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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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, 60Hz.
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 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.

10. This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury.Disposal may be regulated

in your community due to environmental considerations.For disposal or recycling
information,please contact your local authorities or the Electronics lndustries
Alliance:http://www.eiae.org

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.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock or injury to persons,observe the following:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.if you have any questions,contact to

the manufacturer.

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 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.

4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
5. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
6. Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion

which can cause motor humming noise.

7. 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.

8. If this unit to be installed over a tub or shower,it must be marked as appropriate for the application

and be connected to a GFCI(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)-protected branch circuit.

9. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.(This is required for

installation in Canada only.)

(Cooking area)

Do not install above or

inside this area

Cooking

equipment

Floor

Fig.B

Fig.A

Prohibited

Prohibited

Adaptor

Prohibited

Prohibited

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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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