TROX CD10001 Air Diffusers

Product overview

Fig. 1: Schematic diagram of X-GRILLE Basic
- Front border
- Longitudinal blades
- Centre mullion
Important notes
Information on the installation manual
These instructions enable correct installation as well as safe and efficient handling.
Personnel must have read and understood these instructions carefully before starting any work. The basic prerequisite for safe working is to comply with all safety notes and instructions in this manual.
The local regulations for health and safety at work and general safety regulations also apply.
Other applicable documentation
In addition to this manual, the following documents must be observed:
- Product data sheets
Explanation of symbols
Safety notes
Symbols are used in this manual to alert readers to areas of potential hazard. Signal words express the degree of the hazard. Comply with all safety instructions and proceed carefully to avoid accidents, injuries and property damage.

Limitation of liability
All information and instructions in this manual have been compiled taking into account the applicable standards and regulations, the state of the art and our many years of knowledge and experience.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damages resulting from:
- Non-compliance with this manual
- Unintended or improper use
- Operation or handling by untrained individuals
- Unauthorised modifications
The actual scope of delivery may differ from the explanations and illustrations provided in this manual for special versions, the use of additional order options or as a result of recent technical changes.
Safety
Intended use
Air diffusers are used for the ventilation of rooms in industrial and comfort areas. The air diffusers are connected to a supply air or extract air system (provided by the client), which is typically connected to a central air handling unit. Air diffusers are used to supply cooled or heated air to rooms (within the specified supply air to room air temperature differences). Depending on the area of application, special hygiene requirements must be observed during installation, operation, and maintenance. Possible installation in humid rooms, areas with potentially explosive atmospheres, or rooms with dust-laden or aggressive air must be assessed indi-vidually.
Personnel
Qualification
Trained personnel
Trained personnel are individuals who have suffi-cient professional or technical training, knowledge and actual experience to enable them to carry out their assigned duties, understand any potential haz-ards related to the work under consideration, and recognise and avoid any risks involved. Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment must be worn for any work in order to reduce health or safety haz-ards to the minimum. The appropriate protective equipment for a job must be worn for as long as the job takes.
Industrial safety helmet
Industrial safety helmets protect the head from falling objects, suspended loads, and the effects of striking the head against stationary objects.
Protective gloves
Protective gloves protect hands from friction, abra-sions, punctures, deep cuts, and direct contact with hot surfaces.
Safety shoes

Safety shoes protect the feet against crushing, falling parts, and slipping on slippery ground.
Repair and replacement parts
Only qualified personnel may repair the products, and they have to use genuine replacement parts.
Transport and storage
Delivery check
After delivery, carefully remove the packaging and check the device for any transport damage and completeness. In case of transport damage or incomplete delivery, inform the forwarding agent and the supplier immediately. After inspection of the goods, put the product back into its packaging to protect it from dust and contamination.
Fixing and installation material
Unless otherwise specified, fixing and installation materials are not included in the delivery and must be provided by the client, in accordance with the respective installation situation.
Transport on site
CAUTION! Risk of injury from sharp edges, sharp cor-ners and thin sheet metal parts! Sharp edges, sharp corners and thin-walled sheet metal parts can cause abrasions and cuts to the skin.
- Be careful when carrying out any work.
- Wear protective gloves, safety shoes and a hard hat.
Observe the following points during transport:
- Be careful when unloading or moving the product on site, and pay attention to the sym-bols and information on the packaging.
- If possible, take the product in its transport packaging up to the installation location.
- Use only lifting and transport gear designed for the required load.
- During transport, always secure the load against tipping and falling.
- Bulky equipment should be transported by at least two people to prevent injury and damage.
Storage
- Observe the following points for storage:
- Store the product only in its original packaging
- Protect the product from the effects of weather
- Protect the product from humidity, dust and contamination
- Storage temperature: -10 °C to 80 °C
- Relative humidity: 80 % maximum, no conden-sation
Packaging
After unpacking, properly dispose of packaging material.
Installation
General installation information
Personnel
- Trained personnel
Protective equipment
- Industrial safety helmet
- Protective gloves
- Safety shoes
Observe during installation:
- Fix the product only to load-bearing structural elements.
- Only load suspension with the device’s own weight. Adjacent components and connecting air ducts must be supported separately.
- Use only approved and adequately sized fixing material (fixing material is not included in the supply package).
- For cleaning purposes, the air diffusers must be easily accessible after installation.
- Installation and sealing materials provided by the manufacturer are usually enclosed in a bag in the package.
Protect the device from dust and con-tamination
Before installation, ensure that the air-ducting components cannot be contaminated by con-struction activities (VDI, SWKI, Ö-norm). If this is not possible, as a minumum cover the device or take other precautions to protect it from con-tamination. In this case, make sure the device is not in operation. Ensure that all components are clean before you install them. Clean thoroughly if necessary. When interrupting the installation procedure, protect all device openings from the ingress of dust or humidity.
Safety instructions for installation
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect installation! Ventilation grilles can weigh up to 30 kg, depending on size and attachments. If they fall, there is a high risk of personal injury or damage to property. Depending on the installation situa-tion, it must be ensured that suitable measures are taken to prevent falling. For ceiling installation or installation at great heights, additional safety measures may be required in addition to a suitable type of fastening (screw connection) to prevent the device from falling down.
Technical data
Installation opening
Dimensions and weights

L= Order length ventilation grille L
H= Order height ventilation grille H
x = Wall thickness x
Installation opening no fixing
L = ventilation grille, order length: L – 15 mm
H = ventilation grille, order height: H – 15 mm

| Sash fastener | min. | max. |
| long | 0 | 10 |
| medium | 10 | 24 |
| short | 24 | 38 |
You can increase the clamping range by shortening the sash fastener at the marking.

- Installation X-GRILLE Basic without installation subframe with SP fixing
- Installation X-GRILLE Basic with installation subframe and VS fixing

Fixings
| Height (H)
[mm] |
Length (L) [mm] | ||||||||||||
| Standard grille | Linear run section | ||||||||||||
| End section | Middle section | ||||||||||||
| 225 | 325 | 425 | 525 | 625 | 825 | 1025 | 1225 | > 1225
up to 2025 |
up to 1225 | > 1225 | up to 1225 (special) | > 1225 | |
| 125 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 225 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 325 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 425 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 525 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2 Number of concealed screw fixings (depending on the grille size) | |||||||||||||
Weights [kg]
| Height H [mm] | Length (L) [mm] | |||||||
| 225 | 325 | 425 | 525 | 625 | 825 | 1025 | 1225 | |
| 125 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| 225 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| 325 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| 425 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| 525 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
Weights attachment D [kg]
| H/L | 225 | 325 | 425 | 525 | 625 | 825 | 1025 | 1225 | 1425 | 1625 | 1825 | 2025 |
| 125 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| 225 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| 325 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| 425 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.4 | ||||
| 525 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Weights attachment AG [kg]
| H/L | 225 | 325 | 425 | 525 | 625 | 825 | 1025 | 1225 | 1425 | 1625 | 1825 | 2025 |
| 125 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| 225 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| 325 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| 425 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.5 | ||||
| 525 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
Installation of linear run sections
The individual parts of the linear run section are screwed together.


Installation subframe

Installation subframe B1
- The installation subframe consists of four frame sections
- Push the frame sections together
- For wall installation: spread the wall fixing tabs, then mortar them in
- Alternatively: Fixing to different building struc-tures with screws or rivets
- Installation in plasterboard wall with installation subframe – use the installation subframe, pro-vide the installation opening with a circumfer-ential bevelled edge of approx. 5 mm
- Install the grille in the centre of the installation opening.
Installation details
Cutting the blade linkage (optional) & Removing the transport lock

The blades are linked so that they can be adjusted in groups. Up to 9 blades are interconnected. If dif-fering blade settings are required, the blade linkage at the rear must be cut. Remove the transport lock at the back of the grille (only for X-GRILLE Basic from size 325)
NOTICE! Cutting the blade linkage cannot be reversed!
Inserting the grille
Basic, concealed screw fixing


Air connection
Ventilation grilles do not have an air connection, they are installed directly into air ducts or similar
Initial commissioning
General information
Grilles with a width ≥ 625 mm are designed with several attachments. Before you start commissioning, check the following points:
- Check that the air diffusers are fitted correctly.
- Remove protective foils, if any.
- Ensure that all air diffusers are clean and freefrom residues and foreign matter.
- Check electrical connections (if any) for correct installation.
- Check proper fastening and connection with air duct
For commissioning, see also VDI 6022, Sheet 1 -Hygienic requirements for ventilation and air condi-tioning systems.
Volume flow balancing
When several ventilation grilles are connected to just one volume flow controller, it may be necessary to balance the volume flows.
Carefully turn the screw in (clockwise) and out (anti-clockwise) to adjust or fasten the hit and miss damper. Screw can be loosened with TX25 socket spanner.
- AG: By manual adjustment or lever
- AS/SAS with screwdriver with blade length (shaft length) = 150 mm


Maintenance and cleaning
- During cleaning, the following points must be observed:
- The cleaning intervals given in the VDI 6022 standard apply.
- Clean surfaces with a damp cloth.
- Use only common household cleaners, do not use any aggressive cleaning agents.
- Do not use cleaning agents that contain chlorine.
- Do not use equipment for removing stubborn contamination, e.g., scrubbing sponges or scouring cream, as it may damage the surfaces.
Decommissioning
Once the device has reached the end of its service life, it must be dismantled and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Safety
Personnel
- Disassembly may only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
- Only trained and qualified electricians may work on the electrical system.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect disassembly! Stored residual energy, sharp-edged components, sharp points and corners on and in the appliance or on the required tools can cause injuries. Therefore:
– Make sure there is sufficient space before starting work.
– Handle all open, sharp-edged components with care.
– Disassemble components professionally. Be aware that some components are very heavy. Use lifting gear if necessary.
– Secure components to prevent them from falling or toppling.
– When in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
ENVIRONMENT!
Risk of harm to the environment due to incorrect disposal!
Incorrect disposal may harm the environment.
- Be sure to comply with the relevant national guidelines and regulations.
- In case of doubt, contact your local authorities or a specialist disposal company.
| Pos. | Component | Material/waste code | Type of disposal |
| 1 | Front grille, | Aluminium | Scrap metal recycling |
| 2 | Front border | Galvanised steel EWC 170404 | Scrap metal recycling |
| 3 | Attachment AG blades | Aluminium | Scrap metal recycling |
| 4 | Attachment AS/SAS | Aluminium | Scrap metal recycling |
| EWC European Waste Catalogue | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the intended use of the X-GRILLE Basic ventilation grille?
The X-GRILLE Basic ventilation grille is intended for use in industrial and comfort areas to supply cooled or heated air to rooms connected to a central air handling unit.
Are there specific safety precautions to follow during installation?
Yes, it is essential to follow all safety instructions provided in the manual, including wearing industrial safety helmets and protective gloves when handling the air diffusers.
Documents / Resources
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TROX CD10001 Air Diffusers [pdf] Instruction Manual CD10001 Air Diffusers, CD10001, Air Diffusers, Diffusers |

