Panasonic WhisperLite FV-11VQL5 User manual

Service Manual
PEG1311049CE
Version:1401
CONTENTS PAGE
Ventilating Fan
(North America Market)
WhisperLiteTM
WARNING
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by
the general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential
dangers in attempting to service a product. Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired
only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the product or products dealt
with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safety. These parts are
marked by in the Schematic Diagrams, Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essential
that these critical parts should be replaced with manufacturer's specified parts to prevent shock, fire
or other hazards. Do not modify the original design without permission of manufacture.
We suggest to handle such parts after the static electricity prevention.
It is forbidden to touch the PCB parts by bare hands during the repairing process.
FV-08VQL5
FV-11VQL5
FV-15VQL5
2.Parts Identification
3.Wiring Diagram
4.Parts List
2~4
6~9
5
1.Specifications 1
5.Replacement Guide 10~12

FV-08VQL5 FV-11VQL5
FV-15VQL5
1
1.Specifications

FV-08VQL5
FV-11VQL5
2
Capacitor Box
Section
1
3
4
(3pcs) 10
C
(2pcs)
A
B
(2pcs)
A
C
(4pcs)
C
(6pcs)
11
12
13
14
15
A
(3pcs)
Details Of Wiring Section
B
5
6
8
9
B
D
A
Capacitor Box Section
(10)
23
24
(Cord)
Black
(Motor Lead) Black
(Cord)
White
White
(Motor Lead)
Red
(Motor Lead)
White
(Motor Lead)
(4pcs)
25
Binder Tie
30
28
29
31
33 32
34
Main Packing Materials
7
16
C
C
17
19
22
18
20
Grille Unit
C
Cord Clip
(3pcs)
Cord Clip
21
E
(3pcs)
A
Motor Unit
35
2
26
27
36
37
38
2.Parts Identification

3
FV-15VQL5
Capacitor Box
Section
1
3
4
(3pcs)
C
(2pcs)
A
B
(2pcs)
A
E
(3pcs)
C
(6pcs)
11
12
13
14
15
A
(3pcs)
Details Of Wiring Section
B
5
6
8
9
B
D
A
Capacitor Box Section
(10)
23
24
(Cord)
Black
(Motor Lead) Black
(Cord)
White
White
(Motor Lead)
Red
(Motor Lead)
White
(Motor Lead)
(4pcs)
25
Binder Tie
30
28
29
31
33 32
34
Main Packing Materials
7
17
22
18
20
C
Cord Clip
(3pcs)
Cord Clip
16
C
19
C
F
(3pcs)
A
Motor Unit
35
10
2
26
27
36
37
21
38
Grille Unit
2.Parts Identification

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2.Parts Identification
Ballast Assembly Replacement Method
Total Packing Set:10sets
Ballast Assembly
Replacement
Panasonic
Packing Method
40 41
46
47
45
(2pcs)
(11pcs)
If the ballast assembly was damaged,please order the new grille unit section(FFV3420057S) to
replace defective ballast assembly& .Please refer to P14-P16 for replacement
guide.
Remark:The minimum quantity of an order for this new grille unit is 10 sets.
original grille unit
(16)
39
FV-08VQL5
FV-11VQL5
FV-15VQL5
Grille Unit
42
(22)
43
(20)
44
C
(E)
(21)
(2pcs)
( )

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FV-08VQL5 FV-11VQL5
FV-15VQL5
3.Wiring Diagram

No. Part No. Part Name Q'ty Remark
1 FFV1600111S Frame Assembly 1
2 FFV0420027S Bracket Cover 1
3 FFV0800001S Casing Support 3
4 FFV0000109S Adapter Assembly 1 Include One Bracket Cover&Two Screw
5 FFV0900047S Connector Plate 1
6 FFV0900038S Connector Assembly V 1
7 FFV0900039S Connector Assembly L 1
8 FFV3402103S Earth Lead Wire 1
9 FFV2800012S Junction Box Cover 1
10 FFV0760028S Capacitor Box 1
11 FFV3702217S Motor Assembly 1
(11) FFV3702215S Motor Assembly 1
12 FFV3730086S Motor Support 1
13 FFV0400103S Blade 1
14 FFV7020021S Nut 1 For Fixing Blade
15 FFV0790077S Casing 1
16 FFV3420057S Grille Unit Section 1 Include Packing Section
17 FFV3420025S Light Kit Cover Assembly 1
18 FFV3420026S Lamp Holder Section 1
19 FFV3420085S Fluorescent Lamp 1 Brand:Maxlite
20 FFV3420005S Night Lamp 1
21 FFV3420028S Grille Section 1 Include Lamp Cover
22 FFV3420029S Lamp Cover 1
23 FFV0750203S Capacitor 1 AC250V 1.1uF,For FV-08VQL5
(23) FFV0750204S Capacitor 1 AC250V 1.7uF,For FV-11VQL5
24 FFV0900024S Connector 4
25 FFV0730031S Cord 1
26 FFV5710023S
Suspension Bracket Ⅰ2
27 FFV5710024S Suspension Bracket Ⅱ2
28 FFV2540107S Installation Instruction 1 For USA Market
(28) FFV2540108S Installation Instruction 1 For CA Market
29 FFV2540109S Instruction 1
30 FFV0010200S Accessory A 1
31 FFV4710343S Grille Case Assembly 1
32 FFV4710344S Right Pad 1
33 FFV4710345S Left Pad 1
34 FFV9000955S Packing Case Assembly 1 For FV-08VQL5
(34) FFV9000956S Packing Case Assembly 1 For FV-11VQL5
35 FFV3702221S Motor Unit 1 For FV-08VQL5
(35) FFV3702220S Motor Unit 1 For-FV-11VQL5
FV-08VQL5
FV-11VQL5
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4.Parts List

No. Part No. Part Name Q'ty Remark
36 FFV5710018S
Suspension Bracket Ⅳ1
37 FFV5710019S Suspension Bracket Ⅲ1
38 FFV3420086S Grille Unit 1 Fluorescent Lamp Brand:Maxlite
39 FFV2540164S Installation Instruction 1
40 FFV0010230S Accessory A 1
41 FFV0730032S Cord Assembly B 1
42 FFV3420066S Light Kit Cover Assembly 1
43 FFV3420071S Lamp Holder Section 1
44 FFV3420067S Fluorescent Lamp 2
45 FFV9001068S Packing Case 1
46 FFV4710361S Pad A 2
47 FFV4710362S Pad B 11
A FFV7000065S Bind Screw 8
B FFV7000108S Truss Tap Screw 4
C FFV7000089S Truss Tap Screw 17
D FFV7000168S Screw Assembly 1 Include Spring Washer&P.R Washer
E FFV7000191S Bind Screw 1 For Fixing Light Cover
FV-08VQL5
FV-11VQL5
7
4.Parts List

No. Part No. Part Name Q'ty Remark
1 FFV1600111S Frame Assembly 1
2 FFV0420027S Bracket Cover 1
3 FFV0800001S Casing Support 3
4 FFV0000110S Adapter Assembly 1 Include One Bracket Cover&Two Screw
5 FFV0900047S Connector Plate 1
6 FFV0900038S Connector Assembly V 1
7 FFV0900039S Connector Assembly L 1
8 FFV3402103S Earth Lead Wire 1
9 FFV2800012S Junction Box Cover 1
10 FFV0760028S Capacitor Box 1
11 FFV3702216S Motor Assembly 1
12 FFV3730087S Motor Support 1
13 FFV0400104S Blade 1
14 FFV7020021S Nut 1 For Fixing Blade
15 FFV0790078S Casing 1
16 FFV3420057S Grille Unit Section 1 Include Packing Section
17 FFV3420025S Light Kit Cover Assembly 1
18 FFV3420026S Lamp Holder Section 1
19 FFV3420085S Fluorescent Lamp 1 Brand:Maxlite
20 FFV3420005S Night Lamp 1
21 FFV3420028S Grille Section 1 Include Lamp Cover
22 FFV3420029S Lamp Cover 1
23 FFV0750129S Capacitor 1 AC250V 3.5uF
24 FFV0900024S Connector 4
25 FFV0730031S Cord 1
26 FFV5710023S
Suspension Bracket Ⅰ2
27 FFV5710024S Suspension Bracket Ⅱ2
28 FFV2540107S Installation Instruction 1 For USA Market
(28) FFV2540108S Installation Instruction 1 For CA Market
29 FFV2540109S Instruction 1
30 FFV0010200S Accessory A 1
31 FFV4710343S Grille Case Assembly 1
32 FFV4710344S Right Pad 1
33 FFV4710345S Left Pad 1
34 FFV9000957S Packing Case Assembly 1
35 FFV3702234S Motor Unit 1
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FV-15VQL5
4.Parts List

No. Part No. Part Name Q'ty Remark
36 FFV5710018S
Suspension Bracket Ⅳ1
37 FFV5710019S Suspension Bracket Ⅲ1
38 FFV3420086S Grille Unit 1 Fluorescent Lamp Brand:Maxlite
39 FFV2540164S Installation Instruction 1
40 FFV0010230S Accessory A 1
41 FFV0730032S Cord Assembly B 1
42 FFV3420066S Light Kit Cover Assembly 1
43 FFV3420071S Lamp Holder Section 1
44 FFV3420067S Fluorescent Lamp 2
45 FFV9001068S Packing Case 1
46 FFV4710361S Pad A 2
47 FFV4710362S Pad B 11
A FFV7000065S Bind Screw 8
B FFV7000108S Truss Tap Screw 4
C FFV7000089S Truss Tap Screw 13
D FFV7000168S Screw Assembly 1 Include Spring Washer&P.R Washer
E FFV7000079S Pan Tap Screw 3 For Fixing Motor Assembly
F FFV7000191S Bind Screw 1 For Fixing Light Cover
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FV-15VQL5
4.Parts List

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5.Replacement Guide
INSTALLATION
2. Take off the ballast assembly by removing 3 screws
(ST4.2X12). (Fig.2)
Ceiling
Grille
Gloves
Rib
Claw
Ballast Assembly
Switch box
Lighting unit
Plug connector
Mounting spring
Fig.3
Fig.4
Only fix the sensor lead wire.
Fig.1
Light lead wire assembly A
3 screws(ST4.2X12) Fig.2
3 screws(ST4.2X12),3 cord clips(5N)
Remove the tapes from grille and springs
before installation new light kit grille as below
Tapes
Light kit cover
assembly
Remove screw
(M4X8)
3. Take out the light lead wire assembly A from
accessories, and connect to junction box. Then
fix the light lead wire assembly by 3 screws (ST4.2X12),
and 3 cord clips(5N,from accessories).(Fig.3)
1. Remove the primary light kit grille by pulling down
one mounting spring and remove plug connector ,
then pull down the other mounting spring (Squeeze
mounting spring and pull down carefully) (Fig.1)
Ⅰ
.
Keep the screws that are removed for
following use.
CAUTION
Disconnect power source before working
on unit.
WARNING
4.Take out the new light kit grille.Remove screw(M4X8).
Remove light kit cover assembly. (Fig.4)
3Fig.5
Fluorescent
lamp
Night lamp
5. Install the night lamp and fluorescent lamps.
(Fig.5)

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5.Replacement Guide
INSTALLATION
8. Insert the other mounting spring into the slot as
shown and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.8)
Fig.7
Fig.8
7. Insert the grille mounting spring on the wiring
side into the slot and insert the plug connector
into the housing of the lighting unit.(Fig.7)
Mount grille carefully so that lead wire of
lighting unit is not pinched.
Before turn on the light, make sure the
connector at the correct position. If not, the
lighting can’t work.
The claw of connector must latch the rib
completely. (Fig.7)
Ceiling
Grille
Grille
Ceiling
Gloves
Gloves
Rib
Claw
Insert
lighting unit
lighting unit
Plug connector
Plug connector
Mounting spring
Mounting spring
CAUTION
CAUTION
Fig.6
Secure screw
(M4X8)
Light kit cover
assembly
6. Install light kit cover assembly. (Fig.6)

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5.Replacement Guide
MAINTENANCE(REPLACEMENT OF LAMP)
4. Install new night lamp (MAX 4W incandescent lamp) and
new fluorescent lamps (Maxlite MLS13GU35,13W) as
shown in step 1 ,step 2 and step 3 of (Fig.4)
WARNING
Remove dust and dirt from light kit cover
assembly and lens, before replace the lamps.
CAUTION
3. Remove the fluorescent lamps (Maxlite MLS13GU35,13W)
and night lamp as shown in step 1 ,step 2 and step 3 of (Fig.3)
2. Remove the screw as shown in step 1 of (Fig.2)
Remove the light kit cover assembly as shown in step 2 of (Fig.2)
1. Remove grille by pulling down one mounting spring. Then
pull down the other mounting spring. (Squeeze mounting
spring and pull down carefully) (Fig.1)
5.Install light kit cover assembly.(Fig.5)
Disconnect power source before working
on unit.
Make sure the temperature of lens and lighting
unit has cooled down before maintenance
(cleaning) or replacement of lamp.
This is a pin type lamp base and the lamp’s
glass is fragile.To remove,pull out carefully.
4W night lamp has threaded base,Remove
by turning counterclockwise.
Fig.2
Fig.3
3
Lens
3
Fig.4
Fig.5
Secure screw
(M4X8)
Fluorescent
lamp
Night lamp
Light kit cover
assembly
Fluorescent
lamp
Night lamp
Light kit cover
assembly
Remove screw
(M4X8)
Plug connector
lighting unit
Insert Plug connector
Rib
Claw Fig.1
Gloves
Ceiling
Grille