SUPPLEMENTARY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ventilating Fan
(Contractor Pack)
Model No.
FV-08VSLA2
Contents
General Safety lnformation
Unpacking
2-3
3
Supplied Accessories
Wiring Diagram
4
4
lnstallation (Joist Mounting- )
5-7
7-8
Housing Can
FV-08VSLA2
lnstallation (Joist Mounting-
)
lnstallation
lnstallation
(
-Joist Mounting)
9
9-10
(Between Joist Mounting)
lnstallation (Wooden Header)
11
lnstallation
(ln Existing Construction)
Back cover
Product Service
Back cover
Motor/Light Kit/Grille Assembly
FV-08VSLB2, FV-10VSLB2
Applicable to Model:
FV-08VSL2, FV-10VSL2
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
CAUTION:
1. Do not install this ventilating fan where interior room temperature may 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.
9. Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
Adaptor
Prohibition
Prohibition
Prohibition
Prohibition
Fig. A
10. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig. B)
(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
Floor
Cooking
equipment
Fig. B
UNPACKING
Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES (4 sets)
(A) For Motor/ Light Kit/ Grille Assembly of model: FV-08VSLB2, FV-10VSLB2
Appearance
Appearance
Quantity
4
Quantity
4
Part name
Grille
Part name
Lighting unit
32W
Fluorescent
lamp
Screw
(ST4.2X16)
4
4
8
4
4W
Machine screw
(M4X8)
Night lamp
(B) For Housing Can of model: FV-08VSLA2
Appearance
Appearance
Quantity
Quantity
8
Part name
Part name
Screw
(ST4.2X8)
Suspension
bracket
4
Long screw
(ST4.2X20)
24
Suspension
bracket
4
4
Machine screw
(M4X8)
4
8
Suspension
bracket
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
WIRING DIAGRAM
Wiring diagram
Night lamp
White
Black
Fluorescent
lamp
Electronic ballast
Lighting unit
Live (Light)
Neural
Black
White
Fan body
White
Black
Red
Black
White
Black
Live (N.Light)
Neural
Capacitor
White
Black
White
Power supply
AC120V 60Hz
Motor
Live
Fuse in motor
Thermally protected
Earth ground
Junction box
Green
Green
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INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- )
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
Machine screw
using machine screw(M4X8). (Fig.1)
(M4X8)
IMPORTANT:
Remove the tape from damper and adaptor
Fan body
before installation. As shown below:
Fig. 1
Tape
A=12 inches
Adaptor
Damper
Suspension
bracket
2. lnsert the suspension bracket into the fan body and
adaptor. (Select the suspension bracket as shown below)
Fan body
Fig. 2-1
A=16 inches
Suspension
bracket
Suspension
bracket
Fan body
Fig. 2-2
Joists
A=19.2 inches(vertical joist)
Spacing A on center joists lnsert Suspension bracket
Refer to Fig. 2-1
Refer to Fig. 2-2
Refer to Fig. 2-3
Refer to Fig. 2-4
12 inches
Suspension
bracket
16 inches
19.2 inches vertical joists
24 inches
Suspension
bracket
Fig. 2-3
Fan body
lf spacing A on center joists is 24 inches, connect
suspension bracket and
as shown below:
A=24 inches
Suspension
bracket
(C4 mark to C4 mark)
Suspension
bracket
2 Screw (ST4.2X8)
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
Suspension
bracket
Fan body
Fig. 2-4
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INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- ) CONTINUED
3. Install the suspension bracket and the flange of fan
body to joists by using long screws (ST4.2X20).
Joist
(If spacing A between joists is 10 1/4 12 inches,
~
install the flange of fan body according to Fig.3-2,
Fan body
others according to Fig.3-1 install the product.)
4 Long screws (ST4.2X20)
Fig. 3-1
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)
A=10 1/4 12 inches
~
Joist
5. Remove junction box cover and secure conduit or
stress relief to junction box knock-out hole. (Fig.5)
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Fan body
Fig. 3-2
Joist
6. Refer to wiring diagram (page 4).
Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to
ventilating fan wires and lighting unit wires:
black to black; white to white; green to green;
Replace the junction box cover. (Fig.5)
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
Fig. 4
Knock-out hole
Circular duct
CAUTION:
Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead
wires are not pinched.
Conduit
Joist
Duct tape
Junction box
cover
7. Squeeze the circular duct to fit the adaptor,
then slipped onto the adaptor and secure
it with duct tape.
Conduit
Junction box
Squeeze
Wire nut
Green wires
Lead wires
Fig. 5
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INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- ) CONTINUED
8. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be aligned
with the edge of the flange. (Fig.6)
9.Follow the Fig.12-3,12-4(page 9) and the Fig.6,7
(page 8) of the original installation instruction to
complete the Motor/Light Kit/Grille Assembly
installation.
Ceiling
Fig. 6
Unit: inches (mm)
INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- )
1. Disconnect plug connector from receptacle and
Adaptor
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).
2 Long screws
(Fig.7)
(ST4.2X20)
Joists
CAUTION:
Backside of flange should mount directly to bottom
of joist.
If spacing A between joists is 21 1/4 to 23 1/2
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
inches, connect suspension bracket and
(C4 mark to C4 mark) according to page 5.
Select the suspension bracket according to
spacing A as shown below.
Adaptor
Suspension bracket
Spacing A
13 1/4~15 1/2
16 1/2~18 3/4 21 1/4~23 1/2
13 1/4~15 1/2(336~394)
16 1/2~18 3/4(419~480)
21 1/4~23 1/2(540~597)
between Joists
inches (mm)
(336~394)
(419~480)
(540~597)
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket
suspension
bracket
&
3. Follow step 5 to 7 of the installation (page 6) to
complete the duct work and wiring.
4. Insert the suspension bracket into fan body
(refer to step 2 of Installation , page 5).
Unit: inches (mm)
Fig. 7
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INSTALLATION (JOIST MOUNTING- ) CONTINUED
5. Insert the fan body into joists. (Fig.8)
Circular duct
Conduit
IMPORTANT:
Joist
Make sure that adaptor claws are properly inserted
into body slots.
Junction box cover
6. Secure the fan body to adaptor by using machine
screw. (Fig.9)
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.9)
Fan body
8. Follow step 8 to 9 of installation (page 7) to
complete the installation work.
Adaptor
claws
Fig. 8
Screw (ST4.2X12)
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Machine
screw
Joist
Fig. 9
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INSTALLATION
( -JOIST MOUNTING )
4 kinds of -joist
hole
inches (mm)
mark
Suspension
bracket
9/16 (14.3)
C1
C2
C3
C4
11/16 (17.5)
31/32 (24.6)
1 17/32 (38.9)
C
Screw
(ST4.2X12)
C3
C4
C1
Fig. 10
C2
Suspension bracket
The suspension bracket
different kinds of -joist.
can comply with
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.1 of page 5)
2. Connect the suspension bracket
to fan body. (Fig.10)
(Select the hole by checking -joist size fix the screw
to the frame hole.)
3. Connect the ventilating fan to the -joist. (Fig.11)
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
I-joist
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 6 page 7) to
~
Fig. 11
complete the installation work.
INSTALLATION
( BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTING )
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.1 of page 5)
A
16 inches and 19.2 inches
horizontal joist
19.2 inches vertical joist
A=16 inches and 19.2 inches horizontal joist
Suspension bracket
2. Insert the suspension bracket into bracket cover of
adaptor side and the back of the fan body.
(Fig.12-1,12-2)
(select the suspension bracket according to spacing
A as shown right)
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
Fig. 12-1
A=19.2 inches vertical joist
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
Suspension bracket
Fig. 12-2
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INSTALLATION
(BETWEEN JOIST MOUNTING ) CONTINUED
3. Insert the fan body between joists.
Make sure the fan body is level and square
(perpendicular) with the joists. (Fig.13)
Joists
CAUTION:
Backside of flange should mount directly to bottom
Adaptor
of joist.
Junction box
Fan body
Suspension bracket
13 1/4 15 1/2(336 394)
~
16 1/2 18 3/4(419 480)
~
~
~
21 1/4 23 1/2(540 597)
~
~
Fig. 13
Unit: inches (mm)
4. Secure the suspension bracket to joists by using long
screws (ST4.2X20). (Fig.14, Fig.15)
Joist
2 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
5. Secure the suspension bracket to fan body by using
screws (ST4.2X12). (Fig.15)
Fig. 14
6. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 6 page 7)
~
to complete the installation work.
4 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
2 Screw
(ST4.2X12)
Joist
Fig. 15
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INSTALLATION (WOODEN HEADER )
1. Before installation, secure the fan body to adaptor by
using machine screw (M4X8). (Fig.1 of page 5)
Joist
Header
Joist
Adaptor
Fan body
2. Install header between joists by using nails or screws.
Fig. 16
Unit: inches (mm)
3. Install the fan body and secure it by using long
screws (ST4.2X20). (Fig.16, Fig.17)
Circular duct
Junction box
6 Long screws
(ST4.2X20)
Conduit
Junction box
Wire nut
Green wires
4. Follow step 5 to 9 of installation (page 6 page 7)
~
to complete the installation work.
Lead wires
Fig. 17
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INSTALLATION
(IN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION )
1. Installation in existing construction.
Installing the fan body in an existing building requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above
the planning installation location or existing ducting and wiring.
(1) To install the fan body, follow the procedures described in lnstallation . Take the following
precautions before installation.
CAUTION:
Check area above planning installation location to be sure that:
1. Duct work can be done 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.
(2) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(3) Plan suitable location for fan body. (next to ceiling joist)
(4) Before installation, provide inspection and maintenance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work shown in installation
(5) First, remove ceiling section according to Fig.6 of page 7.
(6) Install fan body.
2. Installation from accessible area above fan location.
(1) Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation.
(2) Remove ceiling section according to Fig.6 of page 7.
(3) Install fan body.
PRODUCT SERVICE
Warning Concerning Removal of Covers.
The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance.
Should your unit require service or parts, call Panasonic Call Center at 1-866-292-7292 (USA)
or 1-800-669-5165 (Canada).
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Canada lnc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
Panasonic corporation 2012
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