Panasonic FV-OSVQS User manual

PanasoniC
Ventilating Fan
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Model No. FV-OSVQS
FV-08VQS
FV-11VQ5
FV-15VQS
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Please read these instructionscarefully before attempting to install,
operate
or service the PanasonicVentilating Fan. Failure to comply
with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
Please retain this booklet for future reference
Table of Contents
Unpacking ································································································· 2
Supplied Accessories .................................................................................... 2
Description .................................................................................................... 2
General SafetyInformation ............................................................................. 3
Dimensions ....
.. ......... .............................. .. .......... .. ............................ .. .......... .. 4
Wiring Diagram .........
.............................. .. .......... .. ............................ .. .......... .. 4
Installation I (Joist Mounting -I)................................................................... 5-6
Installation
II (Suspension Brackets Mounting).................................................. 7-8
Installation
III (Joist Mounting -II) ..................................................................... 8
Maintenance (Cleaning) .........·
.. ··........· .. ··........· .. ··............·............·.......... 8-9
Practical GuideTo Installation ·.......·.......··.......·........·.......··.......·.......··.......·... 9
Specifications ................................................................................................ 10
Product
Service ............................................................................................. 10

UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove the unit from carton.
Refer
to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Partname Appearance Quantity Part name Appearance
Grille
Screw!
~
(ST4.2X6)
Suspension
~
1
bracketI =
~
Screw II
~ (ST4.2X14)
Suspension
~
1
bracket II
Long screw
~
(ST4.2X20)
Suspension
~
1
bracket III
Installation
tj
instructions
Suspension
~
1
bracket'N
Warranty
0
sheet
DESCRIPTION
These Panasonic ventilating fan models are listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.
These Panasonic 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.
Quantity
2
1
6
2
1
It also incorporatesa 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.
2

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Do not install thisventilating fan where interior room temperature may exceed
104'F (40'
C).
2. Makesure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz.
3. Follow all local electrical andsafetycodes,
as well as the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and the Occupation Safetyand Health Act (OSHA).
4. Always disconnect
the power source before working on or near the fan, motor,
junction box.
5. Protect
the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or
other objects.
6. Do
not kink the power cord.
7. Do
not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
8. Provide make
up air for proper ventilation.
<9~
Prohibited
(S)W
Prohibited
<9~
Prohibited
§2~
Fig. A
(Cooking area)
Do
not install above or
' - inside this area - /
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CAUTION:
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous
or explosive materials and vapors.
', ~ fs. /
' /
2. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.B)
3. This productmust be properlygrounded.
WARNING:
Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:
Cooking
equipment
Fig. B
Floor
1. Use this unit only in the mannerintended by the manufacturer. If you have anyquestions, contact to
the manufacturer.
2. 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, securelyfasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
4. Sufficientair is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning equipment to preventbackdrafting. 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 of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASH RAE) and the local code authorities.
5. When cutting or drilling intowall or ceiling, do not damageelectrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented
to the outdoors.
7.
If this unit is to be installed overa tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application
and beconnected
to a GFCI (Ground FaultCircuit lnterrupter)-protected branch circuit.
8. These modelsare
UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
9.
Not to be installed in a ceiling thermallyinsulated to avalue greater than R40. (This is required for
installation in Canada only)
3

DIMENSIONS
FV-05VQ5 FV-08VQ5 FV-11VQ5 FV-15VQ5 Unit: inches (mm)
(The dimensions in square brackets
refer
to FV-15VQ5 which are different
from FV-05/08/11VQ5)
(31111(100)1
No. Part name No. Part name
1 Blade 5
Fan body
2 Grille 6 Dam__l!er
3 Junction
box
7 Suspension bracket
4
Adaptor
8 Bracket cover
WIRING DIAGRAM
capacitor
r-~~-------+-W~h~lm~-M~~~W~h~lm~:~~~ ~
Black Black Black :: ~ ~e~.) = ~ Powar Supply
~____:=~--i':3--+-=;;.;.._-+ti+-'=:...t-,-= AC120V 60Hz
(Fuse in motor) Green .: Ear!!J i..fD!!..nd _ _ ->
Fuse type: e :
FV~5VQ5: 237 'F (1 14 'c) Earth ground ,' Junction box
FV.{)8VQ5: 237 •F (1 14 ' C)
FV-11VQ5: 237 'F(114 ' C) :
FV-1 5VQ5: 273 'F (134 ' C) :
'::-------:----:-------__J---------------'
Fan body
4

INSTALLATION I (JOIST MOUNTING- I)
Joistsituation:
Spacing A is 16 inches
(406 mm)
to 24 inches
(609 mm) on centerjoists
A
1. If the spacing A is 16 inches (406 mm) to 24 inches
(609 mm)
on centerjoists, please follow the
installation step as below.
IMPORTANT:
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
before installation. As shown below:
M-15@:
Damper
• Tap•
2. Insert the suspension bracket I and n into the fan
body. (Select
the suspension bracket connection
holes
as shown below) (Fig.1)
Suspension bracket connect method:
Suspension bracket I and II connect with
screw I as shown below:
Unit: inches (mm) 13114
-151/2 ~336-394~
16112 -18 3/4 419-480
21 1/4 -23 1/2 540-597
3. Install the suspension bracketand the flange
of fan body to joists by using long screws
(5T4.2X20) and secure it to the fan body by
using screw II (5T4.2X14). (Fig.2)
Fan body
5
Suspension
bracket II
Joists
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Suspension
bracket I
Fig.1
~screw II
2 Long screws (ST4.2X14)
(ST4.2X20)
Fig.2

INSTALLATION I (JOIST MOUNTING- I) CONTINUED
4. Install a circular duct and secure it with clamps or wire
ties and
seal it with mastic or approved duct tape.
(Fig.3)
5. Removejunction box cover and secure conduit or
stress rehef to junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.3)
6. Refer to wiring diagram below.
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.4)
CAUTION:
Mount junction boxcover carefully so that lead
wires are
not pinched.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Red
_L
Whne Tcapacltor
------------
I
,~\
While Whlta
"'~ Whne: :~~- -> Power
'e) Black Black
Ul Black :LI"'!JV:entJ> Supp~O\
,- - AC12
(Fuse in motor)
u' Green : Earth i..round ~60Hz
Fuse type:
@1-- --
I
FV-IlSVQS: 237 'F (114' C)
Earth -ground : Junction box
FV-IlBVQS: 237 'F(114' C)
I
FV-1 1VQS: 237 'F(114" C)
I
FV-15VQS: 273 'F(134 "C)
I
I
I
----------
Fan body
7. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the inside edges of the flange. (Fig.S)
IMPORTANT:
Remove the tapes from louver and springs
before installation. As
shown below:
8. Insert
mounting springs into slots as shown and
mount grille to fan body. (Fig.6)
Notes:
Suitable
for use with solid-state speed controls.
Solid-state speed controls maycause harmonic
distortion which can cause a motor humming noise.
6
Conduit
duct
Ducttape
Unit: inches
(mm)
After finishing the ceiling job, fill gap betweenflange
and ceiling
with caulk or other sealant to preventair
leakage
Fig.5

INSTALLATION II (SUSPENSION BRACKETS MOUNTING)
Joist situation:
Spacing A is 16 inches
(406 mm)
to 24 inches
(609 mm)
on center joists
A
1. If the spacing A is 16 inches {406 mm) to 24 inches
(609 mm)
on center joists, please follow the
installation step as below.
2. Insert
the suspension bracket I and II into the fan
body and suspension bracket m or N into the
adaptor. (Select the suspension bracket connection
holes
as shown below) (Fig.7, Fig.8)
Suspension bracket connect method:
Suspension bracket I and II connect with
screw I as shown below:
Unit: inches (mm}
Suspension
131/4 -15112 (336-394)
16 112 -18 3/4 (419-480)
21 114 -23 112 (540-597)
bracket II ---._ ~~""
~
3. Install the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (ST4.2X20) (Fig.8)
and secure it to the fan
body by using screw n (ST4.2X14). (Fig.9)
7
Fan body
Suspension
bracket
Il
Suspension bracket III
16 inches (406 mm) or
19 inches (483 mm) horizental joist
Suspension bracketN
24 1nches (609 mm) horizentaljoist
B
Joists
6 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
13 114-15 112 ( 33&-3114)
16 112-18 314 ( 419-4110)
21 114-23
112 ( 540-597)
0-1 (Q-25.4)
Unit: inches (mm)
Suspension
bracketm or 'N
Suspension
bracketI
Fig.7
Fig.B

INSTALLATION II
(SUSPENSION BRACKETS MOUNTING) CONTINUED
4. Followsteps 4 to 8 of installation I (page 6) to
complete the installation work.
INSTALLATION m(JOIST MOUNTING- II)
Joistsituation:
Spacing B is
10 1n inches (266 mm) to
11 1n inches (292 mm)
on joists
1.
If the spacing B is 10 1/2 inches (266 mm) to 11 1/2
inches (292 mm) on joists, please follow the
installation step as below.
2. Secure 4 long screws (ST 4.2X20) at flange offrame.
(Fig.10)
3. Follow steps 4 to 8 of installationI (page 6) to complete
the installationwork.
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)
WARNING:
Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine
maintenance
must be done everyyear.
CAUTION:
1. Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other
such chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan.
2. Do
not immerse motor in water when cleaning.
3. Do
not soak resin parts in water over 140°F(60° C).
1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down
carefully) (Fig.11 ).
8
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Fig.9
Fig.10

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) CONTINUED
2. Clean grille. (Don't put into hot water. Use non-abrasive
kitchen detergent.
wipe dry with clean cloth) (Fig.12)
3. The grille should be dry after cleaning.
4. Remove dustand
dirt from fan body using a vacuum
cleaner. (Fig.13)
Vacuum
deaner
5. Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent, remove
any
dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with clean cloth. (Fig.14)
6. Replace grille.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
Properly insulate the area around the fan
to minimize building heat loss and gain.
(Fig. 15)
Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed
directlyover
the fan housing in the attic.
Panasonic fans and
fan/light combination
units
do not create excessive heat that is
Fourinch or six inch roof jack, wall cap,
or soffitvent with backdraftdamper
Mechanicallyconnectduct
to termination
and
seal with ma$1:ic or approved foil
faced tape
2-3ft straight run before -el..lbowF~~~~iti~~
In attic installation,
caulk box to drywall
Shortpiece
of flexible duct helps
alignmentand absorbs sound.
Clamps plus mastic or approved
Ceiling
a common problem with recessed light
fixtures
or some competitors' fan/light
combinations. Ourefficient. cool-running
motors and
our fluorescent lamp do not
create enough ambient heat to be subjected
foil faced tape at all flexjoints Foil tape tightly covers all metal
ductjoints(glue PVC joints)
Fig.12
Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
to these limitations. .___ ______________________ ____,
9

SPEC I FICA liONS
Air Voltage Frequency Duct Noise Power Speed
Air volume
diameter
consumption at0.1'WG
Model No. direction
(V) (Hz) (sones) (rpm)
(inches) (W) (CFM)
FV-OSVQS Exhaust 120 60 4 <0.3 11.0 730 50
FV-OSVQS Exhaust 120 60 4 <0.3 14.5 815
80
FV-11VQ5 Exhaust 120 60 4 <0.3 22.0 960 110
FV-15VQ5 Exhaust 120 60 6 <0.3 28.5
700 150
HVI Certified performance based on HVI Procedures 915,916,and 920.
PRODUCT SERVICE
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 1-866-292-7292 (USA)
or 1-800-669-5165 (Canada).
10
Weight
lb.( kg)
9.9 (4.5)
9.9 (4.5)
9.9 (4.5)
11.2 (5.1)

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One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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