Panasonic FV-08-11VFM5 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ventilating Fan
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FV-08-11VFM5
FV-08-11VF5
Model No. FV-08-11VFM5
FV-08-11VF5
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM
FEATURE
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE BACK COVER
Contents
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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.
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.
CAUTION
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury
or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
WARNING
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.
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
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.
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following :
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.
WARNING

3
These products must be properly grounded.
Do not use these fans with any solid-state speed control device. Solid state controls may cause
harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Extreme
bending
Bend
repeatedly
Duct
narrow
Floor
45
45
Cooking
equipment
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
Fig. B
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting
fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided.
Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.B)
Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown
in Fig.A.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.
Provide make up air for proper ventilation.
Do not kink the supply wiring.
Protect the supply wiring from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces,
chemicals or other objects.
Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan,
motor or junction box.
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Do not install these ventilating fans where interior room temperature
may exceed 104°F(40°C).
These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
Bend near
adaptor
Adaptor
Fan body

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Part name Appearance Quantity
Grille
TM
Flex-Z Fast
bracket
(with 4 tapping
screw-
ST4.2X20)
1
1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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.
These products have two speeds. “80” is low airflow and "110" is high airflow.
FV-08-11VFM5 is equipped with a motion sensor that shifts the fan to vent automatically when
motion is detected. It stops the flow automatically after 20 minutes when motion is no longer
detected.
1
Part name Appearance Quantity
Self-drilling
screw 4
Warranty
sheet 1
2
Installation
instructions
These Panasonic ventilating fan models are listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.
These Panasonic ventilating fan models use a sirocco Blower driven by a capacitor motor.
FV-08-11VFM5
FV-08-11VF5

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Unit: inches (mm)
DIMENSIONS
FV-08-11VFM5
Main PCB assembly
Adaptor connector
Pick-A-Flow switch
Sensor unit
Blade
11
TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket
Pick-A-Flow switch
Blade
Adaptor connector
TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket
12 1/8 (307)
12 1/8 (307)
FV-08-11VF5
5 5/8 (143)
13 (330)
13 (330)
11 10 1/4 (260) 6 (150)
3 3/8 (85)
10 1/4 (260) 6 (150)
3 3/8 (85)
10
5 5/8 (143)
2 15/16 (74) 2 15/16 (74)
2 7/8 (72)
1(26)
98
2 7/8 (72)
1(26)

WIRING DIAGRAM
6
AC120V 60Hz
Power supply
AC120V 60Hz
Power supply
80 CFM
Air volume options Factory setting
80 CFM110 CFM
80 110
CFM
80 110
CFM
Pick-A-Flow Feature
These products come with Pick-A-Flow speed option.
The Pick-A-Flow switch on the surface of the products
allows the option to choose 80-110 CFM.
FEATURE
Pick-A-Flow
switch

7
Fig.5
Neutral to
white wire
Earth ground
to green wire
Live to
black wire
Fig.1
Adaptor
Fan body
Machine screw
(M4X6)
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
TM
3. Adjust the length of Flex-Z Fast bracket
to fit the spacing between joists, fix the
TM
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)
TM
6. Install the adaptor to Flex-Z Fast bracket by
using 2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.4)
5. Install the circular exhaust duct and secure it with
clamps, or ties and seal it with mastic or approved
foil tape. A 3 or 4 inch circular duct is needed to
connect to the relevant part of adaptor.(Fig.4)
7. Refer to wiring diagram on page 6. 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. Bend down 4 tabs for positioning; install the
TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket to joists by using the 2
pre-installed tapping screws. (Fig.2)
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)
The fan position between joists from 16" to 24"
on center can be adjusted flexibly.
CAUTION
Please wear gloves to protect hands during
the installation as follow.
Connection method for 3 inch adaptor connector
Please remove the tape, which protects the
damper during shipping and installation, from
the duct adaptor as shown below.
Joist
2 Tapping screws
(ST4.2X20)
Joist
2 Tapping screws
(ST4.2X20)
Bend down
4 tabs
Fig.2
Fig.3
TM
Flex-Z Fast
bracket
Mastic or
approved
foil tape
2 Self-drilling screws
Knock-out
hole
Junction box
cover
Conduit
Circular
exhaust
duct
Fig.4
CAUTION
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.

INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED
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12. For FV-08-11VFM5: Insert the sensor unit into
the slot of the grille; fix the lead wire of sensor
unit into the clasps (5 positions). (Fig.10)
13. Insert the mounting springs into the slot as
shown and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.11)
CAUTION
Mount grille carefully so that lead wire of
sensor unit is not pinched.
11. Remove the tapes from the louver and springs
before installing the grille to the fan. Remove screw
(M4X8) and light cover. (Fig.9)
10. Select the air volume speed by adjusting the
switch. Factory setting is "80" position; sliding
"110" is high airflow position. (Fig.8)
CAUTION
Make sure the switch is not set at the middle
position; otherwise the fan will not function.
(Fig.8)
9. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the inside edge of the flange. (Fig.7)
8. Insert fan body and slide into adaptor until assembly
TM
the flange overlaps the Flex-Z Fast bracket. Secure
TM
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.6)
CAUTION
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
TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket.
Fig.10
Grille
clasp
sensor
unit
Fig.8
Fig.11
FV-08-11VF5:
FV-08-11VFM5:
Grille
Gloves
Mounting
spring
Grille
Gloves
Mounting
spring
Fig.9
FV-08-11VFM5: FV-08-11VF5:
Tapes Tapes
Fig.7
10 1/2 (270)
10 1/2 (270)
Ceiling
Ceiling
Unit: inches (mm)
After finishing the ceiling job, fill gap between flange
and ceillng with caulk or other sealant to prevent air
leakage
Fig.6
Joist
Machine
screw
(M4X6)
2 Self-drilling
screws
Plug
connector
Receptacle
Switch
80 110
CFM
80 110
CFM

INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)
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1. Remove the existing fan and cut ceiling opening.
TM
Install the Flex-Z Fast bracket to joists by using
the 4 pre-installed tapping screws (ST4.2x20).
Leave existing ductwork and wiring in place.
(Fig.12)
2. Follow the step 1, 4, 5, 7 on page 7. (Before
connect the circular exhaust duct to the adaptor,
pull down the circular duct from the ceiling.)
5. Follow the step 10 to 13 on page 8 .
TM
3. Install the adaptor to Flex-Z Fast bracket by using
2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.13)
WARNING
Disconnect power source before working
on unit.
CAUTION
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 (M4X6). (Fig.14)
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
TM
Flex-Z Fast bracket. Ceiling
Flange
Joist
Machine screw (M4X6) 2 Self-drilling screws (fix the
TM
flange and Flex-Z Fast bracket
through the ceiling)
Fig.14
Fig.13
Ceiling
Mastic or
approved
foil tape
2 Self-drilling screws
Knock-out
hole
Junction box
cover
Conduit
Circular
exhaust
duct
Fig.12
10 7/8 (275)
10 7/8 (275)
Ceiling (already existed)
Conduit Joist
4 Tapping
screws (ST4.2x20)
Unit: inches (mm)Circular
exhaust
duct

Fig.15
10
FV-08-11VFM5:
FV-08-11VF5:
1. Clean grille. (Don’t put into hot water. Use non-abrasive
kitchen detergent, wipe dry with clean cloth.) (Fig.15)
1. Clean grille. (Don’t put into hot water. Use non-abrasive
kitchen detergent, wipe dry with clean cloth.)(Fig.15)
2. The grille should be dry after cleaning.
(Fig.16)
fan body using a vacuum
Fig.17
fan body.
5. Reinstall grille.
Routine maintenance must be done every year.
Please wear gloves during the cleaning work.
WARNING
CAUTION
Fig.17
FV-08-11VFM5:
FV-08-11VF5:
Fig.16
FV-08-11VFM5:
FV-08-11VF5:

SPECIFICATIONS
HVI Certified performance based on HVI Procedures 915, 916, and 920.
Model No. Air
direction
Exhaust
3
Voltage
(V)
Frequency
(Hz)
Noise
(sones)
Speed
(rpm)
Power (W)
Fan
Duct
diameter
(inches)
Air volume
at 0.1"WG
(CFM)
0.5
1.3
21.4
26.8
1036
1246100
70
9.9
(4.5)
Exhaust
30.5
1.3
20.9
26.4
1036
1246100
70
9.3
(4.2)
FV-08-11VFM5
Weight
lb. (kg)
0.3
0.8
21.6
27.0
890
1015110
80
4
FV-08-11VF5 0.3
0.8
21.1
26.5
890
1015110
80
4
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 and fan/light combination units do
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 and our
fluorescent lamps 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. Insulatin 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
11
3 inch or 4 inch 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
In attic installation,
caulk box to drywall
A short piece of flexible duct helps
alignment and absorbs sound.
Use clamps plus mastic or approved
foil faced tape at all flex joints.
Foil tape tightly covers all metal
duct joints. (Glue PVC joints)
Insulation
Fig.18

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