INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Through the Wall Fan "Whisper Wall"
Ventilating Fan
FV-08WQ1
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Please read instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the
Panasonic Ventilating Fan. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in personal
injury and/or property damage. Please retain for future reference.
Table of Contents Pages
List of components............................................................................................................ 2
Description ....................................................................................................................
Reference installation drawing.......................................................................................... 2
Dimensions .....................................................................................................................
Specifications.................................................................................................................
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................
General safety precautions............................................................................................... 4
Installation I (In new construction) .................................................................................... 5-6
Installation II (In remodeling) ............................................................................................ 7-8
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................9-10
Product Service.................................................................................................................10
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List of components
FV-08WQ1
Part name Drawing
Wall sleeve
Quantity
1
Part name Drawing
III (4 x 8)
Screw
Template (Pattern paper)
Screw I (4 x 30)
Mounting plate
Screw II (4 x 6) (for new
construction only)
4
1
2
Exterior hood
Externsion sleeve
Description
This Panasonic wall mounted ventilating fan uses a propeller fan driven by a capacitor motor.
The motor is designed for extended service life with reduced energy consumption.
It also incorporates a thermal-cutoff device for safety. The grille is easily detachable from the main unit.
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Reference installation drawing
When the wall thickness is between 152.4 mm (6") and 254 mm (10"), mount the extension
sleeve as shown below. When the wall thickness is more than 254 mm (10"), prepare an
extension sleeve with an inner diameter of 207 mm (8 5/32") and a length of wall thickness
minus 127 mm (5"), and mount it as shown below. (The seam should be covered with
aluminum tape.)
Main unit
Indoor
Exterior wall
Exterior
hood
Outdoor
Wall thickness: 114.3 - 152.4 mm (4.5 - 6")
No extension sleeve is used.
Flexible
conduit
Wall sleeve
Interior wall
Junction box
Connector
Exterior wall
Exterior
hood
Outdoor
Flexible conduit
Extension
sleeve
Wall sleeve
Interior wall
Junction box
Connector
Main unit
Indoor
Wall
thickness
Wall
thickness
2
Dimensions
Main unit
Exterior hood
4-5 dia. hole
Wall sleeve
5
6
S
R
15
Q
1
2
3
4
D
A
14
P
C
13
O
B
12
E
N
L
M
9
10
ABCD E F
260
(10-1/4 ) (2-1/16) (3-15/32) (3/32) (6-13/16ø) (9-27/32
GH I J K L
115 203 240 230 230 260
(4-17/32) (8) (9-7/16) (9-1/16) (9-1/16) (10-1/4
MNO P Q R
204ø 50 50 150 230 240
(8-1/32ø) (31/32) (31/32) (5-29/32) (9-1/16) (9-7/16)
STU
240 207 127
(9-7/16) (8-5/32) (5)
11
H
J
I
52 88 2 173ø 250
7
K
F
G
4-5 dia. hole
Unit: mm (inch)
8
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)
Extension sleeve
T
No. Part name
1 Grille
2 Frame
3 Blade
4 Motor
5 Connector
6 Hook
7 Flange
8 Duct
9 Junction box
10 Junction box cover
11 Connector
12 Shutter
13 Duct
U
14 Spring
15 Bird screen
3