Ventilation Solutions Panasonic Eco Solutions North America Eco Products Division Two Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 (201) 348-7000 us.panasonic.com/ventfans Panasonic Customer Service 9 am – 8 pm (EST) Monday through Friday Phone: (866) 292-7299 Fax: (888) 553-0723 www.panasonic.com/support ventfans@us.panasonic.com Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Leading the Way with High-Performance Ventilation Fans and Indoor Air Quality Solutions Panasonic is the premier manufacturer of powerful, energy-efficient ventilation fans that quietly exhaust unhealthy, unpleasant or moist air from your home or business. Contractors, builders, architects and homeowners rely on us for our quality and for the wide array of solutions we offer—from bathroom fans with both motion and humidity sensors to remote in-line fans.
Table of Contents Why is Ventilation Necessary?____________________________________________________ 6-7 Panasonic Ventilation Fan Benefits_________________________________________________ 8 WhisperGreen LED________________________________________________________________ 9 Fans with Built-in Controls_______________________________________________________ 10-11 Single Speed Fans (On/Off)____________________________________________________ 12-13 Fan/Lights with Built-in Controls________________________________
Why is ventilation necessary? Today’s homes are designed and built Formaldehyde and these types of gases Good Pollutants such as smoke, formaldehyde, Ventilation fans help to maintain dust, humidity and VOCs accumulate in a indoor air flow and air quality. poorly vented building. Ideally, an airtight home designed with both continuous and intermittent ventilation will contribute to a healthy and comfortable living environment for the entire family.
Revolutionary FV-08VKSE3, FV-08VKME3 Panasonic Ventilation Fan Benefits Certified & Code Compliant Panasonic ventilation fans are certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) and ENERGY STAR® qualified, where guidelines exist. All models can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.2, the ventilation standard required by LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR IAP, CalGreen, NAHB Green Building Standard, EarthCraft, Washington Ventilation Code and other building programs.
FV-08VKS3 | FV-08VKM3 Fans with Built-in Controls WhisperGreen Key Benefits: • Integrated dual 4" or 6" duct adapter on 80 CFM models • SmartFlow™ technology for optimal CFM output • Fully enclosed DC motor for long life – rated for 60,000 hours continuous run 7-3/8" Depth • UL listed for tub/shower enclosure when used with a GFCI protected circuit • Built-in variable speed controls and high/low delay timer up to 60 minutes • Can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.
Single Speed Fans (On/Off) WhisperGreen Key Benefits: 7-3/8" Depth • SmartFlow™ technology for optimal CFM output • Fully enclosed DC motor for long life – rated for 60,000 hours continuous run WhisperGreen FV-05VK3 FV-08VK3 Static pressure in inches w. g. 0.1 0.25 0.1 0.25 0.1 0.25 Air Volume (CFM) 50 54 80 79 110 112 Noise (sones) <0.3 0.3 <0.3 0.4 0.3 0.8 Power Consumption (Watts) 4.3 7.5 7.0 11.0 11.5 16.2 Energy Efficiency (CFMs/Watt) 12.4 7.7 12.1 7.6 9.7 7.
Fan/Lights with Built-in Controls WhisperGreen LED Key Benefits: The best performing, most energy efficient fan/LED light solution • Revolutionary 12W LED light engine with 1W LED night light • SmartAction® Motion Sensor(FV-08VKME3) • Unequaled performance and quietest operation at .25" w.g. static pressure • Integrated dual 4" or 6" duct adaptor • Can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.
Single Speed Fans with Lights (On/Off) The Design Solution for Fan/Light Combinations WhisperRecessed Key Benefits: NEW INCLUDED: One 14 Watt ENERGY STAR rated GU24 base LED lamp/3,000 Kelvin/>80CRI/ 575 Lumens/25,000 hours rated average life.
Single Speed Fans with Lights (On/Off) WhisperFit-Lite Key Benefits: • Low profile housing design – Ideal for remodeling projects and manufactured structured homes • Fits in 2 x 6 and 2 x 8 construction • Detachable 4" to 3" duct adaptor included • UL listed for tub/shower enclosure when used with a GFCI protected circuit • Can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.
Specialty Fans WhisperFit-Warm Key Benefits: WhisperFit-Warm • Ideal for remodeling and simple installation in small bathrooms • Low profile housing design fits in 2" x 6" construction • Unique slim line fan/heater design 5-5/8" Depth FV-07VFH3 Characteristics • Aerodynamic fan design delivers whisper quiet operation Static pressure in inches w. g. 0.1 Air Volume (CFM) 70 0.25 59 Noise (sones) 1.5 2.2 26.1 • 1 minute warm-up quickly heats up a room Power Consumption (Watts) 26.
Specialty Fans WhisperWall Key Benefits: WhisperWall • UL listed for through-the-wall application Characteristics Static pressure in inches w. g. • 10" galvanized sleeve and steel exterior hood included • UL listed for tub/shower enclosure when used with a GFCI protected circuit • Can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, IAP, California Title 24 and WA Ventilation Code 0.03 Air Volume (CFM) 70 Noise (sones) 1.1 Power Consumption (Watts) 18.0 Energy Efficiency (CFMs/Watt) 4.
Accessories WhisperControl Condensation Sensor Control On/Off— FV-WCCS1-W (White), FV-WCCS1-A (Light Almond) On/Off/Light— FV-WCCS2-W (White), FV-WCCS2-A (Light Almond) WhisperControl Condensation Sensor Features & Benefits: • Humidity Control – Automatically turns on when relative humidity and temperature meet dew point • 30-minute countdown timer • Manual On/Off Control • Compatible with single-speed fans or fan/lights • Stylish design with wall plate included • Commercial grade – 8A max load/2-year wa
Accessories WhisperControl Switches 4 Function Control FV-WCSW41-W (White only) Designed for model FV-11VHL2 Heater/Fan/Light/Night-light WhisperControl Switches Features & Benefits: Specifications • Single pole/double throw on-off-on top switch, two single pole on-off switches • Multi-switch combination saves space and adds convenience Grounding Feature Single pole/double throw on-off-on top switch, Individual Switch Amperage two single pole on-off switches Total Switch Amperage 15 Amp Voltage
Cross Reference for Applicable Combination of WhisperControl to Product WhisperGreen Model FV-WCCS1-W/A FV-WCCS2-W/A FV-WCSW21-W/A FV-WCSW31-W/A FV-WCSW41-W FV-WCPT1-W Switch Type Condensation Sensor On/Off Condensation Sensor On/Off/Light 2 Function Control 3 Function Control 4 Function Control SmartExhaust Fan/Light Switch FV-05VK3 X X FV-08VK3 X X FV-11VK3 X X FV-08VKL4 X X X X FV-11VKL4 X X X X FV-08VKSL4 X** FV-08VKML4 X** FV-13VKSL4 X** FV-13VKML4 X** FV-08VK
Accessories Radiation Damper Features: F CA LIF O R WhisperGreen, WhisperGreen-Lite, WhisperGreen LED WhisperCeiling 50-150 CFM, WhisperLite, WhisperSense, WhisperSenseLite, WhisperWelcome, WhisperFit, WhisperFit Lite, WhisperValue, Whisper Value-Lite LL E F IR E MAR SH E S PC-RD05C4 EO Fan Model approved for: • UL classification (UL standard 555C) for use in 1, 2 or 3 hour fire-rated floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling designs A L AT AT ST E A ST TING IS NI Ceiling Radiation Damper R VI C
Fans with Built-in Controls —Performance Curves 4" Duct FV-13VKM3/S3 130/0 CFM 6" Duct Static Pressure(inch w.g.
Single Speed Fans —Performance Curves (cont’d) FV-08VF2 3" duct 20 Feet 0.40 40 Feet 0.30 60 Feet 0.20 80 Feet 100 Feet 0.10 0.00 FV-08VKSE3/ME3 80/0 CFM 4" or 6" Duct PERFORMANCE CURVES 0.90 0.80 FV-11VF2 3" duct 0.70 0.60 20 Feet 0.50 40 Feet 0.40 60 Feet 0.30 80 Feet 0.20 100 Feet 4" Duct 0.10 0.00 0 50 100 Airflow(CFM) 0 25 50 75 6" Duct 100 125 Airflow(CFM) MODEL No.
Single Speed Fans with Lights —Performance Curves FV-08VKSE3/ME3 80/0 CFM 4" or 6" Duct FV-08VKL4 80 CFM 4" or 6" Duct FV-11VKL4 110 CFM 4" or 6" Duct FV-05VFL4 50 CFM 3" Duct PERFORMANCE CURVES 4" Duct 4" Duct 4" Duct 3" Duct 6" Duct MODEL No. 80 CFM CFM(tested) Static Pressure CFM(revised) FV-08VKSE3/08VKME3 1 83.5 0.00 83 2 80.4 0.10 80 3 86.9 0.25 86 4 86.3 0.40 86 5 75.2 0.54 75 6 63.0 0.60 63 7 47.8 0.65 48 Contract Number: Date of Test: 8 9 33.7 16.9 0.69 0.
Specialty Fans —Performance Curves FV-04VE1 40/20 CFM or 20/10 CFM 2 x 4" Ducts FV-07VFH3 70 CFM 4" Duct 0.50 0.40 4" Duct FV-04VE1 (Exhaust) FV-04VE1 (Supply) 0.30 20 Feet 40 Feet 60 Feet 0.20 80 Feet 100 Feet 0.10 0.00 0.60 0.50 FV-11VH2 20 Feet 40 Feet 60 Feet 80 Feet 100 Feet 0.40 0.30 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.30 0.20 0.10 0.10 0.00 0.00 0 25 50 75 100 FV-11VHL2 20 Feet 40 Feet 60 Feet 80 Feet 100 Feet 0.40 0.
Fans with Built-in Controls —Dimensional Drawings 4" or 6" Duct FV-08VKM3 4" or 6" Duct 6" duct FV-13VKM3 4"or 6" duct FV-08VKS3 4"or 3" duct 6" duct FV-13VKS3 Single Speed Fans —Dimensional Drawings 4"or 6" duct 6" duct 4"or 6" duct FV-05VK3/FV-08VK3/FV-11VK3 FV-05VQ5 / FV-08VQ5 / FV-11VQ5 FV-15VQ5 4" oval duct 4" duct 14-1/2" or 22-1/2” 3" 4" 5-5/8" 10-1/4" 10-1/4" 14-1/2" 13" FV-08VQC5 / FV-11VQC5 40 FV-05VFM2 / FV-08VFM2 FV-08VF2 / FV-11VF2 13" FV-05VS3 / FV-08VS3 / FV-10
Fan/Lights with Built-In Controls — Dimensional Drawings 4"or 6" duct 4"or 6" duct 6" duct 6" duct Single Speed Fans with Lights — Dimensional Drawings 4"or 6" duct 4"or 6" duct FV-08VKSE3 /FV-08VKME3 FV-08VKML4 FV-08VKSL4 FV-13VKML4 FV-08VKL4 /FV-11VKL4 FV-13VKSL4 4"or 6" duct 6" duct 4"or 6" duct 4"or 6" duct FV-08VQL6 / FV-11VQL6 FV-15VQL6 FV-08VRE1 FV-05VFL4/FV-08VFL4/FV-11VFL4 4" oval duct 4" duct 14 2 2 -1-1 /2 " /2 " o r 3" 4" 5-5 /8 " FV-08VQCL6 / FV-11VQCL6 14 10 - 1 /2
Specialty Fans —Dimensional Drawings 4" duct 13 1/2 10 " "t 1/4 o 8" diam.
Equivalent Duct Length Duct Diameter 3" Duct Sizing Equivalent Duct Length (EDL): The Equivalent Duct Length Table (Figure B) shows you how to calculate the equivalent straight duct length in order to overcome static pressure. The EDL chart helps ensure fan performs as expected under the airflow resistance caused by the listed components. A ventilating fan’s performance is plotted on a graph called a performance curve.
Ventilation Controls ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Min. Max. Min. Rated Airflow (0.25 in. w.g.) Specifications CFMs/Watt Sones Warranty Bath Fans -10 to 89 CFM 1.4 2.0 1 year 60% Bath Fans -90 to 130 CFM 2.8 2.0 1 year 70% Bath Fans -140 to 500 CFM 2.8 3.0 1 year 70% In-Line Fans 2.8 N/A 1 year N/A ® www.energystar.gov Selecting a suitable control that runs ventilation at the proper time and duration will ensure that both the occupant’s health and building structure are protected.
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Green Building Programs & Green FAQs WhisperGreen and WhisperComfort are California Title 24 Green building is the practice of affordable and are an efficient way to As the required code for California, meet this ventilation standard. Programs like LEED for Homes and increasing energy efficiency and health Title 24 is the shorthand name for the ENERGY STAR® IAP, all require various Building Energy Efficiency Standards levels of insulation, use of renewable for people and their environment.
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is a sone? more efficiently than most competitor Unique Motor Design. A sone is an internationally recognized models, so it turns at lower RPMs, Panasonic’s DC brushless motor measurement of sound output. The reducing tip speed and noise. smaller the sone, the more quiet it is. Likewise, the higher the sone, the louder provides unparalleled energy efficiency with its magnetic rotor and printed circuit Quiet Motor. board.
