Panasonic FV-0511VQ1 User manual

Model No.
Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM
SELECTOR INDICATION (FV-0511VQC1 only)
OPERATION (FV-0511VQC1 only)
FEATURE
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Representative models:
FV-0511VQ1
FV-1115VQ1
Ventilating Fan
FV-0511VQC1
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”
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.
FV-0511VQ1
FV-1115VQ1
FV-0511VQC1
1 5 V Q 1 0 4 2 0 B

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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.
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious
injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
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.
WARNING
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Explanation of symbol word panels
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.
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 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.
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NOTICE

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
WARNING
CAUTION
Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz.
Canada only: Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
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.
Install the fan at least 1.5m(5feet) above the floor, and the fan must be installed above a
counter or major appliances that serves as a barrier.
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 failing.
Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature may exceed 104°F (40°C)
This product must be properly grounded.
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.
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.
Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.A)
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting
fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous
or explosive materials and vapors.
Floor
45°
45°
Cooking
equipment
Fig. A
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
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DESCRIPTION
These products are listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.
These products use 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 grille covering the fan body is a spring-loaded, quick remove type. A damper for preventing air counter
flow is provided. The blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise level.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove the unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
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Installation
instructions
Self-drilling
screw
Warranty
sheet
Part name Part nameAppearance Quantity
Grille
4
TM
Flex-Z Fast
bracket
(with 4
tapping screws
-ST4.2X20)
1
Appearance Quantity
(FV-0511VQC1 only)
This Panasonic ventilating fan model is equipped with a motion sensor and a humidity sensor that turn
on automatically when motion is detected, when humidity increases rapidly, or when humidity rises above
a 30% ~ 80% relative humidity set-point. It is user-adjustable to operate 0.5 ~ 60 minutes after the sensors
are no longer detected.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
Provide make up air for proper ventilation.
Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in below.
When one switch is connected with two or more products in parallel, the unit may not function.
Therefore, parallel connection should not be allowed.
Bend close to duct adaptor
Squeezed ductSuccessive bendingExcessive bending
Adaptor
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NOTICE

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DIMENSIONS
7/8 (23.5) 4 1/2 (114)
7 1/2 (190)
1 1/2 (37)
FV-1115VQ1
FV-1115VQ1
FV-1115VQ1
Unit: inches (mm)FV-0511VQ1 , FV-1115VQ1
FV-0511VQC1
5 7/8 (151)
13 (330)
3 7/8(100)
3 3/8 (86)
10 1/4 (260)
12 (304)
10 1/4 (261) 3 7/8
(100)
13 (330)
13 1/4 ~ 15 1/2 (336~394) 16 1/2 ~ 18 3/4 (419~480) 21 1/4 ~ 23 1/2 (540~597)
10 1/4 (260)
5 7/8 (151)
5 7/8 (148)
13 (330)
7 1/2 (190)
7/8 (23.5)
4 1/2 (114)
3 7/8 (100)
12 (304)
3 3/8
(86)
13 1/4 ~ 15 1/2 (336~394)
16 1/2 ~ 18 3/4 (419~480) 21 1/4 ~ 23 1/2 (540~597)
3 3/8
(86)
6 5/8 (169)
10 1/4 (261)
13 (330)
3 7/8
(100) 3 7/8 (100)
1 1/2 (37)
8
1
7
7
36
4
89
2
15
5
3
6
2 11
4 10
9
Part name
Grille
Blade
Junction box
Adaptor
PCB box
Part name
No. No.
Pick-A-Flow switch
Fan body
Damper
Motion sensor location
5
6
7
8
9
1
11
4
2
310 Selector
TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket
Part name
Grille
Blade
Junction box
Adaptor
PCB box
Part name
No. No. Pick-A-Flow switch
Fan body
5
6
7
8
1
4
2
3Damper TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket
9
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WIRING DIAGRAM
SELECTOR INDICATION (FV-0511VQC1 only)
FV-0511VQ1 , FV-1115VQ1
FV-0511VQC1
Main control circuit
Humidity sensor
Fan body
Motion sensor
DC
Motor
Junction box
AC120V
60Hz
(Power supply)
Selector
White
Black
Live (Fan)
Neutral
Green
Main control circuit
Fan body
DC
Motor
Junction box
AC120V
60Hz
(Power supply)
White
Black
Live (Fan)
Neutral
Green
(Ground wire)
Main control
circuit
Main control
circuit
Factory setting : 20 minutes.
Position ” ” : For factory use
Factory setting is around 50%.
Timer preset selector positions
Timer
[min]
Humidity
preset selector
Selector indications
on blower unit
Timer
preset selector
Humidity selector range from around 30% to 80%
0.5 1 2 3 5 10 20 30 60
TimerHumidity
setting
6
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OPERATION (FV-0511VQC1 only)
Panasonic ventilating fan
responds to:
(1) Motion sensor detectible
condition.
(2) Humidity sensor detectible
condition.
Stop When motion is
detected, fan runs
90°
Remains running
until the delay time
has passed
Human
activity
The distance that motion
can be detected is limited
to 10 feet (3m).
The field of view of the
sensor is 90°.
Room temperature is
25°C (77°F).
Fan
activity
FEATURE
All the WhisperCeiling ventilating fans come with Pick-A-Flow
speed options. The Pick-A-Flow switch on the face of all
WhisperCeiling ventilating fans allow the option to choose
50 – 80 – 110 CFM for the FV-0511VQ1 or 110 – 130 – 150 CFM
for the FV-1115VQ1.
These fans can run with constant air volume depending upon
the needs of the owner.
Pick-A-Flow Feature
Pick-A-Flow
switch Air volume(CFM) Factory setting
FV-0511VQ1
FV-1115VQ1 50
110 80 130 110 80 CFM 150 130 CFM
FV-0511VQC1 50 80 110 80 CFM
Optimum Ventilation Performance:
Duct length, elbows and other factors increase static pressure which can hinder the performance of most
ventilation fans. This fan utilizes Smart Flow microchip technology that monitors the static pressure in the
system and speeds up or slows down the rpm of the fan depending upon the amount of resistance within
the ducts. This feature allows the fan to perform as rated and avoid potential installation issues.
The WhisperCeiling ventilating fans are built using DC motor technology. The DC motor is 30% - 70%
more energy efficient than the AC motor.
Outstanding Energy Savings:
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
10 feet
(3m)
sensor
Motion sensor detectible
condition
The delay time is determined
by timer preset switch.
The unit continues running for
an adjustable duration
of 0.5 to 60 minutes, after
motion is no longer detected.
1. The product will run when environment humidity rise rapidly but not reach to the humidity setting,
and stop after delay preset time.
2. Humidity setting selector is stepless change between 30 %RH~80 %RH.
3. The humidity detected by sensor may differ from the value on your hygrometer.
4. The product may turn on and off cause by the unstable environment humidity, you can improve
it by adjusting the Humidity setting selector.
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2. Bend down 4 tabs for positioning, install the
Flex-Z Fast bracket to joists by drilling 2 tapping
screws which have been fixed on it. (Fig.2)
TM
TM
3. Adjust the length of Flex-Z Fast bracket as the
spacing between joists, and install to joists by
drilling the other 2 tapping screws which have
been fixed on it. (Fig.3)
4. Remove junction box cover and secure conduit
or stress relief to junction box knock-out hole.
(Fig.4)
TM
6. Install the adaptor to Flex-Z Fast bracket by
using 2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.4)
5. Install a circular duct and secure it with clamps,
or ties and seal it with mastic or approved foil tape.
A 4 or 6 inch circular duct is needed to connect to
relevant part of adaptor. (Fig.4)
Fig.2
Mount junction box cover carefully
so that lead wires are not pinched.
7. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.
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.
(Fig.5)
2 Tapping screws
(ST4.2X20)
Bend down
4 tabs
Joist
Fig.3
Joist
2 Tapping screws
(ST4.2X20)
2 Self-drilling screws
Knock-out
hole
Junction box
cover
Conduit
Circular duct
Mastic or
approved
foil tape
Fig.4
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
Fan body
Adaptor
Fig.1
Machine screw
(M4X8)
The fan position between joists from 16" to 24"
on center can be adjusted flexibly.
Please wear gloves during the installation
work as follow.
CAUTION
machine screw (M4X8) before installation. (Fig.1)
IMPORTANT:
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
before installation. As shown below:
Tape
Adaptor Damper
CAUTION Fig.5
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
Wire nuts
Junction
box
L
N
120 VAC
LINE IN
Switch box
Conduit
Earth ground
Earth ground
Live
Neutral
8
1. Disconnect plug connector from receptacle (Fig.6)
and remove adaptor from fan body by removing the

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10. Insert the grille mounting spring on the wiring
side into the slot. (Fig.8)
13. Insert the other mounting spring into the slot as
shown and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.9)
12. Adjust Pick-A-Flow switch.(Refer to indication on
FEATURE)
9. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the inside edge of the flange. (Fig.7)
Mount grille carefully so that lead wire is not
pinched.
CAUTION
10 1/2(270)
10 1/2 (270)
Fig.7
Unit: inches (mm)
After finishing the ceiling job, fill gap between flange
and ceiling with caulk or other sealant to prevent air
leakage
Ceiling
8. Insert fan body and slide into adapter assy
with some strength, until the flange overlaps
the Flex-Z Fast bracket. Secure the fan
body to Flex-Z Fast bracket by using 2
self-drilling screws, plug connector to
receptacle and secure the fan body to adaptor
by using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.6)
TM
TM
Secure machine screw (M4X8) to the
suitable hole and not touch the Flex-Z
Fast bracket. Please fix the screw
carefully to avoid screw slip teeth.
TM
Machine
screw
(M4X8) 2 Self-drilling
screws
Joist
Plug connector
Receptacle
Fig.6
CAUTIONCAUTION
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED
Ceiling
Fig.8
Clasp
9
11. Insert the motion sensor on the grille and dress
the wire as shown. (Fig. 8)
Motion Sensor
(FV-0511VQC1
only).
Fig.9
Grille
Ceiling
Gloves
Mounting spring

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MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
Routine maintenance must be done
every year. Please wear gloves during
the cleaning work.
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).
Do not use cleaning sprays, solvents, or water on
or near the sensors.
WARNING
CAUTION
Disconnect power source before working
on unit.
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)
2. Follow the step 1 , 4 , 5 , 7 on INSTALLATION
(NEW CONSTRUCTION). (Before connect the
circular duct to the adaptor, should pull down the
circular duct from the ceiling)
Disconnect power source before working
on unit.
5. Follow the step 10 to 13 on INSTALLATION
(NEW CONSTRUCTION).
1. Remove the existing fan and cut ceiling opening.
Secure the Flex-Z Fast bracket to joists
by drilling 4 tapping screws (ST4.2x20) which
have been fixed on it. Existing ductwork and
wiring left in place. (Fig.10)
TM
TM
3. Install the adaptor to Flex-Z Fast bracket by
using 2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.11)
TM
4. Secure the fan body to Flex-Z Fast bracket by
using 2 self-drilling screws, plug connector to
receptacle and secure the fan body to adaptor
by using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.12)
Secure machine screw (M4X8) to the suitable
hole and not touch the Flex-Z Fast bracket.
Please fix the screw carefully to avoid screw
slip teeth.
TM
CAUTION
WARNING
Ceiling Flange
Joist
Machine screw (M4X8)
2 Self-drilling screws (Fix the
flange and Flex-Z Fast
through the ceiling) TM bracket
Mastic or
approved
foil tape
2 Self-drilling screws
Ceiling
Joist
Knock-out
hole
Junction box
cover
Conduit Circular duct
10 7/8 (275)
10 7/8 (275)
Conduit Circular duct Joist
4Tapping
(ST4.2x20)
Unit: inches (mm)
Fig.10
Fig.11
Fig.12
Ceiling (already existed)
screws
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MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) CONTINUED
2. Clean grille. (Don’t put into hot water. Use
non-abrasive kitchen detergent, wipe dry with
clean cloth) (Fig.15)
3. The grille should be dry after cleaning.
4. Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a
vacuum cleaner. (Fig.16)
5. Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent,
remove any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with
clean cloth. (Fig.17)
6. Reinstall grille. Fig.15
Gloves
Ceiling
Vacuum
cleaner Fig.16 Fig.17
Ceiling
Mounting spring
Gloves Slot Grille
Fig.13
Fig.14
1. Remove grille by pulling down one mounting
spring (Fig.13), then pull down the other. (Pull
down the mounting spring that without lead wire
passed side, and remove motion sensor as
shown in Fig.14) (Squeeze mounting spring and
pull down carefully)
Motion sensor
(FV-0511VQC1
only)
Ceiling
Clasp
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Properly insulate the area around the fan to
minimize building heat loss and gain. (Fig.18)
Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed
directly over the fan housing in the attic.
Our fans does not create excessive heat that
is a common problem with recessed light
fixtures or some competitor’s fan/light
combination. Our efficient, cool-running
motors do not create enough ambient heat
to be subjected to these limitations.
The ducting from this fan to the outside of
the building has a strong effect on the air flow,
noise and energy use of the fan. Use the shortest,
straightest duct routing possible for best performance, and avoid installing the fan with smaller
ducts than recommended. Insulation around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold
growth. Fans installed with existing ducts may not achieve their rated air flow.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
Fig.18
lnsulation
4 inches or 6 inches roof jack, wall cap,
or soffit vent with backdraft damper
Mechanically connect duct to termination
and seal with mastic or approved foil
faced tape
2-3 ft straight run before elbow
Short piece of flexible duct helps
alignment and absorbs sound.
Clamps plus mastic or approved
foil faced tape at all flex joints Foil tape tightly covers all metal
duct joints (glue PVC joints)
ln attic installation,
caulk box to drywall

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Model No. Air
direction
Exhaust 4 or 6
Exhaust
Voltage
(V) Frequency (Hz) Noise (sones) Speed (rpm) Power (W) Weight Ib.(kg)
Duct
diameter
(inches)
Air volume
at 0.1"WG
(CFM)
FV-0511VQ1
FV-1115VQ1 110 <0.3
<0.3
<0.3
<0.3
<0.3
<0.3 6.9
4.1
9.1
6.0
10.8
11.9
636
671
698
756
821
957110
130
660120
60120
150
50
80 9.3(4.2)
9.5(4.3)
ExhaustFV-0511VQC1 50 <0.3
<0.3
<0.3
4.1
6.0
10.8
756
821
957
80
4 or 660120 110 9.5(4.3)