Panasonic Whisper Value-Lite FV-08VSL1 User manual

Ventilating Fan
FV-08VSL1
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.R
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.
Specifications
Dimensions
Description
12
11-12
13-14
14
6-8
4
4-5
4
3
2
2
Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories
Unpacking
General Safety Information
I
Installation
( Wooden Header )
10
III
( -Joist Mounting )I
10-11
Installation ( Between Joist Mounting )
Installation
( In Existing Construction )
VI
Installation ( Joist Mounting- )I
Installation
Maintenance
Practical Guide to Installation
14
Product Service
8-9
II
( Joist Mounting- )II
Installation
IV
V
Wiring Diagram
5

Quantity
Appearance
Part name
1
Grille
Machine screw
(M4X8)
1
Quantity
Appearance
Part name
2
1
1
18W
Fluorescent
lamp
4W
Night lamp
Lighting unit
1
8
Thumb screw
Long screw
(M4X30)
Screw
(M4X16)
III
2
Screw
(M4X8)
I
2
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket II
1
1
2
Screw
(M4X12)
II
1
Suspension
bracket III
FV-08VSL1
The Panasonic ceiling mount ventilating fan uses a sirocco fan driven by a capacitor motor. The motor is
designed to have an extended service life with reduced energy consumption. It also incorporates a
thermal-cutoff for safety. The grille covering the main body is a spring-loaded, quick-release type. A
damper for preventing counterflow is provided.
The light unit is an energy-saving, lighting device which uses two 18W fluorescent lamps and produces almost
the same illumination as a standard 100W incandescent lamp.

(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 joists, use suspension bracket & .)
I
III II III
Unit: ( )inches mm
FV-08VSL1
Junction box cover
Junction box
Lighting unit
Fluorescent lamp
Night lamp
Part nameNo. Part nameNo.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Damper
Fan body
Adaptor
Grille
Suspension bracket
Bracket cover
7
9
11 10
10 1/4 261()
12 300()
3 (76)
13 330()
10 1/4 261() 3 3/4 (94)
6
13 (330)
27/873()
1/2 13()
36/8 95()
31/8 78()
31/8 78()
11/2 38()
125()
23/860()
8
13 1/4~15 1/2 336~394
16 1/2~18 3/4 419~480
21 1/4~23 1/2 540~597
()
()
()
12
12 Blade

Specifications are based on HVI standard.
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
1. Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 40 C (104 F).
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2. Make certain that the electric service supply voltage is 120V, 60 Hz.
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, light fixture 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.
Noise
(sone)
Duct
diameter
(inches)
26 4
(cfm)
944 80
31.3 18 X 2
FV-08VSL1
(rpm)
6.1 13.4()
Fig. A
Prohibition
Adaptor
Prohibition Prohibition Prohibition

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.
Floor
Do not install above or
(Cooking area)
inside this area
45o
45
o
Fig. B
equipment
Cooking
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
to 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 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.
E. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
F. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
G. Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise. To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.
J. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
I. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
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.
D. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Motor
Moteur
Fan unit
Red
Black
Witeh
Green
Capacitor
witeh
Fluorescent
Lamp
Lighting unit
Earth ground
Night Lamp
Current Fuse
Electronic
Ballast
Witeh
Neutral
Live
Neutral
Live
Neutral
Live
Junction box
Black
White
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Green
Earth ground
Black
White
Green
Black
White
Black
Black
White
3.15A

6
2 Screw (M4X8)I
Suspension bracket III
Suspension bracket II
2. Insert the supension bracket into the fan body and
adaptor. (select the suspension bracket as shown below)
Spacing A on center Joists Insert Suspension bracket
12 inches
16 inches
19.2 inches vertical joists
24 inches
Refer to Fig. 2-1
Refer to Fig. 2-2
Refer to Fig. 2-3
Refer to Fig. 2-4
If spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect
suspension bracket and (C4 mark to C4 mark)
as shown below :
II III
Joists
A
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using thumb screw. (Fig.1)
IMPORTANT :
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
before installation. As shown below:
Suspension
bracket I
Fig.2-1
Fan body
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket III
Fig.2-2
Fan body
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket I
Fig.2-3
Fig.2-4
Fan body
Suspension
bracket I
Suspension
bracket III
Suspension
bracket II
Fig.1
Fan body
Fan body
Thumb screw
Remove tape
Adaptor
Damper

Joist
4 Long screws(M4X30)
Fan body
Junction box cover
Conduit
Circular duct
2 Long screws
(M4X30) screw (M4X12)II
Fan body
A = 10 1/4~12 inches
Joist
2 Long screws
(M4X30)
4. Install the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (M4X30) and secure it to the fan body by
using screw (M4X12). (Fig.4)II
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5. Remove junction box cover and secure conduit or
stress relief to junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.5)
6. Refer to wiring diagram below.
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. (Fig.5)
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.
3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan body
to joists by using long screws (M4X30) ( If spacing A
between joists is 10 1/4~12 inches, install the flange of
fan body according to Fig.3-2, others according to
Fig.3-1 install the product.)
Fig.3-1
Fig.3-2
Fig. 5
Fig.4
Wire nut
Conduit
Junction box
Green wires
Lead wires
Duct tape

CAUTION:
Ensure that distance B is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm).
12 1/8 (305)
12 1/8 (305)
2 Long screws
(M4X30)
Adaptor
Joists
Adaptor
2 Long screws
(M4X30)
8
9. Insert the plug connector and plug connector
into the receptacle and receptacle respectively,
and secure the light unit to the fan unit with 2 screw
(M4X16) and 1 machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.6)
II III
II III
III
10. Insert the fluorescent lamps and screw the night
lamp into the lighting unit. (Fig.6)
11. Insert mounting springs into slots as shown
and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.7)
1. Disconnect plug connector from receptacle and
remove adaptor from fan body before starting
installation.
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the adaptor and
secure it to joists by using long screws(M4X30). (Fig.8)
3. Follow step 5 to 7 of the installation (page 7) to
complete the duct work and wiring.
I
If spacing A between joists is 21 1/4 to 23 1/2
inches, connect suspension bracket and
(C4 mark to C4 mark) according to page 6.
Select the suspension bracket according to
spacing A as shown 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)
8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the edge of the flange. (Fig.6)
Slot
Grille
Mounting spring
Fig.7
Lighting unit
Ceiling
Fig.6
Machine screw
(M4X8)
screw (M4X16)III
Lighting unit
Plug connector III
Plug connector II
Ceiling
inches (mm)
4 W Night Lamp
Fluorescent lamps
inches mm()
Fig.8
13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
21 1/4~23 1/2 ( 540~597 )
Suspension bracket
B
A
no more than 1/2 (13)
Plug connector II
Plug connector III
Receptacle III
Receptacle II

Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted
into body slots.
IMPORTANT:
5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig.9)
6. Secure the fan body to adaptor by using thumb
screw and plug connector to receptacle. (Fig.10)
When mounting
body and blower
separately
1. Loosen 4 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 to
fan body by using thumb
screw. (Fig.10)
7. Insert the blower into the
fan body. (Fig.12-3)
8. Secure the blower.
(Fig.12-4) and plug
connector to receptacle.
(Fig.10)
3. Remove adaptor from
fan body and secure it
to joists as in Fig.8 of
page 8.
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7. Secure to joists by using
long screws(M4X30) and secure it to fan body by
using screw (M4X12) in vertical direction. (Fig.11)
the suspension bracket
II
8. Follow step 8 to 11 of installation (page 8) to
complete the installation work.
I
Fig. 9
4. Insert to fan body (refering
to step 2 of installation , page 6).
the suspension bracket in
I
Fig. 11
2 Long screws
(M4X30)
screw (M4X12)II
6. Secure the fan body
to joists by using long
screw(M4X30). (Fig.11)
Conduit
Junction box cover
Circular duct
Joist
Fan body
Adaptor
claws
Fig.12-1
Adaptor
4-Screws
Fig.12-4
4 Screws Screw driver
Fig.12-3
Fan body
Fig.12-2
Fan body
Blower
Fig. 10
Thumb
screw Plug connector IReceptacle I
Ceiling
Joist

10
Suspension bracket
The suspension can comply with
different kinds of joist.
III
III
I-
bracket
C
2. Connect the suspension to fan body. (Fig.14)
(Select the hole by checking -joist size fix the screw
to the frame hole.)
bracket III
I
C1
C2
C3
C4
4 kind of joist
inches (mm)
I-
9/16 ( )14.3
11/16 (17.5)
31/32 (24.6)
1 17/32 38.9()
3. Connect the ventilating fan to the joist. (Fig.15)I-
4. Follow step 5 to 11 of installation (page 7, page 8) to
complete the installation work.
I
C3
C4 C1
C2
1. Before installation, secure the to by
using thumb screw (Fig.13) Secure the lighting unit to
fan body (refering to Fig.6 of page 8).
fan body adaptor
.
2. Insert the suspension bracket into bracket cover of
adaptor side and the back of the fan body. (Fig.16)
(select the suspension bracket according to spacing A
as shown below)
Fig.14
Screw (M4X12)II
Suspension
bracket III
Fig.16
Suspension bracket
[
Suspension bracket
[
I
III
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist]
19.2 inches vertical joist]
Suspension bracket
[
Suspension bracket
[
III
II
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist]
19.2 inches vertical joist]
Suspension bracket
[
Suspension bracket
[
II
I
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist]
19.2 inches vertical joist]
Fig.15
4 Long screws
(M4X30)
Ijoist
A
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist
19.2 inches vertical joist
Fig.13
Thumb screw
Fan body
1. Before installation, secure the to by
using thumb screw (Fig.13) Secure the lighting unit
to fan body (refering to Fig.6 of page 8).
fan body adaptor
.

2 Long screws (M4X30)
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)
1. Before installation, secure the to by
using thumb screw (Fig.13 of page 10) Secure the
lighting unit to fan body (refering to Fig.6 of page 8).
fan body adaptor
.
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3. Insert the fan body between joists.
Make sure the fan body is level and square
(perpendicular) with the joists. (Fig.17)
4. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws(M4X30). (Fig.18, Fig.19)
5. Secure the suspension bracket to fan body by using
screw (M4X12). (Fig.19)II
6. Follow step 5 to 11 of installation (page 7, page 8)
to complete the installation work.
I
Fig.18
Fig.17
inches mm()
Junction box
Fan body
Joist
Adaptor
inches (mm)
Fig.20
Adaptor
Joist
HeaderHeader
Joist
(275)
(375)
10 7/8
14 3/4
Fig.19
2 Screw
(M4X12)
II
Joist
4 Long screws(M4X30)
13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
21 1/4~23 1/2 ( 540~597 )
Suspension bracket
no more than 1/2 (13)
B
A
CAUTION:
Ensure that distance B is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm).
Fan body
Joist

12
(1) To install the ventilating fan, follow the procedures described in lnstallation . Take the following
precautions before installation.
II
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.
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 planned location.
3. No wiring or other obstructions shall interfere with installation.
(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 according to Fig.6 of page 8.
(6) Install ventilating fan.
(1) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(2) Remove ceiling section according to Fig.6 of page 8.
(3) Install ventilating fan.
(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.
4. Follow step 5 to 11 of installation (page 7, page 8)
to complete the installation work.
I
Fig.21
6 Long screws
(M4X30)
Junction box
Circular duct
Conduit
Junction box
Wire nut
Lead wires
Green wires

13
Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine
maintenance must be done every year.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
1. Never use petrol, benzene, thinner or any other such
chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan.
2. Do not allow water to enter motor.
3. Do not immerse resin parts in water over 60 C.
o
1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down
carefully.) (Fig.22)
2. Wash and clean grille. (Use non-abrasive kitchen detergent,
wipe dry with new cloth.) (Fig.23)
Fig. 23
3. Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum
cleaner. (Remove lamps if necessary.) (Fig.24)
4. Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent, remove
any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with new cloth. (Fig.25)
5. Replace lamps and grille.
1. Disconnect power source before working on unit.
2. The lamp's glass is fragile. Please handle with care. To remove lamp, grasp at base and move back
and force to loosen. Do not pull hard on the lamp or you may break the glass.
3. 4W night lamp has threaded base. Remove by turning counterclockwise.
Fig.24
Vacuum cleaner
Fig.25
Fig. 22
Slot
Mounting
spring
Grille
Glove

14
Fig.27
3. Change the fluorescent lamps (Panasonic FDS
18E27/4,18W or FDS18E35/4, 18W or FDS18E42/4,
18W ) or the 4W night lamp, connect the connector
or connector and replace the grille. (Fig.27)
II
III
1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull
down) (Fig.21 of page 13)
2. Disconnect connector or connector from
lighting unit. (Fig.26)
II III
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.)
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 lamps do not
create enough ambient heat to be subjected
to these limitations.
Proper insulate the area around the fan to
minimize building heat loss and gain. (Fig.28)
Fig.28
Dryer-hood type vent with
backdraft flap(s).
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.
Fig.26
4 W Night Lamp
Fluorescent lamps
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
One Panasonic Way, 1H-3 Secaucus, NJ, 07094
PANASONIC CANADA INC.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Plug connector III
Plug connector II
Receptacle II
Receptacle III