Panasonic fv-07vh3 installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fan Heater
Model No.
Contents
General Safety Inf rmation
Important Instructions
Description
Unpacking
Supplied Accessories
Dimensions
Wiring Diagram
Installation
Operating instructions
Maintenance
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Practical Guide to Installation
Specifications
Product Service
Back cover
Back cover
Back cover
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install,operate or service
the Panasonic product. 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 pro 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
WARNING
serious in jury 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
not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be
followed in order to operate the unit safely.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
Denotes a hazard that could result in property
damage.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before installing or using this fan heater.
WARNING
Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz.
Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor
or junction box.
This product must be properly grounde .d
Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect power at service
panel and have heater inspected by a reputable electrician before reusing.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction. Neither unauthorized modification,repair nor disassembly is allowed.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock panel
cabinet to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. If the panel
cabinet cannot be locked, securely fasten a clearly visible warning label to the
service panel.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
WARNING
Do not use out doors.
Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit.
To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhuast in any manner.
A statement to the effect that when the product is to no longer be used, it must
not be left in place but removed, to prevent it from possibly falling.
Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline,paint, or flammable vapors or liquids are used or stored.
CAUTION
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, please contact the manufacturer.
Celiling joist must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight
of the product.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if
such parts are provided.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot
surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, etc. and curtains at least 3 feet(0.9m) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
Do not install this fan heater where air temperature may exceed 40°C(104°F) .
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
(This is required for installation in Canada only.)
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
CAUTION
Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor
humming noise. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this unit
with any solid-state control device.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening
as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
Make sure that all duct work is properly vented.
Before cleaning, make sure the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker
panel and that the heating element of the heater is cool.
Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
Prohibition Prohibition
Not for use in cooking area.(Fig.B).
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
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Cooking
equipment
Fig.B
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Floor
Prohibition
Fig.A
Prohibition
Adaptor
DESCRIPTION
The Panasonic Fan Heater is specially developed for bathroom heating. It uses a sirocco
fan driven by a capacitor motor. The motor is designed to have an extended service life
with reduced energy consumption. It also incorporates a thermal cut-off for safety. The
louver covering the main body is screw-fixed type. A dumper driven by a gear motor is
designed to shift the heating and vent functions. A shutter for preventing counter-flow
is provided. The blower uses a high capacity sirocco fan to reduce noise level.
The heater for this unit is a 1300W PTC heater. A thermostat and thermal cut-off switch
have been added for safety in case of an abnormal temperature rise in the heater.
UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
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