Panasonic FV-08-11VFL5 User manual

Panasonid
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ventilating Fan
Model No. FV-08-1 1 VFL5
Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 
2-3
DESCRIPTION 
4
UNPACKING 
4
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
 4
DIMENSIONS
 5
WIRING DIAGRAM 
5
FEATURE 
5
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)  6-7
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT) 
8
MAINTENANCE I (CLEANING) 
9
MAINTENANCE II (REPLACEMENT OF LAMP) 
10
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION 
11
SPECIFICATIONS
 11
PRODUCT SERVICE  BACK COVER
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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.
AWARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury
or death.
ACAUTION
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.
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This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed
in order to operate the unit safely.
0
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.
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This symbol is used to alert users to make sure of grounding when using the equipment
with the grounding terminal.
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following :
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Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
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 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.
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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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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.
O
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
O
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
O
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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0
0
0
0
Bend near
adaptor
Fig. A
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
AWARNING
This model is UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
USA only: This product has two fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. Disposal may be
regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or visit Panasonic website:
http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.
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.
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.
Ceiling joist must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.
Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
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.
This product must be properly grounded.
ACAUTION
T s
Extreme
Prohibited bending
O
Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature may
exceed 104°F(40°C).
O Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz. 
Bend
Prohibited repeatedly
O
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 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, light fixture or junction box.

Prohibited
 Protect the supply wiring from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces,
chemicals or other objects.
O
Do not kink the supply wiring.
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Provide make up air for proper ventilation.
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

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or  (cooking area)
explosive materials and vapors. 
Do not install above or
in Fig.A. 
• 1— inside this area  —/
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Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown
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/
O Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.B) 
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Floor
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The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting
fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided.
Duct
narrow
Adaptor
Fig. B
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DESCRIPTION
The Panasonic ventilating fan model is listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.
The Panasonic ventilating fan model uses a sirocco Blower driven by a capacitor motor.
The motor is designed to have an extended service life with reduced energy consumption.
It also incorporates a thermal-cutoff for safety. The grille covering the fan body is a spring-loaded, quick
remove type. A damper for preventing air counterflow is provided. The blower uses a high-capacity
sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise level.
This product has two speeds. "80" is low airflow and "110" is high airflow.
The lighting unit is an energy-saving, lighting device that uses two 13W fluorescent lamps and
produces almost the same illumination as a standard 100W incandescent lamp.
FCC Note: This equipment contains two self-ballast fluorescent lamp and is in compliance with
Part 18 of the FCC Rules as consumer RF lighting device. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
this product on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect equipment into outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: This equipment must be installed in accordance with installation instructions. Also, any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Customer Support:

1-866-292-7299
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
Grille
1
Flex-Z Fast'
bracket
(with 4 tapping
screw-
ST4.2X20)
s.
'
1
Self-drilling
screw
C
4
Part name
Appearance
Quantity
Installation
instructions
2
Warranty
sheet
1
13W
Flourescent
lamp
tAN fi t #
2
4W
Night light
C
1
3 inch adaptor
connector
(optional part)
1
4

Fan body Junction box
DIMENSIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM
Fluorescent
lamp
(Self-
ballasted)
Night
light
Yellow
PCB
Motor
Red
White
(114t Fuse in motor)
Thermally - protected Black
Capacitor Im
•  1  .
Switch
110 CFM
White Neutral
Black Live
Power supply
AC120V 60Hz
White
 3-
Black
Black Live 
(LIGHT)
Power supply
White Neutral 
AC120V 60Hz
Power supply
Black Live 
> AC120V 60Hz
(N.LIGHT)
Green Earth ground >.
Black
White
Blue
80 CFM
I 
(114t Fuse in motor)
Thermally - protected
FEATURE
Unit: inches (mm)
A
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cn
co
,
r....
M
No.
Part name
No.
Part name
®
Blade
®
Night light
0 Pick-A-Flow switch 0 Lighting unit
0 Junction box 0 Damper
® Adaptor
0 Flex-Z FastTM bracket
0
Grille
g) Adaptor connector
0 Lens
0 Fan body
0 Fluorescent lamp
1
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Pick-A-Flow Feature
This product comes with Pick-A-Flow speed option.
The Pick-A-Flow switch on the surface of the product
allows the option to choose 80-110 CFM.
Air volume options Factory setting
80 CFM
 110 CFM
80 CFM
Pick-A-Flow
switch
5

Live to black wire
(Ventilating fan)
Fig.5
IMPORTANT:
Please remove the tape, which protects the
damper during shipping and installation, from
the duct adaptor as shown below.
Damper Adaptor
Connection method for 3 inch adaptor connector
Duct tape
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
The fan position between joists from 16" to 24"
on center can be adjusted flexibly.
ACAUTION
O
 Please wear gloves to protect hands during
the installation as follow.
1. Remove the junction box and duct adaptor from
the fan housing before installing the fan. Remove
the machine screw (M4X6) and disconnect the
electrical molex cable by pinching the tabs to insure
the junction box and adaptor clear the fan housing
when sliding the adaptor off the housing. (Fig.1)
2. Bend down 4 tabs for positioning; install the
Flex-Z Fast" bracket to joists by using the 2
pre-installed tapping screws. (Fig.2)
3. Adjust the length of Flex-Z FastTM bracket
to fit the spacing between joists; fix the
Flex-Z Fast' bracket with the other
two pre-installed tapping screws. (Fig.3)
4.
Remove junction box cover and secure conduit or
stress relief to junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.4)
5. Install the circular exhaust duct and secure it with
clamps, or ties and seal it with mastic or approved
foil tape. (Fig.4)
6. Install the adaptor to Flex-Z Fast' bracket by
using 2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.4)
7. Refer to wiring diagram on 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.
(Fig.5)
ACAUTION
O
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 Mount junction box cover carefully so that
lead wires are not pinched.
 Insure the junction box cover encloses all the
wires and is completely flush before locking
in place with the attached screw.
6

Machine
screw 
2 Self-drilling
(M 4 X
6
) screws
Unit: inches (mm)
_, 
A
After finishing the ceiling job, fill gap between flange
and ceiling with caulk or other sealant to prevent air
leakage
Fig.7
0
I
Insert
plug connector
Mounting spring
Gloves
Fig.12
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED
8. Insert fan body and slide into adaptor assembly until
the flange overlaps the Flex-Z Fast' bracket. Secure
the fan body to Flex-Z FastTM bracket by using 2
self-drilling screws, plug connector to receptacle and
secure the fan body to adaptor by using machine
screw (M4X6). (Fig.6)
ACAUTION
O
 Secure the duct adaptor to the fan housing
with the machine screw (M4X6) by
re-inserting and carefully screwing the adaptor
to the housing. Please insure the screw is
appropriately placed so it does not strip
the teeth nor come in contact with the
Flex-Z Fast' bracket.
9. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the inside edge of the flange. (Fig.7)
10. Remove the tapes from the louver and springs
before installing the grille to the fan. Remove screw
(M4X8) and light cover. (Fig.8)
11. Install the night light and fluorescent lamps.
(Fig.9)
12. Install light cover. (Fig.10)
13. Insert the grille mounting spring on the wiring side
into the slot and insert the plug connector into the
housing of the lighting unit. (Fig.11)
ACAUTION
O
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 Before turning on the light, insure the
connector is at the correct position. If not,
the light will not work. (Fig.11)

The claw of connector must latch the rib
completely.
14. Select the air volume speed by adjusting the switch.
Factory setting is "80" position, sliding "110" is high
airflow position. (Fig.11)
ACAUTION
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 Make sure the switch is not set at the middle
position; otherwise the fan will not function.
(Fig.11)
15. Insert the other mounting spring into the slot
as shown and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.12)
ACAUTION
O
Mount grille carefully so that lead wire of
lighting unit is not pinched.
7

Fig.13
Ceiling (already existed)
Unit: inches (mm)
Conduit
A tit
4
:4
\a \
pi i r r
4 Tapping
crews ST4.2x20)
 v
Circular
exhaust
duct
Joist
0
7:6
_.0
Machine screw (M4X6)
2 Self-drilling screws (fix the
flange and Flex-Z Fasten bracket
through the ceiling)
Fig.15
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)
AWARNING
0
Disconnect power source before working
on unit.
1. Remove the existing fan and cut ceiling opening.
Install the Flex-Z FastTM bracket to joists by using
the 4 pre-installed tapping screws (ST4.2x20).
Leave existing ductwork and wiring in place.
(Fig.1 3)
2. Follow the step 1, 4, 5, 7 on page 6. (Before
connect the circular exhaust duct to the adaptor,
pull down the circular duct from the ceiling.)
3. Install the adaptor to Flex-Z FastTM bracket by using
2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.14)
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 (M4X6). (Fig.15)
ACAUTION
0
Secure the duct adaptor to the fan housing
with the machine screw (M4X6) by
re-inserting and carefully screwing the adaptor
to the housing. Please insure the screw is
appropriately placed so it does not strip
the teeth nor come in contact with the
Flex-Z Fast TM bracket.
5. Follow the step 10 to 15 on page 7 .
8

MAINTENANCE I (CLEANING)
A WARNING
O
Disconnect power source before working on unit.
ACAUTION
O
Routine maintenance must be done every year.
Please wear gloves during the cleaning work.
O
Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other
such chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan.
O
Do not immerse motor in water when cleaning.
Do not soak resin parts in water over 140 ° F (60 ° C).
1. Clean grille. (Don't put into hot water. Use non-abrasive
kitchen detergent, wipe dry with clean cloth.)(Fig.16)
2.
The grille should be dry after cleaning.
3.
Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum
cleaner.(Fig.17)
4. Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent, remove
any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with clean cloth. (Fig.18)
5. Reinstall grille.
9

MAINTENANCE II (REPLACEMENT OF LAMP)
AWARNING
O
Disconnect power source before working on unit.
O
OO
 This is a pin type lamp base and the lamp's glass is
fragile. To remove, pull out carefully.

4W night lamp has threaded base. Remove by
turning counterclockwise.
 Make sure the temperature of lens and lighting
unit has cooled down before maintenance
(cleaning)or replacement of lamp.
ACAUTION
O
Remove dust and dirt from light cover and lens,
before replace the lamps.
1. Remove grille by pulling down one mounting spring.
Remove plug connector then pull down the other
mounting spring.
(Squeeze mounting spring and pull down carefully)
(Fig.19)
2. Remove the screw as shown in step T of Fig.20.
Remove the light cover as shown in step 2) of
Fig.20 .
3. Replace the fluorescent lamps (Please use Maxlite
MLS13GU35 13W) as shown in step (D and step 2)
of Fig.21.
4. Replace the 4W night light (Please use ST18 bulb,
Max 4W). (Fig.21)
Install the fluorescent lamps (Please use Maxlite
MLS13GU35 13W) as shown in step 2) and step
of Fig.9 (page 7).
5. Install light cover. (Fig.10 of page 7)
10