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FAQs

1. Does the fan run constantly?

No, the system is only required to operate whilst the toilet is in use.

2. How is the fan activated? 

Depending on how the customer prefers the system to operate the fan can be activated in any one of the 3 following options:

  1. Wiring it to your light switch
  2. Having a separate fan switch or
  3. Linking the system to a movement sensor switch

3. Will I feel a draft when I'm on the toilet?

No, the Panfan is only draws enough air for the system to be 100% effective; however, the person using the toilet will barely feel a draft.

4. Is the Panfan system noisy?

With a conventional exhaust fan the blades and motor are located directly in the bathroom and as a result are often very noisy. The Panfan, however, is located away from the bathroom therefore they are extremely quiet and almost silent.

5. Who installs the system?

The Pan Fan System can be installed by a licensed plumber and or an electrician.

6. At what stage can the Panfan be installed? 

The Panfan’s 40mm or 50mm vent pipework is best installed during frame stage at rough-in of services, prior to the plasterboard/tiles going on the walls. This is because all pipework is installed in the wall cavity and ceiling space.

Once the plasterboard and tiles are installed the plumber can then fit the Panfan unit in the desired location along the vent pipework previously installed earlier. This can be done the same time the toilet is being fitted off in the wet area.

7. Can the Panfan be adapted to in-wall cisterns?

Absolutely, simply connect into the top of the cistern above the water level. The system works the same way by drawing air directly from the internal overflow pipe in the cistern.

8. Can the system be installed into an existing bathroom?

Yes, however the ideal time is during building or renovating. Difficulties are often encountered on existing bathroom installations i.e. - penetrating wall studs/noggins within wall cavities, removing of bathroom tiles etc.

9. Can the fan be located under the floor?

Certainly, however, an alternative pipework configuration is required to prevent water contacting the fan.

10. I am having a small bathroom/powder room built. The in wall cistern is already installed between the studs. It is 80mm wide across the top (back to front). I have bought a ROCA in wall system from REECE with a wall hung pan. Can you tell me if you think the Panfan will work in this situation?

Yes the Panfan unit is compatible with all in wall cistern units. The Panfan vent pipe of 40 or 50mm can be installed into the top of the cistern in wall holding tank.
The vent pipe can be run vertically up the frame and into the ceiling space where you would then install the Panfan wherever in the ceiling space is easy to access in the future. The overall length of pipe from the cistern to the external vent point can be up to 20LM for 40mm pipe.

We still recommend wiring this up with the light within the room of the toilet area. This can be done by asking the electrician to provide another power supply point off the downlight power circuit for the room.

11. The plumber is not familiar with PANFAN. May we have a copy of “instructions for installation” to see if it would work with our situation.

Please refer to the below guides regarding installation.

https://www.panfan.com.au/pages/technical-data-and-installation-info

https://www.facebook.com/BullfrogConstructions/videos/264942364830434/

12. I am a plumber about to install one, just want to make sure it can be vented to soffit below toilet? This is a 3 story build and pan fan will be going on a toilet on the second floor so plan is to run venting into the top of the cistern and elbow down and take it to soffit underneath, will this work?

Yes this will work as long as the Panfan is installed vertically or with a 45 degree bend to prevent condensation sitting in the fan housing.

Ensure the cistern water cannot flow down the vent pipe. Reconnect first elbow down be above the water line within the second floor cistern.

13. Does the fan come with any other parts/fittings or only the fan and power supply?

The fan comes with the fan and power supply and the flexible foam insulation connections from the fan to the pipework. Any of the plumbing and pipes you require for install are not included.

14. How does the smell get from the toilet bowl to the ventilation pipe?

All toilets, including in wall cisterns, have to be made to Australian Standards. Part of this standard is to have an overflow pipe in case the float fails. It is through this overflow pipe that the Panfan removes the microbiome and smell from the toilet bowl and ventilates it out through the ceiling. 

15. How do I know if the Panfan is working? 

We always recommend to test the Panfan, straight out of the box when received. Plug it in to make sure it is working. Once it is installed in the roof, you can hold a piece of paper towel, in front of the vent pipe and if the Panfan is working, there will be suction.