Panasonic Ventilating Fan Fv 05vfl3 Installation Instructions

							FV-05VFL3  
FV-08VFL3
FV-11VFL3INSTALLATION  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 Service2-3
4 4
4
5 5
6-8
8-9
10
10-11
11-12 12
13
13-14
14
15 15
Supplied Accessories
SpecificationsModel 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 injury 
or property damage. Please explain to users how to operate and maintain the product 
after installation, and this booklet should be presented to users.
Please retain this booklet for future reference. 
						

							GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 
2To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe\
 the following:
9. Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. 2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel \
and lock the service 
    disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accident\
ally. When the service 
    disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, 
    to the service panel. 
7. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be mark\
ed as appropriate for the 
    application and be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit lnterr\
upter) - protected branch circuit. 
10. Canada only: Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
15. Do not install the product as the method which is not approved in th\
e instruction.  11. Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. lt may cause fire or electric shock.
12. A statement to the effect that when the product is to no longer be u\
sed, it must not be left 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 per\
son (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 electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. 
8. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures. 4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gase\
s through the flue (chimney)
    of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heati\
ng equipment manufacturer s
    guideline and safety standards such as those published by the Nation\
al Fire Protection Association
    (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Ai\
r Conditioning Engineers
    (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.  
WARNING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. lf you\
 have any questions, contact
    the manufacturer.
13. Ceiling joist must be subjected to static load more than five times \
the weight of the product. 
16. This product must be properly grounded. 
						

							GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
3
11. USA only: This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in 
       your community  due to environmental considerations. For disposal\
 or recycling information, please 
       contact your local authorities or visit Panasonic website: http:/\
/www.panasonic.com/enveronmental 
       or call 1-888-769-0149. 1. Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature m\
ay exceed 104  F (40  C).
2. Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120V, 60 Hz.
3. Follow all local electrical and safety 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 ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
10. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig. B) CAUTION: Prohibition
Prohibition Prohibition ProhibitionAdaptor
Fig. A      (Cooking area)
Do not  install above or 
      inside this  area
      Cooking
    equipment       Floor
4
545
Fig. B
9. Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A. 
						

							FV-05VFL3     FV-08VFL3     FV-11VFL3SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Part name Part name
Appearance Appearance
Quantity Quantity
Grille
 Suspension
   bracket    Suspension
   bracket  
 Suspension
  bracket  
  Screw
(ST4.2X8) 
  Screw
(ST4.2X12)  1
1
1
1
2
2
  Machine screw
        (M4X8) 
        Long screw
        (ST4.2X20) 
        32W
  Fluorescent
        lamp
        4W
 Night lamp
        Lighting unit 2
6
1
1
1UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present. DESCRIPTION
1
  Screw
(ST4.2X16) 
2         3 inches adaptor
             connector
         (optional part)
4 These products are listed by UL under UL file No. E78414.
These products use a sirocco fan driven by a capacitor motor. The motor is designed to have an extended 
service life with reduced energy consumption. lt also incorporates a the\
rmal-cutoff for safety. 
The grille covering the main body is a spring-loaded, quick-release type\
. 
A damper for preventing counterflow 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 th\
e following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter\
ference that may cause undesired 
      operation.
This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be\
 installed near maritime safety 
communications equipment or other critical navigation or communication e\
quipment operating between 
0.45-30 MHz. lf interference should occur, try to increase spacing betwe\
en this product and the other 
product.
    
Doc Responsible Party:            Panasonic Corporation of North America\
                                                   One Panasonic Way, Se\
caucus, NJ 07094
Sales Company:                        Panasonic Corporation of North Ame\
rica
                                                   One Panasonic Way, Se\
caucus, NJ 07094
Customer Call Support:           1-866-292-7292 
						

							FV-05VFL3
FV-08VFL3
FV-11VFL3 WIRING DIAGRAM
No. Part name
GrilleFan
Lighting unit
Junction box cover Adaptor
Fluorescent lamp DamperSuspension bracket Junction box Bracket cover
Night lamp 8
9
10
11
13
1
2
3
4 5
6
(For 16 inches on center joists, only use suspension 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-11VFL32  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  7/8 (98)
2  15/16 (74)
11  7/8 (301) 10  1/4 (259)
10
9
8
10  1/4 (261) 16  1/8 (410)
5 
						

							lf spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect
suspension bracket 
   and    (C4 mark to C4 mark)
as shown below:
2 Screw   (ST4.2X8) Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket2. lnsert the suspension bracket into the fan body 
    and adaptor. (Select the suspension bracket as 
    shown below) Joists
Spacing A on center joists
24 inches  12 inches
16 inches
19.2 inches vertical joists lnsert Suspension bracket
Refer 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. 2-2Fig. 2-3
Machine screw
    (M4X8)
Fig. 1 Suspension 
bracket
Fan body Suspension 
bracket
Suspension 
bracket
Suspension 
bracket
Fan body Suspension 
bracket
Suspension 
bracket
Fan body Suspension 
bracket
6 Connection method for 3 inches adaptor connector 
						

							INSTALLATION   (JOIST MOUNTING-  ) CONTINUED3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan 
    body to joists by using long screws(ST4.2X20). (If 
    spacing A between joists is 10 1/4~12 inches, install 
    the flange of fan body according to Fig. 3-2, others 
    according to Fig. 3-1 install the product.)
4. Install the suspension bracket to joists by using long
    screws (ST4.2X20) and secure it to the fan body by
    using screw    (ST4.2X12). (Fig.4)
5. Remove junction box cover and secure conduit or 
    stress relief to junction box knock-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)
A=10 1/4
~12 inches
Junction box
Joist
Joist
Fan body
4 Long screws (ST4.2X20) Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-2 Fig. 4
Joist
Joist
Fan body 2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Screw
(ST4.2X12) Joist
Joist
Knock-out hole Circular duct
Conduit Joist
Joist Conduit
Junction box
cover
Duct tape
or clamps
Wire nut
Lead wires Green wires Fig. 5
7 
						

							13 1/4~
15 1/ 2(336 ~394)
16 1/  2~ 18 3/  4(419 ~480)
21 1/  4~ 23 1/  2(540 ~597)
A INSTALLATION   (JOIST MOUNTING-  ) CONTINUED8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
    with the edge of the flange. (Fig.6)
9. Insert the plug connector    and plug connector
    into the receptacle    and receptacle     respectively,
    and secure the lighting unit to the fan unit with 2
    screw     (ST4.2X16) and 1 machine screw (M4X8).
    (Fig.6)
10. Insert the fluorescent lamp and screw the night
      lamp into the lighting unit. (Fig.6)
11. Insert mounting springs into slots as shown
      and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.7) INSTALLATION    (JOIST MOUNTING-   ) 
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the adaptor and
    secure it to joists by using long screws (ST4.2X20).
    (Fig.8)
    Ensure that distance B (7/8 inch, 21.6mm) for the
    thickness of ceiling board. 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.
Spacing A
between Joists
inches (mm)
suspension
bracket suspension
bracket
suspension
bracketsuspension
bracket     &
21 1/  4~ 23 1/  2
   (540 ~597)
13 1/4
~15 1/  2
   (336 ~394) 16 1/
 2~ 18 3/  4
   (419 ~480)
Ceiling Plug connector Plug connector
Plug connector Plug connector
Receptacle Receptacle
Mounting spring
Lighting unit
Slot
Ceiling
Grille
)
10 7 /8 (27510 7/ 275
8  ( )
Lighting unit
Screw
(ST4.2X16)
Machine screw
(M4X8)
Fluorescent lamp
Unit: inches (mm) 4 W Night Lamp
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Adaptor
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20) Joists
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20) Suspension bracket Adaptor
Unit: inches (mm) 7/8 (21.6)B
Fig. 8
8 
						

							Screw    (ST4.2X12) Plug connector ReceptacleINSTALLATION    (JOIST MOUNTING-   ) CONTINUED6. Secure the fan body to adaptor by using machine
    screw (M4X8) and plug connector to receptacle. 
    (Fig.10)
4. Insert the suspension bracket into fan body 
    (refering to step 2 of installation   , page 6).
5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig.9)
IMPORTANT:Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted
into body slots.
7. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using
    long screws (ST4.2X20) and secure it to fan body
    by using screw    (ST4.2X12) in vertical direction.
    (Fig.11)
8. Follow step 8 to 1 1 of installation   (page 8) to
    complete the installation 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 (ST4.2X20).
    (Fig. 11)
7. Insert the blower into 
    the fan body. (Fig. 12-3)
8. Secure the blower.
    (Fig. 12-4) and plug
    connector to receptacle.
    (Fig. 10)
Fig. 12-1
Fig. 12-2
Fig. 12-3
Fig. 12-4
4 Screws
Adaptor
Blower
Fan body Fan body
4 Screws
Screw driver JoistJoist
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20) Conduit
Circular duct
Junction box cover
Fan bodyJoist
Adaptor
claws
Fig. 9
Slots
Duct tape
or clamps
Fig. 10Fig. 11
Machine
screw
(M4X8)
Joist 9 
						

							Suspension bracket
[16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist]
Suspension bracket
[19.2 inches vertical joist] -Joist Screw
(ST4.2X12)
INSTALLATION     ( BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTING )  Suspension bracket
The suspension bracket     can comply with
different kinds of   -joist. INSTALLATION     (   - JOIST MOUNTING )  
C3
C1
C4
C2
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. Connect the suspension bracket     to fan body. (Fig.14)
    (Select the hole by checking   -joist size fix the screw
    to the frame hole.)
3. Connect the ventilating fan to the   -joist. (Fig.15)
4. Follow step 5 to 11 of installation   (page 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
horizontal joist
19.2 inches vertical joist
Suspension bracket
[16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist]
Suspension bracket
[19.2 inches vertical joist] Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fan body
Machine screw
(M4X8) Suspension 
bracket
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Suspension bracket
[16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist]
Suspension bracket
[19.2 inches vertical joist] Fig. 16
10
4 kinds of   -joist
   inches (mm) hole
mark
C1
C2
C3
C4
9/16 (14.3)
1 17/32 (38.9) 11/16 (17.5)
31/32 (24.6)
C