Panasonic FV-SW20VEC1 Intelli Balance Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Panasonic
Table of Contents
Panasonic FV-SW20VEC1 Intelli Balance
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these
instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the
Panasonic product. Please carefully read the “GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION”
(P.2~3) of this manual before use. Failure to comply with instructions could
result in personal injury or property damage. Please explain to users how to
operate and maintain the product after installation, and this booklet should
be presented to users. Please retain this booklet for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
WARNING
- Do not install using methods not approved in the instructions.
- Installation must be performed by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
- Disconnect the power source before working on the product.
- Do not disassemble the unit. It may cause fire or electric shock.
- Never install the unit in a high-humidity space.
- Do not spray flammable cleaner directly onto the controller.
- Do not touch the controller with wet hands or pour water on the controller, it may cause fire or electric shock.
- Do not install in a place where flammable gas may leak.
- Discontinue use immediately if abnormal operation occurs.
- Do not use the unit for any purpose other than is what is intended.
CAUTION
- Please wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Where appropriate, use the special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as the provided mounting fixtures, otherwise personal injury may result.
- Inspect all wiring connections ensuring they meet the correct current capacity.
- Disconnect power by switching off wall control first, then main switch and unplug the power plug before working on unit.
NOTICE
- Don’t press the wall control screen. It may cause a fault code, electric shock and screen breakage.
- Select a location where the device can be easily installed and accessed.
- Select a location where the device will stay dry and not be directly exposed to sunshine.
- Select a flat location to prevent distortion. (Distortion may damage the wall control or cause a fault code.)
- If the installation position is excessively high or low, it may be difficult to view the display screen, it’s important to select the position where it can be easily viewed and accessed. (Standard height is about 5 ft (1.5m) from the ground)
- As shown in the figure, please secure > 1 3116 (3o) enough space around the installation position. Fix the base of wall control on the wall.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DIMENSIONS
- Unit: inches (mm)
INSTALLATION
wiring preparation
CAUTION
- It’s recommended to use the cable (14AWG~26AWG) for connecting the product and wall control, and the length should not be longer than 33.3 ft (10 m).
Note
- Strip insulation cover for each wires as shown below. Unit: inches (mm)
- Attach matching wire-labels to each side of cable.
installing the wall control
- Open the knock-out hole and remove maintenance plate 1 and 2 and wiring cover.
- Thread cables through conduits respectively and install the conduits into knock-out holes.
- Insert cables into the corresponding terminals of product. Make sure the lead wire labels correspond to the terminal label and the screw of terminal securely fastens the copper wire and no copper wire is exposed.
- Re-install the wiring covers and maintenance plates.
- Remove the face plate backing cover from the backing plate with a small flat screwdriver.
- Temporarily put the face plate backing cover on the wall, mark terminal hole and screw positions.
- Remove the face plate backing cover, cut the terminal hole and drill screw holes (<D5/32 ft (<D4 mm)).
- Insert wall anchors, and fix the face plate backing cover on the wall with two screws.
- Route the cables form the unit to the terminal hole.
- Insert cables into the corresponding terminals of wall control according to the lead wire labels.
- Fix the wall control screen to the face plate backing cover.
CAUTION
- Make sure cables are not caught by circuit-board or resin clip. Otherwise, it may cause electrical leakage.
- Don’t press the screen, it may cause distortion or break altogether.
BUTTON AND DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
OFF/ON Button
- Product standby/ running
Filter Reset Button
- Press the button after maintenance for resetting accumulated running time
Boost Button
- Activate / Deactivate Boost Mode
Vent Button
- Set supply air volume / exhaust air volume
Boost display Light
- Green: Boost mode on
In/Out Button
- Display the inside or outside temperature and humidity
Time Button
- Set Boost time
- Set ASHRAE time
Set Button
- Confirm the air volume / time setting
Button
- Set the air volume setting
- Set time “min, min/h”
Filter Maintenance Display
- Display filter needs to be cleaned or changed
ASHRAE/Boost on time Display
- Display ASHRAE time
- Display Boost time
Display Defrost Mode
- Display the product in low temperature protection mode
- Air exchange:
- Circulation:
- Stop operating:
COSMOS Display
- Display when Cosmos module is connected
Error Code Display
- An error code is displayed when the product is in failure, check troubleshooting guide for reference
OPERATION
Standby mode
- Press “ “, the unit starts/standby
- The inside temperature (°F) and humidity(%) display in standby mode
- The unit operates in the last mode before stopping
Note
When connected to the wall control, the control panel of the FV-20VEC1 will be disabled. When the wall control is disconnected from the ERV, the ERV controls will be enabled.
Function mode
Air volume setting (Default: 120 CFM)
- Press” ” to switch between supply air volume and exhaust air volume.
- Press” ” to choose and press” ” to adjust the volume (60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200).
- Press “ ” again to confirm the setting.
ASHRAE time setting (Default: 60 min/h)
- CD Press the” ” to change the ASH RAE time.
- Press “ “to choose and press “ ” to adjust the ASH RAE time (60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10).
- Press” ” again to confirm the setting.
Note
For more detailed information regarding the ASHRAE intermittent timer control, please refer to the FV-20VEC1 manual.
- Press “ ” to switch temperature and humidity between inside and outside
Defrost mode
When outdoor temperature<14 °F, ERV will enter defrost mode, defrost icon will be displayed as below.
- Heat exchange: Circulation:
- Stop operating:
Note
About defrost mode.
- The max ventilation air volume setting is 180 CFM in defrost mode.
- When ventilation air volume is 60 CFM~120 CFM, circulation air volume is 180 CFM. When ventilation air volume is 130 CFM ~ 180 CFM, circulation air volume is 230 CFM.
- For more detailed information regarding the defrost mode, please refer to the FV-20VEC1 manual.
Boost mode
- Press to enter boost mode, supply and exhaust air volume constant to 200 CFM.
- Boost on _time setting (Default: 20 min)
- CD Press to change the boost on time, and press to adjust (60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10)
- Press ” to confirm the setting
Exit boost mode
- Timer finishes.
- Press again.
- Press ” to set supply and exhaust air volume, then ERV will exit boost mode.
(Note
- Boost air volume will constant to 180 CFM when outdoor temperature<14 °F.
- For more detailed information on “Boost features and functions” please refer to the FV-20VEC1 manual.
Filter reset
- When the filter requires cleaning, 11 ✓ Filter II will dis pla y.
- Press 3 seconds to cancel the 11 ✓ Filter II display after filter maintenance.
Note
- For more information on filter maintenance, please refer to the FV-20VEC1 maintenance label on the front panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If product is malfunctioning, a fault code will display. Please reference the following codes below.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SERVICE
Warning Concerning Removal of Covers. The unit should be serviced qualified technicians only. Your product is designed manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Should your unit require service or parts, call Panasonic Call Center at 1-866-292-7299 (USA) or 1-800-669-5165 (Canada).
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- © Panasonic Corporation 2021
Printed in China Issue date:07 /2021 P0421-1071 SW20VE 153A
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