Panasonic Whisper Green-Lite FV-08VKML2 User manual

VentilatingFan
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
ModelNo. FV-08VKML2
FV-08VKSL2
FV-08VKML2
FV-08VKSL2
READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.
ThankyouverymuchforhavingpurchasedourVentilatingFan
Pleasereadtheseinstructionscarefullybeforeattemptingtoinstall,
operateorservicethePanasonicVentilatingFan.Failuretocomply
withinstructionscouldresultinpersonalinjuryand/orproperty
damage.Pleaseretainthisbookletforfuturereference.
TableofContents
PleaseReadPriorToInstallingThisFan
Unpacking
SuppliedAccessories
Description
Dimensions
WiringDiagram
SwitchIndication
Operation
Specifications
GeneralSafetyInformation
Maintenance
PracticalGuideToInstallation
ProductService
Installation(SuspendedBetweenJoistMounting)
Installation(WoodenHeader)
Installation(InExistingConstruction)
Installation(JoistMounting-)
Installation(JoistMounting-)
Installation(-JoistMounting)
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PLEASEREADPRIORTOINSTALLINGTHISFAN
TheWhisperGreenlineofventilatingfansemploysstateofthearttechnology
providinganumberofuniquefeaturesthatleadtoimprovedindoorairquality.
Thesefeaturesneedtobefullyunderstoodpriortoinstallationtofullyrealizethe
benefitsthefansoffer. Thesefansaredesignedtoruncontinuously
ensuringahealthyenvironmentatlowCFMlevels24hoursaday.Byutilizing
apre-setlowerlevel(0,30,40,50,60,70CFM).Thesettingisdependentonthe
sizeoftheroomandtheindividualwishesofthehomeowner.
(Sq.feet) TwoBedroomsThreeBedrooms FourBedrooms FiveBedrooms
<1,000 33 40 48 55
60
53
45
38
1,500
2,000 43 50 58 65
70
63
5548
2,500
3,000 53 60 68
Thesefansarealsobuilttotakecareofthehomeowner'sspotventilationneeds
whentheroomisoccupied.Thesemodelskick-uptoamaximumlevelof80
CFMeitherwhentheswitchisturnedon(FV-08VKSL2)oractivatedbythe
AHigh/LowDelayTimer,Iocatedinsidethefanbody,isutilizedtoreturnthefan
backtothePre-setcontinuousventilationmode.
factorsincreasestaticpressurehinderingtheperformanceofmostventilation
fans.Thesefansutilizemicrochiptechnologythatmonitorsthe
staticpressureinthesystemandspeedsuporslowsdowntherpmofthefan
dependingontheamountofresistance.Thisallowsthefantoperformasrated,
whetherfacing0.1,0.2oreven0.25incheswatergauge.Thebottomlineisthat
itmakesforeasierinstallation.Theinstallernolongerhastoworryabout
compromisingthefan'sperformance.
technology.ThenewDCmotoris30%-70%moreenergyefficientthantheminimum
ENERGYSTARrequirements.
Thisproductcontainselectronicballastwithfluorescentlampsandisincompliance
withPart18oftheFCCrulesasconsumerRFlightingdevice.Operationissubjectto
thefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmay
causeundesiredoperation.
Thisproductmaycauseinterferencetoradioequipmentandshouldnotbeinstalled
nearmaritimesafetycommunicationsequipmentorothercriticalnavigationor
communicationequipmentoperatingbetween0.45-30MHz.Ifinterference
shouldoccur,trytoincreasespacingbetweenthisproductandotherproduct.
DocResponsibleParty:PanasonicCorporationofNorthAmerican
OnePanasonicWay,Secaucus,NJ07094
PanasonicHome&EnvironmentCompany
UnitofPanasonicConsumerElectronicCompany
OnePanasonicWay,Secaucus,NJ07094
1-866-292-7292
SalesCompany:
CustomerCallSupport:
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SpotandContinuousVentilation:
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UNPACKING
Unpackandcarefullyremoveunitfromcarton.
RefertotheSuppliedAccessorieslisttoverifythatallpartsarepresent.
SUPPLIEDACCESSORIES
Partname Appearance Quantity
Grille FV-08VKML2
FV-08VKSL2
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket II
Suspension
bracket III
Screw
(ST4.2X8)
I
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
II
Screw
(ST4.2X16)
III
Partname Appearance Quantity
Machinescrew
(M4X8)
Longscrew
(ST4.2X20)
18W
Fluorescent
lamp
4W
Nightlamp
Lightingunit
DESCRIPTION
ThesePanasonicventilatingfanmodelsuseasiroccofanwithdolphin-shapedbladesdrivenbybrushlessdirect
currentmotorpoweredbyanintegraltransformer.Themotorisdesignedtohavelongoperatinglife,high
dynamicresponse.higherspeedrangeswithsavingenergy.Thegrillecoveringthefanbodyisaspring-loaded,
quickremovetype.Adamperforpreventingaircounterflowisprovided.Theblowerusesahigh-capacity
siroccofandevelopedtoreducethenoiselevel.
Thelightingunitisanenergy-saving,lightingdeviceusestwo18Wfluorescentlampsandproducesalmost
thesameilluminationasastandard100Wincandescentlamp.
PanasonicventilatingfanmodelFV-08VKML2isequippedwithamotionsensorthatshiftsthefantohigh
flowautomaticallywhenmotionisdeteced.Itisuse-adjustabletooperate0.5-60minutesaftermotionisno
longerdetected.
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DIMENSIONS
FV-08VKML2 Unit:inches(mm)
FV-08VKSL2
No. Partname No. Partname
Grille Junctionboxcover
Junctionbox
Lightingunit
Fluorescentlamp
Nightlamp
Sensorunit
Adatpor
Fanbody
Damper
Suspensionbracket
Bracketcover
(For16inchesoncenterjoists,onlyusesuspensionbrasket,for19.2inchesoncenterjoists,onlyuse
suspensionbracket.Ifmorethan19.2inchesoncenterjoists,usesuspensionbrasket&.)IIIIIIII
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
101/4(261)
13(330)
10
8
3
6
23/4(70)312(90) 1(25)
1(26) 43/5(116)
23/4(70) 312(90)
1(26)
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FV-08VKML2
WIRINGDIAGRAM
Fanbody Junctionbox Switchbox
L
NAC120V60Hz
Black
White
Green
Black
Red
Adjustmentswitch
Maincontrolcircuit
Black
White
Red
Blue
Orange
Purple
DC-Motor
Sensor Red
White
Yellow
Black
Red
White
Yellow
Black
White
Black
Black
Black
Black
Switchbox
L
L
Nightlamp
Green
Electronic
Ballast
Lamp
Lightingunit
FV-08VKSL2 Fanbody Junctionbox Switchbox
L
N
White
Red
Black
Red
Green G
Black
White
Red
Red
Adjustmentswitch
Black
White
Red
Blue
Orange
Purple
DC-Motor
Maincontrolcircuit
Red
White
Yellow
Lightingunit
Black
Black
White
Green
Nightlamp
L
L
Switchbox
Black
Black
Lamp Electronic
ballast
SWITCHINDICATION
Lowspeedairvolume
presetswitch
High/lowdelaytime
presetswitch
Switchindications
onblowerunit
Lowspeedair-volumepresetswitchpositions
AirVolume
[CFM] 030 40 50 60 70
Factorysetting:50CFM.Position:Useforfactorytestonly.
PositionFanstop:
High/Lowdelaytimepresetswitchpositions
DelayTime
[min] 0.5 1 2 3 5 10 20 30 60
Factorysetting:20minutes.Position:Useforfactorytestonly.
AirvolumepresetswitchDelaytimepresetswitch
White
AirvolumepresetswitchDelaytimepresetswitch
5
Powersupply
AC120V60Hz
AC120V60Hz
Powersupply
AC120V60Hz
Powersupply
Powersupply
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OPERATION
Detectiblerange
Thedistancethatmotion
canbedetectedlimitedto
10feet(3m).
Thefieldofviewofthe
sensoris90.
(Roomtemperatureis
25C)
Motionsensor
Thelowspeedisdeterminedlowspeedairvolumepresetswitch.by
ThedelaytimeisdeterminedbyHigh/Lowdelaytimepresetswitch.
Fanoperatesathighspeedforadjustabledurationof0.5to60min.aftermotionisnolongerdetected.
Atlow
speed
Whenmotionis
detected,fanruns
atthehighspeed.
Remainsrunning
athighspeeduntil
thedelaytimehas
passed.
Human
active
Human
active
Fanactive
Fanactive Atlow
speed
Whenmanualwall
switchisclosed,
fanrunsathigh
speed.
Whenmanulewall
switchisopened,
fanremainsrunning
athighspeeduntil
thedelaytimehas
passed.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
ModelNo. Air
direction Voltage
(V) Frequency
(Hz)
Duct
diameter
(inches)
Noise
(sones)
Fanbody
Powerconsumption(W) Speed
(rpm)
Lightingunit
FluorescentlampNightlamp
Airdeliverat0.1''WG
(CFM)
Weight
Ib.()
FV-08VKSL2
Exhaust
Exhaust
120 60 4
120 60 4
FV-08VKML2
9.6
7.8
6.8
5.9
5.0
1.4()
9.6
7.8
6.8
5.9
5.0
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2
18X2 4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
723
675
661
625
587
723
675
661
625
587
70
60
50
40
30
0
70
60
50
40
30
16.3(7.4)
FV-08VKSL2
FV-08VKML2 Exhaust
Exhaust
120 60
60
120
4
4
0.3
0.3
12.6
12.6
18X2
18X2
4
4
807
807
80
80
16.5(7.5)
16.3(7.4)
HVICertifiedperformancebasedonHVIProcedures915,916,and920
Referencespecifications
ModelNo. Air
direction
ReferenceperformancebasedonHVIProcedures915,916,and920.
Duct
diameter
(inches)
Powerconsumption(W)
Noise
(sones)
Speed Weight
(rpm) (CFM)
16.5(7.5)
Airdeliverat0.1''WG
Fanbody FluorescentlampNightlamp
Lightingunit
6
kg
Ib.()
kg
0
*
1.4()
*
()Standbywattage.
*
Voltage
(V) Frequency
(Hz)
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GENERALSAFETYINFORMATION
1.Donotinstallthisventilatingfanwhereinteriorroomtemperaturemayexceed
104F(40C).
2.MakesurethattheelectricservicesupplyvoltageisAC120V,60Hz.
3.Followalllocalelectricalandsafetycodes,aswellastheNationalElectricalCode
(NEC)andtheOccupationSafetyandHealthAct(OSHA).
4.Alwaysdisconnectthepowersourcebeforeworkingonornearthefan,motor,
lightfixtureorjunctionbox.
5.Protectthepowercordfromsharpedges,oil,grease,hotsurfaces,chemicalsor
otherobjects.
6.Donotkinkthepowercord.
7.DonotinstalltheunitwhereductsareconfiguredasshowninFig.A.
8.Providesuctionpartswithproperventilation.
9.ThisunitisULlistedforuseoverabathtuborshowerwheninstalledinaGFCI
protectedbranchcircuit.
10.Thisproducthasafluorescentlampthatcontainsmercury.Disposalmayberegulated
inyourcommunityduetoenvironmentalconsiderations.Fordisposalorrecycling
information,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesortheElectronicslndustries
Alliance:http://www.eiae.org
CAUTION:
1.Forgeneralventilatinguseonly.Donotusetoexhaust
hazardousorexplosivematerialsandvapors.
2.Notforuseincookingarea.(Fig.B)
3.Thisproductmustbeproperlygrounded.
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshockorinjurytopersons,observethefollowing:
1.Usethisunitonlyinthemannerintendedbythemanufacturer.ifyouhaveanyquestions,contactto
themanufacturer.
2.Installationworkandelectricalwiringmustbedonebyqualifiedperson(s)inaccordancewithall
applicablecodesandstandards,includingfire-ratedconstruction.
3.Sufficientairisneededforpropercombustionandexhaustiongofgasesthroughtheflue(chimeny)
offuelburningequipmenttopreventbackdrafting.Followtheheatingequipmentmanufacturer's
guidelineandsafetystandardssuchasthosepublishedbytheNationalFireProtectionAssociation
(NFPA),andtheAmericanSocietyforHeatingRefrigerationandAirConditioningEngineers
(ASHRAE)andthelocalcodeauthorities.
4.Whencuttingordrillingintowallorceiling,donotdamageelectricalwiringandotherhiddenutilities.
5.Ductedfansmustalwaysbeventedtotheoutdoors.
6.Donotusethisunitwithanysolid-statecontroldevice.Solidstatecontrolsmaycauseharmonicdistortion
whichcancausemotorhummingnoise.
7.Beforeservicingorcleaningunit,switchpoweroffatservicepanelandlocktheservicedisconnecting
meanstopreventpowerfrombeingswitchedonaccidentally,Whentheservicedisconnectingmeans
cannotbelocked,securelyfastenaprominentwarningdevice,suchasatag,totheservicepanel.
8.Ifthisunittobeinstalledoveratuborshower,itmustbemarkedasappropriatefortheapplication
andbeconnectedtoaGFCI(GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter)-protectedbranchcircuit.
9.NottobeinstalledinaceilingthermallyinsulatedtoavaluegreaterthanR40.(Thisisrequiredfor
installationinCanadaonly.)
(Cookingarea)
Donotinstallaboveor
insidethisarea
Cooking
equipment
Floor
Fig.B
Fig.A
Prohibited
Prohibited
Adaptor
Prohibited
Prohibited
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INSTALLATION(JOISTMOUNTING-)
IMPORTANT:
Adaptor
Damper
Tape
Joists
2-Screw(ST4.2X8)I
Suspensionbracket II
Suspensionbracket III
SpacingAoncenterjoists
12inches
InsertSuspensionbracket
RefertoFig.1-1
RefertoFig.1-2
RefertoFig.1-3
RefertoFig.1-4
16inches
19.2inchesverticaljoists
24inches
Removethetapefromdamperandadaptor
beforeinstallation.Asshownbelow:
IfspacingAoncenterjoistsis24inches,connect
suspensionbracketand(C4marktoC4mark)
asshownbelow: IIIII
1.Insertthesuspensionbracketintothefanbodyand
adaptor.(Selectthesuspensionbracketasshownbelow.)
Fanbody
Fanbody
Fanbody
Fanbody
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket II
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket I
Fig.1-1
Fig.1-2
Fig.1-3
Fig.1-4
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INSTALLATION(JOISTMOUNTING-)CONTINUED
2.Installthesuspensionbracketandtheflangeof
fanbodytojoistsbyusinglongscrews(ST4.2X20)
(IfspacingAbetweenjoistsis12inches,installthe
flangeoffanbodyaccordingtoFig.2-1,others
accordingtoFig.2-2toinstalltheproduct)
3.Installthesuspensionbrackettojoistsbyusing
longscrews(ST4.2X20)andsecureittothefan
bodybyusingscrew(ST4.2X12)(Fig.3)II
4.Removejunctionboxcoverandsecureconduit
orstressrelieftojunctionboxknock-outhole.
(Fig.4)
6.Installacircularductandsecureitwith
ducttapeorclamps.
5.Refertowiringdiagramofpage5.
Followallthelocalelectricalsafetycodesas
wellastheNationalElectricalCode(NEC).
UsingULapprovedwirenuts,connecthouse
powerwirestoventilatingfanwires:
blacktoblack;whitetowhite;greentogreen;
FormodelFV-08VKSL2connectthetwo
redwirestotheswitchforthespeedcontrol.
Replacethejunctionboxcover.(Fig.4)
Mountjunctionboxcovercarefullysothat
leadwiresarenotpinched.
CAUTION:
Joist
Joist
Joist
Ducttape
orclamps
Circularduct
Conduit
(FV-08VKML2) (FV-08VKSL2)
Junctionboxcover
Fig.2-1
Fig.2-2
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fanbody
Fanbody
2Longscrews
(ST4.2X20)
2Longscrews
(ST4.2X20)
Screws(ST4.2X12)II
4Longscrews(ST4.2X20)
Joist
9
Conduit
Redwires
Greenwires
Leadwires Wirenut
Junctionbox
Greenwires
Leadwires Wirenut
Junctionbox
Conduit
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7.Finishceilingwork.Ceilingholeshouldbealigned
withtheedgeoftheflange.(Fig.5)
8.Inserttheplugconnectorintothereceptacle,
andsecurethelightingunittothefan
bodywith1screw(ST4.2X16)and2machine
screws(M4X8).(Fig.5)
IIII
III
9.Insertthefluorescentlampsandsecurethenight
lampintothelightingunit.(Fig.5)
10.Insertmountingspringintotheslotasshownand
adjusthigh/lowdelaytimepresetswitchandlow
speedairvolumepresetswitch.Refertoswitch
indicationonpage5(FV-08VKML2)(Fig.6-1)
11.Insertthesensorunitintothehousingofthegrille
andinsertothermountingspringintotheslotas
shownandmountgrilletofanbody(FV-08VKML2)
(Fig.6-2,Fig.6-3)
12.Insertmountingspringsintotheslotsasshownand
mountgrilletofanbody.(FV-08VKSL2)(Fig.7)
Mountgrillecarefullysothatleadwireofsensorunit
isnotpinched.
CAUTION:
INSTALLATION(JOISTMOUNTING-)CONTINUED
Ceiling
Lightingunit
Machinescrew
(M4X8)
Machinescrew
(M4X8) Screw(ST4.2X16)III
4WNightlamp
Fluorescentlamps
Inches(mm)
Plugconnector II
Mountingspring
Mountingspring
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Grille
Grille
Grille Gloves
Grille
Slot Lightingunit
Lightingunit
Sensorunit
Sensorunit
Fig.5
Fig.6-1
Fig.6-2
Fig.6-3
Fig.7
Gloves
10
Receptacle II
Plugconnector II
Gloves
Gloves
Themachinescrewsmustbetightfit.
CAUTION:
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(FV-08VKML2)
(FV-08VKSL2)
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.10
Circularduct
Conduit
Inches(mm)
Joist
Junctionboxcover
INSTALLATION(JOISTMOUNTING-)
(Whenspacingthefanbodyflangebelowthedrywallorresilientchannel)
1.Removethemachinescrewbyusingscrewdriver,
disconnectplugconnectorfromreceptacleand
removeadaptorfromfanbodybeforeinstallation,
(Fig.8)
4.Insertthesuspensionbracketintofanbody(refering
tostep1ofinstallation,page8)I
5.Insertthefanbodyintojoists.(Fig.10)
IMPORTANT:
Makesurethatadaptorclawsareproperlyinserted
intofanbodyslots.
2.Insertthesuspensionbracketintotheadaptorand
secureittojoistsbyusinglongscrews(ST4.2X20)(Fig.9)
KeepthedistanceB(1/inch,12.7mmor5/8inch,
15.9mm)forthethicknessofceilingboard.
2
SpacingA
betweenJoists
inches(mm)
Suspension
bracket Suspension
bracket ISuspension bracket III Suspension bracket IIIII
IfspacingAbetweenjoistsis211/4to231/
inches(540to597mm),connectsuspension
bracketand(C4marktoC4mark)according
topage.8Selectthesuspensionbracket
accordingtospacingAasshownbelow:
IIIII
2
131/4151/
(336394)
~
~2161/183/4 (419)
~
~480
2211/4231/
(540597)
~
~2
Machinescrew
Screwdriver
Fanbody
Fanbody
Slots Adaptor
claws
Gloves
Gloves
Gloves
Gloves
Adaptor
Adaptor
2Longscrews
(ST4.2X20)
2Longscrews
(ST4.2X20)
Joists
Suspension
bracket I
Suspensionbracket 161/2183/4(419480)~~
131/4151/2(336394)~~
211/4231/2(540597)~~
1/(12.7)2
5/8(15.9)
11
Receptacle
Receptacle
plug
connector
plugconnector
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(FV-08VKML2)
(FV-08VKSL2)
Screwdriver
Screw(ST4.2X12)II
2Longscrews
(ST4.2X20)
Screw(ST4.2X12)II
2Longscrews
(ST4.2X20)
4Longscrews(ST4.2X20)
Machinescrew
Plugconnector Receptacle
Fig.11
Fig.12
Fig.13
Fig.14
I-joist
Suspension
bracket III
INSTALLATION(JOISTMOUNTING-)CONTINUED
INSTALLATION(-JOISTMOUNTING)
6.Securethefanbodytoadaptorbyusingmachine
screwandplugconnectortoreceptacle(Fig.11)
7.Securethesuspensionbrackettojoistsbyusing
longscrews(ST4.2X20)andsecureittofanbodyby
usingscrew(ST4.2X12)inverticaldirection(Fig.12)II
8.Followsteps7to12ofInstallation(page10)to
completetheinstallationwork. I
C1
C2
C3
C4
Suspensionbracket
Thesuspensionbracketcancomplywith
differentkindof-joists.
III III
I
1.Beforeinstallation,securethelightingunittofanbody
(referingtoFig.5ofpage10).
2.Connectthesuspensionbrackettofanbody.(Fig.13)
(Selecttheholebychecking-joistsizeandfixthe
screwtotheframehole.)
III
3.Connectthefanbodytothe-joist.(Fig.14)
4.Followsteps4to12ofinstallation(page9,page10)to
completetheinstallationwork. I
12
4kindsof-joist
inches(mm)
9/16(14.3) C1
C2
C3
C4
11/16(17.5)
31/32(24.6)
117/32(38.9)
hole
mark
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INSTALLATION(SUSPENDEDBETWEENJOISTMOUNTING)
1.Beforeinstallation,securethelightingunittofanbody
(referingtoFig.5ofpage10).
2.Insertthesuspensionbracketintobracketcoverof
adaptorsideandthebackofthefanbody.
(Fig.15-1,15-2)
(selectthesuspensionbracketaccordingtospacingA
asshownbelow.)
16inchesand19.2inches
horizontaljoist
Suspensionbracket I
Suspensionbracket I
Suspensionbracket III
Suspensionbracket III
Suspensionbracket II
Suspensionbracket II
16inchesand19.2inches
horizontaljoist
19.2inchesverticaljoist
Fig.15-1
Fig.15-2
Fig.16
Fig.17
Fig.18
Joist
2Longscrews(ST4.2X20)
4Longscrews(ST4.2X20)
2Screw
(ST4.2X12)
II
Joists
Adaptor
Junctionbox
Fanbody
5/8(15.9)
3.Insertthefanbodybetweenjoists.Makesurethefan
bodyislevelandsquare(perpendicular)withthejoists.
(Fig.16)
Ifinstallingwithfanbodyflangebelowdrywall,keep
thedistanceB(1/inch,12.7mmor5/8inch,15.9mm)
forthethicknessofceilingboard.
2
4.Securethesuspensionbrackettojoistsbyusinglong
screws(ST4.2X20)(Fig.17,Fig.18)
5.Securethesuspensionbrackettofanbodybyusing
screw(ST4.2X12)(Fig.18)II
6.Followsteps4to12ofinstallation(page9,page10)
tocompletetheinstallationwork. I
13
Inches(mm)
131/4153/4(336400)~~
161/2183/4(419480)~~
35(76126)
54/574/5(148198)
~~
~~
1/2(12.7)
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INSTALLATION(WOODENHEADER)
INSTALLATION(INEXISTINGCONSTRUCTION)
1.Beforeinstallation,securethelightingunittofanbody
(referingtoFig.5ofpage10).
2.Installheaderbetweenjoistsbyusingnailsorscrews.
1.Installationinexistingconstruction.
Installingthefanbodyinanexistingbuildingrequiresanaccessiblearea(atticorcrawlspace)above
theplannedinstallationlocationorexistingductingandwiring.
2.Installationfromaccessibleareaabovefanlocation.
(1)Inspectductworkandwiringbeforeproceedingwithinstallation.
(2)Removeceilingsection.
(3)Installfanbodyfromabovewithfanbodyflangeflushtodrywallceiling.
3.Installthefanbodyandsecureitbyusinglong
screws(ST4.2X20)(Fig.19,Fig.20)
4.Followsteps4to12ofinstallation(page9,page10)
tocompletetheinstallationwork. I
Joist
Joist
Adaptor
Adaptor
Circularduct
6Longscrews
(ST4.2X20) Fig.20
Header
Fanbody
Inches(mm)
(1)Toinstallthefanbody,followtheproceduresdescribedinInstallation.Takethefollowing
precautionsbeforeinstallation. II
(2)Inspectductworkandwiringbeforeproceedingwithinstallation.
(3)Plansuitablelocationforfanbody.(Nexttoceilingjoist)
(4)Beforeinstallation,provideinspectionandmaintenanceaccessatalocationthatwillnotinterfere
withinstallationworkshownininstallation.
(5)First,removeceilingsection.
(6)Installfanbody.
II
CAUTION:
Checkareaaboveplannedinstallationlocationtobesurethat:
1.Ductworkcanbedoneandthatareaissufficientforproperventilation.
2.Wiringcanberuntoplanninglocation.
3.Nowiringorotherobstructionsshallinterferewithinstallation.
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MAINTENANCE(CLEANING)I
WARNING:
1.Removegrillepulldownonemountingspring.Remove
sensorunitthenpulldowntheothermountingspring.
(Squeezemountingspringandpulldowncarefully.)
(Fig.21-1,21-2)
2.Washandcleangrille.(Usenon-abrasivekitchendetergent,
wipedrywithnewcloth.)(Fig.22)
3.Thegrilleshouldbedryaftercleaning.(Fig.23)
4.Removedustanddirtfromfanbodyusingavacuum
cleaner.(Fig.24)
5.Usingaclothdampenedwithkitchendetergent,remove
anydirtfromfanbody.Wipedrywithnewcloth.(Fig.25)
6.Replacegrille.
CAUTION:
1.Neverusegasoline,benzene,thinneroranyother
suchchemicalsforcleaningtheventilatingfan.
2.Donotallowwatertogetintothemotor.
3.Donotsoakresinpartsinwaterover140F(60C).
WARNING:
1.Disconnectpowersourcebeforeworkingonunit.
2.Thelamp'sglassisfragile.Pleasehandlewithcare.Toremovelamp,graspatbaseandmoveback
andforcetoloosen.Donotpullhardonthelamporyoumaybreaktheglass.
3.4Wnightlamphasthreadedbase.Removebyturningcounterclockwise.
4.Besuretoremovethenightlampbeforeremovefluorescentlamps.
Disconnectpowersourcebeforeworkingonunit.Routine
maintenancemustbedoneeveryyear.
Ceiling
Ceiling
Grille
Grille
Gloves
Gloves
Gloves
Gloves
Sensorunit
Fig.21-1
Fig.21-2
Fig.22
Fig.25
Fig.23
Fig.24
Vacuumcleaner
Mountingspring
MAINTENANCE(REPLACEMENTOFLAMP)II
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A0809-008VKML220
MAINTENANCE(REPLACEMENTOFLAMP)CONTINUEDII
PRACTICALGUIDETOINSTALLATION
PRODUCTSERVICE
PANASONICCONSUMERELECTRONICSCOMPANY
PANASONICCANADAINC.
1.Removegrille.(Squeezemountingspringandpull
down)(Fig.21-1,21-2ofpage15)
2.Removethe4Wnightlamp.(Fig.26)
Properinsulatetheareaaroundthefan
tominimizebuildingheatlossandgain.
(Fig.28)
Properinsulatetheareaaroundthefan
tominimizebuildingheatlossandgain.
(Fig.28)
Fourinchorsixinchroofjack,wallcap,
orsoffitventwithbackdraftdamper.
Caulkterminationtoduct.
Shortpieceofflexibleduct
helpsalignmentandabsorbs
sound.Clampsplustapeat
allflexjoints.
2-3ftstraightrunbeforeelbow.
Inatticinstallation,
caulkboxtodrywall.
Foiltapetightlycoversallmetal
ductjoints(gluePVCjoints).
Loosefillorbattinsulationcanbeplaced
directlyoverthefanhousingintheattic.
Panasonicfansandfan/lightcombination
unitsdonotcreateexcessiveheatthatis
acommonproblemwithrecessedlight
fixturesorsomecompetitors'fan/light
combinations.Ourefficient,cool-running
motorsandourfluorescentlampsdonot
createenoughambientheattobesubjected
totheselimitations.
3.Changethefluorescentlamps(PanasonicFDS
18E27/4,18WorFDS18E35/4,18WorFDS18E42/4,
18W)orthe4Wnightlamp,connecttheplug
connectorandreplacethegrille.(Fig.27)II
Fig.26
Fig.27
Fig.28
Insulation.
WarningConcerningRemovalofCovers.
DivisionofPanasonicCorporationofNorthAmerica,
OnePanasonicWay,Secaucus,NJ07094
www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
5770AmblerDrive,Mississauga,ONL4W2T3
Theunitshouldbeservicedbyqualifiedtechniciansonly.Noserviceinformationisprovidedforcustomers.
Yourproductisdesignedandmanufacturedtoensureaminimumofmaintenance.However,shouldyour
uniteverrequireservice,anationwidesystemoffactoryservicecentersandAUTHORIZEDINDEPENDENT
SERVICECENTERSismaintainedtosupportyourproduct'swarranty.
(IntheU.S.A.,Call1-866-292-7292toCustomercallCenter.)
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