Panasonic Ventilation Fv 05vf2 Installation Instructions

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Please
readthese
instructionscarefullybeforeattempting
toinstall,
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.
Applicable to Models: FV-05VF2, FV-08VF2, FV-11VF2
(For Contractor Pack)
Housing Can
FV-05-11VFA2
Motor/Grille Assembly
FV-05VFB2
Table of Contents
2Unpacking
2General Safety Information
IInstallation( Joist Mounting- )I
6-7 4-5IIInstallation
3Supplied Accessories
3Wiring diagram
( Joist Mounting- )II
IIIInstallation( -Joist Mounting )I7
IVInstallation( Between Joist Mounting )8-9
VInstallation( Wooden Header )9
VIInstallation( In Existing Construction )10
Product Service10
FV-08VFB2, FV-11VFB2 
						

							UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the following Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 40 C (104 F).oo
2. Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is 120 V, 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 or junction box.
5. Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other objects.
6. Do not kink the power cord.
7. Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
8. Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
9. This unit is UL listed for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit.
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
Do not install above or(Cooking area)
inside this area
45o45o
equipmentCooking
Fig. B
2
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, please contact to the manufacturer.
B. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
C. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
D. The Housing Can FV-05-11VFA2 must be installed with Motor/Grille Assembly FV-05/08/11VFB2 only.
F. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
G. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
I. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
J. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Fig. A
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K. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40. (This is required for installation
in Canada only.)
H. Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise. To reduce the risk of
fire or electric shock, do not use this unit with any solid-state control device. 
						

							SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SETS(4 )SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SETS(4 )
(A) For Motor / Grille Assembly of model: FV-05/08/11VFB2
Quantity Appearance
Part name
Grille4
(B) For Housing Can of model: FV-05-11VFA2
WIRING DIAGRAM
4 24
4
4
8
4
8
4
Thumb screwLong screw
(ST4.2X20)
Suspension
bracketI
Suspension
bracketII
Screw
(ST4.2X8)I
Suspension
bracketIII
Screw
(ST4.2X10)II
3 inches adaptor
connector
(optional part)
Quantity Appearance
Part name
3
OFFPower Supply
AC120V 60Hz
Fan body
Red
Capacitor
WhiteJunction box
Neutral
Earth ground
White White
Black
Green GreenLiveBlack
GreenEarth ground Black
Switch
(not included)
ON
Earth ground 
						

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INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II()INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II()
1. Before installation, Secure the fan body to adaptor by
using thumb screw. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the fan body and
adaptor. (select the suspension bracket acc rding
to Fig. 2)o
Tape
IMPORTANT:
Adaptor
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
before installation.As shown below:
Damper
2 Screw (ST4.2X8)I
Suspension bracketIIISuspension bracketII
If spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect
suspension bracket and (C4 mark to C4 mark)
as shown below :II III
3 inches adaptor connector
Connection method for 3 inches adaptor connector
Duct tape
Fan body
Thumb screw
Suspension
bracketIII
Suspension
bracketI
Fig. 2-3
A = 19.2 inches vertical joists
Fan body
Suspension
bracketI
Fig. 2-1Fan body
A = 12 inches
Suspension
bracketISuspension
bracketIII
Fig. 2-2
A = 16 inches
Fan body
Fig. 2-4Fan body
Suspension
bracketI Suspension
bracketIII
Suspension
bracketII
A = 24 inches
12
3
Joists
A 
						

							INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II( ) CONTINUEDINSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II( ) CONTINUED
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 3).
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. 4. Install the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (ST4.2X20) and secure it to the fan body by
using screw (ST4.2X10) (Fig. 4)II 3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan body
to joists by using long screws (ST4.2X20) according to
Fig. 3.
7. Install a duct and secure it with duct tape
or clamps.
Junction box coverConduit
Wire nut
Conduit
Junction box
Green wires Lead wires
Duct
Duct tape
Fig. 5
5
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)Screw (ST4.2X10)II
8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the edge of the flange. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
Ceiling
10 7/8(275)10 7/8(275)
inches (mm)
Fan bodyJoist
4 Long screws (ST4.2X20) OthersFig. 3-1
Fan body2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
A = 10 1/4~12 inches
9. Follow the Fig. 12-3, 12-4 (page 9) and Fig. 7 (page 8)
of the original installation instruction to complete the
motor/grille assembly installation.
Fig. 3-2
Joist
Fig. 4
Joist
Joist 
						

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INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II II()INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II II()
1. Remove adaptor from fan body before starting
installation.
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the adaptor and
secure it to joists by using long screws (ST4.2X20)
(Fig. 7)
Keep the distance B (7/8 inch, 21.6mm) for the
thickness of ceiling board.
3. Follow step 5 to 7 of the Installation (page 5) to
complete the duct work and wiring.I
If spacing A between joists is 21 1/4 to 23 1/2
inches, connect suspension bracket and
(C4 mark to C4 mark) according to page 4
Select the suspension bracket according to
spacing A as shown below.II III
suspension
bracketsuspension
bracketIsuspension
bracketIIIsuspension
bracket &II III Spacing A
between Joists
inches (mm)13 1/4~15 1/2
( 336~394 )16 1/2~18 3/4
( 419~480 )21 1/4~23 1/2
( 540~597 )
4. Insert to fan body
(refering to step 2 of Installation , page 4)the suspension bracket in
I
Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted
into fan body slots.IMPORTANT:
5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig. 8)
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
B
A
7/8 (21.6)
13 1/4~15 1/2 ( 336~394 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
21 1/4~23 1/2 ( 540~597 )
Adaptor
Slots
Adaptor
clawsFan body Joist
Conduit
Junction box cover
Duct
Duct tape
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Adaptor
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Joists
inches mm() 
						

							Fig. 9
INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II II( ) CONTINUEDINSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING-II II( ) CONTINUED
6. Secure the fan body to adaptor by using thumb
screw (Fig. 9)
7. Secure to joists by using
long screws (ST4.2X20) and secure it to fan body
by using screw (ST4.2X10) in vertical direction
(Fig. 9)the suspension bracket
II
8. Follow step 8~9 of Installation (page 5) to
complete the installation work.I
INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTINGIII I-()INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTINGIII I-()
C1
C2
C3
C44 kinds of -joist
inches (mm)I
9/16 ( )14.3
11/16 (17.5)
31/32 (24.6)
1 17/32 38.9()
Suspension bracket
The suspension can comply with
different kinds of -joist.III
III
I bracket
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using thumb screw. (Fig. 1 of page 4)
2. Connect the suspension to fan body. (Fig. 10)
(select the hole by checking joist size fix the screw
to the frame hole.)bracketIII
I-
3. Connect the fan body to the joist. (Fig. 11)I-
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 5) to complete
the installation work.I
C
C3
C4
C1
C2
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Screw
(ST4.2X10)II
Receptacle
Thumb
screw
Screw (ST4.2X10)II Suspension
bracketIII
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20) Ijoist
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
7 
						

							A13 1/4~15 3/4 ( 336~400 )
16 1/2~18 3/4 ( 419~480 )
B7/8 (21.6)
3~5 ( 76~126 )
5 4/5~7 4/5 ( 148~198 )
Fig.12-1
Fig.12-2
A
Fig. 13
INSTALLATION BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTINGIV()INSTALLATION BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTINGIV()
2. Insert the suspension bracket into the bracket cover of
adaptor side and the back of the fan body. (Fig.12)
(select the suspension bracket according to spacing A
as shown below)
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor
by using thumb screw. (Fig.1 of page 4)
8
3. Insert the fan body between joists.
Make sure the fan body is level and square
(perpendicular)with the joists.(Fig. 13)
Keep the distance B (7/8 inch, 21.6mm) for the
thickness of ceiling board.
16 inches and 19.2
inches horizontal joist
and
19.2 inches vertical joist
A = 16 inches and 19.2 inches horizontal joist
Suspension bracketI
Suspension bracketIIISuspension bracketII
A = 19.2 inches vertical joist
Suspension bracketIII
Suspension bracketIISuspension bracketI
inches mm()
Junction box Fan bodyJoists
Adaptor 
						

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Fig. 16
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 17
INSTALLATION WOODEN HEADEV(R)INSTALLATION WOODEN HEADEV(R)
INSTALLATION BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTINGIV( ) CONTINUEDINSTALLATION BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTINGIV( ) CONTINUED
2 Long screws (ST4.2X20)
Joist 4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
2 Screw
(ST4.2X10)II
(275)(375)10 7/814 3/4
Adaptor
inches (mm)Fan bodyJoist Header Joist
2. Install header between joists by using nails or screws.
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using thumb screw. (Fig. 1 of page 4)
4. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (ST4.2X20) (Fig. 14, Fig. 15)
5. Secure the suspension bracket to fan body by using
screw (ST4.2X10) (Fig. 15)II
6. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 5) to complete
the installation work.I
3. Install the fan body and secure it by using long
screws (ST4.2X20) (Fig. 16 of page 8, Fig. 17)
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 5) to complete
the installation work.I
Duct
6 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Junction box
Lead wires
Green wiresWire nut
Conduit
Adaptor 
						

							10
(1) To install the ventilating fan, follow the procedures described in lnstallation . Take the following
precautions before installation.II
1. Installation in existing construction.
Installing the ventilating fan in an existing building requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above
the planning installation location or existing ducting and wiring.
CAUTION:
Check area above planning installation location to be sure that:
1. Duct work can be installed and that area is sufficient for proper ventilation.
2. Wiring can be run to planning location.
3. No wiring or other obstructions shall interfere with installation.
INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONST UCTIONVI(R)INSTALLATION IN EXISTING CONST UCTIONVI(R)
(2) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(3) Plan suitable location for ventilating fan. (next to ceiling joist)
(5) First, remove ceiling section according to Fig. 6 of page 5.
(6) Install ventilating fan.
(4) Before installation, provide inspection and maintenance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work shown in installation .II
(1) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(2) Remove ceiling section according to Fig. 6 of page 5.
(3) Install ventilating fan.
2. Installation from accessible area above fan location.
Warning Concerning Removal of Covers.
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 Customer call center.)
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