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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION

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FV-0511VFL1

FV-0511VFLK1

Ventilating Fan

Model No.

Contents

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

UNPACKING

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DIMENSIONS

WIRING DIAGRAM

FEATURES

INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)

INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION)

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING)

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT SERVICE

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ventilating Fan Model No.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions. The following symbol word panels are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed. WARNING CAUTION Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED This product is not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R60. Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock. If this product is no longer to be used, it must be removed from the ceiling to prevent it from falling. The ceiling joist must be able to withstand a static load of at least five times the weight of the product. Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
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DESCRIPTION These products are listed by UL under UL file No. E78414. These products use a sirocco fan driven by a DC motor powered by an integral transformer. The motor is designed to have long operating life, high dynamic response, higher speed ranges and energy savings. The grille covering the fan body is a spring-attached, quick removal type. A damper for preventing air counter flow is provided. The blower uses a high-capacity sirocco fan developed to reduce the noise level.
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DIMENSIONS FV-0511VFL1 and FV-0511VFL1K 2 Unit: inches (mm) 2 7/8 (71.4) 3 7/8 (96.7) 11 2 3/4 (69.7) 10 5 5/8 (143) 10 3/4 (271) 3 12 6 1 1/2 (37) 13 (330) 7 1 5 5/8 (140) 12 1/8 (307) 5 1 3/8 (32.6) 9 13 (330) No. 1 8 Blade No.
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FEATURES CONTINUED [For model : FV-0511VFL1 and FV-0511VFL1K] Pick-A-Flow Feature: This product comes with Pick-A-Flow speed options. The Pick-A-Flow switch on the face of the product allows the option to choose 50, 80 or 110 CFM. This product can run continously or intermittently, depending upon the needs of the owner.
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INSTALLATION (RETROFIT) CONTINUED Install circular exhaust duct Circular exhaust duct Conduit Flex-Z Fast™ bracket 2 Tapping screws (ST4.2X20) Joist 5 Ext 2 end Adaptor 6 1 Junction box cover 1 Remove screw from junction box cover and secure Joist conduit or stress relief to junction box knock-out hole. 5 Extend bracket to the other joist.
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INSTALLATION (RETROFIT) CONTINUED Insert fan body 1 Insert fan body and slide into adaptor assembly using the guide parts until you hear a click from the hook. 1 Guide parts Guide parts Secure fan body Sealing Joist Drywall Plug connector A 1 Flange 1 Receptacle 2 Machine screw (M4X8) 2 Self-drilling screws (fasten the flange and Flex-Z Fast™ bracket through the drywall) 1 Secure the fan body to Flex-Z Fast™ bracket using 2 self-drilling screws.
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INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) Damper Please remove the tape placed on the damper and adaptor before installation. 1 Adaptor Tape Install Flex-Z Fast™ bracket WARNING Disconnect power supply before installing the unit. Please wear gloves to protect hands during the installation. Ensure the junction box cover encloses all the wires and is completely flush before locking in place with the attached screw. The Flex-Z Fast™ bracket position can be adjusted from 16" to 24" between joists.
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INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED Insert fan body Assembled view detail 1 Hook Guide parts Guide parts 1 Insert fan body and slide into adaptor assembly using the guide parts until you hear a click from the hook. Secure fan body Joist Plug connector A 1 Flange Receptacle 2 2 self-drilling screws Machine screw (M4X8) 1 When the flange overlaps the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket, secure it using 2 self-drilling screws.
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INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED Install grille 2 1 Receptacle 1 Connect the LED lamp wire to fan body. Drywall 2 Insert the mounting springs into the slot as shown to mount grille to fan body. Mounting spring Glove Grille LED lamp wire MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) Disconnect power supply before working on unit. Do not immerse motor in water when cleaning. Do not soak resin parts in water over 140 °F (60 °C). Routine maintenance must be done every year.
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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION Properly insulate the area around the fan to 4-inch or 3-inch roof jack, wall cap, or soffit vent with backdraft damper. minimize building heat loss and gain. Mechanically connect duct to termination Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed directly and seal with mastic or approved foil over the fan housing in the attic. Panasonic fans faced tape. do not create excessive heat, which is a common 2-3 ft straight run before elbow.