Panasonic Ventilating Fan Fv-11vh2, Fv-11vhl2 Installation Instructions

							
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Maintenance     (Cleaning) I
Maintenance     (Replacement of lamp) IIM
od el N o.F V -1 1 V H 2
F V -1 1 V H L2
 Ventilating Fan
Thank 
you very muc h for having  purchas ed our Ventilating  Fan.
FV -1 1V H 2FV -1 1V H L2 back cover back cover 
						

							
The Panasonic ceilin g moun t ventilating fa ns uses a siro cco fan  driven by a capacito r motor. The moto r is
design ed to h ave an extend ed service life with  reduce d energy con sumption. It a lso incorpora tes a
therma l cut-off  for safety. The gri lle covering the main body  is a spring-loaded,  quick-r elease type. A
dampe r for preventin g counterflow is prov ided. Th e blower uses  a high-capacity sirocco fan  develo ped to 
reduce  the no ise level.
The he ater for this u nit is a 1400 W  sheathed heater. A thermostat  and thermal c ut-off sw itch have bee n 
added  for saf ety in c ase of an abn ormal temperature r ise in the hea ter.
The lig hting u nit is an energy-sav ing, lighting d evice w hich uses two 18 W fluores cent lamps an d produces 
almost  the sa me illuminatio n as a standa rd 100 W incandesc ent lam p (FV-11VHL2 ).
UNPACK ING
SUPPLIE D AC CESSOR IES
DESCRIP TION
Unpack and c arefully remove unit from ca rton.
Refer t o the S upplied  Accessor ies list to ver ify that  all par ts are presen t.
FO R M ODEL F V-1 1V H 2
FO R M ODEL F V-1 1V H 2PO URLE  M ODELE  F V-1 1V H L2
P O URLE  M ODELE  F V-1 1V H L2 
						

							
Ventilating unitDIME
NSIONS
2 1 /8  ( 5 4.8 )
14 ( 3 57.8 )
 18 1/8 (460)
2
 1 /2  ( 6 2)
11  7 /8  ( 3 01)13 1 /4  ( 3 37.8 )
 7 5/8 (195)
5 (128.7)
1
1  1 /4  ( 2 85.5 )
 18 1/8 (460)
7
 3 /4  ( 1 96)1 ( 2 5)
 16 (407)
19 1/2 (497) 19 1/2 (497)
16 (407)
1 1  1 /4  ( 2 85.5 )
 5 (128.7)
7
 3 /4  ( 1 96)
 7 5/8 (195)
2
 1 /2  ( 6 2)
11  7 /8  ( 3 01) 
						

							
1540
3. This product must be
 properly grounded. Noise
Vent
(sone)
0.6
0.7 Only for FV-1
1VHL2. AC 120V, 60Hz.SPE
CIFIC ATION S
GENERAL SAFE TY INFO RMATION 650
720
29.5
Exhaust &
Circulation
10.  This product (FV-1 1VHL2) has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be re\
gulated in your 
       community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or re\
cycling information, please contact your 
       local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:http://w\
ww.eiae.org Vent (0.1 WG)
(cfm)
8.  Make sure that all duct work is properly vented.
9.  DO NOT INSTALL  THIS UNIT OVER A BATHTUB OR SHOWER ENCLOSURE. 15.6
(7.1)
17.8
(8.1) 
						

							
GENERAL SAFE TY INFO RMATION  CON TINUED
Circulating fan unit
Red
White Black
Moto r(C)
 White
Thermal cut-off
oo
(230 F (110 C))
Heater
(1400W)
Th erm ostat
o o
(14 0F ( 60C))
 Fuse
(20A)
Ventilating fan unit Red
White
Black
Moto r(V)Capac itor
Bla ckW hit eW hit eB la ck
 Junction box
Green
Earth ground Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Sw it c h (n ot
i n clu ded)S w it c h (n ot
i n clu ded)
WIRI NG D IAGR AM
WARNING:
T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe \
the following:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you ha\
ve any questions, please contact 
the manufacturer.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person\
(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. Neither unauthor\
ized modification, repair nor
disassembly is allowed.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases t\
hrough the flue (chimney) of fuel
buming equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment m\
anufacturers guideline and
safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection\
 Association (NFP A), and the
American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer\
s (ASHRAE) and the local code
authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical \
wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor\
 humming noise. T o reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this unit with any solid-stat\
e control device.
Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater \
than R40. (This is required for
installation in Canada only.)
Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit.
A.
B.
C.
D. E.
F.
G.
I.
J.
H.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and\
 lock panel cabinet to prevent 
power from being switched on accidentally. If the panel cabinet cannot b\
e locked, securely fasten a 
clearly visible warning label to the service panel. PCB
O
NOFFO NOFF Black
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz Circulating fan unit
Moto
r(C)
 Earth groundJunction box
Moto
r(V)
 Ventilating fan unit
O
NOFFO NOFFO FFO NONOFF
 PCBRed
White Black
WhiteBlack
Fuse
(20A)
Thermal cut-off
oo
(230 F (110 C))
Heater
(1400W)
Thermostat oo
(140 F (60 C))
 Lighting unit
F
lu ore sc ent la m p
Electro nic
ballast
W hit eB la ckF use
( 3 .1 5A )
 Red
White
Black
Ca pac itor
 Night lamp
B
la ckW hit eB la ckW hit eB la ckB la ckW hit e
 Green
S
w it c h (n ot
i n clu ded)
 Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz Power Supply
AC120V 60Hz
S
w it c h (n ot
i n clu ded)S w it c h (n ot
i n clu ded) 
						

							
Fig.2-2 Fig.2-1
(Fig.3) Fig.2-3Illustrations in this manual common use the image of 
FV-1
1VHL2, and     mark for FV-1 1VHL2 only, others are 
same for FV-1 1VH2.INSTALLA TION   (JO IST M OUNTING -  ) Fig.3Fan body
Suspension
bracketSuspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Fan body Suspension
bracket Suspension
bracket Suspension
bracket
Fan body Fan body
Joist
4 Long screws (ST4.2X20) 2 Screw   (ST4.2X8)
Suspension bracket Suspension bracket2. Insert the suspension bracket into the fan body.
    (Select the suspension bracket as shown below.) Fig.1Tape
Fan body Warning label
Fig.4-2Joist
2 Long screws 
(ST4.2X20) Screw
(ST4.2X12)Joists
16 inches and 19.2 inches 
horizontal joists
Fig.4-1
                                            16 inches and 19.2 inches 
horizontal joists refer to Fig.4-1, 19.2 inches vertical 
joists and 24 inches refer to Fig.4-2. Joist2 Long screws 
(ST4.2X20)
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
1. Before installation, remove warning lable and the tape 
    that is securing the adapter and the damper. (Fig.1) 
						

							
6. Refer to wiring diagram (Page.5)
    Follow all the local electrical safety codes. As well as
    the National Electrical Code (NEC).
    Using UL approved  wire nuts, connect house power
    wires to ventilating fan wires (Fig.6):
    Black to black; white to white; green to green.
    Make sure all connections are fastened firmly after 
    wiring is finished.
    Replace the junction box plate, and then replace
    lighting cord to hook. (Fig.5)
Fig.10 Fig.9 Fig.8Fig.5
8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
    with the edge of the flange. (Fig.8) (Fig.10)INSTALLA TION   (JO IST M OUNTING -  ) CONTINUE D
7. Install the circular duct (4 inches) to the adaptor and
    secure it with duct tape or clamps. (Fig.7) Fig.7
Circula
r ductConduit
Correc t
Incorre ct 9. Install the fluorescent lamps and then install the
    night lamp. (Fig.8)
Fluore
scent lamp
12 5 /8
 (319)
17 3/8  (441) Screw driver
Fig.6
Junction box plate
Black to black
Whit
e to w hite
 White to white
Black to black
Black to black
White to white Black to black
Junction box
Green to green
Wire nut
Fan body
Joist
4 Long screws (ST4.2X20)
Slot Mounting spring
Grille
Switch 
labels Switch 
labels
For Model FV-11VHL2 For Model FV-11VH2Note:Do not mount grille and springs conversely. If 
         the grille is mounted in the opposite direction,
         the grille can not be fitted to the ceiling, so 
         then reverse the grille position and try to 
         mount again.10. Insert mounting springs into slots as shown and 
      mount grille to fan body. (Fig.9) Duct tape 
or clamps Screw
Junction box 
             plate 5. Remove the lighting cord out from hook (FV-1
1VHL2), 
    then remove junction box plate and secure conduit or 
    stress relief to wiring box knock-out hole.(Fig.5) Lighting cord
Hook
Conduit
Night lamp 
						

							
Fig.11
Fig.12
Fig.12 Fig.11Illustrations in this manual common use the image of 
FV-1
1VHL2.INST ALLA TION     (B ETWEEN JOIS T MOUNTING) Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket Suspension
bracket
Fan body
Fan body Joists
Adaptor
Junction box
Suspension bracket CB
(Select the suspension bracket according to spacing A
as shown below.) Spacing A on center joists
16 inches
19.2 inches horizontal joists
19.2 inches vertical joists
B
13 1/4 ~ 15 1/2 (336~394)
14 3/4 ~ 16 3/4 (374~425)
16 1/2 ~ 18 3/4 (419~476) 1. Before installation, remove warning lable and the tape 
    that is securing the adapter and the damper. (Fig.1)
Keep the distance C (1/2 inch, 12.7 mm) for the 
thickness of ceiling board. 
						

							
Fig.15
Fig.16
(Fig.15, Fig.16)INST
ALLATION      (W OODEN H EADER INSTALL ATION )
11 3/8 (2 90)
19 7/8 (5 05) Adaptor
Fan body
Ceiling joist
Ceiling joist
Header
Adaptor Circular
duct
Long screw (ST4.2X20) 4. Follow step 5 of installation    (page 7) to complete the
    installation work.1. Before installation, remove warning lable and the tape 
    that is securing the adapter and the damper. (Fig.1)
INST
ALLA TION     (B ETWEEN JOIS T MOUNTING)  CON TINUED Fig.13, Fig.14
Fig.14
6. Follow step 5 of installation    (page 7) to complete the
    installation work. Fig.13
Fig.14 Joist
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)Joist 2-Screw
(ST4.2X12) 
						

							
Fig.17
Fig.18
Fig.19
Fig.20Fig.17
Fig.18
Fig.19
Fig.20 oo
60 C(140 F).
MAIN TENANC E    (CLEANIN G)
 2 1Slot
Mounting spring
Grille
Gloves
Vacuum cleaner 1
5. Replace grille.Do not allow
 any water to  get into the motor.