condensation trap should be fitted to any vertical duct.
Note: Fans fitted with pull-cord switches are not suitable for ceiling mounting.
Fitting into a window
1. Use window fixing kit
Silavent SDF901WFK
– follow instructions supplied with kit.
Fitting an In-line Fan
1. Select a suitable position for the fan that keeps the duct as short and as straight as possible.
2. Select a suitable position for the fans power supply box. Remove the cover and secure to a surface using
suitable fixings (not supplied)
