Panasonic Whisper Value-Lite FV-10VSL2 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ventilating Fan
FV-08VSLA2
Model No.
Contents
General Safety lnformation
Unpacking
Wiring Diagram
lnstallation (Joist Mounting- )
lnstallation (Joist Mounting- )
lnstallation ( -Joist Mounting)
lnstallation (Between Joist Mounting)
lnstallation (Wooden Header)
lnstallation (ln Existing Construction)
Product Service
2-3
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4
4
5-7
7-8
9
9-10
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Back cover
Back cover
Supplied Accessories
SUPPLEMENTARY
(Contractor Pack)
Housing Can
FV-08VSLA2
Motor/Light Kit/Grille Assembly
FV-08VSLB2, FV-10VSLB2
Applicable to Model:
FV-08VSL2, FV-10VSL2
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Thank you very much for having purchased our product.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service
the Panasonic product. 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.
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17. The Housing Can FV-08VSLA2 must be installed with Motor/Light Kit/Grille Assembly FV-08VSLB2
or FV-10VSLB2 that are marked on their Cartons to indicate the suitability with this model.
Other Motor/Light Kit/Grille Assembly cannot be substituted.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:
9. Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
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, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.
7. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the
application and be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit lnterrupter) - protected branch circuit.
10. Canada only: Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
15. Do not install the product as the method which is not approved in the instruction.
11. Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. lt may cause fire or electric shock.
12. A statement to the effect that when the product is to no longer be used, it must not be left in
place but removed, to prevent it from possibly falling.
14. The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if such parts are
provided.
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.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
8. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
4. 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.
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1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. lf you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
13. Ceiling joist must be subjected to static load more than five times the weight of the product.
16. This product must be properly grounded.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
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1. Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature may exceed 104 F (40 C).
2. Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 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 supply wiring from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other objects.
6. Do not kink the supply wiring.
7. Provide make up air for proper ventilation.
8. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and
vapors.
10. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig. B)
CAUTION:
Prohibition Prohibition Prohibition Prohibition Adaptor
Fig. A
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
Cooking
equipment
Floor
45
45
Fig. B
9. Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.

Grille
Screw
(ST4.2X16)
Machine screw
(M4X8)
32W
Fluorescent
lamp
4W
Night lamp
Lighting unit
4 4
4 8
4 4
(B) For Housing Can of model: FV-08VSLA2
Part name Part name
Appearance Appearance
Quantity Quantity
Part name Part name
Appearance Appearance
Quantity Quantity
Machine screw
(M4X8)
4
4
4
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Screw
(ST4.2X8)
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
Long screw
(ST4.2X20)
4
24
8
8
(A) For Motor/ Light Kit/ Grille Assembly of model: FV-08VSLB2, FV-10VSLB2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES (4 sets)
WIRING DIAGRAM
Wiring diagram
White
Black Electronic ballast Fluorescent
lamp
Lighting unit
Black Black
Black Black
White
White White
Black
White
Night lamp
Live (Light)
Neural
Earth ground
Junction box
White
Capacitor
Red
Fan body
Fuse in motor
Thermally protected
Power supply
AC120V 60Hz
Green Green
Live (N.Light)
Neural
Live
Motor
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INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- )
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw(M4X8). (Fig.1)
IMPORTANT:
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
before installation. As shown below:
Tape
Adaptor
Damper
2. lnsert the suspension bracket into the fan body and
adaptor. (Select the suspension bracket as shown below)
Joists
Spacing A on center joists
24 inches
12 inches
16 inches
19.2 inches vertical joists
lnsert Suspension bracket
Refer to Fig. 2-1
Refer to Fig. 2-2
Refer to Fig. 2-3
Refer to Fig. 2-4
lf spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect
suspension bracket and (C4 mark to C4 mark)
as shown below:
2 Screw (ST4.2X8)
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
Fig. 2-4
Fig. 1
Fig. 2-1
Fig. 2-2
Suspension
bracket Fan body
Suspension
bracket
Fan body
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Fig. 2-3
Fan body
Suspension
bracket
Machine screw
(M4X8)
Fan body
A=12 inches
A=16 inches
A=19.2 inches(vertical joist)
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Fan body
Suspension
bracket
A=24 inches
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3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan
body to joists by using long screws (ST4.2X20).
(If spacing A between joists is 10 1/4 12 inches,
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install the flange of fan body according to Fig.3-2,
others according to Fig.3-1 install the product.)
4. Install the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (ST4.2X20) and secure it to the fan body by
using screw (ST4.2X12). (Fig.4)
5. Remove junction box cover and secure conduit or
stress relief to junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.5)
6. Refer to wiring diagram (page 4).
Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to
ventilating fan wires and lighting unit 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. Squeeze the circular duct to fit the adaptor,
then slipped onto the adaptor and secure
it with duct tape.
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4 inc es
Squeeze
Fig. 4
Fig. 3-2
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20) Screw
(ST4.2X12)
Joist
Fig. 3-1
INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- ) CONTINUED
Fan body
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Joist
A=10 1/4 12 inches
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4 Long screws (ST4.2X20)
Fan body
Joist
6
Fig. 5
Knock-out hole
Junction box
cover
Joist
Duct tape
Circular duct
Conduit
Wire nut
Green wires
Lead wires
Junction box
Conduit

INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- ) CONTINUED
8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the edge of the flange. (Fig.6)
9.Follow the Fig.12-3,12-4(page 9) and the Fig.6,7
(page 8) of the original installation instruction to
complete the Motor/Light Kit/Grille Assembly
installation.
INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- )
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the adaptor and
secure it to joists by using long screws (ST4.2X20).
(Fig.7)
1. Disconnect plug connector from receptacle and
remove adaptor from fan body before starting
installation.
CAUTION:
Backside of flange should mount directly to bottom
of joist.
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 5.
Select the suspension bracket according to
spacing A as shown below.
3. Follow step 5 to 7 of the installation (page 6) to
complete the duct work and wiring.
4. Insert the suspension bracket into fan body
(refer to step 2 of Installation , page 5).
Spacing A
between Joists
inches (mm)
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket &
21 1/4~23 1/2
(540~597)
13 1/4~15 1/2
(336~394)
16 1/2~18 3/4
(419~480)
Ceiling
Unit: inches (mm) Fig. 6
Adaptor
Joists
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Suspension bracket
Unit: inches (mm)
Adaptor
13 1/4~15 1/2(336~394)
16 1/2~18 3/4(419~480)
21 1/4~23 1/2(540~597)
Fig. 7
12 1 8 (3 5)/ 0
1 / 30)21
8( 5
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INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- ) CONTINUED
5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig.8)
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted
into body slots.
6. Secure the fan body to adaptor by using machine
screw. (Fig.9)
7. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using
long screws (ST4.2X20) and secure it to fan body
by using screw (ST4.2X12) in vertical direction.
(Fig.9)
8. Follow step 8 to 9 of installation (page 7) to
complete the installation work.
Screw (ST4.2X12)
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Joist
Fig. 9
Machine
screw
Fan body
Joist
Conduit
Junction box cover
Circular duct
Adaptor
claws
Fig. 8
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A
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist
19.2 inches vertical joist
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
A=16 inches and 19.2 inches horizontal joist
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
A=19.2 inches vertical joist
Suspension bracket
Fig. 12-1
Fig. 12-2
Suspension bracket
Suspension
bracket
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
I-joist
INSTALLATION ( -JOIST MOUNTING )
4 kinds of -joist
inches (mm) hole mark
C1
C2
C3
C4
9/16 (14.3)
1 17/32 (38.9)
11/16 (17.5)
31/32 (24.6)
C
C1
C3
C4
C2
Suspension bracket
The suspension bracket can comply with
different kinds of -joist.
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.1 of page 5)
2. Connect the suspension bracket to fan body. (Fig.10)
(Select the hole by checking -joist size fix the screw
to the frame hole.)
3. Connect the ventilating fan to the -joist. (Fig.11)
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 6 page 7) to
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complete the installation work.
INSTALLATION ( BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTING )
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.1 of page 5)
2. Insert the suspension bracket into bracket cover of
adaptor side and the back of the fan body.
(Fig.12-1,12-2)
(select the suspension bracket according to spacing
A as shown right)
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Joists
Fan body
Unit: inches (mm)
Suspension bracket
Adaptor
Junction box
13 1/4 15 1/2(336 394)
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16 1/2 18 3/4(419 480)
~~
21 1/4 23 1/2(540 597)
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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Joist
Joist
Fig. 15
2 Screw
(ST4.2X12)
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
INSTALLATION (BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTING ) CONTINUED
3. Insert the fan body between joists.
Make sure the fan body is level and square
(perpendicular) with the joists. (Fig.13)
CAUTION:
Backside of flange should mount directly to bottom
of joist.
4. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (ST4.2X20). (Fig.14, Fig.15)
5. Secure the suspension bracket to fan body by using
screws (ST4.2X12). (Fig.15)
6. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 6 page 7)
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to complete the installation work.
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INSTALLATION (WOODEN HEADER )
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 6 page 7)
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to complete the installation work.
Junction box
Circular duct
6 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Junction box
Green wires
Conduit
Wire nut
Lead wires
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Joist
Joist
Adaptor
Fan body
Unit: inches (mm)
Header
1 /434
(7)
35
(275)
10 7/8
2. Install header between joists by using nails or screws.
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.1 of page 5)
3. Install the fan body and secure it by using long
screws (ST4.2X20). (Fig.16, Fig.17)
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1. Installation in existing construction.
Installing the fan body in an existing building requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above
the planning installation location or existing ducting and wiring.
(3) Install fan body.
(2) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(3) Plan suitable location for fan body. (next to ceiling joist)
(4) Before installation, provide inspection and maintenance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work shown in installation
(5) First, remove ceiling section according to Fig.6 of page 7.
(6) Install fan body.
(1) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(2) Remove ceiling section according to Fig.6 of page 7.
2. Installation from accessible area above fan location.
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.
INSTALLATION (IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION )
(1) To install the fan body, follow the procedures described in lnstallation . Take the following
precautions before installation.
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).
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