INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ventilating Fan FV-15VQ3 . Panasonic READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please ead! instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate oF service the Panasonic Ventiating Fan, Failure to comply with instructions could recult in peseonel injury and/or property damage. Please retain for future relerence Table of Contents. Supplied Accessories, Description .. Dimensions ‘Specifications ‘Unpacking e ‘Genoral Safety Informatio Installation I ( Joist Mounting } instalation LL ( Wooden Header ) Installation II (In Existing Construct Maintenance Product ServiceSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Fvisvaa. Part name Appearance | Quantity Grillo Long serew Thumb screw Suspension ‘bracket Suspension bracket I Serew Suspension plato 1 iM Aele4 DESCRIPTION ‘These Panasonic ceiling meunt ventilating fan models use a low noise siroceo fan driven by a capacitor motor. The motor is designed to have-an extonded service life with reduced energy consumption, Italea incorporates a thermal-cutot for safety. The gril covering the main body is & spring-losded, quick-remove type. A damper for preventing counterfiow provided,DIMENSIONS FV-15VQ3 1638 25 n D 6 zs 2 —___1 7 | o! 108 4 3/06) zor 27 isvie) 30 (1a) = 260.8 410 9/32) ja9732) | Unit: mm{inches) No] Partname No. Part name + | sae e | _bampee 2 | Ader 7 | Connector | dunetion bow 6 | _ Suspension bracket Li 4 | aunction toxcover | @ | Thumb screw 5 | Bay 10 | Stspersion plate ISPECIFICATIONS ttt | sein Pomecrmmin| tet | acnters | ot vo | one wo | rem 0.1" (CFM) ka 3 52 Fv-tsvos | exhaust | 120 | 60 40.9 ont i” (tay * ALOE” Stale presstee, Fal UNPACKING Unpack and carefully romove unit from carton. Refor to the Suppllod Accessori list ta vority that all parts aro presont, GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Bo not inetall this ventilating fan whore tomporature may exceed 4a'C (104"F) 2. Make coin that the elect seice supply volage is 126, 60 He Fala este nay adv earl eC Can R the Gecupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 7. De not install the unit where ducts are configured as shawn in Fig. A.GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED CAUTION: 11. For general ventilating use only: Oo not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. 2. Not for use in cooking area, (Fig. B) 8. This product must be properly grounded. {Cooking area) De nok idee 2 ‘nee this wen —— SATAN he WARNING: ‘To reduce the risk offre, slectrc shock orirjury to persons, observe the following: A. Use this unit eriy in the mannar intended by the manufacturer H you hava any-quastions, eantnct the manufacturer B, Installation work ar electrical witing must bs done by qualified persone) insceordance with all applienbls codes and standart, Including frersted construction, CC Sufficient iris needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fual burning equipmert to revert backtirating. Follow the heating equipment manuiaciurers guideline and ssfety slanderds such es those published by tha National Fire Protwction Agsociation (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating Relrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) anc the local code authortic, D. Wren cutting oF cling into wall erseling, do not damage siectnca! wiring are ether hidden utities. Ducted tena must always be verted to the outdoors. FItthis urit is ta be installed over a tub or shower, itmust be marked as appopeate forthe anpication. Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device H. Botore senvicing oF emaning Uni switch power atservice parel and icek the “service diacorewcting means” te prevent power ‘rom being switched on accidernaly. When the service disconnecting rears cannot be locked. sacurely fasten a prominent warning deviee, such a8 a tag, 10 the service panel |. NEVER place a switch where itcan be reached from a ub or shower J. Not to be installed in a caling thermally insisated toa value greater than R&O.INSTALLATION I (JOIST MOUNTING) 1. Dlsaannect plug ccrnectr tom recaplacle before ctaring inaialakon, 2. Remove adapta from bed and aseure fe cating jolts uk ong saews (gS Reap thecieiance 8 (21.n.@.85inch fr the thickness of cling 9. Remove junction bex cover ane eacure conto neon box kok othe. Fig. 4 Pater towing dlagram bsiow, Using sie nut, connect house power es fo venting fan wires: black 2 Black: wie to while, green to green apiece the pneson bor cower ‘CAUTION: Nount pincton box cover camel otha led wires are at pinched 5 Instaliceeur duct (inch) ane wacure wih tape 6. Remove calling section. Fa 7) Iola spachg A224 inches on conte: connsct suspension [rackets land I ee sown below Wiring diagram Fig. 8 Fig.7INSTALLATION I (JOIST MOUNTING) CONTINUED 7 Insert fan baying, (iB f bey ‘Clu are property inserts mdepte wt, 6. Secure ten body toedapier uting thee thumb screws (Fig.10) 9, Connect hig connecter receptacle, (Fig 11) wen mounting bedy and ase) Blower separately 4s Remove screws Foon 2. Remave blower secon goa 23 eave adaptor tam 4. Inset tn body gmtrout blower sacton) inte ‘sling. Fiat 5 Secure he adaptor anc tan body using one trum zen tha mice af bata sie ‘of twadapice) ia S-3) 4. Ince the Blanes ht the SE ‘an box. 1g 3) 77. Mount the blowsr acon ith thm aris (an fe Po ides ‘Sf bot of te eceptr| ‘armporary (Fi 10) 1 Secure ne bower by 2 tong sera. (Fg 9-5)INSTALLATION I (JOIST MOUNTING) CONTINUED 10, Secure fam bed to celing jotting long crows in vacal recon. Fae 11, insert mounting springs nts scts am shown and mount rile ofan body. (Ft) INSTALLATION IL (WOODEN HEADER) sot oumtng teem Fig. 13 1, Beto setaeton,ssoure fan Bony adapter uolng Pas Murs sexowr Fetal 2, Ina hander between celing oats using nis or screws 9 Toa ha vensttng tan ancl Secure WRN Soran. IFAS, Fig. 180% page)INSTALLATION I (WOODEN HEADER) CONTINUED 4. Inger te eteulr duct fe adapter Remove the uncton tax caver and secure conduit t2 neon box knockeat hal, (7B men) PQ. 18) 5. Alar to wing disor, Using wir ito, connact hove pow nies 10 vetiating tan wire: Lack fo black; vite to wil, green le greens Replace the junetan box cover CAUTION: aut hncton bax cove carly 96 ul lad wires arena pinches 6. Fish ceting werk, ating hots wroull be alignas ith edge otha Hangs, Fe 171 7, Mount geile tan booy (Fig. 18, poge 8) ‘Wiring diagram Fig. 17 INSTALLATION II (IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION) 1. Inctallation in existing construction. Italing the ventilating fan in an existing building roquires an accessible ares (aitic or crawl space) above the planned Inatallation location or existing ducting and wiring, 4. To install the ventilating fan. follow the procedures described in Installation IT. Take the following precautions before installation, (CAUTION: heck area above planned installation location toe sure that 7, Buet work can be Installed and that area fe sufficient for proper ventilation, 2) Wiring can be run fo planned location, 3. No wiring or ether abetructions will ntarere wih inetaltion,INSTALLATION II (IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED 2. Inspect duct workand wiring belore proceeding with installation 3, Pian suitable leestion for ventilating fan, (next to celing jist) 4. Before installation, provide inspection and maintenance access at a location that will not interfere with installation work shown in Installation I. 5. First, remove coiling section according to Fig. 7, pages, 6, Install ventilating fan, 2. Installation trom accessible aren above fan location. 41. Inspect duct work and varing lnefore proceeding with installation. 2. Remove ceiling section according ta Fig. 7, page 6 3. Install ventilating fan MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect power source before working on unit, Routine ‘maintenance must be done every year. ‘CAUTION: 1. Never use petrol, benzene, thinnar or any other such ‘chemicals for cleaning the ventilating tan, 2. Do not allow watorto enter motor. 3. Donat immerse resin parts in water over 60°C. 1. Remove grille, (Squeaze mounting epring and pull dawn carefully) (Fig. 18) 2, Wash and clean rile. (Use non-abrasive kitchen detergent, wipe dry with new cloth.) (Fig. 13) Fig. 19 10MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 3. Remove dust and dirt on fan body using a vacuum cleaner (Fig.20) Fig.20 4. Using 6 cloth dampened with kitchen detergent, remove any dit from tan body, Wipe: dry with new cloth, Fig.21) 5, Replace grilie, Fig20 PRODUCT SERVICE Warning Concerning Removal of Covers. The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only. No service information is provided for customers. Your product [6 deaigned and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance, However, should your unit ever require service, a nalbanwide system af factory service centers and AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTERS is maintained to Support your pracuicl's warranty. (in the U.S.A, eal 1-866-202-7292 to locate the Panasonic Authorized Service Center nearest you.) "PANASONIC HOME AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NU, 07094 PANASONIC CANADA INC. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON LaW 2T3