Panasonic FV-15NLFS1 User manual

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
FV-15NLFS1
CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
INSTALLATION
Model No.
2~4
5
OPERATION 9~10
10~11
11
12
12
6~8
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE
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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. Please carefully read the “GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION” (P.2~4) of
this manual before use. 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.
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Installation and Operating Instructions
In-Line Fan

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This symbol is used to alert users not to disassemble the equipment.
Do not disassemble the product for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock.
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.
Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
Do not use this product with any solid-state control device. Solid-state controls may
cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be
followed in order to operate the product safely.
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 make sure of grounding when using the
equipment with the grounding terminal.
For Your Safety
Explanation of symbol word panels
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.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be
observed.
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 death or
serious injury.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING :
Before servicing or cleaning product, switch power off in control box 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.

When cutting or drilling into ceiling, do not to damage metal objects, electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
Ceiling must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.
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.
Do not kink the power cord. Maintenance board
to be upside
Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
The product must be properly grounded.
Make certain that the electric service supply voltage
is AC 120 V, 60 Hz.
Put the product on the hanger securely. Otherwise, it
may drop.
Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease,
hot surfaces, chemicals or other objects.
Do not install the product as the directions
shown in right. Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock.
(Fig.A)
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Always disconnect the power source before working
on or near the fan or motor.
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.
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Install this product in the area where the temperature
is between14 °F (-10 °C)~104 °F (40 °C).
CAUTION
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as
mounting fixtures, must be used if suchparts are
provided.
Floor
45
45
Cooking
equipment
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
Fig. B
Fig. A
Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.B)
This fan shall not be installed behind a suspended floor/
ceiling or a structural wall, ceiling, or floor.

Please install the tube cover or similar items at the air inlet, otherwise it may cause the
entry of foreign matter or rain, affecting product performance.
Do not install the product where ducts are configured as shown below.
Adaptor
Excessive bending Successive bending Squeezed duct Bend close to duct adaptor
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE
This product uses 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 blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce
the noise level.
Unpack and remove product carefully from carton.
Refer to the supplied accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
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DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING

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Part name Appearance Quantity
Hanger
Installation and
operating instructions
Limited warranty
Unit : inch (mm)
Screw
(M4X8)
1
1
10
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
15 3/4 (399) 8 3/4 (223)
23 3/8 (594 )
11 (282)
Φ5 7/8 (148)
3 3/4 (97)
Φ5 7/8 (148) 4 3/8 (112)
4 3/8 (112)
4 5/8 (119)
34
5
1 2
910 8
7
6
Part nameNo. Part nameNo.
Main PCB
Maintenance board
Adaptor
Pre-filter
Air
flow
Sub-efficient filter
Damper
Motor
Power cord
Sirocco fan
Control box cover
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3 3/4 (97)

Unit : inch (mm)
1-1 Install with the maintenance board towards down
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INSTALLATION
You can install the product with maintenance board towards down or towards side. (Fig.1,
Fig.2) If there are joists on ceiling, you should install it with the maintenance board towards
down, otherwise you may can not to maintain filter.
1. Fix the hangers (3 pcs) on fan body by screws.
(Fig.3)
2.Install hanger bolts on ceiling, and put washers
and nuts on bolts. (Hanger bolt, nut and washer
should be M8-M10 and no provided.) (Fig.4)
3.Install the product on hanger bolts and fix the
nuts tightly. (Fig.5)
Please use the spirit level to adjust the body, to
ensure that the height of the three hangers
within ± 2 mm.
(Not applicable for ceiling with joists)
3-Hanger
bolts
Hanger
Maintenance board towards down
Maintenance
board
Maintenance
board
Hanger
(Fix by 4
screws)
Hanger (Fix
by 3 screws)
Hanger (Fix by 3 screws)
Before installing please choose the installation direction.
Maintenance board towards side
Nut
Ceiling
Washer
Nut
10 1/2 (267)
3 1/2 (90)
1/2 (12)
1 (25)
6 3/8 (162)
7 (182)
Note
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.5
7/8 (22) 7/8 (22)
2 7/8 (74)

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INSTALLATION
Unit : inch (mm)
4.Install Φ6 inch ducts.
5.Set an square inspection hole
of 450 mm or more under the
maintenance board. (Fig.7)
6.Twist hand screw open maintenance board and pull out the sub-efficient filter,
fill in beginning time on sub-efficient filter, then install back. (Refer Fig.13~15 on P.10~11)
Square inspection hole
Square inspection hole CeilingCeiling
(1) Connect the circular duct (suggest using
the insulated flexible duct) to adaptor by
mastic or approved foil tape.
Hanger
Install the exterior duct with a declining
slope toward outer side at least 1/100.
Install the interior duct with a declining
slope toward inner side at least 1/100.
(Fig.6)
Note
Fiberglass insulation
Fig.7
17 3/4 (450) 1 5/8 (40)
>1 1/4 (30)
17 3/4 (450)
Exterior duct
Interior duct Mastic or
approved foil
tape
Mastic or
approved foil
tape
Adaptor
Adaptor
Fig.6
Place/wrap insulation around duct and/or
fan in order to minimize possible
condensation buildup within the duct.
(Fig.6)

Unit : inch (mm)
6.Twist hand screw open maintenance board and pull out the sub-efficient filter, fill in
beginning time on sub-efficient filter, then install back. (Refer Fig.13~15 on P.10~11)
Maintenance
board
Hanger (Fix
by 3 screws)
Hanger (Fix by
4 screws)
Hanger (Fix by
3 screws)
This method can not applicable for ceiling
with joists.
4 3/8 (110)
3 1/2 (90)
17 1/2 (443)
1-2 Install with the maintenance board towards side
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INSTALLATION
1. Fix the hangers (3 pcs) on fan body by screws.
(Fig.8)
2.Install hanger bolts on ceiling, and put washers
and nuts on bolts. (Hanger bolt, nut and washer
should be M8-M10 and no provided.) (Fig.9)
3.Install the product on hanger bolts and fix the
nuts tightly. (Fig.10)
4.Install the ducts. (It is same with step 4 in P.7)
5.Set an square
inspection hole of
450 mm or more
beside and below the
maintenance board.
(Fig.11)
Please use the spirit level to adjust the body, to
ensure that the height of the three spreaders
within ± 2 mm.
Note
Note
Fig.8
Unit : inch (mm)
3-Hanger
bolts
Nut
Washer
Nut
Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.11
8 7/8 (224)
1/2 (12)
2 1/2 (65)
3 (78)
Square inspection holeCeiling
17 3/4 (450)
Square inspection holeCeiling
17 3/4 (450)
1/2 (12)
1 (25)
Ceiling
Hanger

Insert power cord plug into
power socket, then open
the control box cover and turn
on the main switch. (Fig.12)
Control panel
Air volume dial switch
Main switch
Port receptacle for add-on Module provides additional
features. (Module sold separately)
For details, please consult Panasonic Call Center
Telephone : [phone] (USA)
1-800-669-5165 (Canada)
”I” is on
“O” is off
Control box cover
Filter indicator
Running indicator
Filter reset button
Default setting : 80 CFM
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OPERATION
Humidity dial switch
Default setting : 80 %RH
If the product inside humidity detected by sensor is over than setting value, the fan will
stop for 60 minutes, then according to the detected value to determine whether to
operate.
If the switch is turned to OFF position, the humidity sensor detection function will be
disabled.
Press the button after filter maintenance for resetting accumulated running time and the
filter indicator will light off, the buzzer will turn off.
Adjusting the product air volume by this dial switch, you can choose 50, 60, 70,
80, 90, 100, 110, 130, 150 CFM.
Adjusting the humidity protection value of the product by this dial switch, you can choose
from 30 %RH~80 %RH (stepless) or turned to OFF position.
When the indicator is on green, indicates the product is running.
The indicator will light on red when the accumulated running
time is up to 90 days. When the indicator is on (with buzzer
sound), indicates need to maintain filters.
(1)The indicator will be on when the product accumulated
running time reaches to 90 days. The buzzer will sound
every hour and 10 seconds in an hour.
(2)If you want to turn off the indication of buzzer, please
press filter reset button about 3 seconds until there is the
sound of a long beep. Press filter reset button about 3
seconds again until there is sound of two quick beeps, the
buzzer indication will be turned on again.
(3)If you want to cancel buzzer sound when sleeping, you
just need to turn off the wall switch. The buzzer will
continue to sound when the product is turned back on and
will not stop until the filter has been maintained and the
filter alarm has been reset.
(4)When the the running indicator or filter indicator blinks, means
the product failure.
Note
Fig.12
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1
2
2
4
3
5
4
6
5
3
I
O

Temperature dial switch
Default setting : 15 °F
If the product inside temperature detected by sensor is lower than setting value, the fan
will stop for 60 minutes, then according to the detected value to determine whether to
operate.
If the product inside temperature detected by sensor is higher than 95 °F (35 °C), the fan
will stop for 60 minutes, then according to the detected value to determine whether to
operate.
If the switch is turned to OFF position , the temperature sensor detection function will
be disabled.
Adjusting the temperature protection value of the product by this dial switch, you can
choose 15 °F~40 °F (stepless) or turned to OFF position.
MAINTENANCE
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OPERATION
To avoid injury or electric shock, turn off the main switch in control box to stop the fan
before checking, cleaning or replacing filter.
To ensure product running normally, routine maintenance must be performed every
3 months.
Please wear gloves to avoid pinching fingers during maintenance.
When cleaning or replacing filters, dust, insects, etc. attached on the filters may fall.
Please pay attention to the protection of eyes and so on.
CAUTION
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The humidity and temperature value detected by sensor may be different from outside.
Note
1.
Turn off main switch. (Fig.13)
Twist hand screw open maintenance board.
(Fig.13)
Open the control box cover by twist hand
screw. (Fig.13)
2.Pull out the pre-filter, clean it with water once in
3 months when filter indicator lights on with
buzzer sound “Pi-Pi-Pi-...”. (Fig.14)
Pre-filter
Fig.13
Fig.14
1
2
3
1
3
2

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MAINTENANCE
3.Pull out the sub-efficient filter, clean it with
vacuum cleaner once in 3 months when filter
indicator lights on with buzzer sound “Pi-Pi-Pi-...”.
Replace it once in 6 months when filter indicator
lights on with buzzer sound “Pi-Pi-Pi-...”. (Fig.15)
4.Install back the filters and close the maintenance
board by twist hand screw. Please make sure that
the arrow direction on sub–efficient filter is same
as the “Air flow” mark on name plate. (Fig.15)
5.Turn on main switch, press filter reset button with
sound of “Pi-”, then filter indicator and buzzer
sound will be off. Close the control box cover by
twist hand screw.(Fig.16)
Please fill in beginning time on
new filter before replacing.
Please replace sub-efficient filter by Panasonic
Model FV-FL0815NL1or FV-FL1315NL1. If you do
not use the Panasonic filter will result in poor
performance.
Note
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
Properly insulate the area around the fan to
minimize building heat loss and gain. (Fig.17)
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.
Insulation around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth. Fans installed
with existing ducts may not achieve their rated air flow.
Fig.17
Insulation
Foil tape tightly
covers all metal
duct joints.
(Glue PVC joints)
A short piece of flexible
duct helps alignment
and absorbs sound.
Use clamps plus mastic
or approved foil faced
tape at all flex joints.
6 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
Fig.15
Fig.16
BEGINNING TIME:
AIR FLOW
Sub-efficient
filter

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SPECIFICATIONS
Performance based on the MERV8 filter (FV-FL0815NL1), and data with “*” is a reference
datas when using the MERV13 filter (FV-FL1315NL1).
Air volume performance based on HVI Procedures 916 and 920.
Warning Concerning Removal of Covers.
The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance.
Should your unit require service or parts, call Panasonic Call Center at 1-866-292-7299 (USA)
or 1-800-669-5165 (Canada).
P0118-0 15NLF4051
Printed in China
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
www.panasonic.com
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Corporation 2018 Issue date:01/2018
PRODUCT SERVICE
Air
direction
Voltage
(V)
Frequency
(Hz) Duct
(inch)
Supply
Speed
(rpm)
Weight
Ib.(kg)
Static
pressure
Air volume
(CFM)
Power
consumption
(W)
6 0.2”WG120
50/50*
60/60*
70/70*
80/80*
90/90*
100/100*
110/110*
130/130*
150/150*
8/8.2* 969/989*
992/1012*
1022/1033*
1030/1067*
1056/1086*
1101/1121*
1122/1152*
1202/1235*
1296/1314*
9/9.3*
10/10*
12/12.4*
13/13.5*
15/15.3*
16/16.7*
21.5/22.6*
27.1/27.3*
60 13.4
(6.1)