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FV-05VFL3

  

FV-08VFL3
FV-11VFL3

INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS

  

Ventilating Fan

Contents

Description

Dimensions

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 )

Maintenance   (Cleaning)

Maintenance     (Replacement of Lamp)

Practical Guide to lnstallation

Product Service

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Supplied Accessories

Specifications

Model No.

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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 
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Summary of Contents for Whisper Fit-Lite FV-05VFL3

Page 1: ...l Guide to lnstallation Product Service 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 8 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 Supplied Accessories Specifications Model No READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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...

Page 2: ...t 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 electr...

Page 3: ...afety 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 vent...

Page 4: ...ow is provided The lighting unit is an energy saving lighting device which uses one 32W fluorescent lamp and produces almost the same illumination as a standard 100W incandescent lamp This product contains electronic ballast with one fluorescent lamp and is in compliance with Part 18 of the FCC rules as consumer RF lighting device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device ...

Page 5: ...bracket for 19 2 inches on center joists only use suspension bracket lf more than 19 2 inches on center joists use suspension bracket FV 05VFL3 FV 08VFL3 FV 11VFL3 2 7 8 73 1 25 1 3 4 45 1 26 3 1 2 90 11 12 3 13 4 3 8 110 5 1 2 141 3 1 4 81 13 1 4 15 1 2 336 394 16 1 2 18 3 4 419 480 21 1 4 23 1 2 540 597 Unit inches mm Fan body Adaptor connector 7 No Part name 12 DIMENSIONS 1 5 6 4 2 7 13 330 3 7...

Page 6: ...fer to Fig 2 1 Refer to Fig 2 2 Refer to Fig 2 3 Refer to Fig 2 4 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 Damper Adaptor Fig 2 4 Fan body Fig 2 1 Fan body Suspension bracket Fig 2 2 Fig 2 3 Machine screw M4X8 Fig 1 Suspension bracket F...

Page 7: ... out hole Fig 5 6 Refer to wiring diagram page 5 Using wire nuts connect house power wires to ventilating fan 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 lnstall a circular duct using 4 inches duct or 3 inches duct and secure it with duct tape or clamps 2 Long screws ST4 2X20...

Page 8: ... 1 Disconnect plug connector from receptacle and remove adaptor from fan body before starting installation 3 Follow step 5 to 7 of the installation page 7 to complete the duct work and wiring If spacing A between joists is 21 1 4 to 23 1 2 inches 540mm 597mm connect suspension bracket and C4 mark to C4 mark according to page 6 Select the suspension bracket according to spacing A as shown below Spa...

Page 9: ...n work When mounting body and blower separately 1 Loosen 4 screws but do not remove them from blower Fig 12 1 2 Remove blower section Fig 12 2 3 Remove adaptor from fan body and secure it to joists as in Fig 8 of page 8 4 Insert fan body without blower section into joists Fig 9 5 Secure the adaptor to fan body by using machine screw M4X8 Fig 10 6 Secure the fan body to joists by using long screws ...

Page 10: ...age 7 page 8 to complete the installation work 1 Before installation secure the fan body to adaptor by using machine screw M4X8 Fig 13 Secure the lighting unit to fan body refering to Fig 6 of page 8 2 Insert the suspension bracket into bracket cover of adaptor side and the back of the fan body Fig 16 select the suspension bracket according to spacing A as shown below A 16 inches and 19 2 inches h...

Page 11: ...lation page 7 page 8 to complete the installation work 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 13 of page 10 Secure the lighting unit to fan body refering to Fig 6 of page 8 3 Install the fan body and secure it by using longscrews ST4 2X20 Fig 20 Fig 21 of page 12 Unit inches mm Joists Adaptor Jun...

Page 12: ...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 8 6 Install fan body 1 Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation 2 Remove ceiling section according to Fig 6 of page 8 2 Installation fro...

Page 13: ...ng a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent remove any dirt from fan body Wipe dry with new cloth Fig 25 3 Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum cleaner Remove lamps if necessary Fig 24 5 Replace lamps and grille MAINTENANCE CLEANING MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT OF LAMP WARNING 1 Disconnect power source before working on unit 2 The lamp s glass is fragile Please handle with care To remove la...

Page 14: ...and pull down Fig 22 of page 13 2 Disconnect the connector or connector of lighting unit Fig 26 3 Replace the fluorescent lamp Panasonic FHT32E35 32W or the 4W night lamp connect the connector or connector and replace the grille Fig 27 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION Properly insulate the area around the fan to minimize building heat loss and gain Fig 28 Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed...

Page 15: ... or 1 800 669 5165 Canada 32 FV 08VFL3 SPECIFICATIONS Model Air direction Voltage V Frequency Hz Duct diameter inches Noise sones Power consumption W Fluorescent lamp Lighting unit Fan body Night lamp Speed Weight FV 05VFL3 Exhaust 120 60 4 3 0 3 16 4 4 700 80 FV 11VFL3 4 3 4 3 0 3 0 5 0 6 1 3 1 5 15 30 30 33 33 32 32 4 760 830 940 910 1050 50 50 70 90 110 13 5 6 1 13 9 6 3 14 1 6 4 15 cfm Air del...

Page 16: ...sonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 www panasonic com Panasonic Canada lnc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca Printed in China Panasonic corporation 2012 ...

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