OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fan Heater Model No.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before installing or using this fan heater. For Your Safety 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. Explanation of symbol word panels 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational safety and Health Act. Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit. This fan heater must be properly grounded. Ceiling joist must be able to withstand a static load more than five times the weight of the fan heater. Any special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided. Ducted fan must always be vented to the outdoors.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the fan heater. This fan heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch the hot surfaces of the fan heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains, etc. at least 3 feet(0.9m) away from the fan heater.
DESCRIPTION The Panasonic fan heater uses 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 efficiency. The grille covering the fan heater body is attached with the mounting springs for quick removal. A shutter driven by a stepper motor is designed to shift the airflow between the heating and ventilating functions. A damper for preventing counter-flow is provided.
UNPACKING Unpack and carefully remove the fan heater from the packaging. Refer to the Supplied Accessories list to verify that all parts are present. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Part name Grille Appearance Appearance Quantity Quantity Part name 1 Warranty sheet 1 Operating and Installation instructions 1 FV-0511VH1 1 FV-0511VHL1 FOR MODEL FV-0511VH1 Flex-Z Fast™ bracket (with 4 tapping screws -ST4.
FEATURES CONTINUED Timer function: A timer function is available in the "heating" and "heating and ventilating" modes of WhisperWarm R fan heaters to reduce power consumption in case a user forgets to turn off the switch. (See "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 13 for more details.
INSTALLATION (WIRING DIAGRAM) FV-0511VH1 VENTILATION L BLACK RED WHITE GREEN AC120 V HEAT 60 Hz N 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 FV-0511VHL1 NIGHT LIGHT L AC120 V LIGHT 60 Hz N VENTILATION L 3 2 1 TAB2 TAB1 BLACK THERMOSTAT TAB3 BLACK THERMAL CUT-OFF (219 ºF(104 ºC)) BLUE HEATER YELLOW STEPPER MOTOR 1 2 TAB5 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 3 PCB WHITE RED 3 2 1 TAB2 TAB1 3 4 5 TAB4 BLACK RED WHITE GREEN AC120 V HEAT 60 Hz N PCB WHITE RED LED BLUE WHITE BLACK BLACK 6 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED STEP 2 Bend down 4 tabs for positioning, install the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket to joists by drilling 2 tapping screws (pre-fixed on the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket). (Fig.2) Bend down 4 tabs Joist Flex-Z Fast™ bracket 2 Tapping screws (ST4.2X20) Fig.2 STEP 3 Adjust the length of the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket to the spacing between joists, and install to joists with the other 2 tapping screws (pre-fixed on the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket). (Fig.3) Joist 2 Tapping screws (ST4.
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED STEP 7 WARNING Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit. This fan heater must be properly grounded. For Live (Heat) and Neutral (Common for Heat and Vent), AWG 14 or more must be used when wiring. CAUTION Wiring procedures and connections shall be in accordance with the national and local codes having jurisdiction. Mount junction box cover carefully so that lead wires are not pinched. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM (See page 8).
INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED STEP 10 (Perform as needed) Remove the grille blade holder to adjust orientation of the grille blades to adjust the direction of warm air flow. (Fig. 8) IMPORTANT: Align the arrow marks on the grille blades with the desired air direction. (The warm air flow comes out in the direction of the arrow marks.) Tapping screw ( 4X12) Grille blades 1 Grille 2 Grille blade holder figure shows ( Left factory setting.
INSTALLATION (RETROFIT) STEP 1 CAUTION 2) (42 5/8 16 WARNING Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. Neither unauthorized modification, repair nor disassembly is allowed. Disconnect power source before working on the fan heater. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the fan heater.
OPERATION WARNING Use this fan heater only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. See “MAINTENANCE” on pages 14-15 for user maintenance. Do not attempt to use the fan heater before it is completely and properly installed. Do not disassemble the the fan heater for maintenance with a method which is not in the instructions.
MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect power source before working on the fan heater. Before cleaning, make sure the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker panel and that the heating elements of the fan heater and lighting unit are cool. Never use gasoline, benzene, paint thinner or any other such chemicals for cleaning the fan heater. Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the heating elements as this may cause electric shock, injury or fire.
MAINTENANCE CONTINUED GRILLE AND FAN BODY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 CAUTION The grille and the fan body must be maintained every year. Cloth Clean the grille. Do not submerge in water. Use nonabrasive kitchen neutral detergent, wipe dry with a clean cloth. (Fig.21) Gloves STEP 2 The grille should be dry after cleaning. STEP 3 Squeeze the mounting spring and pull down carefully and remove specified side of the grille. (Fig.22) Fig.21 Mounting spring Remove only this side.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION Properly insulate the area around the 4 inches or 6 inches roof jack, wall cap, fan to minimize building heat loss and or soffit vent with backdraft damper gain. (Fig.25) Loose fill or batt insulation Mechanically connect duct can be placed directly over the fan to termination and seal with housing in the attic.
