Panasonic FV-08VRE1 User manual

Model No. FV-08VRE1
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BACK COVER
LIST OF COMPATIBLE DIMMERS (NOT SUPPLIED)
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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 person injury or property damage.
Please explain to users how to operate and maintain the product after the installation, and
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSTALLATION (BETWEEN JOISTS MOUNTING)
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
MAINTENANCE (REPLACEMENT OF LED LAMP)
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE

property, always
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
Extreme
bending
Bend
repeatedly
Duct
narrow
Bend near
adaptor
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.
When this product is no longer being operated, please remove the product to prevent the
possibility of falling.

13W
LED lamp
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Trim ring (ST4.2X6)
This product uses a sirocco fan driven by a capacitor motor.
It also incorporates a thermal-cut off for safety. The trim ring is a spring-loaded, quick remove type.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
(ST4.2X18)
one 13W LED lamp and produces almost
the same illumination as a standard 70W incandescent lamp.
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Warning: This equipment must be installed by qualified person in accordance with the provided
installation instructions; and all applicable codes and standards. Also, any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Customer Support: 1-866-292-7299
This device complies with Part 15 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.
This product may be used with optional dimmer switch in accordance with dimmer switch
instruction instructions.
Risk of Fire: Type IC-Inherently Protected, Only Use LED Lamp , Max 13W, Type GU24.
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
This Panasonic ventilating fan model is listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.

Trim ring
Fan body
Adaptor
Fan
Blower unit
Motor
LED lamp
Lamp cover
Junction box
Suspension bracket
Damper
Bracket cover
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Fan body
Red
Motor
White
LED lamp
Junction box
Black
Capacitor
(114 C Fuse in motor)
Thermally protected
White
White
White
White
Earth ground
White
Neutral
Neutral
Live
Live
Black Black Black
Black Power Supply
AC 120V 60Hz
Power Supply
AC 120V 60Hz
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16 5/8 (423)
5 7/8 (148) Dia.
3 7/8 (98) Dia.
6 1/2 (163) Dia.
12 3/4 (324) 1/2 (12) 7 1/2 (190)
3 3/8 (86)
8 1/4 (209)
7 6 54
123910
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12
8
Up
Down
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DIMENSIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM

Please follow the installation steps as below:
1. Insert the suspension brackets into the fan body
from each side of the bracket cover. (Fig. 1)
If spacing A between center joists is 12 inches,
cut all suspension brackets along the two “C”
cuts with a hacksaw or other tools.
2. Fix suspension brackets and with screws
(ST4.2X6), but remember not to tighten the screws
up yet. (Except that the spacing is 12 inches between
joists.) (Fig. 1)
4. Fix four long screws (ST4.2X20) partially into joists
at the four marked locations. (Fig. 3)
3. Position the fan body between joists, and hold it
properly. Mark the long holes of all the four
suspension brackets on joists. (Fig. 2)
Before
After
2-“C” cuts
Fig. 1
Bracket cover
Adaptor
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
(ST4.2X6)
Screw
Unit: inches (mm)
UP
Ceiling
Suspension
bracket
Joist
Joist
Fan body
Fig. 2
Suspension
bracket
>1/8 (3.2)
About 3/8 (9.5)
Long hole
Unit: inches (mm)
4-Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
joists Fig. 3Fig. 3
Adaptor
Tape
Damper
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INSTALLATION (BETWEEN JOISTS MOUNTING)

7. Remove the knock-out hole from the junction
box cover, and remove the junction box cover.
Then secure the conduit or stress relief to the
junction box knock-out hole. (Fig. 5)
8. 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 wire to ventilating fan wires. (Fig.5)
9. Install a circular duct and secure it with clamps
or wire ties, and seal it with mastic or approved
duct tape. A 4 or 6-inch circular duct is needed to
connect to the relevant part of adaptor. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
Circular duct Duct tape
Knock-out hole Junction
box cover
Neutral to white
Conduit
Neutral to
white
Live to black
Live to black
Earth ground to green
Fig. 5
Wire nut
5. Hang the fan body down from the four long screws,
and adjust the suspension brackets if necessary.
Then, tighten the four long screws up. And that, fix
the other four long screws (ST4.2X20) to other holes.
Make sure the fan body is level and square with
the joists. (Fig. 4)
6. Tighten the two screws (ST4.2X6) up (Except that
the spacing is 12 inches between joists.). Then secure
suspension bracket and to the fan body with
screws(ST4.2X18).(Fig. 4)
8-Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
2-screws
(ST4.2X6)
Fig. 4
2-screws
(ST4.2X18)
Suitable screw
fixing positions
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INSTALLATION (BETWEEN JOISTS MOUNTING) CONTINUED

10. Finish ceiling work.
A circle ceiling hole ( 6 1/2 inches (165mm) dia.)
should be cut. And make sure there will be
a gap ( >1/8 inches (3.2mm )) between bottom of
fan body and ceiling. (Fig. 7)
12. Install the supplied LED lamp. (Fig. 9)
11. Unlock the lamp cover.(Fig.8)
LIGHTING UNIT POSITION
Do the following to adjust the lighting unit:
Lighting unit
(Push the
lighting unit
vertically)
Blower unit
Down
Up
(Rotate the lighting unit)
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The lighting unit position is adjustable in the range of
1/2 inches (12.7mm). The “Up” position (the factory
setting) is recommended for normal installation.
In case of Furring Strap Joist installation, the “Down”
position is acceptable.
Fan body
Lighting unit
Ceiling
Joist
Down
Up
The “ “ arrow point to “Up”
Lighting unit
Fan body
Ceiling
Furring
Strap
Joist
Down
Up
The “ “ arrow point to “Down”
Down
Up
6 1/2 (165) Dia.
lamp cover
Ceiling
Ceiling hole
Fig. 7
Ceiling
Suspension
bracket
Joist
>1/8 (3.2)
After finishing the ceiling job, fill gap
between flange and ceiling with caulk
or other sealant to prevent air leakage.
Fig. 8
Lamp cover
Down
Up
Failure to follow the above method may
result in poor performance.
Use other lamp may result in poor performance
or risk of fire.
Down
Up
Fig. 9
LED lamp
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INSTALLATION (BETWEEN JOISTS MOUNTING) CONTINUED
The supplied LED lamp is not intended for
other use.

1. Remove the trim ring by pulling down the mounting springs.
(Squeeze mounting spring and pull down carefully.) (Fig. 11)
2. Clean the trim ring. (Don’t put into hot water. Use
non-abrasive kitchen detergent, wipe dry with clean cloth.)
(Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
Gloves Trim ring
Fig. 11
Trim ring
2-Mounting
springs
Gloves
Ceiling
Fig. 10
2-Mounting
springs
Trim ring
①
②
2-Slots
13. Lock the lamp cover.
14. Insert the mounting springs into the slot as shown
in the figure and attach the trim ring to the fan
body. (Fig. 10)
Make sure the lamp cover is locked securely.
Otherwise the lamp cover may drop.
Routine maintenance must be done every year.
Do not immerse motor in water when cleaning.
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INSTALLATION (BETWEEN JOISTS MOUNTING) CONTINUED
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)

4. Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum
cleaner. (Fig. 13)
(Fig. 14)
1. Remove the trim ring by pulling down mounting springs.
(Squeeze mounting spring and pull down carefully.)
(Fig. 11 of page 9)
2. Unlock the lamp cover. (Fig. 8 of page 8)
3. Replace the LED lamp (GU24 type, 13W). (Fig. 15)
4. Lock the lamp cover.
5. Replace the trim ring.
3. Dry the trim ring after cleaning.
6. Replace the trim ring.
Fig. 13
Vacuum
cleaner
Down
Up
Fig. 14
Gloves
wn
Up
Disconnect power source before working on unit.
This is a GU24 type lamp base and the lamp is fragile and heavy. Please handle with care.
Make sure the temperature of lens and lighting unit has cooled down before maintenance
(cleaning) or replacement of lamp.
Fig. 15
Down
Up
LED lamp
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MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) CONTINUED
MAINTENANCE (REPLACEMENT OF LED LAMP)