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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the Panasonic Ventilating Fan. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Please retain this booklet for future reference.
Screw (M4X12) The Panasonic ceiling mount ventilating fan uses a sirocco fan driven by a capacitor motor. The motor is designed to have an extended service life with reduced energy consumption. It also incorporates a thermal-cutoff for safety. The grille covering the main body is a spring-loaded, quick-release type. A damper for preventing counterflow is provided.
Noise diameter (sone) (inches) (rpm) (cfm) FV-08VSL1 18 X 2 6.1 13.4 Specifications are based on HVI standard. Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton. Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present. 1. Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 40 C (104 F).
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(Cooking area) Do not install above or inside this area CAUTION: 1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. 2. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig .B) 3. This product must be properly grounded. Floor Cooking equipment...
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1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by using thumb screw. (Fig.1) Thumb screw IMPORTANT : Remove the tape from damper and adaptor before installation. As shown below: Adaptor Damper Fan body Fig.1 Remove tape 2. Insert the supension bracket into the fan body and adaptor.
3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan body to joists by using long screws (M4X30) ( If spacing A Fan body between joists is 10 1/4~12 inches, install the flange of Joist fan body according to Fig.3-2, others according to Fig.3-1 install the product.) 4 Long screws(M4X30) Fig.3-1...
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8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned with the edge of the flange. (Fig.6) Ceiling 9. Insert the plug connector and plug connector into the receptacle and receptacle respectively, Plug connector II and secure the light unit to the fan unit with 2 screw (M4X16) and 1 machine screw (M4X8).
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4. Insert the suspension bracket in to fan body (refering Circular duct to step 2 of installation , page 6). Joist Conduit 5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig.9) IMPORTANT: Junction box cover Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted into body slots.
4 kind of joist inches (mm) 9/16 ( 14.3 11/16 (17.5) Fan body 31/32 (24.6) 1 17/32 38.9 Thumb screw Fig.13 Suspension bracket III Screw (M4X12) Suspension bracket The suspension bracket can comply with different kinds of joist. Fig.14 1. Before installation, secure the fan body adaptor using thumb screw (Fig.13) Secure the lighting unit...
3. Insert the fan body between joists. Joist Make sure the fan body is level and square (perpendicular) with the joists. (Fig.17) CAUTION: Ensure that distance B is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm). Adaptor Fan body Junction box Suspension bracket 13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 ) 16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
4. Follow step 5 to 11 of installation (page 7, page 8) to complete the installation work. Junction box Circular duct 6 Long screws (M4X30) Conduit Junction box Wire nut Lead wires Green wires Fig.21 1. Installation in existing construction. Installing the ventilating fan in an existing building requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above the planned installation location or existing ducting and wiring.
Slot WARNING: Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine maintenance must be done every year. Mounting spring CAUTION: 1. Never use petrol, benzene, thinner or any other such chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan. Glove 2. Do not allow water to enter motor. Grille 3.
Receptacle III Receptacle II 4 W Night Lamp Fig.26 Fluorescent lamps 3. Change the fluorescent lamps (Panasonic FDS 18E27/4,18W or FDS18E35/4, 18W or FDS18E42/4, 18W ) or the 4W night lamp, connect the connector or connector and replace the grille. (Fig.27) Fig.27...