schweigen BR550 Exhaust Fan System Installation Guide
- June 15, 2024
- schweigen
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schweigen BR550 Exhaust Fan System Installation Guide
1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your new Schweigen exhaust fan system. To get the maximum output from this unit, please read through this operating guide before use and installation. The operating guide contains important information on the correct use and maintenance of the unit, as well as important safety notes. This will ensure your personal safety and the lasting value of your motor system. Please always retain your proof of purchase to aid in any warranty queries. This appliance and its packaging are produced by processes that minimise waste and respect the environment. Please help us to continue this effort to protect the environment by using the appliance efficiently and dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
2. Your Safety
⚠ WARNING
Please read this section thoroughly before attempting to operate the
appliance. Inspect your product upon receipt. Any damage or defects MUST be
reported within 48 hours, or no claim will be recognised. DO NOT INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE IF YOU FIND IT DAMAGED. If this product is installed damaged, the
supplier, nor the retailer, will be responsible for the costs associated with
the repair, replacement, removal or re-installation of the appliances.
- This appliance is not intended for use by person/s (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge. Unless the person has been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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, it is not a toy.
- Air exhaust must be installed in accordance with local laws.
Before Installation
We recommend this appliance to be installed or repaired by an experienced Home Appliances technician. Please see our website www.schweigen.com.au for experienced installers. It is dangerous to modify any part of this appliance. Modification of any kind, will immediately void the warranty. The manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to adopt proper safety measures. Ensure that the location in which this appliance is installed, has good and permanent ventilation. Please consult local laws and regulations and install in accordance. Use an electrical connector with earth that is correct for your location. Check that the voltage in your area corresponds to the appliance as indicated on the rating label.
Electrical Cord
Ensure the supply cord is not exposed to heat, chemicals or sharp objects. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This manual is for the installation of the motor systems use for bathroom and general extraction.
Motor Features
- Universal mounting all position with IP23 degree of weather protection
- Patented anti water intrusion system.
- Acoustic dome with super quiet, long vane centrifugal fan.
- Airflow is dependant on installation and the ducting used.
- Using a single 200mm flexi duct, you should attain 650m3/hr depending on the ducting installation.
- The use of a smaller than 200mm ducting would result in a loss of airflow.
- Simple installation: Mounts onto a 200mm Metal pipe for ultimate strength and allows for easy Dektite roof sealing.
- Industrial quality motor and rated at 40,000 hours.
- Motor is a high efficiency PSC type and rated at 62W.
- WARRANTY 5 YEARS. Covers faulty manufacturing or components. It does not cover normal wear and tear, chemical or storm damage etc. (see warranty card for more information).
General Notes on Installation and Use
This fan unit is designed to be installed using 200mm metal pipe as the initial connection duct to the fan module, and is supplied with a 200mm metal pipe and 200mm flexible duct. This fan is suitable for connection to multiple duct runs with a minimum inlet area of 22,000 mm². Length up to 8 metres maximum (check with supplier if longer duct length required). Flexible ducting must be extended sufficiently to present a smooth air passage with bends of at least the radii of twice the diameter of the duct. Excessive bends in the ducting will compromised extraction. WARNING: The exhaust fan must not be mounted into a wall cavity or a ceiling space. NOTE: Fan module and flexi-duct are acoustically matched. The use of semi-rigid or rigid ducting will result in increased noise levels and void the warranty. See installation instruction notes `Why flexi-duct’.
Recommended Installation Distance
For the motor system, recommended 4 metres of ducting and with at least two bends.. NOTE: Installation closer than these distances will result in higher noise levels. Maximum duct length 8 metres. Check with supplier if longer length is required. Do not reduce the duct size at any time and avoid sharp bends.
Minimum Mounting Height
This fan unit is intended for mounting at a minimum height of 2.1 metres (measured to the lower part of the fan impeller) above floor/ground level.
Avoidance of Back Flow
Care should be taken to avoid the back flow of gases into the room.
Safety of Children
This fan is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Replacement of supply cord
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or suitably qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Why Flexi-duct
Some internet sites strongly recommend the use of rigid ducting over fully flexible ducting. The use of a complete rigid or semi-rigid ducting system will cause an organ piping effect to occur; like a didgeridoo, where a noise is produced at one end of a hollow rigid pipe and the noise is amplified out the other. The motor system puts the noise outside the house. Warning: Installation without the use of at least the minimum recommended length of acoustically matched flexi-ducting will void performance expectations. Any installation problems must be reported to Schweigen. Call outs relating to incorrect installation will result in a service fee direct to the customer. Schweigen takes no responsibility for problems caused by faulty installation. Faulty installation may void warranty. An experienced installer list can be obtained from the Schweigen website www.schweigen.com.au or call 1300 881 693.
3. Description
BR550, BRW650, BRB750 1
Included in the box:
- Motor system (350W x 295H mm approx.) Approx. 3 metre, 10amp cable and standard plug (backdraft shutter and weather shield included)
- Fire resistant 200mm metal pipe 3
- Flexible ducting. Approx. 4 metres, 200mm (210mm outside dimension) diameter
- Diffuser (see page 17, 18, 19 for more information)
- 4 x 12mm self-drilling button head screws (for attaching metal pipe to motor and ducting)
- Wall hanging bracket
Not included in the box:
- Roof seal kit / Dektite
- Support clamps/straps for pipe which connects to the roof truss
- Aluminium foil tape ·
- Wall Cover Plate (wall mount only) optional
Kits for 2 Rooms – DVK550, DVK650, DVK750
Included in the box:
- Y-Branch (200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
- 2 x Flexible ducting. Approx. 3 metres,n200mm (210mm outside dimension) diameter
- Diffuser (see page 17, 18, 19 for more information)
4. Installation
1. Roof Installation
Recommended duct length: 4 metres. Mount 200mm metal pipe securely to beams,
trusses or other appropriate structures: refer figure 1. The pipe should be
mounted vertically with the roof penetration being sealed using a Dektite or
other appropriate sealing membrane or device (not provided). Ensure that the
pipe protrudes at least 80mm past the top of the Dektite, checking that the
fan assembly clears the roof cladding at upper edge, refer figure 1 Roof
Mount Option. Pass power cord and plug through pipe, then out the slotted pipe
for connection to the socket. Refer to figure 1. Do not insert plug into
socket outlet or switch on until installation has been completed. Fit fan
module to pipe and fix in position using side locking screw. Certain external
installation configurations may cause audible levels of noise to be heard due
to the air being expelled from the motor. To minimize external noise
disturbance you can use between 4 to 8 metres of flexible duct to place the
motor in an appropriate position. For more information on environmental noise
limit and conditions please contact your local Council. For installation, We
have a list of experienced installers available on the Schweigen website. Do
not install duct in a straight line and a minimum of two gentle bends in the
ducts is required.
⚠ IMPORTANT
For more flexible ducting instructions, refer page 13.
2. Wall Installation
This type of installation is similar to roof mounting, ensuring that the pipe
extends at least 55mm past the wall surface refer figure 3. If the pipe length
is shortened, reproduce the power cord exit slot on the inside of the wall.
NOTE: By decreasing the length of the duct from which specified (refer to
installation instructions) there will be an increase in airflow and noise
levels as a result. This increase in airflow can cause movement of air to be
heard through the system and inhibit the system to run silently.
IMPORTANT
It is a requirement to use the wall hanging bracket for all wall mount
installations. Please refer to the illustrations for mounting.
BR552/BRW652/BRB752 Duel Vent System or optional DVK550/DVK650/DVK750
Installation
⚠ IMPORTANT
- Do not reduce the ducting size. 200mm must be used. Reducing the ducting will reduce extraction
- No sharp bends in the ducting
- Do not kink the ducting
- keep the amount of bends in the ducting to 2
- Do not use semi-rigid or solid ducting
5. Flexible Ducting
Flexible Ducting
Flexible ducting must be fully extended and cut to the required length upon installation. Maximum fan performance will not be achieved unless the ducting is fully extended. Failure to fully extend the ducting results in smaller air passage and lower airflow. Incorrect installation may reduce airflow and increase noise levels. Call outs relating to incorrect installation will result in a service fee directed to the customer. Schweigen will take no responsibility for problems caused by faulty installation. Installation must be carried out by an experienced installer. An experienced installer list can be obtained from Schweigen website www.schweigen.com.au.
Shallow Roof Space
In shallow roof spaces, do not crush or kink flexible ducting, as it will reduce air flow severely. 90 degree curve made of PVC or galvanise can be used as a substitute for the bend, refer to figure 6.
Securing Flexible Duct
Flexible duct must be installed with supports at maximum intervals of 1.5
metres. Flexible ductwork can be supported by using gaffer or electrical tape.
Provided that it does not restrict the internal diameter of the ducting.
Ducting installed looped over hanging beams should be installed in such a
manner as to ensure the changes of direction are gradual. Support of the
ducting with the use of hangers may be required, see option 2.
NOTE: Ducting should be kept taut at all times.
6. Maintenance Roof
Restoration or Cleaning
Before roof restoration or cleaning, please completely cover the outside motor system and avoid all chemical contact.
7. Measurements
BR550, BR552 – Diffuser
BRW650, BRW652 – Diffuser
BRB750, BRB752 – Diffuser
Motor
8. Warranty / Disclaimer
Calling the Technical Assistance Service Hotline
In the event that the failure is not due to the faults mentioned in Trouble
Shooting, contact Customer Service. In Australia, Customer Service 1300 881
693 In New Zealand, Customer Service 0800 200 510
Lodging an online Service Request
In the event that failure is not due the reason/s in the trouble shooting
section, you can lodge an online Service Request. To lodge a Service Request,
visit our website www.schweigen.com.au/pages/support/service-warranty and
click on the link to download the service request form. A service request will
require the following information:
- The purchase date
- The product model and motor type
- The product serial number or batch number (for applicable models)
- A copy of the purchase receipt (without a receipt your service request cannot be processed)
Faulty Installation
It is not the responsibility of Schweigen Home Appliances to rectify any
incorrect installations. A service call out fee will be charged for any
Schweigen technician that attends a call, whereby it is established that the
fault is due to an incorrect installation or non-manufacturing fault. Should
the appliance be installed in such a way that the service agent is unable to
gain access to the appliance, the person/s who own the premises where the
appliance resides — will be responsible to provide access to the appliance at
their expense.
WARRANTY (See insert for more information)
Motor has a 5-Year replacement product warranty. This is a change over
warranty. The consumer is responsible for any charges associated with removal
of the faulty unit and installation of the new unit. The customer is also
responsible for any freight charges incurred in the change over process. To
view the latest Warranty terms, please visit schweigen.com.au/support
/service-and-warranty.
Disclaimer
Under our policy of continuous product development, product specifications may
change without notice. Prospective purchasers should therefore check with the
retailer to ensure this publication correctly describes the products being
offered for sale. All information supplied is to be used for general reference
purposes only and is on the understanding that Schweigen Home Appliances will
not be liable for any loss, liability or damage of whatever kind arising as a
result of any reliance upon such information. All pictures used in the guide
are for illustrative purposes only.
Notes
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Email [email protected]
Web www.schweigen.com.au
New Zealand 5 Tolich Place, Henderson, Auckland 0610. Phone 0800 200 510 Email
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