Practical Guide to Installation

MAINTENANCE II (REPLACEMENT OF LAMP) CONTINUED

1. Remove grille. (Squeeze mounting spring and pull down) (Fig.21-1,21-2 of page 15)

2. Remove the 4 W night lamp. (Fig.26)

Fig.26

3. Change the fluorescent lamps (Panasonic FDS 18E27/4, 18W or FDS18E35/4, 18W or FDS18E42/4, 18W) or the 4W night lamp, connect the plug

connector II and replace the grille. (Fig.27)

Fig.27

Proper insulate the area around the fan to minimize building heat loss and gain. (Fig. 28)

Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed directly over the fan housing in the attic. Panasonic fans and fan/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.

Four inch or six inch roof jack, wall cap, or soffit vent with backdraft damper.

Caulk termination to duct.

2-3 ft straight run before elbow.

In attic installation, caulk box to drywall.

Short piece of flexible duct
helps alignment and absorbs		Insulation.
sound. Clamps plus tape at		Insulation.
sound. Clamps plus tape at	Foil tape tightly covers all metal
all flex joints.	Foil tape tightly covers all metal	Fig.28
	duct joints (glue PVC joints).	Fig.28

PRODUCT SERVICE

Warning Concerning Removal of Covers.

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 Customer call Center.)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America,

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

www.panasonic.com

PANASONIC CANADA INC.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca

A0809-0 08VKML220

FV-08VKML2, FV-08VKSL2 specifications

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