Panasonic FV-04WS2 User manual

Panasonic
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ventilating Fan
Model no. FV-01WS2 FV-04WS2
Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2-3
DESCRIPTION 4
UNPACKING 4
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 4
DIMENSIONS 5
WIRING DIAGRAM 5
INSTALLATION I(Wall thickness is 4.5"- 6") 6-8
INSTALLATION II (Wall thickness is 6"~10") 9
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) 10
SWITCH INDICATION 11
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION 11
SPECIFICATIONS 11
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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.
AWARNING
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Denotes apotential hazard that could result in serious
injury or death.
Denotes ahazard that could result in minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
0This symbol is used to alert users to aspecific operating procedure that must not be
performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to aspecific operating procedure that must be followed
in order to operate the unit safety.
This symbol is used to alert users to aspecific operating procedure that must not be
performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to make sure of grounding when using the equipment
with the grounding terminal.
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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 switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten aprominent warning device,
such as atag, 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.
When cutting or drilling into wall, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
Not to be installed over atub or shower.
Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
AWARNING
Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock.
OWhenthis product is no longer being operated, please remove the product to prevent the
possibility of falling.
This product must be properly grounded.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:
Do not install this ventilating fan in the window or ceiling.
Do not install this ventilating fan where the children can reach.
Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature may exceed 104°F(40°C).
Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60 Hz.
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor, or junction box.
Protect the supply wiring from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other
objects.
Do not kink the supply wiring.
The wall must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.
Do not install the product with amethod which is not approved
in the instruction. (Cooking area)
Do not install above or
Not for use in cooking area. (Fig. A) inside this area ^/
Condensation may form on the inner cover if the outdoor
temperature is less than 23°F(-5°C) and the indoor temperature \$
is above 77°F(25°C) with a50%RH.
Do not install the hood where it can be buried in snow. Cooking
equipment
Fig.
A
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Floor
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DESCRIPTION
These ventilating fan models are listed by UL under UL file No. E7841 4.
These ventilating fan models use apropeller fan driven by acapacitor motor.
The motor is designed to have an extended service life with reduced energy consumption.
The motor incorporates athermal-cutoff for safety.
The inner cover will act as adamper to prevent unintended air entry.
These ventilating fans are equipped with afilter which is replaceable.
UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove the unit from carton.
Refer to the supplied accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Part name Appearance Quantity
Screw I
(M4X10) @33 2
Screw II
(ST4.2X20) 8
Installation
instructions 2
Warranty
sheet 1
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OThespecial-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if such
parts are provided.
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DIMENSIONS
Main unit Duct unit
Hood unit
No. Part name
©Frame
©Filter
©Motor
©Blade
©Panel
©Switch
No. Part name
©Junction box
©Duct
©Hood
Duct collar
Hood base
Unit: inches (mm
Model ABCDEFGHI
FV-01WS2 63/4
(172)
33/4
(95)
33/4
(95)
23/16
(55)
61/8
(156)
55/16
(135)
47/16
(112)
51/8
(130)
41/2
(115)
FV-04WS2 83/4
(222)
59/16
(141)
33/4
(95)
23/16
(55)
8
(203)
67/8
(174)
515/16
(151)
613/16
(173)
513/16
(148)
Model JKLMNOPQ
FV-01WS2 61/4
(159)
37/8
(98)
6
(152)
67/8
(174)
51/2
(140)
47/16
(113)
11/16
(17)
35/8
(92)
FV-04WS2 83/16
(208)
513/16
(148)
63/16
(157)
87/16
(215)
75/16
(186)
51/4
(134)
11/16
(17)
59/16
(142)
WIRING DIAGRAM
FV-01WS2
Fan body
Red (0.5HF) Junction box
Switch
^Capacitor
Motor )white
3Black
(114"C Fuse in Motor)
Impedance-protected
White
Black
Green
White
Black
Neutral
.
Live
'Power supply
AC120V60HZ
Green Earth ground
FV-04WS2
Fan body
Power supply
AC120V60HZ
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INSTALLATION I-Wall thickness is 4.5"~ 6" (1 14mm~1 52mm)
NOTE
1This ventilating fan can be installed with an
interior wall covering thickness of 1/2"-1 1/4"
(12.7mm-31.8mm).
The figures below are applicable to both
the FV-01WS2 model and the FV-04WS2
model.
1.Cut an interior and exterior hole matching the fan
duct diameter. For the interior hole, maintain an
8" clearance between the outer hole diameter and
walls or ceilings. For the exterior hole, the ideal
height would be between 72" (1829 mm) and 84"
(2137 mm). (Fig 1)
Model ABC
FV-01WS2 511/16
(145)
41/2
(114)
3/16
(4)
FV-04WS2 71/2
(190)
65/16
(160)
3/16
(4)
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The hole should be made in an area where
pipes, cables and telephone line are not run,
and there are not studs in the way.
2. Separate the product to main unit, duct unit and
hood unit. (Fig. 2)
3. Unscrew two screws, lower the junction box into
the duct and pull it out from duct unit. (Fig. 3)
.Insert the duct unit into wall and secure it to the
drywall or other wall covering by screw II
(ST4.2X20) in accessory. (Fig. 4)
Before installation, adjust the direction of
the duct unit in accordance with UP mark.
The upper edge should be kept horizontal.
ACAUTION
Particularly in the extremely cold area, please
take thermal insulation around the duct unit,
to avoid condensation.
5. Pull flexible conduit or other supply wiring
through the junction box holeintheductunit
and into the room 6"-1 0" .(Fig. 5)
Unit: inches (mm) Stud Exterior sheathing
and siding
=8(203 s8(203) lnterior drywall
Fig. 1
Fig.
2
Junction box
Screws Fig. 3
Interior drywall
Fig. 4
Flexible Conduit
Fig. 5
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INSTALLATION I-Wall thickness is 4.5"~ 6" (1 14mm~1 52mm)
6. Open knock-out hole and unscrew the screw
holding the junction box cover. After removing
junction box cover, secure conduit or stress
relief on the knock-out hole. (Fig. 6)
7. Refer to wiring diagram (page 5). Follow all the
local electrical safety codes as well as the National
Electrical Code (NEC). Using UL approved wire nuts,
connect house power wires to ventilating fan wires.
Insure the wires are attached so that the wire
connections within the Junction Box can be
re-inserted into the Duct Unit. (Fig. 7)
8. Reattach the junction box cover to junction box by
using screw. (Fig. 8)
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Mount junction box cover carefully so
that lead wires are not pinched.
9. Reinstall junction box back into duct unit by
using screws .(Fig. 9)
10. Detach the panel from fan body by pushing
up and pulling outward the tab at the base
of the panel. (Fig. 10)
11. Open the cover in the top right corner of the
fan body to allow the junction box pigtail and
plug to come through. Insert the plastic duct
of the fan body into the metal duct unit and
secure it with 2screw I(M4X10) in accessory.
(Fig. 11)
ACAUTION
Mount fan body carefully so that lead
wires are not pinched.
Flexible Conduit
Junction box
Junction box cover Fig. 6
Earth ground
to green Fig.
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Screw
Junction box
cover
Junction box The pin must insert
to the hole
Fig.8
Junction box
Screws
Duct unit
Fig.
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Fan body
Fig.10
Screwl Fan body Duct unit
Fig. 11
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INSTALLATION I-Wall thickness is 4.5"~ 6" (11 4mm~1 52mm)
12. Linkuptheplug connector and close the
cover. (Fig. 12)
ACAUTION
The connection of the plug connector should
be tight. After the plug connector is connected
and fixed, make sure it does not tilt.
13. Replace the panel by hanging thepanel from
the mounting hinge on the top of the black
plastic frame and "swinging" the cover down
into place.
After replacing, move the lever left and right
to confirm the movement of the shutter
.
(Fig. 13)
ACAUTION
Stop the fan while closing the shutter.
Open the shutter while running the fan.
14. Detach hood and hood base by loosening the
screw .(Fig. 14)
15. Insert duct collar into duct and adjust the
upper edge of hood base to horizontal.
Secure hood base by using screwll (ST4.2x20)
in accessory and seal the gap between the
wall and hood base by sealant. (Fig. 15)
16. Install hood on hood base and secure it by using
screw .(Fig. 16)
The rib of the hood should be matched firmly
with the claw of the hood base.
Plug connector Cover
iQ
Place it as the fig direction
Fig. 12
Fit completely
Mounting hinge
Shutter Close Open
Fig. 13
Hood
Hood base Fig.15
Screw Fig.16
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INSTALLATION II -Wall thickness is 6"~10" (1 52mm~2 54mm)
NOTE:
1.This ventilating fan can be installed with an
interior wall covering athickness of 1/2"-1 1/4"
(12.7-31.8mm).
1.Cut holes in the wall and remove the junction
box following the stepl ~3 of installation I.(Page 6)
2. Slip duct unit into flexible duct (not supplied) and
secure it with duct tape. (Fig. 17)
According to the thickness of the wall, decide the
length of the flexible duct. For 10" wall, it is
suggested the flexible duct length is 5" when it is in
extension.
3. Insert the duct into wall and secure it with 4
screwII(ST4.2X20) in accessory. (Fig. 18)
Before installation, adjust the direction of
the duct unit in accordance with UP mark.
The upper edge should keep horizontal.
4. Finish indoor installation following step 5-1
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of installationl .(Page 6to 8)
5. Detach hood following step 14 of installationl.
(Page 8)
Press buckle on hood base and detach duct
collar after loosening three buckles .(Fig. 19).
6. Pull flexible duct to asuitable length through
the hood base. Keep the upper edge of hood
base horizontal and secure it by 4screwll
(ST4.2X20) in accessory. Seal the gap between
the wall and hood base by sealant. (Fig. 20)
7. Join the flexible duct and duct collar with mastic
tape. (Fig. 21)
8. Press duct collar and flexible duct until duct
collar fits into hood base completely. (Fig. 22)
ACAUTION
Make sure the three buckles fix the duct
collar firmly.
9. Follow steps 16 of installationl (page 8) to
complete the installation work.
Flexible duct
(Not supplied
FV-01WS2: 4inch size
FV-04WS2: 6inch size)
Duct tape
Fasten by buckles
Fig. 22

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
AWARNING
Disconnect power source before working on
unit. Maintenance must be done every year.
When removing the panel, beware of it in
case it may fall off and cause an injury.
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Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any
other such chemicals for cleaning the
ventilating fan.
Do not immerse motor in water when
cleaning.
Do not soak resin parts in water over 140°F
(60°C).
After long time use, dust may fall down
when removing the panel and filter.
To maintain the performance of product,
please clean the filter every month and
replace it every year.
When cleaning the product, switch cap
can't be removed.
If the filter is damaged or the filter has not
been installed, insects may get into the unit.
1.Close shutter and detach the panel by pushing up
thetab.(Fig.23)
2. Remove dust and dirt inside the panel by using a
vacuum cleaner. Clean the surface of the panel with
non-abrasive kitchen detergent and wipe dry with
clean cloth. (Please do not immerse panel in water
while cleaning). (Fig. 24)
3. Squeezethe buckle of the filter and detach it.
Remove dirt from it by using avacuum cleaner.
(Fig. 25)
When replacing the filter, please purchase new
filterfrom our representative. (Model number
of filter is FV-FL01 WS1 for FV-01 WS2 and
FV-FL04WS1 for FV-04WS2.)
4. Remove dust and dirt from fan body by using
avacuum cleaner first, and then acloth
dampened with kitchen detergent. Wipe any
dirt with clean cloth. (Fig. 26)
5. Replace the filter afterfinishing the cleaning.
(Fig. 27)
6. Follow step 13 of installationl (page 8) to replace
the panel.
Shutter.
Panel
Tab- Fig. 23
Vacuum cleaner Fig. 24
"Switch cap
(can't be removed) Fig. 25
Fig.26
Buckle the filter firmly
CD fully insert to frame Fig. 27
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SWITCH INDICATION
FV-01WS2 Switch (Fig. 28)
"I"-Power ON (10 CFM)
"O" -Power OFF
FV-04WS2 Switch (Fig. 28)
"II "- Power ON high speed (40 CFM)
"O"- Power OFF
"I"- Power ON low speed(20 CFM)
FV-01WS2 FV-04WS2
I
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II
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Fig. 28
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
Properly insulate the area around the fan to
minimize building heat loss and gain. (Fig. 29)
Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed
directly over the duct in the wall.
Interior wall
covering X
Fan body
Indoor
Exterior wall
siding
Hood
Outdoor
Fig. 29
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. Duct
diameter
(inches)
Air
direction
Voltage
(V)
Frequency
(Hz)
Noise
(sones)
Power
consumption
(W)
Speed
(r/min)
Air volume
at 0.03" WG
(CFM)
Weight
Ib.(kg)
FV-01WS2 4Intake 120 60 <0.3 3.0 2590 10 5.3(2.4)
FV-04WS2 6Intake Hi 120 60 1.2 8.5 2520 40 6.8 (3.1)
Lo 120 60 <0.3 5.5 1680 20
HVI Certified performance based on HVI Procedures 915, 916 and 920.
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PRODUCT SERVICE
Warning Concerning Removal of Covers.
The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure aminimum of maintenance.
Should your unit require service or parts, call Panasonic Call Center at 1-866-292-7299 (USA)
or 1-800-669-5165 (Canada).
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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