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OPERATING AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service 
the Panasonic product. Please carefully read the “IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS”. 
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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Fan Heater

FV-0511VHL1

FV-0511VH1
FV-0511VHL1

Model  No.

FV-0511VH1

Contents

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
FEATURES
DIMENSIONS
INSTALLATION (WIRING DIAGRAM)
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE

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Summary of Contents for FV-0511VH1

Page 1: ...Please explain to users how to operate and maintain the product after installation and this booklet should be presented to users Please retain this booklet for future reference Fan Heater FV 0511VHL1 FV 0511VH1 FV 0511VHL1 Model No FV 0511VH1 Contents IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION UNPACKING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FEATURES DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM INSTALLATION NEW CONSTRUCTION INST...

Page 2: ...ans cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction Neither unauthorized modification repair nor disassembly is allowed Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases...

Page 3: ...assemble the fan heater for maintenance with a method which is not in the instructions Any maintenance other than user maintenance should be performed by specialized serviceman Ducted fan must always be vented to the outdoors Remove the fan heater when it is no longer to be used to prevent failure Ceiling joist must be able to withstand a static load more than five times the weight of the fan heat...

Page 4: ...tall the fan heater where ducts are configured as shown below Squeezed duct Successive bending Excessive bending Adaptor SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This fan heater is hot when in use To avoid burns do not let bare skin touch the hot surfaces of the fan heater Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding papers clothes curtains etc at least 3 feet 0 9m away from the fan heater To preve...

Page 5: ...from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Panasonic fan heat...

Page 6: ...the system and speeds up or slows down the rpm of the fan depending upon the amount of resistance within the ducts This feature allows the fan to perform as rated and avoid potential installation issues Pick A Flow Feature Ventilating mode only WhisperWarm fan heaters come with Pick A Flow speed options The Pick A Flow switch on the face of WhisperWarm fan allows the option to choose 50 80 110 CFM...

Page 7: ...t inches mm 12 304 10 1 4 260 1 1 2 37 4 1 2 114 7 1 2 190 18 1 4 464 5 7 8 151 3 3 8 86 10 5 8 270 13 1 4 338 18 1 4 464 13 1 4 338 3 7 8 100 16 407 3 7 8 100 11 12 No No Part name Part name 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 10 Fan body Grille Adaptor Heater Damper Junction box Lighting unit Flex Z Fast bracket PCB box Pick A Flow switch Filter 13 Grille blade Blade FV 0511VHL1 FV 0511VH1 11 3 4 22 1 2 300 572 1...

Page 8: ...es during the following installation procedure WARNING CAUTION Fig 1 IMPORTANT Remove the tape from damper and adaptor before installation As shown below Tape Adaptor Damper Adaptor English 8 STEP 1 Plug connector Machine screw M4X8 INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM INSTALLATION NEW CONSTRUCTION FV 0511VHL1 FV 0511VH1 PCB VENTILATION WHITE GREEN RED BLACK STEPPER MOTOR HEAT THERMAL CUT OFF MOTOR STEPPER...

Page 9: ... secure conduit or stress relief to junction box knock out hole Fig 4 Install the adaptor to the Flex Z Fast bracket by using 2 self drilling screws Fig 4 Install a duct and secure it with clamps or ties Seal it with mastic or approved foil tape A 4 or 6 inch circular duct is needed to connect to relevant part of adaptor Fig 4 Fig 2 Fig 3 2 Tapping screws ST4 2X20 Flex Z Fast bracket 2 Tapping scr...

Page 10: ...RNING Wire nuts BLACK WHITE BLUE GREEN RED Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit This fan heater must be properly grounded Common for Heat and Vent Carefully insert the fan body into the adaptor so that the body is all the way seated and align the flange of the body with the Flex Z Fast bracket Secure fan body to Flex Z Fast bracket using 2 self drilling screws plug connector to receptacle and secu...

Page 11: ...ched Fig 11 Insert the other mounting spring into the respective slot as shown and mount the grille to the fan body Fig 11 English 11 Ceiling drywall IMPORTANT Align the arrow marks on the grille blades with the desired air direction The warm air flow comes out in the direction of the arrow marks 1 2 3 NOTICE INSTALLATION NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED On the side with the wiring insert the mounting s...

Page 12: ...lled down Install the adaptor to the Flex Z Fast bracket using 2 self drilling screws Fig 14 Secure the fan body to Flex Z Fast bracket with 2 self drilling screws plug connector to receptacle and secure the fan body to the adaptor with the machine screw M4X8 Fig 15 Follow steps 10 to 14 of INSTALLATION NEW CONSTRUCTION on page 11 Secure the Flex Z Fast bracket to joists with the 4 tapping screws ...

Page 13: ...set ventilation air volume while operating in the heating and ventilating mode Adequate ventilation air volume is provided to reduce heat loss in a bathroom Timer function Example 1 The heat switch circuit will turn off in 2 hours if a user forgets to turn off the switch If this happens move the Heat or Vent switch back to the OFF position to reset the timer function and resume operation according...

Page 14: ...ng the filter from the fan body Fig 19 Insert the filter until it clicks and reinstall the grille Fig 20 Remove the filter Fig 18 CAUTION Never use gasoline benzene paint thinner or any other such chemicals for cleaning the fan heater Wear gloves when cleaning the fan heater Disconnect power source before working on the fan heater Before cleaning make sure the power has been turned off at the circ...

Page 15: ...e dry with a clean cloth Fig 21 Remove dust and dirt from the fan body using a vacuum cleaner Fig 23 Squeeze the mounting spring and pull down carefully and remove specified side of the grille Fig 22 Reinstall the grille Using a cloth dampened with non abrasive kitchen neutral detergent remove any dirt from the fan body Wipe dry with a clean cloth Fig 24 Fig 21 Fig 22 Fig 23 Fig 24 Gloves Cloth Va...

Page 16: ...an with smaller ducts than recommended Insulation around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth Fans installed with existing ducts may not achieve their rated air flow Model No Air direction Exhaust Circulation Exhaust Circulation Voltage V Frequency Hz Heat Vent Light Power W Weight Ib k Vent FV 0511VH1 FV 0511VHL1 50 1480 25 C 1680 0 C 1480 25 C 1680 0 C 10 4 7 7 4 12 4 4 7 7 7...

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