Panasonic FV-OSVQS User manual

PanasoniC

Ventilating

Fan

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.

FV-OSVQS

FV-08VQS

FV-11VQ5

FV-15VQS

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AND

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Thankyou very much

for

having purchased ourVentilating

Fan.

Please

read these instructionscarefully before attempting

install,

operate

service the PanasonicVentilating

Fan.

Failure

comply

with

instructions could result

personal injury

and/or

property

damage.

Please

retain this booklet

for

future reference

Table

Contents

Unpacking ································································································· 2

Supplied Accessories .................................................................................... 2

Description .................................................................................................... 2

General SafetyInformation ............................................................................. 3

Dimensions ....

.........

..............................

..........

............................

..........

Wiring Diagram .........

..............................

..........

............................

..........

Installation I (Joist Mounting -I)................................................................... 5-6

Installation

(Suspension Brackets Mounting).................................................. 7-8

Installation

III

(Joist Mounting

-II)

..................................................................... 8

Maintenance (Cleaning) .........·

··........·

··............·............·..........

8-9

Practical GuideTo Installation ·.......·.......··.......·........·.......··.......·.......··.......·... 9

Specifications ................................................................................................ 10

Product

Service

.............................................................................................

UNPACKING

Unpack and carefully remove

the

unit

from

carton.

Refer

the

Supplied Accessories list

verify

that

all parts are present.

SUPPLIED

ACCESSORIES

Partname Appearance Quantity Part name Appearance

Grille

Screw!

(ST4.2X6)

Suspension

bracketI =

Screw

(ST4.2X14)

Suspension

bracket

Long screw

(ST4.2X20)

Suspension

bracket

III

Installation

instructions

Suspension

bracket'N

Warranty

sheet

DESCRIPTION

These Panasonic ventilating

fan

models are listed

under

file No. E78414.

These Panasonic ventilating

fan

models

use

a sirocco fan driven

a capacitor

motor.

The

motor

designed

have an extended service life

with

reduced energy consumption.

Quantity

also incorporatesa thermal-cutoff

for

safety. The grille covering

the

fan

body

a spring-loaded, quick

remove type. A damper

for

preventing air

counterflow

provided. The

blower

uses

a high-capacity

sirocco

fan

developed

reduce

the

noise level.

GENERAL

SAFETY

INFORMATION

not

install thisventilating

fan

where interior room temperature may exceed

104'F (40'

C).

2. Makesure

that

the

electric service supply voltage

AC 120V, 60Hz.

3. Follow all local electrical andsafetycodes,

well

the

National Electrical Code

(NEC)

and

the

Occupation Safetyand Health

Act

(OSHA).

4. Always disconnect

the

power

source before

working

near

the

fan, motor,

junction box.

5. Protect

the

power

cord

from

sharp edges, oil, grease,

hot

surfaces, chemicals

other

objects.

6. Do

not

kink

the

power

cord.

7. Do

not

install

the

unit

where ducts are configured

shown in

Fig.

8. Provide make

air

for

proper

ventilation.

<9~

Prohibited

(S)W

Prohibited

<9~

Prohibited

§2~

Fig.

(Cooking area)

not

install above

' - inside this area - /

',,,

/ I 1 \

CAUTION:

For general ventilating

use

only. Do

not

use

exhaust

hazardous

explosive materials and vapors.

fs. /

' /

Not

for

use

cooking area. (Fig.B)

This productmust be properlygrounded.

WARNING:

Toreduce

the

risk

fire, electric shock

injury

persons, observe

the

following:

Cooking

equipment

Fig.

Floor

Use

this

unit

only

the

mannerintended

the

manufacturer.

you have anyquestions, contact

the

manufacturer.

2. Before servicing

cleaning

unit,

switch

power

off

service panel and lock

the

service disconnecting

means

prevent

power

from

being switched

accidentally. When

the

service disconnecting means

cannot be locked, securelyfasten a

prominent

warning

device,

such

a tag,

the

service panel.

3. Installation

work

and electrical

wiring

must be done

qualified person(s) in accordance

with

all

applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

Sufficientair

needed

for

proper

combustion and exhausting

gases

through

the

flue

(chimney)

fuel

burning equipment

preventbackdrafting. Follow

the

heating equipment manufacturer's

guideline and safety standards

such

those published by

the

National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA), and

the

American Society

Heating, Refrigeration, and

Air

Conditioning Engineers

(ASH

RAE)

and

the

local code authorities.

When cutting

drilling intowall

ceiling,

not

damageelectrical wiring and

other

hidden utilities.

6. Ducted fans must always be vented

the

outdoors.

this unit

be installed overa

tub

shower,

must

marked

appropriate

for

the

application

and beconnected

GFCI

(Ground FaultCircuit lnterrupter)-protected branch circuit.

8. These modelsare

listed

for

tub

and shower enclosures.

Not

be installed in a ceiling thermallyinsulated

avalue greater

than

R40.

(This

required

for

installation in Canada only)

DIMENSIONS

FV-05VQ5 FV-08VQ5 FV-11VQ5 FV-15VQ5 Unit: inches (mm)

(The dimensions in square brackets

refer

FV-15VQ5 which are

different

from

FV-05/08/11VQ5)

(31111(100)1

No. Part name No. Part name

1 Blade 5

Fan

body

2 Grille 6

Dam__l!er

3 Junction

box

7 Suspension bracket

Adaptor

8 Bracket cover

WIRING DIAGRAM

capacitor

r-~~-------+-W~h~lm~-M~~~W~h~lm~:~~~

Black

~e~.)

Powar

Supply

~____:=~--i':3--+-=;;.;.._-+ti+-'=:...t-,-=

AC120V

60Hz

(Fuse

motor) Green

Ear!!J

i..fD!!..nd

_ _

Fuse

type: e :

FV~5VQ5:

237

'F (1

'c)

Earth

ground

Junction

box

FV.{)8VQ5:

237

•F

FV-11VQ5:

237

'F(114

FV-1

5VQ5:

273

(134

'::-------:----:-------__J---------------'

Fan

body

INSTALLATION

(JOIST

MOUNTING- I)

Joistsituation:

Spacing A

16 inches

(406 mm)

24 inches

(609 mm)

centerjoists

the

spacing A

16 inches (406

mm)

24 inches

(609 mm)

centerjoists, please

the

installation step

below.

IMPORTANT:

Remove

the

tape

from

damper

and

adaptor

before

installation. As shown below:

M-15@:

Damper

• Tap•

Insert

the

suspension bracket I and n

into

the

fan

body. (Select

the

suspension bracket connection

holes

shown below) (Fig.1)

Suspension bracket connect method:

Suspension

bracket

and

II connect

with

screw I as

shown

below:

Unit: inches (mm) 13114

-151/2

~336-394~

16112

-18

3/4

419-480

1/4

-23 1/2

540-597

Install

the

suspension bracketand

the

flange

fan body

joists

using long screws

(5T4.2X20) and secure

the

fan body

using screw

(5T4.2X14). (Fig.2)

Fan

body

Suspension

bracket

Joists

Long

screws

(ST4.2X20)

Suspension

bracket I

Fig.1

~screw

Long

screws

(ST4.2X14)

(ST4.2X20)

Fig.2

INSTALLATION

(JOIST

MOUNTING-

CONTINUED

4. Install a circular

duct

and secure

with

clamps

wire

ties and

seal

with

mastic

approved

duct

tape.

(Fig.3)

Removejunction box cover and secure conduit

stress

rehef

junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.3)

Refer

wiring diagram below.

Follow all

the

local electrical safety

codes

well

the

National Electrical Code

(NEC).

Using

approved wire nuts, connect house power

wires

ventilating

fan

wires. (Fig.4)

CAUTION:

Mount

junction boxcover carefully so

that

lead

wires are

not

pinched.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Red

Whne

Tcapacltor

------------

,~\

While Whlta

"'~

Whne:

:~~-

Power

'e) Black Black

Black :LI"'!JV:entJ>

Supp~O\

AC12

(Fuse

in motor)

Green : Earth i..round

~60Hz

Fuse

type:

@1--

FV-IlSVQS:

237

(114'

Earth

-ground

Junction

box

FV-IlBVQS:

237

'F(114'

FV-1

1VQS:

237

'F(114"

FV-15VQS:

273

'F(134

"C)

----------

Fan

body

7. Finish ceiling

work.

Ceiling hole should be aligned

with

the

inside edges

the

flange. (Fig.S)

IMPORTANT:

Remove

the

tapes

from

louver

and

springs

before installation. As

shown

below:

8. Insert

mounting

springs

into

slots

shown

and

mount

grille

fan

body. (Fig.6)

Notes:

Suitable

for

use

with

solid-state speed controls.

Solid-state speed controls maycause harmonic

distortion

which can cause a

motor

humming

noise.

Conduit

duct

Ducttape

Unit: inches

(mm)

After

finishing

the

ceiling job, fill gap betweenflange

and ceiling

with

caulk

other sealant

preventair

leakage

Fig.5

INSTALLATION

(SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

MOUNTING)

Joist situation:

Spacing A

16 inches

(406 mm)

inches

(609 mm)

center

joists

the

spacing A

16 inches {406 mm)

inches

(609 mm)

center

joists, please follow

the

installation

step

below.

2. Insert

the

suspension bracket I

and

into

the

fan

body

and

suspension bracket m

N into

the

adaptor.

(Select

the

suspension bracket connection

holes

shown below) (Fig.7, Fig.8)

Suspension bracket connect method:

Suspension

bracket

and

connect

with

screw

shown

below:

Unit:

inches

(mm}

Suspension

131/4

-15112

(336-394)

112

-18

3/4

(419-480)

114 -23 112

(540-597)

bracket

---._

~~""

Install

the

suspension bracket

joists by using long

screws (ST4.2X20) (Fig.8)

and

secure

the

fan

body by using screw n

(ST4.2X14).

(Fig.9)

Fan

body

Suspension

bracket

Suspension bracket

III

16 inches (406 mm)

19 inches (483 mm) horizental joist

Suspension bracketN

1nches

(609

mm)

horizentaljoist

Joists

6 Long screws

(ST4.2X20)

114-15

112

(

33&-3114)

112-18

314

( 419-4110)

21 114-23

112

(

540-597)

0-1

(Q-25.4)

Unit: inches (mm)

Suspension

bracketm or

Suspension

bracketI

Fig.7

Fig.B

INSTALLATION

(SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

MOUNTING)

CONTINUED

4. Followsteps 4

installation I (page 6)

complete

the

installation work.

INSTALLATION m(JOIST

MOUNTING-

II)

Joistsituation:

Spacing B

inches (266 mm)

inches (292 mm)

joists

the

spacing B

1/2

inches (266

mm)

1/2

inches (292 mm)

joists, please

the

installation step

below.

Secure 4 long screws

(ST

4.2X20)

flange offrame.

(Fig.10)

Follow steps 4

installationI (page 6)

complete

the

installationwork.

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)

WARNING:

Disconnect

power

source

before

working

unit. Routine

maintenance

must

done

everyyear.

CAUTION:

1. Never use gasoline, benzene,

thinner

any

other

such chemicals

for

cleaning

the

ventilating fan.

2. Do

not

immerse

motor

water

when

cleaning.

3. Do

not

soak resin parts

water

over

140°F(60°

C).

1. Remove grille. (Squeeze

mounting

spring and pull

down

carefully) (Fig.11

Long

screws

(ST4.2X20)

Fig.9

Fig.10

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) CONTINUED

Clean grille. (Don't

put

into

hot

water.

Use

non-abrasive

kitchen detergent.

wipe

dry

with

clean cloth) (Fig.12)

The grille should be dry

after

cleaning.

4. Remove dustand

dirt

from

fan

body

using a vacuum

cleaner. (Fig.13)

Vacuum

deaner

Using a cloth dampened

with

kitchen detergent, remove

any

dirt

from

fan

body.

Wipe

dry

with

clean cloth. (Fig.14)

Replace grille.

PRACTICAL GUIDE

INSTALLATION

Properly insulate

the

area around

the

fan

minimize building

heat

loss

and gain.

(Fig. 15)

Loose

fill

batt

insulation

can

be placed

directlyover

the

fan housing in

the

attic.

Panasonic fans and

fan/light

combination

units

not

create

excessive

heat

that

Fourinch

six inch

roof

jack, wall

cap,

soffitvent

with

backdraftdamper

Mechanicallyconnectduct

termination

and

seal

with

ma$1:ic

approved foil

faced

tape

2-3ft

straight run before

-el..lbowF~~~~iti~~

In attic installation,

caulk box

drywall

Shortpiece

flexible

duct

helps

alignmentand absorbs sound.

Clamps

plus mastic

approved

Ceiling

a common problem with

recessed

light

fixtures

some competitors' fan/light

combinations. Ourefficient. cool-running

motors and

our

fluorescent lamp

not

create enough ambient heat

be subjected

foil

faced tape

all flexjoints Foil tape tightly

covers

all metal

ductjoints(glue

PVC

joints)

Fig.12

Fig.13

Fig.14

Fig.15

these limitations.

.___

______________________

____,

SPEC

FICA

liONS

Air

Voltage

Frequency Duct Noise Power Speed

Air

volume

diameter

consumption

at0.1'WG

Model

No. direction

(V)

(Hz) (sones)

(rpm)

(inches) (W) (CFM)

FV-OSVQS

Exhaust 120 60 4 <0.3 11.0 730 50

FV-OSVQS

Exhaust 120 60 4 <0.3 14.5 815

FV-11VQ5 Exhaust 120 60 4 <0.3 22.0 960 110

FV-15VQ5 Exhaust 120 60 6 <0.3 28.5

700

150

HVI Certified performance based

HVI Procedures 915,916,and 920.

PRODUCT

SERVICE

Warning Concerning Removal

Covers.

The

unit

should be serviced

qualified technicians only.

Your

product

designed and manufactured

ensure a minimum

maintenance.

Should

your

unit

require service

parts, call Panasonic Call Center

1-866-292-7292 (USA)

1-800-669-5165 (Canada).

Weight

lb.(

kg)

9.9 (4.5)

9.9

(4.5)

11.2 (5.1)

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