Panasonic FV-08VF2 User Manual

(For Contractor Pack)

Housing Can

FV-05-11VFA2

Motor/Grille Assembly FV-05VFB2

Applicable to Models: FV-05VF2, FV-08VF2, FV-11VF2

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIOINS.

Please

operate or service the Panasonic Ventilating Fan. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property

damage. Please retain this booklet for future reference.

read

these

instructions

carefully

before

FV-08VFB2, FV-11VFB2

attempting

install,

Table of Contents

General Safety Information

Unpacking

Supplied Accessories

Wiring diagram

Installation

Product Service

( Joist Mounting- )I

( Joist Mounting- )II

III

( -Joist Mounting )I

( Between Joist Mounting )

( Wooden Header )

( In Existing Construction )

2 2

4-5 6-7

8-9

9 10 10

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 40 C (104 F).

2. Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is 120 V, 60 Hz.

3. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupation

Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

4. Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor or junction box.

5. Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other objects.

6. Do not kink the power cord.

7. Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.

8. Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.

9. This unit is UL listed for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit.

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Adaptor

Fig. A

(Cooking area)

Do not install above or

inside this area

CAUTION:

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

2. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig .B)

3. This product must be properly grounded.

Cooking

equipment

Floor

Fig. B

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, please contact to the manufacturer. B. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable

codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

C. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning

equipment to prevent backdrafting. 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.

D. The Housing Can FV-05-11VFA2 must be installed with Motor/Grille Assembly FV-05/08/11VFB2 only. E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. F. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. G. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.

H. 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.

I. 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.

J. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.

K. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40. (This is required for installation

in Canada only.)

UNPACKING

Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton. Refer to the following Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SETS(4 )SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SETS(4 )

(A) For Motor / Grille Assembly of model: FV-05/08/11VFB2

Part name

Grille

Appearance

(B) For Housing Can of model: FV-05-11VFA2

Part name

Long screw (ST4.2X20)

Thumb screw

Screw

(ST4.2X8)

Screw

(ST4.2X10)

Suspension

bracket I

Suspension

bracket II

Appearance

Quantity

Suspension

bracket III

3 inches adaptor

connector

(optional part)

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fan body

Red

White

Black

Capacitor

Green Green

Earth ground

Junction box

White White

Black

Green

Neutral

Switch

(not included)

LiveBlack

Earth ground

OFF

Power Supply AC120V 60Hz

INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II()INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II()

1. Before installation, Secure the fan body to adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig. 1)

Connection method for 3 inches adaptor connector

Duct tape

3 inches adaptor connector

IMPORTANT:

Remove the tape from damper and adaptor before installation.As shown below:

Adaptor

2. Insert the suspension bracket into the fan body and adaptor. (select the suspension bracket acc rding to Fig. 2)

If spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect suspension bracket and (C4 mark to C4 mark)

II III

as shown below :

2 Screw (ST4.2X8)I

Suspension bracket III

Damper

Tape

Suspension bracket II

Thumb screw

A = 12 inches

Fan body

A = 16 inches

Suspension bracket I

A = 19.2 inches vertical joists

Fan body

Fig. 1

Joists

Suspension bracket I

Fig. 2-1

Suspension bracket III

Fig. 2-2

Suspension bracket III

Suspension bracket I

Fan body

A = 24 inches

Suspension bracket III

Suspension bracket II

Fan body

Fig. 2-3

Suspension bracket I

Fig. 2-4

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