Ventilating Fan/Light Combination

FV-07VQL3FV-08VQL3FV-11VQL3

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSPlease read instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service thePanasonic Ventilating Fan/Light Combination. Failure to comply with instructions couldresult in personal injury and/or property damage. Please retain this booklet for futurereference.

Table of Contents

List of componentsDescriptionDimensionsSpecificationsUnpackingGeneral safety InformationInstallation I (Joist mounting Installation)Installation II (Wooden header Installation)Installation III (Between joist mounting Installation)Installation IV (ln existing construction)Maintenance I (Replacement of fluorescent lamp or night lamp)Maintenance II (Cleaning)Product Service

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List of components

These Panasonic ceiling mount ventilating fan models use a sirocco fan driven by a capacitor motor.

The motor is designed to have an extended service life with reduced energy consumption.

It also incorporates a thermal-cutoff for safety. The grille can be quickly detached from the main unit. A damper for

preventing air counterflow is provided. The blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise

level.

The light unit is an energy-saving, lighting device which uses two 13W fluorescent lamps and produces almost the

same illumination as a standard 100W incandescent lamp.

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FV-07VQL3, FV-08VQL3, FV-11VQL3 Unit: mm (inch)

FV-07VQL3, FV-08VQL3, FV-11VQL3

Grille

Long screw (M4 x 30)

1

10

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

2

3

1

1

4

13W Fluorescent Lamp

Plastic screw (M4 x 13)

4W incandescent lamp

Spacer

*Short screw (M4 x 12)

6

20

0 (

7 7

/8")

45

(1

7/8

")

22 (7/8")

16

.5 (

5/8

")

79(3 1/8")117(4 5/8")

350 - 430(13 7/8" - 17")

550 - 640(22" - 25")

34

(1

1/8

")

32

(1

1/4

")

15350 - 430(13 7/8" - 17")

45

(1

3/4

")

11

10

Lamp cover 1

Description

Dimensions

**Installation bracket

*Installation bracket

Light unit

Installation bracket*

Thumb screw

Screw (M4 x 6)*

Part name Drawing Quantity

Short screw (M4 x 10)**

Part name Drawing Quantity

**Installation bracket *

()

230 9"( ) ( )108 4 1/4"

94

0

03

11/1

6"

()

110

04

3/8

"0

73 (

2 7/

8")

5

3

17

Dimensions continued

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Specifications

* At 0.0" Static pressure, (Pa)

Unpacking

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

present.

General safety information

Do not install this ventilating fan/light combination in ducts where air temperature may exceed 104 F. (40 C)

Make certain that the electric service supply voltage is 120V 60Hz.

Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupation

Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor or light fixture.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Grille

Junction box

Junction box cover

Body

Damper

Night lamp connector

13W lamp connector

1

3

4

5

6

8

9

Motor connector7

15 Lamp cover

16 Night lamp

17 Bracket cover

Adapter2

14 Fluorescent lamp (13W x 2)

10

13 Light unit

12 Thumb screw

(4W x 1)

Model Air direction V Hz

Power consumption* (W)

Fan unitLight unit

Speed*

(RPM)

Air deliver at 0.1"WG

(CFM)

Weight

lb.(kg)

17.4(7.9)

70

90

110

725

875

995

26

26

26

18

20

26

60120Exhaust

FV-07VQL3

FV-08VQL3

FV-11VQL3

4

4

4

No. Part name No. Part name

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Installation bracket ,* **

Installation bracket * , *

Fluorescent lamp Night lamp

105(4 1/4")

1

14167

8

9

13 12 2

4 268

(

10 5

/8"

)

330 (13" )22

8

(9"

)

Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals, or other objects.

Do not kink the power cord.

Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.

Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.

This unit is acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit.

General safety information continued

Fig. A

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 grounded.

WARNING:

Do not install this equipment in heating or air conditioning, air processing, or any other recirculated air ductwork.

4

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

WARNING:To 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 have any questions, contact themanufacturer.Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicablecodes and standards,including fire-rated construction.Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuelburning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's guideline andsafety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and theAmerican Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local codeauthorities.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.If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnectingmeans to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting meanscannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.Do not insulation rated greater than R40.

A.

B.

C.

D.E.F.G.H.

I.J.

(Cooking area)Do not install above or

inside this area.

Cookingequipment

Floor

Fig. B

45 45

5

Remove junction box cover and secure conduit to

junction box knockout hole.(7/8 inch)

Refer to wiring diagram.

Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating

fan wires:

black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.

Replace junction box cover.

Remove adapter from body and fix to ceiling joists

using long screws (M4X30). Slide the installation bracket

* into slot next to the junction box. If longer extension

is needed, assemble brackets * and * as shown below.

Secure the angular end of the bracket to the ceiling

joist. (See Fig.2.) Make sure the adapter is level and

square (perpendicular) with the joists.

Keep the distance B (21.6mm,0.85 inch) for the thickness

of ceiling board.(Fig.2)

(Fig.3)

I

CAUTION:Remove the bracket cover by loosening 4 (M4x6)

screws before installation(Fig.1)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

(Fig.3)

Fig. 3

Bracket cover

(Fig.1)

Disconnect plug connector from receptacle before

starting installation.

Lead wires

Conduit

B

Installation (Joist mounting installation)

1.

2.

Installation bracket II

Screw I

Installationbracket I

3.

4.

(M4x6)

Screw

Plug connector

Screw driver

Receptacle

Junction box

Ceiling joist

Installationbracket

AdapterLong screw

Ceiling joist

Ceiling joist

Fan body

Duct

Junction box cover

Junction box

Wire nut

Green wires

Separate connection Lump-sum connection

6

Installation (Joist mounting installaton) continuedI

Slide 4" dia. duct onto adapter and secure with tape.Remove ceiling section.

(Fig.4)

5.

When connecting the light unit and the fan unit to the

different power sources, connect the conduit to their

respective junction box shown in Fig. 3 on page 5 and

connect the wires according to the wiring diagram.

NOTE

Fig. 4

Wiring Diagram

6.

Night Lamp

Fan unit

Red

Black

Motor

Capacitor

Black

White

Green

Green

Ballast

Light unit

Lamp Lamp

Power supplyAC 120V 60 Hz

Earth ground

Junction box

Ballast

WARNING:

Make all electrical connections in accordance

with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all

local electrical codes.

CAUTION:Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires

are not caught.

Ceiling joist

mm (inches)

235

235

Adapter

Ceiling

(9.25)

(9.25)

TapeDuct

Adapter

Two 2-pin sockets (white and black) is used in the light unit.

A 3 pin socket (white,black and green) is used in the fan unit.

Connect the earth grounding wires (green) first.

Black

WhitePower SupplyAC120V 60Hz

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Installation (Joist mounting installaton) continuedI

IMPORTANT:Make sure that body "Claws" are properly inserted into adapter slots.

In case body and blower are installed separately.

Remove 3 screws.

Remove blower section.

Insert fan body into ceiling.

Mount blower section and fix with 3 screws.

IMPORTANT:Make sure that frame is

properly inserted into

groove of blower section.

Secure fan body to adapter using two thumb screws.8.

7.

(Fig.6-1)

(Fig.6-2)

(Fig. 5)

(Fig.6-3)

(Fig. 5)

Insert fan body into ceiling.

Fig. 6-1

Fig. 6-2

Fig. 6-3

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

(Fig. 7)

Ceiling

BodyClawsAdapter slots

Thumb screws

Groove

Framesection

Frame section

Blower section

Screws

Blower

Claws

Tape

Duct

Frame section

Ceiling

Fluorescent lamp

Light unit

Plastic screws

Ceiling

8

Installation (Joist mounting installaton) continuedI

Insert plug connector I to receptacle I.(Fig. 8)

9.

Insert the plug connector II , plug connector III into

the receptacle II, receptacle III respectively, and

attach the light unit to the fan unit with 3 plastic screws

(M4X13) and one short screw I (M4x12) .

Insert the fluorescent lamps and screw the night lamp

into the light unit.(Fig. 10)

11.

12.

Insert the lamp cover to the grille and attach the grille

to the fan unit.(Fig. 11)

13.

Fix fan body to ceiling joists using long screws

(M4X30) in horizontal or vertical direction.

(Fig. 9)

10.

Receptacle II

Plug connector III

Receptacle III(for 13w lamp)

Plug connector II

Receptacle III

4W Night Lamp

Receptacle II(for night lamp)

Receptacle I(for fan) Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig.10

(Fig. 10)

Plug connector

Fan

Ceiling

Plug connector

Plug connector

Short screw

Fig.11

I

Mounting springLight unitSlot

Grille

Lamp Cover

Grille

Ventilating fan

Adapter

Long screws

CeilingFlange

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

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Installation (Wooden header installaton)II

Before installation, secure adapter to fan body using

two thumb screws.

Install header between ceiling joists using nails or screws.

Secure the Fan/Light assembly to the header with long

screws (M4X30).

Slide the 4" circular duct onto the adapter and secure

with tape. Remove the junction box cover and secure

conduit to junction box knockout hole. (7/8 inch)

Refer to wiring diagram.

Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating

fan wires:

black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.

Replace junction box cover.

Wiring Diagram

Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be cut at the edge of the flange.

Insert the lamp cover into the Grille and attach the grille

to the fan unit.

(Fig. 12)

(Fig. 13)

(Fig. 14)

(Fig. 3)

(Fig. 15)

(Fig. 11)

1.

Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires are not caught.

CAUTION:Junction box cover

Circular duct

Adapter

When connecting the light unit and fan unit seperately, read the note on page 6 before making connections.

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

(Fig. 14)

mm(inch)

Thumb screwsLight unit

Fan body

Ceiling joist Header

Ceiling joist

235(9 1/4)345

(13 9/16)

Night LampBlack

WhitePower SupplyAC120V 60Hz

Earth ground

Red

Black

Motor

Capacitor

White

Green

Lamp Lamp

Light unit

Ballast

Black

Fan unit

Junction box

Green

Ballast

Power supplyAC 120V 60 Hz

Insert the plug connector II and plug connector III into the

receptacle II and receptacle III respectively. Install the light

unit to the fan body by using plastic screws (M4x13)

and one short screw I (M4x12). Insert the fluorescent

lamps and screw the night lamp into the light unit.

2.

(Fig.10, Fig. 12)

Thumb screws

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Installation (Between joist mounting installation)

1. Before installation, secure adapter to fan body by using

two thumb screws.

2. Insert the installation bracket III into slot of the adapter

side.

III

(Fig. 16)

(Fig. 17)

Fig. 18installation bracket I

installation bracket IV

Frame

Fig. 16

3. Insert the installation brackets I and IV into slot.

(Fig. 18)

Fig. 17

Fan body

installation bracket III

Fan body

adapter

Ventilating fan

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Installation (Between joist mounting installation) continued

4.Insert the fan body between joists. Make sure the fan body is level and square (perpendicular) with the joists. Keep the flange and joists on same level.

5. Secure the installation bracket III to ceiling joist using

long screws (M4X30).

6. Secure the fan body to ceiling joists using long screws

(M4X30) in horizontal direction with installation bracket

I and IV.

III

CAUTION:

(Fig. 21)

(Fig. 20)

(Fig. 19)

Joist spacing A should be between 350mm (13 7/8")

and 430mm (17").

Don't fix the junction box flap to the ceiling joist in this

installation.

Fig. 19

4-Long screws

Installation bracket I

Installation bracket IVCeiling joist

Installation bracket IIICeiling joist

Ceiling joist

junction box flap

Ceiling joist Ceiling joist

Adapter

1.

2.

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

A3 5 0 - 4 3 0 m m

( 1 3 7 / 8 " - 1 7 " )

Installation (Between joist mounting installation) continuedIII

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7. Secure installation bracket I and IV to the fan body using short screw I (M4X12) and short screw II (M4X10).

10. Finish ceiling work. Ceiling hole should be cut at the edge

of the frame.

(Fig. 22)

Fig. 24

8. Slide the circular duct onto the adapter and secure with

tape.Remove the junction box cover and secure conduit

to junction box knockout hole.(7/8 inch)

Refer to wiring diagram on page 6.

Using wire nuts, connect house power wires to ventilating

fan wires:

Black to blacks; white to whites; green to greens.

Replace junction box cover.

9.

Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires

are not caught.

CAUTION:

(Fig. 3)

(Fig. 24)

Adapter

Junction box cover

Circular duct

(Fig. 23)

Fig. 23

Short screw II

Installation bracket I

Installation bracket IVCeiling joist

Short screw I

Fig. 22

Conduit

Flange

Ceiling

235235

(9.25)(9.25)

Plug connector

Plug connector

Installation (Between joist mounting installation) continuedIII

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11. Insert a spacer to metal plate of the fan case and

three spacers to the light unit.

14. Insert the lamp cover to the grill and attach the grill

to the fan unit.

(Fig. 25)

Fig. 25

Fig. 26

Fan case

Light unit

Spacer

Long screws

Receptacle II

Plug connector III

Plug connector II

Receptacle III

(Fig. 27)

Night lamp

Spacer

Insert the fluoresceut lamps and screw the night lamp

into the light unit.

(Fig. 26)

Light unit

Fluorescent lamp

Fig.27

Mounting springLight unitSlot

Grille

Lamp Cover

Grille

13.

Insert the plug connector II and plug connector III

(Fig. 26)

into the receptacle II and receptacle III respectively.

Attach the light unit to the fan unit by 4 long screws

(M4x30).

12.

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Installing the ventilating fan in an existing construction

requires an accessible area (attic or crawl space) above

the planned location or existing ducting and wiring.

To install the ventilating fan, follow the procedures

described in Installation I.

Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding

with installation.

Plan suitable location for ventilating fan. (next to ceiling joist).

Before installation, provide inspection and maint-

enance access at a location that will not interfere

with installation work shown in Installation I.

Remove ceiling section according to Fig. 4 on

page 6.

Install ventilating fan.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

2. Disconnect the connector II or connector III of lightunit.

Fig. 28 Fig. 30

Fig. 29

Slot

Mounting spring

Grille

1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down)

(Fig. 28)

Gloves

(Fig. 29)

Connector III

Connector II

(Fig. 30)

Change the fluorescent bulbs (Panasonic FDS 13E

27.U/2, 13W or FQ13E 41.U/2, 13W or FQ13E 35.U/2,

13W) or the 4W incandescent lamp, connect the connector

II or connector III and replace the grille.

3.

Installation (In existing construction)IV

Maintenance (Replacement of fluorescent lamp or night lamp)I

Check area above planned installation location to be sure that:

Duct work can be installed and that area is sufficient

for proper ventilation.

Wiring can be run to planned location.

No wiring or other obstructions will interfere with

installation.

CAUTION:

1.

2.

3.

1. Disconnect power source before working on unit.

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.

4W night lamp has threaded base. Remove by

turning counterclockwise.

WARNING:

2.

3.

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Maintenance (Cleaning)II

Disconnect power source before working on unit. Routine maintenance must be done every year.

1. Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other similar chemicals for cleaning the grille and the

ventilating fan.

2. Do not allow water to enter motor.

3. Do not expose plastic parts to temperature over 140 F (60 C).

Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down) Wash and clean grille. (Use non-abrasive kitchen

detergent)

Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum

cleaner. (Remove bulbs if necessary.)

Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent,

remove any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with new

cloth.

Replace bulbs and grille.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

1. 2.

(Fig. 31)(Fig. 32)

(Fig.33)(Fig. 27)

4.

Fig. 32

Fig.34Fig. 33Vacuum cleaner

Fig. 31

Slot

Mounting spring

Gloves

Grille

3.

5.(Fig. 34)

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Product service

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 product's warranty.

(In the U. S.A., call 1-866-292-7292 to locate the Panasonic Authorized Service Center nearest you.)

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