INSTALLATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION) CONTINUED

13.Adjust Pick-A-Flow switch; if used, adjust the FV-VS15VK1 Multi-Speed module. (Fig.10) Refer to indication on page 6.

14.Insert the other mounting spring into the slot as shown and mount grille to fan body. (Fig.11)

CAUTION

Mount grille carefully so that lead wire is not pinched.

Ceiling

Grille

Fig.10

Ceiling

Mounting

spring

Gloves

INSTALLATION (RETROFIT)

Grille

Fig.11

WARNING

Disconnect power source before working on unit.

1.Remove the existing fan and cut ceiling openning. Secure the Flex-Z FastTM bracket to joists by using 4 tapping screws (ST4.2x20) (Please prepare the screws and put on Flex-Z FastTM bracket before Flex-Z FastTM bracket is installed on joist).

Existing ductwork and wiring left in place. (Fig.12)

2.Follow the step 1, 4, 5 on page 8 and step 7 on page 9. (Before connect the circular duct to the adaptor, should pull down the circular duct from the ceiling)

3.Install the adaptor to Flex-Z FastTM bracket by using 2 self-drilling screws. (Fig.13)

4.Secure the fan body to Flex-Z FastTM bracket by using 2 self-drilling screws, plug connector to receptacle and secure the fan body to adaptor by using machine screw (M4X6). (Fig.14)

CAUTION

Secure machine screw (M4X6) to the suitable hole and not touch the Flex-Z FastTM bracket. Please fix the screw carefully to avoid screw slip teeth.

5. Follow the step 10 to 14 on page 9 to 10.

Conduit Circular duct

Unit: inches (mm)

 

Joist

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

7/8

4 Tapping

 

(275)

screws (ST4.2x20)

 

Ceiling (already existed)

10

7/8

(275)

Fig.12

 

 

 

Conduit

Circular duct

Mastic or

 

 

approved

 

 

 

 

foil tape

 

 

Joist

Knock-out

 

 

hole

 

 

Junction box

 

 

cover

2 Self-drilling screws

 

 

 

Ceiling

 

Fig.13

Joist

 

 

Ceiling

Flange

Machine screw (M4X6)

2 Self-drilling screws (Fix the

flange and Flex-Z FastTM bracket through the ceiling)

Fig.14

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Panasonic FV-05-11VKS1, FV-11-15VK1, FV-05-11VK1 dimensions Installation Retrofit

FV-05-11VK1, FV-05-11VKS1, FV-11-15VK1 specifications

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