Panasonic Whisper Green FV-08VK1 User manual

Ventilating Fan
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Please read these instructions carefully
before
attempting to install,
operate or service the Panasonic Ventilating Fan. Failure to comply
with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property
damage. Please retain this booklet for future reference.
FV-05VK1
FV-08VK1
Table of Contents
Description
Dimensions
3
2
2
Supplied Accessories
Wiring Diagram
4
Specifications
13
14
6-8
4
5
4
Unpacking
General Safety Information
12
V
Installation
( Wooden Header )
10
12
Installation
( In Existing Construction )
VI
I
Installation ( Joist Mounting- )I
III
( -Joist Mounting )I
Installation
Maintenance
Practical Guide to Installation
14
Product Service
11
Installation ( Between Joist Mounting )
IV
8-10
II
( Joist Mounting- )II
Installation

FV-05VK1
FV-08VK1
1
8
1
Thumb screw
Long screw
(M4X30)
Quantity
Appearance
Part name
Suspension
bracket II
1
1
Suspension
bracket III
Grille
Screw
(M4X10)
II
2
2
Screw
(M4X8)
I
These Panasonic ceiling mount ventilating fan models use a sirocco fan with dolphin-shaped blades driven by
brushless direct current motor. The motor is designed to have long operating life,high dynamic response,higher
speed ranges with saving energy. Double orifice technology is used to reduce noise. The grille covering the
main body is a spring-loaded,quickremove type. A damper for preventing counterflow is provided. The double
orifice technology and the sirocco fan are patented.
Suspension
bracket I
1
2

Damper
Fan body
Adaptor
Grille
Part namePart name
No. No.
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
Suspension bracket
Orifice
Orifice cover
Bracket cover
5
9
10
Junction box cover
Junction box
Unit: ( )inches mm
FV-05VK1
FV-08VK1
(For 16 inches on center joists, only use suspension bracket , for 19.2 inches on center joists, only use
suspension bracket , If more than 19.2 inches on center, use suspension bracket & .)
I
III II III
9
1
10
2
37/898()
7
3
13 330()
10 1/4 261( ) 3 1/2 (90)
10 1/4 261()
12 1/8 (307)
1
2
37/898()
7
3
6
13 330()
10 1/4 261( ) 3 1/2 (90)
10 1/4 261()
12 1/8 (307)
3 1/2 (90)
5 1/8 130()
7 7/8 200()
4
3 1/4 (81)
8
1 (25)
5
13/4 45()
126()
5 1/8 130()
7 7/8 200()
4
3 1/4 (81)
1 (25)
5
13/4 45()
126()
8
6
3 1/2 (90)
13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
21 1/4~23 1/2 ( 540~597 )
13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
21 1/4~23 1/2 ( 540~597 )
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Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
Hz
V
Air direction
Model No.
(W)
Power consumption
Speed
(rpm)
Air deliver at
0.1" WG (cfm)
Weight
kg (Ib.)
Duct
diameter
(inches)
Noise
(sone)
FV-05VK1
FV-08VK1
6.0 666 50
6.0 (13.2)
<0.3
Specifications are based on HVI standard.
0.3 12.0 750 80
4
6.2 (13.7)
FV-08VK1
FV-05VK1
Black
Red
Blue
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Green
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Junction box
Fan body
Neutral
Live
Ground
MMain PCB
Black
Red
Blue
Black
White
Red
Black
Green
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Junction box
Fan body
Live
Ground
White Neutral
MMain PCB

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 properly grounded.
45o
45
o
Floor
Do not install above or
(Cooking area)
inside this area
equipment
Cooking
Fig. B
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following;
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
B. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
C. 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.
D. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
E. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
F. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
G. Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device. Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion
which can cause motor humming noise.
H. 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.
I. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
J. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
3. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
4. Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor or
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 suction parts with proper ventilation.
9. This unit is UL listed for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI
protected branch circuit.
Adaptor
Fig. A
1. Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 40 C (104 F).
oo
2. Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is 120V, 60 Hz.
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1. Before installation, open the orifice cover. Secure the fan
body to adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig.1)
Fig.1
Fan body
Thumb screw
Orifice cover
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket I
Fig.2-1
Fig.2-2
Fig.2-3
Fig.2-4
Fan body
Fan body
Fan body
Fan body
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket II
6
Remove the tape
IMPORTANT:
Adaptor
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
before installation.As show below:
Damper
2-Screw (M4X8)I
Suspension bracket III
Suspension bracket II
If spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect
suspension bracket and (C4 mark to C4 mark)
as show below :
II III
Press and hold the claw of orifice cover to open
the orifice cover.
Orifice cover
Claw
2
1
2. Insert the supension bracket into the fan body and
adaptor. (select the suspension bracket as show below)
Spacing A on center Joists Insert Suspension bracket
Refer to Fig. 2-1
Refer to Fig. 2-2
Refer to Fig. 2-3
Refer to Fig. 2-4
12 inches
16 inches
19.2 inches vertical joists
24 inches
Joists
A

Fig.3-2
Fig.4
Fan body
Joist
4-Long screws(M4X30)
Joist
Fan body
2-Long screws
(M4X30)
2-Long screws
(M4X30) Screw (M4X10)II
7
Junction box cover
Fig. 5
Conduit or wiring
Junction box
Lead wires
Green wires
Wire nut
Conduit
Duct
5. Remove junction box cover and secure conduit or
stress relief to junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.5)
6. Refer to wiring diagram of page 4.
Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to
ventilating fan wires:
black to black; white to white; green to green;
Replace the junction box cover.
CAUTION:
Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead
wires are not pinched.
7. Install a circular duct and secure it with duct tape
or clamps.
Fig.3-1
3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan body
to joists by using long screws (M4X30) ( If spacing A
between joists is 12 inches, install the flange of fan body
according to Fig.3-2, others according to Fig.3-1 to install
the product)
4. Install the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (M4X30) and secure it to the fan body by
using screw (M4X10) (Fig.4)II
Duct tape

2. Insert the suspension bracket into the adaptor and
secure it to joists by using long screws(M4X30) (Fig.8)
Keep the distance B (7/8 inch, 21.6mm) for the
thickness of ceiling board.
Fig. 6
8.
(Fig.6)
Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the edge of the flange.
9. Insert mounting springs into slots as shown and
mount grille to fan body. (Fig.7)
8
Fig. 8
1. Open the orifice cover, disconnect plug connector
from receptacle and remove adaptor from fan body
before starting installation.
inches mm()
Ceiling
10 7/8 (275)
10 7/8 (275)
If spacing A between joists is 21 1/4 to 23 1/2
inches (540 to 597mm), connect suspension
bracket and (C4 mark to C4 mark) according
to page 8. Select the suspension bracket
according to spacing A as show below.
II III
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket I
suspension
bracket III
suspension
bracket &II III
Spacing A
between Joists
inches (mm)
13 1/4~15 1/2
(336~394)
16 1/2~18 3/4
(419~480)
21 1/4~23 1/2
(540~597)
2-Long screws(M4X30) Adaptor
Joists
Adaptor
2-Long screws
(M4X30)
A
Suspension bracket
13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
21 1/4~23 1/2 ( 540~597 )
inches mm()
Fig. 7
Ceiling
Slot Mounting spring
Grille

Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted
into body slots.
IMPORTANT:
5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig.9)
6. Open the orifice cover, secure the fan body to
adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig.10)
7. Plug connector to receptacle. (Fig.11)
When mounting
body and blower
separately
1. Loosen 3 screws (but
do not remove them
from blower). (Fig.12-1)
2. Remove blower section.
(Fig.12-2)
4. Insert fan body (without
blower section) into
joists. (Fig.9)
5. Secure the adaptor and
fan body by using thumb
screw. (Fig.10)
3. Remove adaptor from
fan body and secure it
to joists as in Fig.8 of
page 8.
Fig. 11
Thumb
screw Plug connector
Receptacle
Fig. 10
Thumb
screw
Orifice cover
Slots
Duct
Adaptor
claws
Fig. 9
Fan body
Fig.12-2
Fan body
Blower
Fig.12-3
Fan body
Joist
Fig.12-1
Adaptor
3-Screws
3-Screws
Fig.12-4
Screw driver
Joist
9
3. Follow step 5 to 7 of the installation (page 7) to
complete the duct work and wiring.
I
4. Insert to fan body
(refering to step 2 of installation , page 6)
the suspension bracket in
I
7. Insert the blower into the
fan body. (Fig.12-3)
6. Secure the fan body
to joists by using long
screw(M4X30) (Fig.13
of page 10)
8. Secure the blower.
(Fig.12-4) and plug
connector to receptacle
(Fig.11)
Duct tape

C
Suspension bracket
The suspension can comply with
different kind of -joists.
III
IIIbracket
I
C3
C4 C1
C2
Fig. 13
2-Long screws
(M4X30)
Screw (M4X10)II
10
Fig.14
Screw (M4X10)II
Suspension
bracket III
Fig.15
4-Long screws(M4X30)
I-joist
9. Follow step 8 to 9 of Installation (page 8) to
complete the installation work.
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3. Connect the ventilating fan to the joist. (Fig.15)I-
2. Connect the suspension to fan body. (Fig.14)
(Select the hole by checking -joist size and fix the screw
to the frame hole.)
bracket III
I
1. Before installation, open the orifice cover. Secure the fan
body to adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig.1 of page 6)
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 7~page 8) to
complete the installation work.
I
8. Secure to joists by using
long screws(M4X30) and secure it to fan body by
using screw (M4X10) in vertical direction (Fig.13)
the suspension bracket
II
C1
C2
C3
C4
4 kinds of joist
inches (mm)
I-
9/16 ( )14.3
11/16 (17.5)
31/32 (24.6)
1 17/32 38.9()

2-Long screws(M4X30)
Fig.18
11
Adaptor
Fan body
Joist
Fig.17
Junction box
inches mm()
Fig.16
1. Before installation, open the orifice cover. Secure the fan
body to adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig.1 of page 6)
4. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws(M4X30) (Fig.18, Fig. 19 of page 11)
5. Secure the suspension bracket to the fan body by using
screw (M4X10) (Fig. 19)II
6. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 7~page 8)
to complete the installation work.
I
3. Insert the fan body between joists.
Make sure the fan body is level and square
(perpendicular)with the joists.(Fig.17)
Keep the distance B (7/8 inch, 21.6mm) for the
thickness of ceiling board.
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the bracket cover of
adaptor side and the back of the fan body. (Fig.16)
(select the suspension bracket according to spacing A
as show below)
A
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizental joist
19.2 inches vertical joist
A13 1/4~15 3/4 ( 336~400 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
Suspension bracket
[
Suspension bracket
[
I
III
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizental joist]
19.2 inches vertical joist]
Suspension bracket
[16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizental joist]
Suspension bracket
[19.2 inches vertical joist]
III
II
Suspension bracket
[16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizental joist]
Suspension bracket
[19.2 inches vertical joist]
II
I
3~5 ( 76~126 )
5 4/5~7 4/5 ( 148~198 )
B
7/8 (21.6)
Joist
4-Long screws(M4X30)
2-Screw
(M4X10)
II
Fig.19

6-Long screws
Adaptor
Duct
12
4. Connect the circular duct to the adaptor.
Remove the junction box cover and secure conduit or stress
relief to junction box knockout hole. (7/8 inch) (Fig.21)
2. Install header between joists by using nails or screws.
3. Install the fan body and secure it by using long
screws(M4X30) (Fig.20, Fig.21)
Adaptor
inches (mm)
Fan body
Joist
Header
Joist
Fig.20
(275)
(345)
10 7/8
13 5/8
1. Before installation, open the orifice cover. Secure the fan
body to adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig.1 of page 6)
(1) To install the ventilating fan, follow the procedures described in lnstallation . Take the following
precautions before installation.
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1. Installation in existing construction.
Installing the ventilating fan in an existing building requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above
the planned installation location or existing ducting and wiring.
(2) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(3) Plan suitable location for ventilating fan.(next to ceiling joist)
(5) First, remove ceiling section.
(6) Install ventilating fan.
(1) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(2) Remove ceiling section.
(3) Install ventilating fan with fan body flange on top of the drywall.
CAUTION:
Check area above planning installation location to be sure that:
1. Duct work can be done and that area is sufficient for proper ventilation.
2. Wiring can be run to planning location.
3. No wiring or other obstructions shall interfere with installation.
(4) Before installation, provide inspection and maintenance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work shown in installation .II
2. Installation from accessible area above fan location.
5. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 7~page 8)
to complete the installation work.
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Fig.21

Cleaner
2. Wash and clean grille.(Use non-abrasive kitchen detergent,
wipe dry with new cloth.) (Fig.23)
4. Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent, remove
any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with new cloth. (Fig.25)
5. Replace grille.
3. Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum
cleaner. (Fig.24)
Grille
Fig.23
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Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine
maintenance must be done every year.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
1. Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other
such chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan.
2. Do not damp water to motor.
3. Do not soak resin parts in water over 60 C.
o
Gloves
Grille
Slot Mounting
spring
Fig. 22
1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down
carefully.) (Fig.22)
Fig.24
Fig.25

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
One Panasonic Way, 1H-3 Secaucus, NJ 07094
PANASONIC CANADA INC.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Warning Concerning Removal of Covers.
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.
(In the U.S.A.,call 1-866-292-7292 to Customer call Center.
Dryer-hood type vent with
backdraft flap(s).
Fig.26
Caulk termination to duct.
2-3 ft straight run before elbow.
In attic installation,
caulk box to drywall.
Short piece of flexible duct
helps alignment and absorbs
sound. Clamps plus tape at
all flex joints. Foil tape tightly covers all metal
duct joints (glue PVC joints).
Insulation.
Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed
directly over the fan housing in the attic.
Panasonic fans and fan/light combination
units do not create excessive heat that is
a common problem with recessed light
fixtures or some competitors' fan/light
combinations. Our efficient, cool-running
motors and our fluorescent bulbs do not
create enough ambient heat to be subjected
to these limitations.
Properly insulate the area around the fan
to minimize building heat loss and gain.
(Fig.26)
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