Panasonic Ceiling Mounted Type Ceiling Mount VF Slim Series Instructions

: June 15, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Panasonic Ceiling Mounted Type Ceiling Mount VF Slim Series
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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Panasonic Ceiling Mounted Type Ceiling Mount VF Slim Series

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PRODUCT

Product Information

The product being discussed in this user manual is a Panasonic ventilating fan. The model numbers of the different variants of this product are as follows:

FV-17CU9
FV-17CH9
FV-24CU9
FV-24CD9
FV-24CH9
FV-24CG9

Product Usage Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic ventilating fan. Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate, or service the product.

Safety Instructions
It is important to comply with the safety instructions mentioned in this user manual to avoid personal injury or property damage.

Installation Cautions:
The following cautions should be observed during installation:

The product must be grounded properly to prevent injury.
Avoid installing the product in a location where it may get wet in the rain, as it may cause a short circuit.
Ensure that the product is installed tightly and securely to prevent it from falling down.
Provide an appropriate opening for air intake to prevent aging and breakdown of the product.
Avoid installing the product in dusty areas.
Keep a distance of at least 1 meter from the adaptor.

Maintenance:
Refer to pages 13-14 of the user manual for detailed maintenance instructions.

Parts and Dimensions:
The user manual provides a diagram and dimensions of the different parts of the ventilating fan. Please refer to the manual for specific measurements.

Fan Body Installation:
Follow the steps below for fan body installation:

Construct a wooden frame and attach it horizontally to the wooden joist.
The distance between the top of the fan body and the ceiling should be at least 20mm.

Refer to Fig.1 and Fig.2 in the user manual for visual representation.

For any further assistance or missing parts, please contact our After-Sales Service Center or the dealer.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you very much for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Please read these instructions especially “Safety Instructions” and “Installation Cautions” carefully before attempting to install, operate or service the Panasonic product. 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 the installation, and this booklet should be presented to users.
Please retain this booklet for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disconnect the power supply until blade is stationary before cleaning and maintenance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar v aualified person in order to avoid a hazard
Product must be installed on to the wall which is enough strong, if the wall is not enough strong it must be reinforced for it to be strong enough.

The following explanations must always be observed in order to prevent harm to users or other people and prevent damage to propertv.

The following displays are classified and explained to what extent harm or damage occurs when the display details are ignored and the unit in question is wrongly used.

Warning
This indication means: Must be treated seriously that this may result in death or serious injury.

Caution
This indication means:Must be treated seriously that this may result in injury or physical damage.

The types of details to be observed are classified and explained in the following illustrated display. (Below are the series of illustrated displays)

This type of pictorial symbol indicates a “Prohibited” action that must be avoided.
This type of pictorial symbol indicates a “Compulsory” action that must be performed.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

The product must be grounded.
- Otherwise, it may cause electric shock when there is any trouble or electric leakage
Do not install the power switch in bathroom.
- Otherwise, it may cause a short circuit. thus resultina a fire.
Do not install the product as the method which is not approved in the instruction.
- Otherwise, the product may fall down and it may cause injury.
Do not operate the product other than the voltage in name plate.
- Otherwise. it mav damage the product or cause fire.
Do not install the fan out of the window and wall.”
- Otherwise, the product may get wet in the rain and cause short circuit.
Please install an all-pole switch which the contact separation is more than 3 mm (all-pole switch).
- Otherwise, it may cause a short circuit, thus resultina a fire.
Wiring is required to follow the local wiring regulations.
- Otherwise. it mav cause fire.
Installation should be done by authorized person. The product should be installed firmly.
- Otherwise, the product any fall down and it may cause injury.
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided.
- Otherwise, the product may fall down and it may cause injury.
Components must be installed tiahtly.
- Otherwise, it may injure person caused by product’s falling off.
Do avoid the back-flow of gas into the room from the onen flue of flammable aas or other onen-fire apoliances.
- Otherwise, it may cause fire.
The lowest surface of this product should be installed above 2.3 m from the floor after installation.
- Avoiding any accident
Malaysia market: The lowest surface of this product should be installed ahove 2 5 m from the floor after installation
Do not reconstruct this product.
- Otherwise, it may cause damage to the nroduct or iniurv

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Please observe the following requirement. Otherwise, it may cause the product aging and breakdown.

Do not install the product where there is steam.
Do not install the product in places with high temperature.
Be sure to provide an appropriate opening for air intake.
Please don’t carry out the following ductworks.
Please set a square inspection hole of at least 45 cm.
Do not install the product where it is exposed to oil fumes.
Do not install onto slanting ceiling.
Prevent the water condensed in the duct pipe flow back into the body.
Ductwork (1), (2), and (3) will increase the duct resistance, and ductwork (4) will cause turbulence and airflow collisions. These ductwork configurations may cause the product to operate under a condition where the inlet and/or outlet openings are almost blocked. This may not only increase levels of vibration and noise but also reduce the air volume and adversely affect the motor.
- Bending extremely
- Bending repeatedly
- Making duct diameter too small
- Bending very near to the adaptor
Do not install the product in the place with many dust.
The product is not provided with, all-pole switch and leakage protection switch. Please purchase them in market.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following attachments are enclosed in the packing box of ventilating fan. Be sure to check if they are complete after unpacking, and if anything is missed, contact our After-Sales Service Center or the dealer. Panasonic-
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PARTS NAME AND DIMENSIONS

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14

Model No.|

A

|

B

|

C

|

D

|

E

|

F

|

G

| Duct size

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FV-17CU9 FV-17CH9|

214

|

194

|

84

|

164

|

170

|

230

|

13

|

ø100

FV-24CU9 FV-24CD9 FV-24CH9 FV-24CG9

|

278

|

255

|

140

|

175

|

233

|

300

|

13

|

ø100

No.	Part name	No.	Part name
1	Blade	5	Casing
2	Louver	6	Wiring cover
3	Adaptor Assembly	7	Motor
4	Fan body

HOW TO INSTALL

Fan body installation Method 1 install with wooden joist.
- Construct the wooden frame and attach it horizontally to the wooden joist. (Fig.1)
- The distance between the top of fan body and ceiling should not be less than 20 mm. (Fig.2)
- IMPORTANT : Remove the screw bag from adaptor assembly before installation as shown below.
Remove one hexagon screw that is fixed adaptor assembly and fan body, then remove the adaptor assembly. (Fig.3)
Fix the adaptor assembly on wooden frame with 2 self-tapping screws of Φ4.2×20. (Fig.4)
- IMPORTANT : Adaptor assembly should not fix at an angle.
Connect the power cord (included earth) of fan body to lead wire in accordance with the wiring diagram. (Fig.5)
Wiring should be firmly connected without any loose. Connection example. (Fig.6)
Make sure all connections are fastened firmly after wiring is finished.
Make the power cord pass through the wooden frame, push the fan body into wooden frame, to fix the fan body and adaptor assembly. (Fig.7)
- Power cord should reserve more than 400 mm, otherwise main body is hard to disassembly when maintenance.
- When the fan body is pushed into the wooden frame, be careful not to pinch the power cord.
Fix fan body firmly with 4 self-tapping screws Φ4.2×20.(Fig.8)
Fix adaptor assembly and fan body firmly with hexagon screw removed in step ②. (Fig.9)
- After finishing installation, please confirm whether fan body and adaptor assembly are installed firmly. Connect duct. refer to page 12 2. Connect duct
Install ceiling board, keep the gap of flange and ceiling board in the range of 2~3 mm. (Fig.10)
Insert the fixed spring of louver assembly into the groove, install the louver to the fan body. (Fig.11)
Secure the suspension bracket FV-KB021 (not supply) with screws (not supply) (Fig.12).
Install the fan body on the anchor bolt.
The distance between the top of fan body and ceiling should not be less than 20 mm. (Fig.13) Anchor bolt (M8-M10, not supply) refer to the following form. Connect power cord. refer to page 8 1. Fan body installation Method 1 install with wooden joist ⑤
Insert the fixed spring of louver assembly into the groove, install the louver to the fan body. (Fig.14).
Insert the duct (not supply) into the adaptor and secure it with adhesive tape (not supply) tightly. Suspend the duct from the ceiling so that no force is applied to the fan body. Install the duct horizontally with a gradient downwards to the outside. And the outlet of duct shall be located to avoid the rain ingress.
- The minimum diameter of the wall hole : ø116 mm
Insert the pipe hood or vent cap (optional accessories) on the outer wall.

TEST RUN

Please check whether all kinds of anomalies below happen after connecting power.
Blades doesn’t run properly.
Blades is clockwise rotation.
Blades have abnormal vibration or noise.
If anomalies happen, please check whether the installation is right.

MAINTENANCE

Do not directly spray this product with water and other liquids.
Otherwise, it may cause short circuitor electric shock.
Once flammable gas leaks, do not start any function of this product.
- Otherwise, it may generate sparkle and this leads to explosion.
Do not let water flow into the motor.
- Otherwise, it may damage the product or cause fire.
This product is applicable to living rooms, washrooms and other places where the humidity is not too high.
- Otherwise, it may lead to short circuit or electric shock.
If you will not use this product any more, remove the product.
- Otherwise, the product may fall down and it may cause injury.
Please wear the gloves when cleaning the product.
- Otherwise, it may cause damage.

Cleaning Precautions

Never immerse blade or other resin parts in hot water over 60 °C.
Never use petrol, benzene thinner or any other such chemicals for cleaning the product.

Clean product

Remove the louver. (Fig.15)
Clean Louver. (Don’t put into hot water. Use non-abrasive kitchen detergent, wipe dry with clean cloth) (Fig.16) The Louver should be dry after cleaning.
Clean the dirt of blades with vacuum cleaner. (Fig.17)
Wipe the dust off the fan body with a soft cloth moistened with kitchen detergent, and then clear it with a clean soft cloth. (Fig.18)
Finally, install the louver again. (Fig.19)