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UNPACKING

Unpack and carefully remove unit from carton.
Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Part name

Appearance

Quantity

Grille

FV-08VKML2

FV-08VKSL2

Suspension
bracket

I

Suspension
bracket

II

Suspension
bracket

III

Screw

(ST4.2X8)

I

Screw

(ST4.2X12)

II

Screw

(ST4.2X16)

III

Part name

Appearance

Quantity

Machine screw

(M4X8)

Long screw
(ST4.2X20)

18W

Fluorescent

lamp

4W

Night lamp

Lighting unit

DESCRIPTION

These Panasonic ventilating fan models use a sirocco fan with dolphin-shaped blades driven by brushless direct

current motor powered by an integral transformer.The motor is designed to have long operating life,high

dynamic response.higher speed ranges with saving energy.The grille covering the fan body is a spring-loaded,

quick remove type. A damper for preventing air counterflow is provided.The blower uses a high-capacity

sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise level.

The lighting unit is an energy-saving,lighting device uses two 18W fluorescent lamps and produces almost

the same illumination as a standard 100W incandescent lamp.

Panasonic ventilating fan model FV-08VKML2 is equipped with a motion sensor that shifts the fan to high
flow automatically when motion is deteced.It is use-adjustable to operate 0.5-60 minutes after motion is no
longer detected.

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Summary of Contents for Whisper Green-Lite FV-08VKML2

Page 1: ...perty damage Please retain this booklet for future reference Table of Contents Please Read Prior To Installing This Fan Unpacking Supplied Accessories Description Dimensions Wiring Diagram Switch Indication Operation Specifications General Safety Information Maintenance Practical Guide To Installation Product Service Installation Suspended Between Joist Mounting Installation Wooden Header Installa...

Page 2: ...ic pressure in the system and speeds up or slows down the rpm of the fan depending on the amount of resistance This allows the fan to perform as rated whether facing 0 1 0 2 or even 0 25 inches water gauge The bottom line is that it makes for easier installation The installer no longer has to worry about compromising the fan s performance technology The new DC motor is 30 70 more energy efficient ...

Page 3: ...s direct current motor powered by an integral transformer The motor is designed to have long operating life high dynamic response higher speed ranges with saving energy The grille covering the fan body is a spring loaded quick remove type A damper for preventing air counterflow is provided The blower uses a high capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise level The lighting unit is an energ...

Page 4: ...datpor Fan body Damper Suspension bracket Bracket cover For 16 inches on center joists only use suspension brasket for 19 2 inches on center joists only use suspension bracket If more than 19 2 inches on center joists use suspension brasket III II III 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 1 4 261 13 330 10 8 3 6 2 3 4 70 3 1 2 90 1 25 1 26 4 3 5 116 2 3 4 70 3 1 2 90 1 26 I 4 ...

Page 5: ...ite Yellow Lighting unit Black Black White Green Night lamp L L Switch box Black Black Lamp Electronic ballast SWITCH INDICATION Low speed air volume preset switch High low delay time preset switch Switch indications on blower unit Low speed air volume preset switch positions Air Volume CFM 0 30 40 50 60 70 Factory setting 50 CFM Position Use for factory test only Position Fan stop High Low delay ...

Page 6: ...ions Model No Air direction Voltage V Frequency Hz Duct diameter inches Noise sones Fan body Power consumption W Speed rpm Lighting unit Fluorescent lamp Night lamp Air deliver at 0 1 WG CFM Weight Ib FV 08VKSL2 Exhaust Exhaust 120 60 4 120 60 4 FV 08VKML2 9 6 7 8 6 8 5 9 5 0 1 4 9 6 7 8 6 8 5 9 5 0 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 18X2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 723 675 661 625...

Page 7: ...r 2 Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction 3 Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhaustiong of gases through the flue chimeny of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting Follow the heating equipment manufacturer s guideline and safety standards such as ...

Page 8: ...from damper and adaptor before installation As shown below If spacing A on center joists is 24 inches connect suspension bracket and C4 mark to C4 mark as shown below II III 1 Insert the suspension bracket into the fan body and adaptor Select the suspension bracket as shown below Fan body Fan body Fan body Fan body Suspension bracket I Suspension bracket III Suspension bracket III Suspension brack...

Page 9: ... wiring diagram of 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 black to black white to white green to green For model FV 08VKSL2 connect the two red wires to the switch for the speed control Replace the junction box cover Fig 4 Mount junction box cover carefully so tha...

Page 10: ...he grille and insert other mounting spring into the slot as shown and mount grille to fan body FV 08VKML2 Fig 6 2 Fig 6 3 12 Insert mounting springs into the slots as shown and mount grille to fan body FV 08VKSL2 Fig 7 Mount grille carefully so that lead wire of sensor unit is not pinched CAUTION INSTALLATION JOIST MOUNTING CONTINUED Ceiling Lighting unit Machine screw M4X8 Machine screw M4X8 Scre...

Page 11: ...ews ST4 2X20 Fig 9 Keep the distance B 1 inch 12 7mm or 5 8 inch 15 9mm for the thickness of ceiling board 2 Spacing A between Joists inches mm Suspension bracket Suspension bracket I Suspension bracket III Suspension bracket II III If spacing A between joists is 21 1 4 to 23 1 inches 540 to 597mm connect suspension bracket and C4 mark to C4 mark according to page 8 Select the suspension bracket a...

Page 12: ...y by using screw ST4 2X12 in vertical direction Fig 12 II 8 Follow steps 7 to 12 of Installation page 10 to complete the installation work I C1 C2 C3 C4 Suspension bracket The suspension bracket can comply with different kind of joists III III I 1 Before installation secure the lighting unit to fan body refering to Fig 5 of page 10 2 Connect the suspension bracket to fan body Fig 13 Select the hol...

Page 13: ...g 15 1 Fig 15 2 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Joist 2 Long screws ST4 2X20 4 Long screws ST4 2X20 2 Screw ST4 2X12 II Joists Adaptor Junction box Fan body 5 8 15 9 3 Insert the fan body between joists Make sure the fan body is level and square perpendicular with the joists Fig 16 If installing with fan body flange below drywall keep the distance B 1 inch 12 7mm or 5 8 inch 15 9mm for the thickness of ceili...

Page 14: ... Fig 20 4 Follow steps 4 to 12 of installation page 9 page 10 to complete the installation work I Joist Joist Adaptor Adaptor Circular duct 6 Long screws ST4 2X20 Fig 20 Header Fan body Inches mm 1 To install the fan body follow the procedures described in Installation Take the following precautions before installation II 2 Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with installation 3 Plan su...

Page 15: ...her such chemicals for cleaning the ventilating fan 2 Do not allow water to get into the motor 3 Do not soak resin parts in water over 140 F 60 C WARNING 1 Disconnect power source before working on unit 2 The lamp s 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 3 4W night lamp has thre...

Page 16: ...light combination units do not create excessive heat that is a common problem with recessed light fixtures or some competitors fan light combinations Our efficient cool running motors and our fluorescent lamps do not create enough ambient heat to be subjected to these limitations 3 Change the fluorescent lamps Panasonic FDS 18E27 4 18W or FDS18E35 4 18W or FDS18E42 4 18W or the 4W night lamp conne...

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