Panasonic fv-15nlfs1 installation

Installation and Operating Instructions

In-Line Fan

Model No.

CONTENTS

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

UNPACKING

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DIMENSIONS

INSTALLATION

OPERATION
MAINTENANCE

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT SERVICE

FV-15NLFS1

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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. Please carefully read the “GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION” (P.2~4) of
this manual before use. 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.

Denotes a potential hazard that could result in death or

WARNING

serious injury.

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 product safely.

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 hazard that could result in minor injury.

Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING :

Do not use this product with any solid-state control device. Solid-state controls may
cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise.

Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.

Do not disassemble the product for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock.

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer.

Before servicing or cleaning product, switch power off in control box 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.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

When cutting or drilling into ceiling, do not to damage metal objects, electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

Ceiling must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.

A statement to the effect that when the product is to no longer be used, it must
not be left in place but remove, to prevent it from possibly falling.

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

The product must be properly grounded.

CAUTION

Do not kink the power cord.

Do not install the product as the directions
shown in right. Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock.

(Fig.A)

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

This fan shall not be installed behind a suspended floor/
ceiling or a structural wall, ceiling, or floor.

Install this product in the area where the temperature
is between14 °F (-10 °C)~104 °F (40 °C).

The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as
mounting fixtures, must be used if suchparts are
provided.

Make certain that the electric service supply voltage
is AC 120 V, 60 Hz.

Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Always disconnect the power source before working
on or near the fan or motor.

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

Put the product on the hanger securely. Otherwise, it
may drop.

Maintenance board
to be upside

Fig. A

(Cooking area)

Do not install above or

inside this area

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Cooking

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Floor

Fig. B

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTICE

Do not install the product where ducts are configured as shown below.

Adaptor

Excessive bending Successive bending Squeezed duct Bend close to duct adaptor

Please install the tube cover or similar items at the air inlet, otherwise it may cause the
entry of foreign matter or rain, affecting product performance.

DESCRIPTION

This product uses a sirocco fan driven by a DC motor powered by an integral transformer.
The motor is designed to have long operating life, high dynamic response, higher speed
ranges with saving energy. The blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce
the noise level.

UNPACKING

Unpack and remove product carefully from carton.
Refer to the supplied accessories list to verify that all parts are present.

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