Panasonic FV-0511VKL2 installation

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ventilating Fan

Representative models:

FV-0511VKSL2 FV-0511VKL2

FV-1115VKL2

Model No.

FV-0511VKL2
FV-1115VKL2

FV-0511VKSL2

Contents

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLING THIS FAN
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM
FEATURE
INDICATION (PLUG ‘N PLAY FUNCTION DEVICES)
MOTION (PLUG ‘N PLAY FUNCTION DEVICES)
INSTALLATION (PLUG ‘N PLAY FUNCTION DEVICES)
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE

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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service
the Panasonic product. Please carefully read the “GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION”
Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.
Please explain to users how to operate and maintain the product after installation,
and this booklet should be presented to users.
Please retain this booklet for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

For Your Safety

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to
equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.

Explanation of symbol word panels

The following symbol word panels are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and
property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.

Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious

WARNING

injury or death.

CAUTION
NOTICE

The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed
in order to operate the unit safely.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be
performed.

This symbol is used to alert users not to disassemble the equipment.

This symbol is used to alert users to make sure of grounding when using the equipment
with the grounding terminal.

Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.

Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following :
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,

contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service

disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

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Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the

application and be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch
circuit.

These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.

Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R60.

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED

Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock.
A statement to the effect that when the product is to no longer be used, it must not be left

in place but remove, to prevent it from possibly failing.
Ceiling joist must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.

Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Solid state controls may cause

harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise.
This product must be properly grounded.

CAUTION

Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature may exceed 104°F (40°C)

Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz.
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and

the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan,motor or junction box.

Protect the supply wiring from sharp edges oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other objects.

Do not kink the supply wiring.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous

or explosive materials and vapors.
Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.A)
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting

fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided.

(Cooking area)

Do not install above or

inside this area

Cooking

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NOTICE

Provide make up air for proper ventilation.

Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in below.

Adaptor

Squeezed ductSuccessive bendingExcessive bending

When one switch is connected with two or more products in parallel, the unit may not function.
Therefore, parallel connection should not be allowed.

Bend close to duct adaptor

PLEA SE REA D PRIOR TO IN STA LLING THIS FA N

Spot and Continuous Ventilation: These fans are designed to run continuously ensuring a healthy
environment at low CFM levels 24 hours a day. By utilizing the optional CustomVent Multi-Speed

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module the fans are built to run continuously at a pre-set lower level (FV-0511VKSL2 and FV-0511VKL2:
0,30,40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 CFM; FV-1115VKL2: 0, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 CFM). The setting
is dependent on the size of the house and the individual wishes of the homeowner. It is crucial that the
installer pre-set the lower setting during the installation. Please refer to the chart below and the
switch indication on page 6.

CustomVent Multi-Speed module (Lower Setting). ASHRAE 62.2-2016

(sq.feet)

< 500

501-1000

1001-1500
1501-2000
2001-5500
2501-3000

3001-3500
3501-4000

4001-4500
4501-5000

These fans are also built to take care of the homeowner’s spot ventilation needs when the room is
occupied. The basic fan models allow a choice of three speeds. When fans are equipped with the optional
Multi-Speed module, these models increase to a maximum level of 150 CFM for the FV-1115VKL2 and 110
CFM for the FV-0511VKSL2 and FV-0511VKL2 either when the switch is turned on or activated by the
optional Condensation Sensor module or the optional Motion Sensor module.

A High/Low Delay Timer, located inside the fan unit, is utilized to return the fan back to the pre-set
continuous ventilation mode. The installer needs to consult with the homeowner for the desired
setting on the timer (0 - 60 minutes) and make the adjustments during the installation.

Two Bedrooms

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Three Bedrooms

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90
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150
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Four Bedrooms

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98
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Five Bedrooms

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75

90
105
120
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DESCRIPTION

These products are listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.
These products use a sirocco fan driven by a DC motor powered by an integral transformer. The motor is
designed to have long operating life, high dynamic response, higher speed ranges with saving energy.
The grille covering the fan body is a spring-loaded, quick remove type. A damper for preventing air counter
flow is provided. The blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise level. The

lighting unit is an energy-saving LED lighting device that uses one 10W LED lamp and produces almost the
same illumination as a standard 40W incandescent lamp. Night light feature consumes around 0.1 to 0.4 W.

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning this product on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect equipment into outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: This equipment mus t be installed by qualified person in accordance with the provided installation
instructions; and all applicable codes and standards. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

DoC Responsible Party:

Customer Call Support:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Risk of Fire: Type IC-Inherently Protected.

Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
1-866-292-7299

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