INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
In-Line Fan
Model No.
FV-10NLF1E
FV-20NLF1
FV-30NLF1
FV-40NLF1
FV-10NLF1E FV-20NLF1 FV-30NLF1 FV-40NLF1
Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................2~3
DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 4
UNPACKING ........................................................................... 4
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........................................................ 4
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION I (HORIZONTALLY BETWEEN JOISTS) ......5~7
INSTALLATION II (ON CEILINGS/JOISTS) .............................. 7
INSTALLATION III (VERTICALLY ON JOISTS OR PILLARS) .... 8
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 9
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION .................................. 9
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 10
PRODUCT SERVICE .............................................................. 10
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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. 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.
WARNING
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 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 potential hazard that could result in serious injury or
death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, observe the following:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
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 backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guidelines and safety standards such as those published by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting mains to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting mains cannot be locked, securely, fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40. (This is required
for installation in Canada only.)
Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
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.
Ceiling joist must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.
This product must be grounded.
CAUTION
Do not install this In-Line Fan where the temperature may exceed 60℃(140°F).
Make certain that the service supply voltage is 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 switch the power source off before working on
or near the fan or motor.
Protect the electrical wires from sharp edges, oil, grease,
hot surfaces, chemicals, or other objects.
Do not bend the electrical wires.
Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as
shown in Fig.A.
Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials or vapours.
Before installation, confirm that the unit is facing the
right direction. (Fig.B)
Do not drop the unit, put it on the hanger securely.
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as
mounting fixtures, must be used if such parts are
provided.
up
Fig.B
Fig.A
up
direction
up
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