Panasonic RG-R811A Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 7

Connect wires

1

Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM (Page 5). Follow all the local electrical safety codes as well as the National Electrical 
Code (NEC). Use UL approved wire nuts to connect fan wires. After connecting wires, replace junction box cover. 

Install adaptor

1

Install the adaptor to 
Flex-Z Fast™ bracket 
by using 2 self-drilling 
screws.

Install circular exhaust duct

Flex-Z Fast™ bracket

Circular exhaust duct

Conduit

Junction box cover

1

2

Joist

Adaptor

Knock-out hole

Joist

2

1

Remove screw from junction box cover to 
remove the knock-out hole and secure 
conduit or stress relief to junction box 
knock-out hole. 

Install the circular exhaust duct and secure it 
with clamps or ties and seal it with mastic or 
approved foil tape. A 3 or 4 inch circular duct 
is needed to connect to the relevant part of 
the adaptor. 

Earth ground

AC 120 V 60 Hz

(Power supply)

White

Black
Green

Switch

Conduit

Earth
ground

Live (Fan)

Switch box

Neutral

Wire nuts

7

1

2 Self-drilling screws

Circular exhaust duct

Conduit

1

Self-drilling screw

Drywall

Joist

Joist

Drywall

INSTALLATION (RETROFIT) (CONTINUED)

Mastic or 
approved
  foil tape

Summary of Contents for RG-R811A

Page 1: ... of life electric shock fire malfunction and damage to equipment or property always observe the following safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions t...

Page 2: ...roper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue chimney of fuel Ducted exhaust fans must always be vented to the outdoors If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower it must be marked as appropriate for the application and connected to a GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected branch circuit These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures If this product is no l...

Page 3: ...cted to one switch in parallel the units may not function Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in below Bend close to duct adaptor Squeezed duct Successive bending Excessive bending Adaptor These products use a sirocco fan driven by a DC motor powered by an integral transformer The motor is designed to have long operating life high dynamic response higher speed ranges and en...

Page 4: ...me Grille Blade Junction box Adaptor PCB box Pick A Flow switch Part name No No Fan body Damper Flex Z Fast bracket 5 7 8 9 10 1 4 2 3 Duct reducer optional part 6 4 SUPPLIED ACCESORIES DIMENSIONS 1 2 3 4 6 5 5 5 8 140 12 1 8 307 3 7 8 96 7 10 13 330 5 5 8 143 10 3 4 271 2 3 4 69 7 9 8 2 7 8 71 4 1 3 8 32 6 1 1 2 37 10 3 8 263 5 1 4 133 13 330 7 ...

Page 5: ...option CFM 80 110 80 CFM Factory setting Pick A Flow Feature This product comes with Pick A Flow speed options The Pick A Flow switch on the face of the product allows the option to choose 80 or 110 CFM This product can run continuously or intermittently depending upon the needs of the owner Pick A Flow switch Fan body Main control circuit DC motor Black White Green Junction box Power switch Live ...

Page 6: ...ll cause the product to work inefficiently and create a loud noise If you require use of the 3 inch duct reducer optional accessory use the following method Insert Duct tape Adaptor Damper Tape Disconnect power supply before installing the unit Please wear gloves to protect hands during the installation WARNING Joist 2 Tapping screws ST4 2X20 Flex Z Fast bracket Align 3 3 Joist Flex Z Fast bracket...

Page 7: ...ock out hole Joist 2 1 Remove screw from junction box cover to remove the knock out hole and secure conduit or stress relief to junction box knock out hole Install the circular exhaust duct and secure it with clamps or ties and seal it with mastic or approved foil tape A 3 or 4 inch circular duct is needed to connect to the relevant part of the adaptor Earth ground AC 120 V 60 Hz Power supply Whit...

Page 8: ...he machine screw Step 6 to avoid cross threading and to ensure that the screw does not strip or come in contact with the Flex Z Fast bracket CAUTION Insert fan body Insert fan body and slide into adaptor assembly using the guide parts until you hear a click from the hook 1 Joist Guide parts Guide parts 1 Joist 8 2 A Flange Drywall Joist Plug connector Receptacle Machine screw M4X8 1 2 Self drillin...

Page 9: ...r duct is needed to connect to the relevant part of the adaptor Install the adaptor to Flex Z Fast bracket by using 2 self drilling screws Connect wires Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM Page 5 Follow all the local electrical safety codes as well as the National Electrical Code NEC Use UL approved wire nuts to connect fan wires After connecting wires replace junction box cover 1 IMPORTANT Remove the tape pl...

Page 10: ...e Mounting spring Remove grille by pulling down one mounting spring then pull the other Insert fan body Assembled view detail Hook Guide parts Guide parts 1 Joist 1 2 Plug connector into receptacle and secure fan body to adaptor by using the machine screw M4X8 When the flange overlaps Flex Z Fast bracket secure it by using 2 self drilling screws Follow the step 7 to 8 in INSTALLATION RETROFIT 3 In...

Page 11: ...subjected to these limitations The ducting from this fan to the outside of the building has a strong effect on the air flow noise and energy use of the fan Use the shortest straightest duct routing possible for best performance and avoid installing the fan with smaller ducts than recommended Insulation around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth Fans installed with existing duc...

Page 12: ...n how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitation may not apply to you Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest distributor or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at us panasonic com ventfans or send your request by E mail to ventfans us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 866 292 7299 Monday...

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