Panasonic Ventilating Fan Fv 07vql3 Installation Instructions

							Ventilating fan
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Installation 
   (Between joist mounting installation) continued
4.Insert the fan body between joists.
    Make sure the fan body is level and square (perpendicular) 
   with the joists.
   Keep the flange and joists on same level.
5. Secure the installation bracket III to ceiling joist using
    long screws (M4X30).
6. Secure the fan body to ceiling joists using long screws
    (M4X30) in horizontal direction with installation bracket
    I and IV.
III
CAUTION:
(Fig. 21) (Fig. 20) (Fig. 19)
Joist spacing A should be between 350mm (13 7/8)
and 430mm (17).
Dont fix the junction box flap to the ceiling joist in this 
installation.
Fig. 19
4-Long screws
Installation bracket I
Installation bracket IV
Ceiling joist
Installation bracket III
Ceiling joist Ceiling joist
junction box flap
Ceiling joistCeiling joist
Adapter
1.
2.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
A350-430mm
(13 7/8-17) 
						

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   (Between joist mounting installation) continued
III
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7. Secure installation bracket I and IV to the fan body using
    short screw I (M4X12) and short screw II (M4X10).
10. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be cut at the edge
      of the frame.
(Fig. 22)
Fig. 24
8. Slide the circular duct onto the adapter and secure with 
     tape.Remove the junction box cover and secure conduit 
    to junction box knockout hole.(7/8 inch)
    Refer to wiring diagram on page 6.
    Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating
    fan wires:
    Black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.
    Replace junction box cover. 9.
Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires 
are not caught.
CAUTION:
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 24)
Adapter
Junction box coverCircular duct
(Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
Short screw II
Installation bracket I
Installation bracket IV
Ceiling joist Short screw I
Fig. 22
Conduit
Flange
Ceiling
235
235(9.25)
(9.25) 
						

							Plug connector Plug connector
Installation 
   (Between joist mounting installation) continued
III
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11.  Insert a spacer to metal plate of the fan case and
       three spacers to the light unit.
14. Insert the lamp cover to the grill and attach the grill
       to the fan unit.
(Fig. 25)
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fan case
Light unitSpacer
Long screws
Receptacle 
II
Plug connector 
III
Plug connector 
II
Receptacle 
III
(Fig. 27)
Night lamp
Spacer
Insert the fluoresceut lamps and screw the night lamp 
into the light unit.
(Fig. 26)
Light unit
Fluorescent lamp
Fig.27
Mounting spring Light unit Slot
GrilleLamp Cover
Grille
13.
Insert the plug connector II and  plug connector III
(Fig. 26)
 into the receptacle II and receptacle III respectively. 
Attach the light unit to the fan unit by 4 long screws
(M4x30). 12. 
						

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Installing the ventilating fan in an existing construction 
requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above 
the planned location or existing ducting and wiring.To install the ventilating fan, follow the procedures 
described in Installation I.
Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding
with installation.
Plan suitable location for ventilating fan. (next to 
ceiling joist).
Before installation, provide inspection and maint-
enance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work shown in Installation I.
Remove ceiling section according to Fig. 4 on 
page 6.
Install ventilating fan. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.Disconnect the connector II or connector III of light
unit.
Fig. 28 Fig. 30Fig. 29
Slot
Mounting spring
Grille
1.
Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down)
(Fig. 28)
Gloves
(Fig. 29)
ConnectorIII
ConnectorII
(Fig. 30)
Change the fluorescent bulbs (Panasonic FDS 13E 
27.U/2, 13W or FQ13E 41.U/2, 13W or FQ13E 35.U/2, 
13W) or the 4W incandescent lamp, connect the connector 
II or connector III and replace the grille. 3.
Installation     (In existing construction)IV
Maintenance   (Replacement of fluorescent lamp or night lamp)I
Check area above planned installation location to be 
sure that:
Duct work can be installed and that area is sufficient
for proper ventilation.
Wiring can be run to planned location.
No wiring or other obstructions will interfere with
installation.
CAUTION:
1.
2.
3.
1.
Disconnect power source before working on unit.
The lamps glass is fragile. Please handle with
care. To remove lamp, grasp at base and move
back and force to loosen.
Do not pull hard on the lamp or you may break the
glass.
4W night lamp has threaded base. Remove by
turning counterclockwise.
WARNING:
2.
3. 
						

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Maintenance   (Cleaning)II
Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine maintenance must be done every year.
1. Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other similar chemicals for cleaning the grille and the
    ventilating fan.
2. Do not allow water to enter motor.
3. Do not expose plastic parts to temperature over 140  F (60  C).
Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down)Wash and clean grille. (Use non-abrasive kitchen
detergent)
Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum 
cleaner. (Remove bulbs if necessary.)Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent,
remove any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with new
cloth.
Replace bulbs and grille.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
1.2.
(Fig. 31)
(Fig. 32)
(Fig.33)
(Fig. 27)
4.
Fig. 32
Fig.34 Fig. 33
Vacuum cleaner
Fig. 31
Slot
Mounting spring
Gloves
Grille
3.
5.(Fig. 34) 
						

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Product service
The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only. No service information is provided for customers. Your
product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. However, should your unit ever
require service, a nationwide system of factory service centers and AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE
CENTERS is maintained to support your products warranty.
(In the U. S.A., call 1-866-292-7292 to locate the Panasonic Authorized Service Center nearest you.)
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