Panasonic Whisper Wall FV-08WQ1 User manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the
PanasonicVentilating Fan. Failure to comply withthese instructions could result in personal
injury and/or property damage. Please retain for future reference.
Table of Contents Pages
List of components............................................................................................................ 2
Description ........................................................................................................................ 2
Reference installation drawing.......................................................................................... 2
Dimensions .......................................................................................................................
3
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................... 4
General safety precautions............................................................................................... 4
Installation I(In new construction).................................................................................... 5-6
Installation II (In remodeling) ............................................................................................ 7-8
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................9-10
Product Service.................................................................................................................10
FV-08WQ1
Ventilating Fan
Through the Wall Fan "Whisper Wall"

Wall
thickness
Exterior wall
Exterior
hood
Outdoor
Flexible
conduit
Wall sleeve
Junction box
Connector
Main unit
Indoor
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Part name Drawing
Screw
III (4 x 8)
Template (Pattern paper)
Exterior hood
Externsion sleeve
Wall
thickness
Interior wall
Junction box
FV-08WQ1
Part name Drawing
Wall sleeve
Screw I (4 x 30)
Mounting plate
Screw II (4 x 6) (for new
construction only)
List of components
Reference installation drawing
Description
This Panasonic wall mounted ventilating fan uses a propeller fan driven by a capacitor motor.
The motor is designed for extended service life with reduced energy consumption.
It also incorporates a thermal-cutoff device for safety. The grille is easily detachable from the main unit.
Interior wall
Wall thickness: 114.3 - 152.4 mm (4.5 - 6")
No extension sleeve is used.
Quantity
1
4
1
2
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Exterior wall
Exterior
hood
Outdoor
Flexible conduit
Wall sleeve
Connector
Main unit
Indoor
When the wall thickness is between 152.4 mm (6") and 254 mm (10"), mount the extension
sleeve as shown below.When the wall thickness is more than 254 mm (10"), prepare an
extension sleeve with an inner diameter of 207 mm (8 5/32") and a length of wall thickness
minus 127 mm (5"), and mount it as shown below. (The seam should be covered with
aluminum tape.)
Extension
sleeve

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Dimensions
Main unit Wall sleeve
Exterior hood
A
D
E
BC
1234
5
6
K
F
JG
11 8
9
10
7
I
M
L
P
13
12
Q
SON
R
4-5 dia. hole
4-5 dia. hole
Unit: mm (inch)
15
14
H
Extension sleeve
No. Part name
1 Grille
2 Frame
3 Blade
4 Motor
5 Connector
6 Hook
7 Flange
8 Duct
9 Junction box
10 Junction box cover
11 Connector
12 Shutter
13 Duct
14 Spring
15 Bird screen
T
U
ABCD E F
260 52 88 2 173ø 250
(10-1/4 ) (2-1/16) (3-15/32) (3/32) (6-13/16ø) (9-27/32 )
GH I J K L
115 203 240 230 230 260
(4-17/32) (8) (9-7/16) (9-1/16) (9-1/16) (10-1/4 )
MNO P Q R
204ø 50 50 150 230 240
(8-1/32ø) (31/32) (31/32) (5-29/32) (9-1/16) (9-7/16)
STU
240 207 127
(9-7/16) (8-5/32) (5)

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5. Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot sur-
faces, chemicals, or other objects.
6. Do not kink the power cord.
7. Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
8. This unit is acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when
installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit.
CAUTION:
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazard-
ous or explosive materials and vapors.
2. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig.A)
3. This product must be grounded.
4. To reduce the risk of injury to persons, install fan at least 7 - 10
feet (2.1 - 3.05 meters) above the floor. Fig. A
Cooking
equipment Floor
General safety precautions
1. Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 104 °F.(40 °C)
2. Make certain that the nominal service 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 or junction box.
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area.
Model Air direction V Hz Power consumption*1 (W) Speed*1 Air delivery at 0.03"WG Noise Weight*2
(r/min.)
(CFM) lb. (kg)
FV-08WQ1 Exhaust 120 60 17 1340 70 1.1 3.1
(1.4)
Specifications
Unpacking
Unpack and carefully remove unit from the carton. Refer to list of components to verify that all parts were supplied.
*1 At 0.0" Static pressure, (Pa) *2 For main unit only.
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 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 Refrigera-
tion 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.If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
F. Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
G.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.
H.NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.

1. Cut a 215 mm (8 1/2”) diameter hole in the wall. (Fig. 1)
(Cut the hole next to a wall stud as shown in the figure.).
6. Refer to the wiring diagram above.
Using the wire nuts, connect the house power wires to
ventilating fan wires.
(Fig. 4): black to black; white to white; green to greens.
Reattach the junction box cover.
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Installation I(In new construction)
NOTE:
If the wall thickness is more than 152.4 mm (6"), refer to the
reference installation drawing when the wall thickness is more
than 152.4 mm (6") on page 2. However, this ventilating fan
can be installed on an interior wall with a thickness of 12.7 –
16 mm (1/2 – 5/8”). For installation on other walls, refer to
the method on page 7, Installation II.
Fig. 1
Exterior wall
Stud
8 1/2”
diameter
Wiring Diagram
2.
Adjust position of the flange on the wall sleeve (Fig. 2).
Loosen the three screws (arrow pointed) and slide the wall
sleeve horizontally to adjust its position to compensate for
the thickness of the interior wall (A). When this has been
done, tighten all three screws.
3. After providing a 3 mm notch in the wall stud, secure the flange
to the wall stud with supplied screws (Screw I). (Fig. 3)
4. Remove the junction box cover by removing screw (B).
5. Remove one of the knockout holes in the junction box.
Knockout hole
Connector
Motor
White
Black
Red
Green
Power supply
AC 120 V 60 Hz
Green Earth ground
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Black
White
Green
CAUTION:
Reattach the junction box cover carefully so that the lead
wires are not pinched by the cover.
Hole in the wall
1/8"
3 mm
B
Flange
Wall sleeve A
Flexible conduit
Fig. 2
Junction box
Switch (Available
on the market)

9. Press the mounting plate tightly against the wall and se-
cure to the outside of the wall sleeve with the supplied
screws(screw II). (Fig. 7)
8. Using enclosed template (pattern paper), mark and cut
the opening in the interior wall cover. (Fig. 6)
10. Remove the grille from the fan unit.
Press the spring locks on the sides and pull the grille
back. (Fig. 8)
11. Attach the electrical connectors to each other, hook the
frame latches onto the mounting plate latch, and secure
the fan unit to the mounting plate with the supplied screw
(screw III). (Fig 9)
12. Reattach the grille to the frame.
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Installation I (In new construction) - continue
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Grille Fan unit
(Frame)
7. Insert the attached exterior hood from the outside to cover
the wall sleeve, and secure it with four screws or nails.
Cover the seam between the wall sleeve and exterior
hood with aluminum tape, and apply mortar or caulking
around the exterior hood flange to prevent rainwater from
coming in. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 6
Interior wall
material
Fig. 5
Exterior hood
Finish with mortar
or caulk.
Aluminum
tape Seam
Mounting plate
Latch
Latch
Fig. 9
Frame
Grille
CAUTION:
Do not pinch the power cord with the frame.
CAUTION:
Press on the grille until it clicks.
NOTE:
Be sure to paint the exterior hood. Before painting, thor-
oughly wipe off any oil on the surface. Also make sure that
the paint does not enter inside of the hood.

6. Attach the wall sleeve to the wall with supplied screws
(Screw I). (Fig. 12)
If the interior wall material is plaster board, use appropri-
ate fasteners (locally available) to secure the wall sleeve.
NOTE:
If the wall thickness is more than 152.4 mm (6"), refer to the
reference installation drawing when the wall thickness is
more than 152.4 mm (6") on page 2.
1. Cut holes in the interior and exterior walls. (Fig. 10)
Cut a hole in the interior wall using the attached template
(pattern paper), and make a 215 mm (8 1/2”) hole in the
exterior wall.
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2. Lay interior wiring through the wall using a flexible con-
duit.
3. Remove the junction box from the wall sleeve by remov-
ing two screws (C). (Fig. 11)
4. Remove the junction box cover by removing screw (B).
5. Remove the screws (D) and replace the wall sleeve flange
with the mounting flange. (The mounting plate face should
align with the end of the wall sleeve which is protruding
from indoor side.)
Installation II (In remodeling)
CAUTION:
The hole should be made in an area where pipes, cables
and telephone lines are not run, and there are no studs in
the way.
Hole in the
exterior wall
B
Hole in the
interior wall
Fig.11
Fig. 10
C
Junction box
Flange
Wall sleeve
D
Mounting plate
Fig. 12
A hole where the junction
box was attached to the
wall sleeve.
Fasterners,
etc.
Mounting plate

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7. Insert the attached exterior hood from the outside to cover
the wall sleeve, and secure it with four screws or nails.
Cover the seam between the wall sleeve and exterior hood
with aluminum tape, and apply mortar or caulking around
the exterior hood flange to prevent rainwater from com-
ing in. (Fig. 13)
8. Pull the flexible conduit through the hole where the junc-
tion box was attached to the wall sleeve. (Fig. 14)
9. Remove the knockout hole in the junction box and se-
cure one end of the flexible conduit to the junction box.
Wiring Diagram
10. Refer to the wiring diagram above. Using the wire nuts,
connect the house power wires to ventilating fan wires.
(Fig. 4 on page 5): black to black; white to white; green
to greens.
11. Place the junction box in its original position in the wall
sleeve and reattach the box cover. (Fig.15)
Installation II (In remodeling) - continued
Fig. 15
Fig. 14
Flexible conduit
CAUTION:
Reattach the junction box cover carefully so that the lead
wires are not pinched by the cover.
Motor
White
Black
Red
Green
Junction box
Power supply
AC 120 V 60 Hz
Green Earth ground
Fig. 13
Exterior hood
Finish with mortar
or caulk.
Fig. 16
CAUTION:
Press on the grille until it clicks.
Frame
Mounting plate
Grille
Latch
Latch
Switch (Available on
the market)
Aluminum
tape Seam
12. Remove the grille from the fan unit. (Fig. 8 on page 6)
13. Attach the electrical connectors to each other, hook the
frame latches onto the mounting plate latch, and secure
the fan unit to the mounting plate with the supplied screw
(screw III). (Fig 16)
14. Reattach the grille to the frame.
NOTE:
Be sure to paint the exterior hood. Before painting, thor-
oughly wipe off any oil on the surface. Also make sure that
the paint does not enter inside of the hood.

Maintenance
WARNING:
Turn off the units power before performing maintenance. Perform maintenance procedure monthly.
CAUTION:
1. Never use gasoline, benzene, paint thinner or other similar chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan.
2. Do not allow water to enter the motor and motor compartment.
3. Do not immerse resin parts in water with temperature higher than 140oF (60oC).
1. Remove the grille (Hold the grille and press the hooks on
each side simultaneously. Pull the grille straight out from
the wall.) (Fig. 17)
2. Wash and clean the grille (Use non-abrasive kitchen de-
tergent). Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. (Fig. 18)
Fig. 17
Grille
Fig. 18
3. Remove dust and dirt from the fan blades and body us-
ing a vacuum cleaner. (Fig. 19)
.
Blade
Vacuum
cleaner
Fan unit
(Frame)
Fan unit
(Frame)
Fig. 19
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4. Using a cloth dampened with a non-abrasive kitchen de-
tergent, remove any dirt from the fan blades and body.
Wipe them dry with a clean cloth. (Fig. 20)
5. Reattach the grille.
CAUTION:
Press on the grille until it clicks.
Product service
Warning concerning removal of covers.
This 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 nation-
wide system of factory service centers and AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER is maintained to support your
product's warranty. (In the U.S.A., call 1-800-545-2672 to locate the PASC Authorized Service Center nearest you.)
Fig. 20
Maintenance - continued
Blade Fan unit
(Frame)
PANASONIC HOME AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
PANASONIC CANADA INC.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
Printed in Japan
08WQ14021D-I0298-4
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