Panasonic FV-08VQL3 User manual

Ventilating Fan/Light Combination
FV-07VQL3
FV-08VQL3
FV-11VQL3
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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Please read instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the
Panasonic Ventilating Fan/Light Combination. Failure to comply with instructions could
result in personal injury and/or property damage. Please retain this booklet for future
reference.
Table of Contents
List of components
Description
Dimensions
Specifications
Unpacking
General safety Information
Installation I(Joist mounting Installation)
Installation II (Wooden header Installation)
Installation III (Between joist mounting Installation)
Installation IV (ln existing construction)
Maintenance I (Replacement of fluorescent lamp or night lamp)
Maintenance II (Cleaning)
Product Service
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2
2-3
3
3
3-4
5-8
9
10-13
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14
15
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Pages

List of components
These Panasonic ceiling mount ventilating fan models use a sirocco fan 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 can be quickly detached from the main unit. Adamper for
preventing air counterflow is provided. The blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise
level.
The light unit is an energy-saving, lighting device which uses two 13W fluorescent lamps and produces almost the
same illumination as a standard 100W incandescent lamp.
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FV-07VQL3, FV-08VQL3, FV-11VQL3 Unit: mm (inch)
FV-07VQL3, FV-08VQL3, FV-11VQL3
Grille
Long screw (M4 x 30)
1
10
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
13W Fluorescent Lamp
Plastic screw (M4 x 13)
4W incandescent lamp
Spacer
*
Short screw (M4 x 12)
6
200 (7 7/8")
45 (1 7/8")
22 (7/8")
16.5 (5/8")
79(3 1/8")
117(4 5/8")
350 - 430(13 7/8" - 17")
550 - 640(22" - 25")
34 (1 1/8") 32 (1 1/4")
15
350 - 430(13 7/8" - 17")
45 (1 3/4")
11
10
Lamp cover 1
Description
Dimensions
**
Installation bracket
*
Installation bracket
Light unit
Installation bracket*
Thumb screw
Screw (M4 x 6)
*
Part name Drawing Quantity
Short screw (M4 x 10)
**
Part name Drawing Quantity
**
Installation bracket *
()
230 9"
() ( )
108 4 1/4"
94
00
3 11/16"
()
110
0
4 3/8"
0
73 (2 7/8")
5
3
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Dimensions continued
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Specifications
* At 0.0" Static pressure, (Pa)
Unpacking
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton. Refer to the Supplied components list to verify that all parts are
present.
General safety information
Do not install this ventilating fan/light combination in ducts where air temperature may exceed 104 F. (40 C)
Make certain that the electric service supply voltage is 120V 60Hz.
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 light fixture.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Grille
Junction box
Junction box cover
Body
Damper
Night lamp connector
13W lamp connector
1
3
4
5
6
8
9
Motor connector
7
15 Lamp cover
16 Night lamp
17 Bracket cover
Adapter
2
14 Fluorescent lamp (13W x 2)
10
13 Light unit
12 Thumb screw
(4W x 1)
Model Air direction V Hz
Power consumption* (W)
Fan unit Light unit
Speed*
(RPM)
Air deliver at 0.1"WG
(CFM)
Weight
lb.(kg)
17.4
(7.9)
70
90
110
725
875
995
26
26
26
18
20
26
60120Exhaust
FV-07VQL3
FV-08VQL3
FV-11VQL3
4
4
4
No. Part name No. Part name
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Installation bracket ,
***
Installation bracket *,*
Fluorescent lamp Night lamp
105(4 1/4")
1
14
16
7
8
9
13 12 2
4
268 (10 5/8" )
330 (13" )
228 (9" )

Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces,
chemicals, or other objects.
Do not kink the power cord.
Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
This unit is acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when installed
in a GFCI protected branch circuit.
General safety information continued
Fig. A
CAUTION:
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous
or explosive materials and vapors.
2. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig. B)
3. This product must be grounded.
WARNING:
Do not install this equipment in heating or air conditioning, air processing, or any other recirculated air ductwork.
4
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
WARNING:
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.
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 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 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.
Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.
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.
NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
Do not insulation rated greater than R40.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area.
Cooking
equipment Floor
Fig. B
45
45

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Remove junction box cover and secure conduit to
junction box knockout hole.(7/8 inch)
Refer to wiring diagram.
Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating
fan wires:
black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.
Replace junction box cover.
Remove adapter from body and fix to ceiling joists
using long screws (M4X30). Slide the installation bracket
*into slot next to the junction box. If longer extension
is needed, assemble brackets *and *as shown below.
Secure the angular end of the bracket to the ceiling
joist. (See Fig.2.) Make sure the adapter is level and
square (perpendicular) with the joists.
Keep the distance B (21.6mm,0.85 inch) for the thickness
of ceiling board. (Fig.2)
(Fig.3)
I
CAUTION:
Remove the bracket cover by loosening 4 (M4x6)
screws before installation (Fig.1)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
(Fig.3)
Fig. 3
Bracket cover
(Fig.1)
Disconnect plug connector from receptacle before
starting installation.
Lead wires
Conduit
B
Installation (Joist mounting installation)
1.
2.
Installation bracket II
Screw I
Installation
bracket I
3.
4.
(M4x6)
Screw
Plug connector
Screw driver
Receptacle
Junction box
Ceiling joist
Installation
bracket
Adapter Long screw
Ceiling joist
Ceiling joist
Fan body
Duct
Junction box cover
Junction box
Wire nut
Green wires
Separate connection Lump-sum connection

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Installation (Joist mounting installaton) continued
I
Slide 4" dia. duct onto adapter and secure with tape.
Remove ceiling section. (Fig.4)
5.
When connecting the light unit and the fan unit to the
different power sources, connect the conduit to their
respective junction box shown in Fig. 3 on page 5 and
connect the wires according to the wiring diagram.
NOTE
Fig. 4
Wiring Diagram
6.
Night Lamp
Fan unit
Red
Black
Motor
Capacitor
Black
White
Green Green
Ballast
Light unit Lamp Lamp
Power supply
AC 120V 60 Hz
Earth ground
Junction box
Ballast
WARNING:
Make all electrical connections in accordance
with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all
local electrical codes.
CAUTION:
Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires
are not caught.
Ceiling joist
mm (inches)
235
235
Adapter
Ceiling
(9.25)
(9.25)
Tape Duct
Adapter
Two 2-pin sockets (white and black) is used in the
light unit.
A 3 pin socket (white,black and green) is used in
the fan unit.
Connect the earth grounding wires (green) first.
Black
White Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz

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Installation (Joist mounting installaton) continued
I
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that body "Claws" are properly inserted
into adapter slots.
In case body and blower are installed separately.
Remove 3 screws.
Remove blower section.
Insert fan body into ceiling.
Mount blower section
and fix with 3 screws.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that frame is
properly inserted into
groove of blower section.
Secure fan body to adapter using two thumb screws.
8.
7.
(Fig.6-1)
(Fig.6-2)
(Fig. 5)
(Fig.6-3)
(Fig. 5)
Insert fan body into ceiling.
Fig. 6-1
Fig. 6-2
Fig. 6-3
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
(Fig. 7)
Ceiling
Body
Claws
Adapter slots
Thumb screws
Groove
Frame
section
Frame section
Blower section
Screws
Blower
Claws
Tape
Duct
Frame section
Ceiling

Fluorescent lamp
Light unit
Plastic screws
Ceiling
8
Installation (Joist mounting installaton) continued
I
Insert plug connector Ito receptacle I.
(Fig. 8)
9.
Insert the plug connector II , plug connector III into
the receptacle II, receptacle III respectively, and
attach the light unit to the fan unit with 3 plastic screws
(M4X13) and one short screw I(M4x12) .
Insert the fluorescent lamps and screw the night lamp
into the light unit. (Fig. 10)
11.
12.
Insert the lamp cover to the grille and attach the grille
to the fan unit. (Fig. 11)
13.
Fix fan body to ceiling joists using long screws
(M4X30) in horizontal or vertical direction.
(Fig. 9)
10.
Receptacle II
Plug connector III
Receptacle III
(for 13w lamp)
Plug connector II
Receptacle III
4W Night Lamp
Receptacle II
(for night lamp)
Receptacle I
(for fan) Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig.10
(Fig. 10)
Plug connector
Fan
Ceiling
Plug connector
Plug connector
Short screw
Fig.11
I
Mounting spring
Light unit
Slot
Grille
Lamp Cover
Grille

Ventilating fan
Adapter
Long screws
Ceiling Flange
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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Installation (Wooden header installaton)
II
Before installation, secure adapter to fan body using
two thumb screws.
Install header between ceiling joists using nails or screws.
Secure the Fan/Light assembly to the header with long
screws (M4X30).
Slide the 4" circular duct onto the adapter and secure
with tape. Remove the junction box cover and secure
conduit to junction box knockout hole. (7/8 inch)
Refer to wiring diagram.
Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating
fan wires:
black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.
Replace junction box cover.
Wiring Diagram
Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be cut at the
edge of the flange.
Insert the lamp cover into the Grille and attach the grille
to the fan unit.
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 13)
(Fig. 14)
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 15)
(Fig. 11)
1.
Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires
are not caught.
CAUTION: Junction box cover
Circular duct
Adapter
When connecting the light unit and fan unit seperately, read the note on page 6 before making connections.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(Fig. 14)
mm(inch)
Thumb screws Light unit
Fan body
Ceiling joist Header
Ceiling joist
235
(9 1/4)
345
(13 9/16)
Night Lamp Black
White Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Earth ground
Red
Black
Motor
Capacitor
White
Green
Lamp
Lamp
Light unit
Ballast
Black
Fan unit
Junction box
Green
Ballast
Power supply
AC 120V 60 Hz
Insert the plug connector II and plug connector III into the
receptacle II and receptacle III respectively. Install the light
unit to the fan body by using plastic screws (M4x13)
and one short screw I(M4x12). Insert the fluorescent
lamps and screw the night lamp into the light unit.
2.
(Fig.10, Fig. 12)

Thumb screws
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Installation (Between joist mounting installation)
1. Before installation, secure adapter to fan body by using
two thumb screws.
2. Insert the installation bracket III into slot of the adapter
side.
III
(Fig. 16)
(Fig. 17)
Fig. 18
installation bracket I
installation bracket IV
Frame
Fig. 16
3. Insert the installation brackets Iand IV into slot.
(Fig. 18)
Fig. 17
Fan body
installation bracket III
Fan body
adapter

Ventilating fan
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Installation (Between joist mounting installation) continued
4.Insert the fan body between joists.
Make sure the fan body is level and square (perpendicular)
with the joists.
Keep the flange and joists on same level.
5. Secure the installation bracket III to ceiling joist using
long screws (M4X30).
6. Secure the fan body to ceiling joists using long screws
(M4X30) in horizontal direction with installation bracket
Iand IV.
III
CAUTION:
(Fig. 21)
(Fig. 20)
(Fig. 19)
Joist spacing A should be between 350mm (13 7/8")
and 430mm (17").
Don't fix the junction box flap to the ceiling joist in this
installation.
Fig. 19
4-Long screws
Installation bracket I
Installation bracket IV Ceiling joist
Installation bracket III Ceiling joist
Ceiling joist
junction box flap
Ceiling joist Ceiling joist
Adapter
1.
2.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
A
350-430mm
(13 7/8"-17")

Installation (Between joist mounting installation) continued
III
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7. Secure installation bracket Iand IV to the fan body using
short screw I (M4X12) and short screw II (M4X10).
10. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be cut at the edge
of the frame.
(Fig. 22)
Fig. 24
8. Slide the circular duct onto the adapter and secure with
tape.Remove the junction box cover and secure conduit
to junction box knockout hole.(7/8 inch)
Refer to wiring diagram on page 6.
Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating
fan wires:
Black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.
Replace junction box cover.
9.
Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires
are not caught.
CAUTION:
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 24)
Adapter
Junction box cover
Circular duct
(Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
Short screw II
Installation bracket I
Installation bracket IV Ceiling joist
Short screw I
Fig. 22
Conduit
Flange
Ceiling
235
235
(9.25)
(9.25)

Plug connector
Plug connector
Installation (Between joist mounting installation) continued
III
13
11. Insert a spacer to metal plate of the fan case and
three spacers to the light unit.
14. Insert the lamp cover to the grill and attach the grill
to the fan unit.
(Fig. 25)
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fan case
Light unit
Spacer
Long screws
Receptacle II
Plug connector III
Plug connector II
Receptacle III
(Fig. 27)
Night lamp
Spacer
Insert the fluoresceut lamps and screw the night lamp
into the light unit.
(Fig. 26)
Light unit
Fluorescent lamp
Fig.27
Mounting spring
Light unit
Slot
Grille
Lamp Cover
Grille
13.
Insert the plug connector II and plug connector III
(Fig. 26)
into the receptacle II and receptacle III respectively.
Attach the light unit to the fan unit by 4 long screws
(M4x30).
12.

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Installing the ventilating fan in an existing construction
requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above
the planned location or existing ducting and wiring.
To install the ventilating fan, follow the procedures
described in Installation I.
Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding
with installation.
Plan suitable location for ventilating fan. (next to
ceiling joist).
Before installation, provide inspection and maint-
enance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work shown in Installation I.
Remove ceiling section according to Fig. 4 on
page 6.
Install ventilating fan.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2. Disconnect the connector II or connector III of light
unit.
Fig. 28 Fig. 30
Fig. 29
Slot
Mounting spring
Grille
1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down)
(Fig. 28)
Gloves
(Fig. 29)
Connector III
Connector II
(Fig. 30)
Change the fluorescent bulbs (Panasonic FDS 13E
27.U/2, 13W orFQ13E 41.U/2, 13W or FQ13E 35.U/2,
13W)orthe4Wincandescentlamp, connect the connector
II or connector III and replace the grille.
3.
Installation (In existing construction)
IV
Maintenance (Replacement of fluorescent lamp or night lamp)
I
Check area above planned installation location to be
sure that:
Duct work can be installed and that area is sufficient
for proper ventilation.
Wiring can be run to planned location.
No wiring or other obstructions will interfere with
installation.
CAUTION:
1.
2.
3.
1. Disconnect power source before working on unit.
The lamp's glass is fragile. Please handle with
care. To remove lamp, grasp at base and move
back and force to loosen.
Do not pull hard on the lamp or you may break the
glass.
4W night lamp has threaded base. Remove by
turning counterclockwise.
WARNING:
2.
3.

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Maintenance (Cleaning)
II
Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine maintenance must be done every year.
1. Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other similar chemicals for cleaning the grille and the
ventilating fan.
2. Do not allow water to enter motor.
3. Do not expose plastic parts to temperature over 140 F (60 C).
Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down) Wash and clean grille. (Use non-abrasive kitchen
detergent)
Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum
cleaner. (Remove bulbs if necessary.)
Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent,
remove any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with new
cloth.
Replace bulbs and grille.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
1. 2.
(Fig. 31) (Fig. 32)
(Fig.33) (Fig. 27)
4.
Fig. 32
Fig.34
Fig. 33
Vacuum cleaner
Fig. 31
Slot
Mounting spring
Gloves Grille
3.
5. (Fig. 34)

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Product service
The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only. No service information is provided for customers. Your
product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. However, should your unit ever
require service, a nationwide system of factory service centers and AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE
CENTERS is maintained to support your product's warranty.
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