Panasonic fv08vsl3 Operation Manual

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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

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 re sult in m ino r injury.

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 switch 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.

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.

WARNING

US A only: Thi s pro duc t has a fluores c ent l am p t hat c ontain s mercury. Dis posal may be regulated in yo ur co mmun it y due to envi ron men tal c onside ration s. Fo r dis posa l or recyc li n g information , p lea se co nta ct yo ur lo cal au tho ri tie s o r visit Pa nas on i c web sit e: ht tp:// www. p ana so nic.com /en vironm ent al or c all 1- 88 8-769- 0149.

Canada only: Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.

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 possible falling.

Ceiling joist or wall stud 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.

Install the fan at least 1.5m (5 feet) above the floor, and the fan must be installed above a counter or major appliances that serves as a barrier.

This product must be properly grounded.

CAUTION

Do n ot install this ve nti lating fan where interior room t emperature may exceed 104°F (40°C).

Make sure that the electric service sup ply volta ge is AC 12 0V, 60 Hz.

Follow all lo cal electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and t he Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Alwa ys disco nne ct the po wer source before working on or near the fan, motor, light fixture or junct ion bo x.

Protect the sup ply wiring from sharp ed ges, oil, grease, hot su rfaces, chemicals or other objects.

Do n ot kink t he supply wi ring.

Provide make up air for proper ventilation.

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazard ous or explosive materials and vapors .

Do n ot install the unit where duc ts are configured as sho wn in Fig.A.

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

Adapt or

The special-purpos e o r dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if such parts are provi ded.

Th ese P ana son ic venti lat ing fan mod els a re li ste d by UL und e r UL file N o. E7 841 4.

The lighting unit is an e nergy-saving, lighting device that use s two 13W fl uorescent lamps and produce s almost the same illum ina tio n as a st and ard 10 0W incan descent lam p.

FCC Note: This equipme nt co ntains two self-ballast fluorescent lamp a nd is in compliance wit h Part 18 of the FCC Rules as consumer RF lighting device. These limits are designe d to provide reasonabl e p rotection ag ai nst harmful interfere nce in a residential installation. This equip ment generates , uses an d c an radiate r adio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordanc e with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio comm unications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc cu r in a particular installation. If this equipmen t does cause harmfu l inte rference to rad io or televisio n reception, which can be determined by turning this product on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correc t the interfere nce by one of the follow ing measures:

• Reor ient or relocate t he rec eiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equ ipment and receiver.

• Conn ect equipment into outlet on a circuit d iffere nt from that to which the receiver is conn ected.

• Consult the d ealer o r an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Th is equipment must be installed in accordance wi th instal lat ion in struct ion s. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly ap pro ved by th e p arty responsible for compl iance could void the user's authority to operate this equ ipm ent. This devic e c omplies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device m ay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfe rence received, including interfere nce th at may cause undes ire d operation.

Responsib le Party: Pana sonic Corporation of North A merica One Panasonic Way, Secau cus, New Jersey 07094 Customer Support: 1-866-29 2-729 2

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