Panasonic FV40BEN4H Thermo Ventilator Instruction Manual

Panasonic FV40BEN4H Thermo Ventilator

Product Information: Thermo Ventilator

The Thermo Ventilator is a product manufactured by Panasonic. It is a device that combines the functions of a heater, fan, and air purifier. It comes with a remote control for convenient operation and has various features such as air direction and type function, timer function, heating function, ventilation function, warm bath function, dry cloth function, and refresh function. The device also has an antibacterial function and sterilization performance for added hygiene and safety. The product is intended for use in residential or commercial spaces.

Product Usage Instructions

Before attempting to install, operate, or service the Thermo Ventilator, please read the instructions carefully. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury or property damage.

Installation Instructions

1. Disconnect power supply before maintenance.
2. Ensure that the product is grounded properly.
3. Install the Thermo Ventilator and cabinet fan firmly to prevent electric shock or fire.
4. Refer to the installation requirements and supplied accessories section of the manual for further instructions.

How to Install

1. Carefully read the installation instructions provided in the manual.
2. Follow the installation requirements and supplied accessories section of the manual.
3. Make sure that the product is grounded properly.
4. Install the Thermo Ventilator and cabinet fan firmly to prevent electric shock or fire.
5. Perform a test run after installation to ensure that the device is functioning properly.

How to Use

1. Refer to the mode button panel on the main body of the device and select the desired function.
2. Use the remote control to operate the device and select the desired function.
3. Refer to the following sections of the manual for instructions on how to use specific functions:
   • Air direction and air type function (p.18)
   • Timer function (p.19)
   • Heating function (p.20)
   • Ventilation function (p.21)
   • Warm bath function (p.24)
   • Dry cloth function (p.25)
   • Refresh function (p.26)

Maintenance Instructions

1. Refer to the use and maintenance instructions section of the manual for instructions on how to operate and maintain the device properly.
2. Perform regular maintenance checks to ensure that the device is functioning properly.
3. Refer to the wiring diagram section of the manual for further assistance in troubleshooting issues.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thermo Ventilator

CONTENTS SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES PART NAMES AND DIMENSIONS WORK BEFORE INSTALLATION HOW TO INSTALL TEST RUN

2 2~4 5~6
6
7 7~8 8~1176

FUNCTION OF REMOTE CONTROL

17

HOW TO USE AIR DIRECTION AND AIR TYPE FUNCTION 18

HOW TO USE TIMER FUNCTION

19

HOW TO USE HEATING FUNCTION

20

HOW TO USE VENTILATION FUNCTION

21

HOW TO USE DRYING FUNCTION HOW TO USE nanoe® X FUNCTION CARE MODE+:

21 22~23

HOW TO USE WARM BATH FUNCTION

24

HOW TO USE DRY CLOTH FUNCTION

25

HOW TO USE REFRESH FUNCTION

26

MODE BUTTON PANEL ON MAIN BODY

27

USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 28~29

MAINTENANCE WIRING DIAGRAM

30~3312

TROUBLESHOOTING

33

ANTIBACTERIAL FUNCTION

34

STERILIZATION PERFORMANCE

34

SPECIFICATIONS CHECKS AFTER INSTALLATION

35 BACK COVER

FV-40BEN4H

2 2~4 5~6
6
7 7~8 8~1176
17
18

19

20

21

nanoe® X +

21 22~23
24 25 26 27 3208~~3219 32 33 34 34 35

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 “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”

(P.2~4) of this instructions before installation. 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 carefully read “USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS”

(P.28~29) of this instructions before operation. Please retain this booklet for future reference.

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Disconnect power supply before maintenance.
This product 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 product by a person responsible for the safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. ()
The following instructions should be strictly observed in order to prevent injury to the users and other people, or damage to property.
The degrees of injury or damage that can occur when the instructions are ignored and if the product is not used properly have been classified and described by the following indications.
This indication means: Must be treated seriously that this may
WARNING result in death or serious injury. “”

CAUTION

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

Types of instructions that should be observed have been classified and described by the following pictorial symbols.

This symbol indicates the item is “PROHIBITED” to do.

This symbol indicates the “COMPULSORY” item that must be followed
without failure.

This symbol indicates the item is “CAUTION”.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

The product must be grounded.

Make sure the power cord is

Thermo ventilator and cabinet fan installed firmly.

() Otherwise, it may cause electric

shock when there is any trouble

Otherwise, a fire may be caused.

or electric leakage.

2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Disconnectpowersourcebefore workingontheproduct.
Otherwise, anelectricshockmay becaused.
The product is installed so that switches cannot be touched by a person in the bath or shower.
Otherwise, anelectricshockmay becaused.
Do not install the product as the method which is not approved in the instruction.
Otherwise, unreliable installation may be caused and thus the product may fall off, resulting in injuries.
To avoid danger arising from wrong resetting of the thermal circuit breaker, the product can not be powered by using an external switch. For example, by a timer or connecting to a circuit that is connected/disconnected through timing of a universal part.

Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
Do not install the product near curtains and other flammable materials.
Otherwise, combustibles may be inflamed.

Please install a suitable all-pole switch which the contact separation is more than 3mm. Please install the all-pole switch out of the bathroom where it is easily controlled. 3 mm” ”
Otherwise, it may cause a short circuit, thus resulting a fire.
Doavoidtheback-flowofgasinto theroomfromtheopenflueof flammablegasorother open-fire appliances.

Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
Please select 60227 IEC 53(RVV) ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed cord, power cord nominal cross-sectional area of conductors is 3×1.5 mm², interlock power cord nominal cross-sectional area of conductors is 2×0.75 mm². 60227 IEC 53(RVV) 3×1.5 mm² 2×0.75 mm²
Otherwise, it may be on fire.
The product must be installed by professionals or trained personnel with equivalent expertise and skills according to the national wiring rules.
Otherwise, electric leakage, electric shock or a fire may be caused due to wrong wiring, twisted wiring or wire clamping.

3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

The product can not be located just below a power outlet socket.
Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
Do not touch the interlock terminal when the product is working.
It would cause electric shock.

Do not operate the product other

than the rated voltage

(220 V~ 50 Hz).

(220

V ~

50

Hz)

Otherwise, it may cause damages

to the product or a fire.

CAUTION

Do not reconstruct this product.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the product or personal injury.
Do fix this product tightly.
Otherwise, it may fall off to cause personal injury.
Components must be installed tightly.
Otherwise, it may fall off to cause personal injury.
The special-purpose or dedicated parts, such as mounting fixtures, must be used if such parts are provided.
Otherwise, it may falloffto cause personal injury.

The building structure and suspender which are used to installed product must have sufficient installation strength and support more than 5 times weight of the product. They must be reinforced if their strength can not be sure. 5
Otherwise, it may falloffto cause personal injury. Please ensure two persons perform the installation of the product. Otherwise, it may fall off to cause personal injury.
Install this product over 2.3 m above the floor. 2.3 m
Avoiding any accidents

4

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Do not form the duct as shown below:

Adapter

Wave pipe

Do not install onto slanting ceilingboard. Do not install the product in places

with high temperature.

Prevent the water condensed in the duct pipe flow back into the body.
Do not install the product in steam sauna bathroom.

Within 50 cm
50 cm

Ambient temperature above 40 °C. 40 °C

Do not install the product in the places where the organic solvent is used.

Steam
Do not install the product in the places where the sprayer is used.

Do not install the product where it is exposed to oil mist.

Pleasemakesuretheproductis installed horizontallyandthedeviationangle withintherangeasbelowfigure. ±2°
Please set ventilation holes.

When the ceiling board is unable to dismantle, please set a square inspection hole of at least 45 cm (The inspection hole should not be directly under the duct pipe).
45 cm( )

Convenience for installation and maintenance.

(180 mm) (150 mm)

(450 mm)

Please install on a flat ceiling board.
Do not install this product in a public bath room.

square (450 mm) inspection hole

Do not install this product in a wardrobe.

The pipe for hanging clothes should be installed at the position of 250 mm

apart from the product, please see P.25 for details.

250 mm25

5

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The product is not provided with power cord, all-pole switch and leakage protection switch. Please purchase them in market. When you install plastic part, do not exert too much strength to fixing the screw, otherwise, the product would be damaged.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

No.
1 2 3
4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
6

Drawing

Name and Purpose
Machinescrew (M4×8,usedtofix the louver and the main body)
(M4×8)
Machinescrew(M4×10,usedtoinstallthelouver assembly) (M4×10)

Qty
4
2

Self-tappingscrew( 4×20,usedtoinstallthemain body

and the adapter)(For installation method 1 only) ( 4×20)

1

Self-tappingscrew( 4×16,usedtoinstallthecontroller

holder) (placed on the backside of controller holder)

2

( 4×16)()

Self-tapping screw( 4×8,usedtoinstalltheadapter and

prevent the main body from falling )

1

4×8

Self-tapping screw ( 4 x13, used to install the main

body and the suspension bracket )

3

( 4×13)

Product warranty registration

1

Installationandoperatinginstructions

1

Adapter

1

Louver assembly

1

Remote control assembly

1

R03(AAA) Carbon battery R 0 3 ( A A A )

2

Suspension bracket

3

Installation cardboard

1

PART NAMES AND DIMENSIONS

Unit:mm mm

6

394

3

2

1

98

114

472

14 13

112

4
5
7 8 9

No .

Part name

1

Louver assembly

2

Main body

3

Cord cover

4

Suspension bracket

5

Shutter

6

PCBcover

7

Adapter

8

Ventilation fan

98

No .
9 10

Part name Mode button panel on main body Heater assembly

11

Baffle plate

12

Screws cover

13

Circulation fan

14

Filter assembly

15

Remote control

16

Controller holder

60

17

15 16

330 270
371 154

350

10

12

66

26.5

226

11

49 180

WORK BEFORE INSTALLATION

Comfirmation before installation

Unit:mm m m

Pipe hood or

Vent cap

Wall

Duct pipe
Product

Bathroom

250 or more 2 5 0

250 or more 2 5 0

Notice

1.The distance from louver assembly to walls is

250 mm or more. 250 mm 2.When the ceiling mounting hole is adjacent to

curtains or other flammable materials, more

than 200 mm from curtains and other flammable

materials.

200 mm

3.The distance between ceiling board where the

product is mounted and ceiling shall be over 200 mm.

200 mm

4.Please reserve a sufficient length of the power cord

for easy installation, removal and maintenance.

5.When duct pipe is connected to outside of the room,

a vent that diameter is 110 mm should be opened.

(Duct pipe, pipe hood or vent cap are not supply.)

110 mm

7

WORK BEFORE INSTALLATION

2.Preparation before installation

Install an all-pole switch with the contact separation not less

athnadna3lemamkagaendprsopteecciftiicoantisownistcnho(twloitwhetrhtehlaenak2a5g0eVc~ur1r6enAt

lower than 30 mA) between the fixed wring and the main

body of this product.

3 mm

” “( 250 V ( 30 mA )

~16

A)

HOW TO INSTALL

Leakage protection switch

(Need to be purchased)

( )

Fixed wiring

Main body of this product

All-pole switch (Need to be purchased)

( )

1-1 Main body installation

Method 1 Ordinary ceiling board mounting

Open a 280 mm x400 mm mounting hole in the ceiling board. 280 mm x400 mm
Position and install the suspenders(M8 or M10 suspenders need to be purchased). M8M10

Ceiling board
280

Unit:mm m m 400

(1) Taking out the installation cardboard from the accessory package, align the four corners of the opening with those of the installation cardboard, and then paste the installation cardboard onto the ceiling.
(2) Fix the suspenders on the ceiling according to the location holes as shown in the installation cardboard.

Installationcardboard Ceiling

Installation cardboard

Cardboard positioning

corner

Ceiling board
opening

Notice

After fixing the suspenders, please rip off

Nut(not included) Washer(not

the installation cardboard.

included)

Install the suspension brackets.

Installation cardboard
Suspender

Suspension bracket
Washer(not

1 Fix the suspension brackets to the suspenders.

Instalation cardboard

included)

2 Adjust the nut on the suspenders to make the

suspension bracket bottom cling to the ceiling

board.

Ceiling

Notice

Suspension
bracket bottom

Nut(not included)
Ceiling board

Make sure that the suspension bracket bottom clings to the ceiling board; otherwise the main
body cannot be installed successfully. 8

HOW TO INSTALL

Use the supplied 4×20 self-tapping screw to fix the adapter to the ceiling board.(The adapter must fix to the ceiling edge.)
1 4×20

5 Connecting the duct pipe

Refer to Section

3.Duct Pipe Connection on P.15.

15 3.

6 Connecting thermo ventilator power cord

Adapter Ceiling edge

70 mm
Self-tapping screw 4 x20 4×20

WARNING
To avoid electric shock or fire, do not remove the PCB cover.

Please select 60227 IEC 53(RVV) ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed cord. Power cord nominal cross-sectional area of conductors is 3×1.5 mm². Interlock power cord nominal cross-sectional area of conductors is 2×0.75 mm². 60227 IEC 53(RVV) 3×1.5 mm² 2×0.75 mm²
For the stripping length, please prepare according to the wiring sketch (refer to figure 1). If the stripping length is too long, it may cause short circuit. (1)
Do not damage the sheath of the power cord, otherwise an electric shock or short circuit may be caused .
Strand the core wire together after stripping, then insert them into about 8 mm deep position of the terminal block, ensuring that the part is under the spring slice, and no copper core cord is exposed outside. Make sure that the copper core cords are fixed by screws reliably (the recommended screw fixing torque is 0.49 N.m) (See Figure 2). Otherwise an electric shock may be caused. 8 mm ( 0.49 N .m) (2)

Wiring sketch

Conductor
Earth

44±1

Power cord
CONDUCTOR

Unit:mm m m
41

INTERLOCKPOWER CORD
Unit:mm m m
Figure 1 1
Terminal cutaway view
Spring slice
Conductor

Insulation

Unit:mm m m

Figure 2 2

9

HOW TO INSTALL

6 -1 Openthecordcover. (1)Remove the screw on the cord cover. (2)Open the cord cover. (3)Lift the terminal cover(Do not remove the terminal cover).

1 2 3

Terminal cover (Do not remove this cover)
(2)
Cord cover

6 -2 Loosenthescrewsofthecordclip.

Terminal

6 -3 Loosen the screws of the pillar terminal, insert the power cord(not supplied)connected to the fixed wiring which in the house into the pillar terminal, tighten the screw.

Earth wire
Cord clip

6 -4 Fix the power cord with the cord clip. (The cord clip must pin the insulation sheath of power cord.)

Screws

( ) Cord clip
CAUTION

(3) (1)

PCBcover

Self-tapping screws 4 x 8 4 x 8
Screws

Terminal cover

When covering the terminal cover, be sure not to suppress the earth wire, otherwise it may damage the earth wire.

6 -5 Fix the cord cover by the screws which removed by step 6 -1. 6 -1
7 Connecting Panasonic cabinet fan interlock powercord. (If it is necessary, please connect it by the following connection method.) Panasonic ( )

WARNING

Terminal cover (Do not remove

PCBcover

Be sure to disconnect the power before

this cover)

connecting cabinet fan interlock power cord, Otherwise, anelectricshockmaybecaused.

(2) (1)

Self-tapping

Cord cover

screws 4 x 8 4 x 8

7 -1 Remove the screw on the cord cover. Open the cord cover.

Screws

Interlock powercord cover

7 -2 Remove the screw on the interlock power cord cover. Open the interlock power cord cover.

10

HOW TO INSTALL

7 -3 Loosenthescrewsoftheinterlock power cordclip.

Screws

7 -4 Access interlock powercord. Please reserve a sufficient length of the power cord for easy installation, removal and maintenance.
7 -5 Fix the interlock powercord with the cord clip. (The cord clip must pin the insulation sheath of interlock power cord.) ( )

Interlock power cord
Cord clip

7 -6 Fix the interlock powercord cover again by the screws which removed in step 7 -2. Then fix the cord cover again by the screws which removed in step 7 -1. 7 -2 7 -1
Notice
1.The wiring method is as shown in the right figure (the relay in example 2 can protect the circuit). Other wiring methods may damage the product. ( 2 )
2.The interlock output power can not exceed 220 V/1 A, and make sure the wiring method is correct, otherwise the main control circuit board may be burned out. 220 V/ 1 A
3.Be sure to connect the product as required, and incorrect wiring may burn the board.
4.The interlock products are limited to use Panasonic cabinet fan, model: FV- 12NS3H, FV-15NS3H, FV-18NS3H, FV-18NF3H, FV-20NS3H. Using other blowers may damage the product. Panasonic FV-12NS3H FV-15NS3HFV-18NS3HFV-18NF3HFV-20NS3H
5.The relay must use the IEC 255 5 A 250 V AC type. (Not included)
IEC 255 5 A 250 V AC ( )
6.The relay needs to be placed in a suitable area to avoid moisture ingress or water spray.

7.For the installation of the cabinet fan, please refer to the corresponding instructions of cabinet fan model. (The interlock interface of this product does not have a grounding function. Please ground the cabinet fan according to its corresponding manual.)

Example 2 sketch 2
Power input

N

L

Relay holder

Relay

Interlock power cord

N

L

Access cabinet fan

11

HOW TO INSTALL

8 Push the main body upward into the ceiling board by closely leaning against the adapter, clip the clipping position of the main body into the locating slot of the adapter (otherwise, it may have air leakage), and fix the main body with three 4 x13 self-tapping screws. ( ) 3 4×13
CAUTION
Thescrews for fixing the main body to the ceiling board should go through the hole of the suspension brackets, otherwise, product may fall down.

Locating slot of the adapter Clippingposition ofthemainbody
Suspensionbracket screwhole Self-tapping screws
4×13 (3 pcs) 4×133

9 Use one 4 x 8 self-tapping screw to fix the adapter. Be sure to fix this screw because it can prevent the main body from falling off the ceiling board.
1 4×8

Self-tapping screw 4 x8 Cross screwdriver 4×8 (not longer than 150 mm)
(150 mm)

10 After completion of the installation work, be sure the condition between the main body and the adapter is proper. It can be checked from the inspection hole.

Gap

Notice
If the body and the adapter are not tightly attached, it will cause air leakage and affect the function of preventing the body from falling off in step 9 . 9

12

HOW TO INSTALL

1-2 Main body installation Method 2 Ceiling board has not been installed
1 Positioning and installing the suspenders.

Unit:mm Installationcardboard

m m

(1) Paste the installation cardboard provided on the position where the main body is intended to be installed.

Ceiling
Suspender

Instalation carboard

(2) Fix the suspenders on the ceiling according to the location holes as shown in the installation cardboard.

2 Fix the adapter to the main body with the 4×8 self-tapping screw provided in the accessory package. 1 4×8
3 Fix the suspension bracket to the main body with the 4×13 self-tapping screws provided in the accessory package. 4×13

Self-tapping screw 4 x8 4X8
Self-tapping screws 4 x13 4×13

4 Connecting power cord

Refer to Section

6 7 Connection method on P.9P11.

911 6 7

5 Fix the main body to the suspenders.

6 Connecting the duct pipe

Refer to Section

3.Duct Pipe Connection on P.15.

15 3.

7 After complete the installation work, please rip off the installation cardboard.

8 Install the ceiling board.

Nut(not included)

Washer(not included)

Suspension bracket
Washer(not included)
Nut(not included)

Ceiling board
Main body flange

Notice

Please install the ceiling board on the upper side of the main body flange. Otherwise, the louver assembly may not be installed correctly.

13

HOW TO INSTALL
2. Installing louver assembly
Remove the filter assembly from the louver assembly.

2 Openthe frontpanel of the louver assembly by lifting it upward.

Liftupward

Hang the louver assembly into the hook on the main body.
Insert the screw cover with a slotted screwdriver and pry the screw cover outward. Fix the louver assembly to the main body with four M4×8 machine screws provided in accessory packaging. 4M4× 8
Notice Please be careful not to scratch the louverassembly. Covering the screw cover, fixthefrontpaneloflouver assemblyto louverholderbyusingthetwo machine screws M4×10. 2M4×10

Main body hook
Machine screw M4×8 M4×8
Machine screw M4×10 M 4 × 1 0

CAUTION

Screw cover

Be sure to fasten the front louver and the louver holder with screws. Otherwise ,the front panel may fall and cause injury.
Install the filter assembly back into the louver assembly.

Louver assembly

Baffle plate holder

Notice

1.After finishing installation, make sure that the baffle
plate holder protrudes from the louver assembly by
approximately 1 mm. Otherwise it may cause the filter
assembly to be deformed. 1 mm

About 1 mm 1 mm

2.Make sure that the louver assembly and filter assembly are installed
in place, otherwise foreign matter such as dust and hair may enter. 14

HOW TO INSTALL

3.Connecting duct pipe (Not included)()

Please refer to the instructions of cabinet fan for the connection and installation method of cabinet fan pipe. For other installation problems, please contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.

1 Install the duct pipe onto the adapter, and then bind them tightly with adhesive tape. Suspend the duct pipe from the ceiling board to prevent external force exerted on the unit body.

Indoors
Pipe ( 100 mm)
Adapter ( 98 mm) ( 100 mm) ( 98 mm)

Outdoors

Slant taper

1

1

100 50

2 Install the pipe hood or vent cap on the external wall. (Please purchase a pipe hood or vent cap separately according to the pipe size.) ( )

Notice
1. The minimum diameter of the hole: 110 mm. 110 mm
2. The duct pipe connected to outside of the room must be slanted to prevent rain or condensed water from flowing backwards.
3.This duct pipe length should be as moderate as possible. It will affect product performance if it is too long. Total length of the duct pipe should be shorter than 30 m. 30 m
4.Failure to install a pipe hood or vent cap may result in the entry of birds, insects, rats, etc.
5.For the cabinet fan pipe hood, please select the corresponding pipe hood of the cabinet fan model.

4.Installing the remote control Take out the remote control from the holder.

Remote control

Pull up Holder

Check the main body can receive the signal from the intended remote control installation location. If remote control can not receive the signal from this installation location, please choose another installation location, or operate the remote control toward product after taking out it from the holder. The installation location cannot be toward the direct spraying area of the shower.

15

HOW TO INSTALL

Open two 6 holes in the bathroom wall as shown below. And install the controller holder.
2 6

Install two R03(AAA) carbon batteries in the remote control. 2R03(AAA)

[Close]status
[]

(1)Rotate the knob ” ”
leftward to the ” ”
position. ” ”

[Open]status
[]

36 mm

2-6 2-6

28

28 mm

mm

Plastic plug(

6 x 26 mm)

(not included)

( 6×26 mm)()

Self-tapping screw ( 4 x 16 mm)
( 4×16 mm)

(3)Install two R03(AAA) carbon batteries in the remote control. (Pay attention to the directions of ” ” and ” “)
R 0 3 ( A A A ) ( )

(2)Open the battery cover.

knob

(4)Replace the battery cover.
(5)Rotate the knob ” ” rightward to the ” “position. ” ”

Please back the remote control to the holder.

WARNING

Please observe the following when using the batteries.

Do not inversely install the positive pole and negative pole of batteries.

Do not use an old battery together with a new battery or use different types of batteries in a mixed way.

Non-rechargeable batteries should

not be recharged.

Do not short circuit.

(Otherwise, aleakage or damagemaybecaused.)

()

Notice
1.lf you will not use the remote control for a period of time, take out the batteries.
2.Do not replace the batteries when the remote control body is wet.
3.Do not exert too hard when you rotate the” ” knob on the remote control back, otherwise the knob will be damaged.
4.If the battery cover is not tightened, it will affect the sealing effect.
Please comply with local laws and regulations when dispose the battery. 16

TEST RUN

1.After installing and connecting the power, the product enters REFRESH function automatically. Meanwhile, the interlock cabinet fan starts (Please see P.26 for details). Users please press
“mode button” to confirm the product is operated normally and the function is switched properly. 26 “”

2.After connecting the power, the product enters REFRESH function automatically. Meanwhile, the interlock cabinet fan starts(Please see P.26 for details). Users please check the following items using the remote control: 26

Does the fan revolve normally?
Does it blow out hot air?

Does it have abnormal vibration or noise?
Is each button on remote control perform its right function?

FUNCTION OF REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY button
In the standby status, this product still requires power consumption of 0.5 W. If the product will not be in use for a long time, the all-pole power switch should be turned off to disconnect the power supply for the purpose of energy saving. 0. 5 W

HEAT button
Heating function
DRY button
Change the dry mode (COOL/HOT)
( / )

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, the product will restore the initial settings .
3

nanoe® X button nanoe® X
nanoe® X function nanoe® X

SWING button
Change the air direction (FIXED/AUTO) ( /)

CARE MODE+ +
WARM BATH button
Warm bath function

TIMER button
Increases running time
Decreases running time
Air type button
SPOT: The air is focused in a spot and the speed is high.
“” WIDE: The air distribution is wide and the speed is low.
” ”

DRY CLOTH button
Dry cloth function
REFRESH button
Refresh function
VENT. button
Ventilation function

The product will start the cabinet fan in the ventilation mode and the dry mode.

17

HOW TO USE AIR DIRECTION AND AIR TYPE FUNCTION

For adjusting air direction

During running, you can press the

button to adjust the air direction.

You can press the button change the mode between AUTO and FIXED.

Default mode:[FIXED]. Default HOT mode and COOL mode: [AUTO].

[][]

FIXED : To fix the baffle plate angle, press the

button then the baffle

plate turns to the required position. The baffle plate will stop.

3 Heating mode will automatically memorize the air direction position set this time. To cancel the automatic memory mode, press and hold the button for 3s.

3

4 Air direction cannot be set in the mode and nanoe® X

mode.

For adjusting air type

During running, you can press the

button to adjust the air type.

Default and HI mode: [SPOT]. Default and Lo mode:[WIDE] [] []

The default HOT mode and COOL mode is

[SPOT9minWIDE13.5minSPOT9min···] switched cyclically. [9 13.5 9 . . . ]

3 Heating mode will automatically memorize the air type position set this time.

To cancel the automatic memory mode, press and hold the

3

button for 3s.

4 Air type cannot be set in the mode and nanoe® X

mode.

The moving range of the baffle plate for both automatic

mode and fixed mode is shown in the table.

Air direction

Air type

Baffle plate

SPOT

WIDE

Air direction angle

About 60°

HEAT mode FIXED

60°

AUTO

SPOT

About 120° 120°

WIDE )

Automatic

SPOT WIDE

DRYCOOL FIXED

mode

AUTO

FIXED

120

DRYHOT

mode

AUTO

120

1.The symbol indicates the automatic circulation running mode.
2.Thesymbol indicates the rotation range. If the air type is not set, the air deflector will automatically rotate according to this rotation range.

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HOW TO USE TIMER FUNCTION

For adjusting running time
During running, you can press the button to change the running time.

1 Each time you press the button, the time increases accordingly.

Each time you press the button, the time decreases accordingly.

If you press and hold the button, the running time keeps changing.

2 After the running time is set once, the system will automatically
memorize the last running time of each mode.

To cancel the automatic memory content, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

3

5 MIN. 5 MIN. 5 MIN.

HEAT mode

Default settings

3 HOUR

15 MIN.

VENT. mode

12 HOUR

Default settings

CONT

15 MIN.

DRY HOT mode

Default settings

6 HOUR

15 MIN.

DRY COOL mode

5 MIN. 12 HOUR

Default settings

CONT

15 MIN.

nanoe® X mode nanoe® X

5 MIN. 12 HOUR

Default settings

CONT

3 HOUR

CARE MODE+ : WARM BATH mode +

5 MIN.

Default settings

3 HOUR

30 MIN.

CARE MODE+ : DRY CLOTH mode +

5 MIN.

Default settings

6 HOUR

3 HOUR

CARE MODE+ : REFRESH mode +

Default settings 15 MIN.

The time can not be adjusted.

Inthe above running mode, each time you press the button, the time changes at the step of 5 minutes; one hour later, the time will changes at the step of 30 minutes.

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HOW TO USE HEATING FUNCTION

Use when you feel cold in a bath

Before taking a bath, start the heating function to warm the bathroom beforehand.

1 Press the button to start the heating mode at the HI.

It will switch to the LO. mode if you press this button again. [][]

(Initial settings) ( )

HI

LO

The default [FIXED] is recommended. The air direction can be reset during operation. [] The default [SPOT] is recommended. The air type can be reset during operation. [] The default setting is 15 minutes. You can adjust it as required. 15
2 This product will stop automatically when the set time is up.
3 To stop midway in running,pressthe button.
In the heating mode running for 30 seconds above, press the button to stop the heater. The fan will stop running after a delay of 20 seconds. 30 20
Notice
1. Hot startup function: After the product starts up in the high heating mode when the temperature in the bathroom is lower than 20 °C, it enters the hot startup status to avoid blowing of cold air, and the fan runs at a low speed. When the temperature in the bathroom reaches 20 °C or above or after running for 60 seconds, the hot startup status stops and the fan runs at a high speed. 20 °C 20 °C 60
2. Heater may stop heating when temperature in bathroom is up to required degree, and may restart heating as the temperature in bathroom cools down.
3.Heating performance may change after the cabinet fan is installed in the bathroom.

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HOW TO USE VENTILATION FUNCTION

Use to ventilate the bathroom

After taking a bath, you can use the

function to ventilate the air.

If there is too much vapor, the HI. mode is suggested. []

1 Press the

button. The ventilation mode will start at the Hi.

When you press the

button again, the ventilation mode will

switch to the Lo. mode.

[] []

Hi.or Lo.

Thedefaultsetting is 15 minutes. You can adjust it as required. 15
Cannot be set in the ventilation mode.
In this mode, please open the bathroom door, otherwise it may affect the normal use of the product.

HOW TO USE DRYING FUNCTION

Use when you need to dry the bathroom

1 Press the

button to start the DRY HOT mode. It will switch to

the DRY COOL mode if you press this button again.

(Initial settings) ( )

The default [AUTO] is recommended. The air direction can be reset during operation. [] The default mode is [SPOT(9min)WIDE13.5min SPOT ( 9min)· · ·]switches cyclically. The air type can be reset during operation. [913.5 9 . . . ] The default setting is 15 minutes. You can adjust it as required. 15

2 This product will stop automatically when the set time is up.
3 To stop midway in running, press the button.

In the DRY HOT mode running for 30 seconds above, press the button to stop the heater.

The fan will stop running after a delay of 20 seconds.

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20

To use the drying function to dry clothes, please install the product as shown in page 25. 25.
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HOW TO USE nanoe® X FUNCTION nanoe® X

Use to sterilize the bathroom

1 Press the

button to operate nanoe® X function.

nanoe® X

Thedefaultsetting is [AUTO] mode. []

Initial settings is [WIDE] mode. []

The default setting is 3 hours. You can adjust it as required. 3
The air direction and the air type can not be reset during running.
2 To stop midway in running, press the button.

Notice
1.nanoe® X is generated by using the air in the room. Therefore, due to the differences in temperature and humidity nanoe® X may not be generated stably. nanoe® X
2.Conditions for nanoe® X generation nanoe® X Room temperature: about 5 40 (dew-point temperature: 2 or above) Relative humidity: about 30%85% 5 ~40 ( 2 ) 30%~85%
3.When nanoe® X is generated, small amount of ozone will be released. However, the quantity will be far less than the level in natural environment such as forest, and not be harmful to human beings. nanoe® X

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HOW TO USE nanoe® X FUNCTION nanoe® X
About nanoe® X nanoe® X
The so-callednanoe® X are charged water purification particles generated by applying high voltage to separate water molecules. nanoe® X nanoe® X are particulate ions containing hydroxyl radicals whose amount is 20 times that of nanoe®. nanoe® X nanoe® 20 nanoe® X features: high moisture content, small particles, high stability, etc. nanoe® X 1.High moisture content (the moisture content is 1,000 times the moisture content
of ordinary anions). ( 1000) 2.Small particles (about 5 nm – 20 nm (nanometers) in size, able to penetrate deep into the fiber and stratum corneum). ( 5 nm~20 nm( ) ) 3.High stability (6 times more stable than a common ion, covering a distance of 10 m or above). ( 6 10) 4.More hydroxyl radicals (up to 9,600 billion of radicals are generated per second). ( 96000) 5.Weak acidity (with weak acidity features close to that of hair and skin). ( ) Note: nanoe® and the nanoe® mark are registered trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation. nanoe® nanoe®
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CARE MODE+ : HOW TO USE WARM BATH FUNCTION +

Use when you feel cold in a bath

Before taking a bath, start the heating function to warm the bathroom beforehand.

1 Press the button to start the heating mode at the HI. It will switch to the DRY COOL mode at the HI. automatically when the set time is up. After 15 minutes, it will switch to the 24HR VENT. mode (continuous ventilation) automatically. 24

(Initial

settings)

HEAT(HI.)

( )

(30 minutes)

( 30 )

DRY COOL(HI.)
(15 minutes) ( 15 )
The remote does not display this status time

24HR VENT. 2 4

2 During running, you can press to change the set time.(After heating, enter the DRY COOL state, the time is not adjustable.)

3 During operation, you can press the

button to change the air

direction.(After heating , enter the DRY COOL state and the wind

direction is adjustable.)

4 During operation, you can press the button to change the air type. (After heating , enter the DRY COOL state and the air type is adjustable.)

5 To stop midway in running,pressthe button.

In the heating mode running for 30 seconds above, press the

button to stop the heater. The fan will stop running after a delay

of 20 seconds.

30

20

1. Hot startup function: After the product starts up in the high heating mode when the temperature in the bathroom is lower than 20 °C, it enters the hot startup status to avoid blowing of cold air, and the fan runs at a low speed. When the temperature in the bathroom reaches 20 °C or above or after running for 60 seconds, the hot startup status stops and the fan runs at a high speed. 20 °C 20 °C 60
2.Heater may stop heating when temperature in bathroom is up to required degree, and may restart heating as the temperature in bathroom cools down.

3.Heating performance may change after the cabinet fan is installed in the bathroom.
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CARE MODE+ : HOW TO USE DRY CLOTH FUNCTION +

Use when you need to dry clothes

1 Press the button to start the DRY HOT mode. It will switch to the DRY COOL mode at the HI. automatically when the set time starts and keeps running. After 3 hours, it will switch to the 24HR VENT. mode (continuous ventilation) automatically.

3 24

(Initial settings) ( )

DRY HOT
(3 hours) (3 )

2 During running, you can press

DRY COOL(HI.)
(3 hours) (3 )

24HR VENT. 2 4

The remote does not

display this status time

to change the set time.(After the DRY HOT

mode , enter the DRY COOL state, the time is not adjustable.)

3 During operation, you can press the button to adjust air direction.

(After the DRY HOT mode, enter the DRY COOL state and wind direction

is adjustable.)

4 During operation, you can press the button to change the air type. The default mode is [SPOT9minWIDE13.5minSPOT9min···]

switches cyclically. (After DRY HOT, enter the DRY COOL state and the air

type is adjustable.)

[9

13.5 9…]

5 To stop midway in running,pressthe button.

In the DRY HOT mode running for 30 seconds above, press the

button to stop the heater.

The fan will stop running after a delay of 20 seconds.

30

2 0

Heater may stop heating when temperature in bathroom is up to certain degree,

and may restart heating as the temperature in bathroom cools down.

WARNING

To use the drying function to dry clothes, you are suggested to install the product

as shown below:

This appliance is intended only for drying textiles washed in water.

250 mm
Clothes hanging pipe(Need to be purchased) ( )

To make the effect of drying clothes better, please set a ventilation shutter at the lower part of the door with a valid opening area of 100 cm² or above.

100 cm²

Otherwise, it may cause injury.
CAUTION

Do not leave clothes too close to the air outlet.

Otherwise, a fire may be caused.

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CARE MODE+ : HOW TO USE REFRESH FUNCTION +

Use to ventilate the bathroom

1 Press the button to start the VENT. mode at the HI. After 15 minutes, it will switch to the VENT. mode at the LO. automatically. After 3 hours, it will switch to the nanoe® X mode automatically. After 2 hours, it will switch to the VENT. mode at the LO. automatically again. After 3 hours, it will switch to the nanoe® X mode automatically again and the product will stop operation after 2 hours.

15

3 nanoe® X 2

3 nanoe® X 2

(Initial settings) ( )

VENT.(HI.)
(15 minutes) ( 15 )

VENT.(LO.)
(3 hours) (3 )

nanoe® X
(2 hours) (2 )

Stop operation

nanoe® X
(2 hours) (2 )

VENT.(LO.)
(3 hours) (3 )

2 During running, you can not press to set the time.

To stop midway in running,pressthe button.
3 During nanoe® X operation, the air direction and the air type are not adjustable. nanoe® X
In this mode, please open the bathroom door, otherwise it may affect the normal use of the product.

Notice
If power is disconnected or power connected again while operating, the run status may different with display on the remote control. You need to press the button to re-send the instructions, the run status can consistent with display on the remote control.

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MODE BUTTON PANEL ON MAIN BODY

When the remote control is lost or does not work, you can use the MODE button panel on the front surface of the main body to operate the product. (Each time can be operated for 15 mins)
(15)

Filter cleaning indicator Mode button

nanoe® X indicator Running indicator Signal receiver

nanoe® X

1. The MODE button can be used to switch among the following functions:

HEAT(HI.)

VENT.(HI.)

STANDBY

WARNING
Do not press the MODE button during a bath or shower in the bathroom. Otherwise, you may slip.

2.Conditions of the filter cleaning indicator and running indicator.

Run Status Stop
Normal running
Abnormal running
Normal running

During the hot startup

Running indicator
Blinking fast1

Blinking slow2

The product error means that a fault occurs or the main body fails to operate normally, when the running indicator blinks quickly. Please disconnect the power supply, and contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.

1 Blinking fast: On for 0.5 seconds and off for 0.5 seconds 0.5 0.5
2 Blinking slow: On for 1 second and off for 1 second 11

27

USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not disassemble this product for repair or reconstruction.
Doing this may lead to fire and electric shock.
To avoid low-temperature scalding, do not directly blow the same part of the body with hot wind for a long time (2 hours or above). ( 2 )
Doing this may lead to lowtemperature scald.
Do not directly spray this product with water and other liquids.
Doing this may lead to short circuitor electric shock. Please observe the following when using the batteries. Do not inversely install the positive pole and negative pole of batteries. Do not use an old battery together with a new battery or use different types of batteries in a mixed way. Do not short circuit. Non-rechargeable batteries should not be recharged. Otherwise, aleakage or damage maybecaused.

Once flammable gas leaks, do not start any function of this product.
Doing this may generate spark and thus lead to explosion.
Do not clean the heating part or let water flow into the electric motor or electrical parts.
Otherwise, may lead to electric shock.
Do not put battery into fire or heat, break, modify it.
If the insulation or exhaust value is damaged, the battery may become hot, crack.
Do not use battery of broken casing.
If the insulation or exhaust value is damaged, the battery may become hot, crack.
If the alkaline liquid of battery enter eyes,clean the eyes with lots of water and seek medical help immediately, but not rub eyes with hands.
Otherwise,it may cause blindness, etc.

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USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not put the battery in reach of children and infants.
If the battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.
If the product will not be used for a long time, please disconnect the “all- pole power switch” of product and cabinet fan. “”
Otherwise, may lead to electric shock.
If you will not use this product any more, remove the product.
This product may cause injuries once it falls off.

Please promptly take out of the exhausted batteryfromthe remotecontrol.
Otherwise,battery may leakage or rupture.
Before touching the main body of this product or cleaning this product, make sure that the “all-pole switch” connected to this product is disconnected.
” ”
Otherwise, may lead to electric shock.

CAUTION
When you clean this product, please wear gloves.
Otherwise, may lead to injury.

Notice 1.Do not swing the baffle plate, otherwise the baffle plate may operate in inaccurate angles.
2.The bathroom size may affect the heating performance of this product.
3.The applicable ambient temperature of this product is in the range of -10 °C~ 40 °C, using it out of this range may cause a fault. -10 °C~ 40 °C

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Precautions

Cleaning the louver: :

1. To prevent color change and accelerated aging of the panel, do not use any type of diluent, alkaline cleaner, benzene, alcohol, antiseptic, or steel ball as shown below.

2. To use a chemical cloth, clean this product by following the instructions.
Cleaning the filter: :

1. Do not wash the filter with water, because water may destroy the anti- microbial performance of the filter; do not use a wire brush or any other hard tool to clean the filter, lest the filter would be damaged.
2. When the filter cleaning indicator at the receiving part of the main body blinks, it is time to clean the filter. You need to clean the filter. (When the accumulated running duration reaches 2,200 hours (continuous running about three months), the filter cleaning indicator will blink.)
( 2200 ( 3))

Cleaning the louver assembly and filter assembly

Shut off the all-pole switch. “”
Wipe the front panel and the panel base with a soft cloth.

Remove the filter assembly from the louver assembly.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the filter assembly.
Reinstall the filter assembly.
Notice Be sure to install the filter, otherwise dust will enter the body. Turn on the all-pole switch. “”
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MAINTENANCE
Clear the filter cleaning indication at the mode button panel on main body. Press the MODE button at the mode button panel on main body to enter the “STANDBY”mode. Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds. After releasing the button, a “beep” means the filter cleaning indication is cleared. (The accumulated time of the filter cleaning indication will be reset, and the time will be accumulated again.) 3 ” ” ( ) Each time cleaning the filter , you are advised to reset the accumulated time of the filter cleaning indication. (Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds. After releasing the button, a “beep” sound means the resetting is done.) ( 3 ” ” )
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WIRING DIAGRAM

• • Please refer to P.11 for the interlock connection.
    11
    32

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check the product according to the table below if a fault occurs. If an error still occurs, check that the all-pole switch connected to this product is disconnected, and contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. “”

Symptom

Cause

Troubleshooting

No hot wind blow out

The heater may fail

Contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.

Air

Air volume reduced

The filter may be blocked

Refer to P.30 to clean the filter, or contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.
30

Remote control

Remote control does

not work

Textdisplayoftheremote controllerisdim

Remote controller
display is unstable

The batteries may be exhausted

Replace the batteries

Mode button panel on main body

The filter cleaning indicator blinks quickly The running indicator blinks quickly

It’s time to clean the filter
The product is error

When the cabinet fan

interlock with this

product dose not

operate.

It is possible that the product is error or the relay is damaged.

Refer to P.30 to clean the filter, or contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. 30
Contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.
Contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd.

Cabinet fan

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ANTIBACTERIAL FUNCTION
The filter mesh in the filter mesh assembly provides the antibacterial function, with the antibacterial ratio against staphylococcus aureus and the antibacterial ratio against colibacillus up to 99.9 % respectively (test basis: JIS Z2801:2010). As the use time increases, the antibacterial performance of the filter mesh will decrease accordingly. 99.9% 99.9% JIS Z28012010

STERILIZATION PERFORMANCE

Sterilization performance

Test organization: GUANG ZHOU INSTITUTE OF MICROBIOLOGY CO., LTD .

Report No.: JD20220006

N o . J D 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 6

Test space: 30m3

Test time: 2 h

30m3

2

Test microorganism: Staphylococcus albus 8032 8032

Test result: Sterilization rate 95.62% (see the table below for details) 95.62 ( )

Test basis: Q/GPS 010 Appendix D Sterilization performance test method Q/GPS 010 D

Staphylococcus albus 8032
8032

Test microorganism

Test time
0 (CK)
2 h

Test times
1 2 3 1 2 3 Average

Total number of bacteria in the air
(CFU/m3)
1.25×105 1.15×105 1.15×105 3.82×103 4.06×103 4.70×103

Sterilization rate ()
96.28 95.67 94.92 95.62

The above test values are only the test result of third-party test organization.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.
FV-40BEN4H

Rated voltage
220

Rated frequency

50

Power consumption
2650

Air volume
[m3/h] Hi Low

220

90

Weight
7.6

Power Consumption

Heat

Dry

Vent

Hi Low Hot Cool Hi Low

2650 2490 2650 40

29 15

nanoe X 24

[dB(A)]

Heat

Dry

Vent

Hi Low Hot Cool Hi Low

45 38 45

45

42 24

Power consumption is obtained when the product is under 90°. 90°
Air volume, electric specification and noise value are measured when static pressure is 0 Pa. 0 Pa
Noise value is the weighted sound pressure grade A, which is the central value measured by this company, its tolerance range is from+3 dB to-7 dB.The method to measure is as follows: in an anechoic chamber, measure noise value first 1 m away from the left, right and beneath of the sample, then get the averaged value. A +3 dB-7 dB 1 Air volume is the central value measured by this company with ±10% of tolerance range. ±10%
This product comply with the IPX2 requirement against the water drop test and its remote control comply with the IPX4 requirement against the water shower test. IPX2 IPX4
Insulation class E E
The above parameters are only the specifications of the thermo ventilator. After the cabinet fan is interlocked, the noise, air volume and other specifications may change.

The above specification may be changed without further notice.

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CHECKS AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the following items before trial operation.
Be sure to put a tick mark in the corresponding tick box . Perform trial operation after making these checks.

(1) Productinstallation check / ……………………………… Reference page /
Isthe main unit installed securely, without looseness? ……………………………… Page 12
… … … … … ……………………………………………………… 12
Are the product inlet and outlet kept unblocked? ……………………………………… Page 17
… … … ……………………………………………………… 17
(Method 1 & 2)Is the self-tapping screws 4×8 fixed the adapter from inner?…Page 10-13
( ) 4×8 ……………………………………………10-13
(Method 1 & 2)Are the three self-tapping screws 4×13 fixed the main body in a proper
direction? … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ……………………………………………… Page 12, 13 ( ) 4×13 ……………………………………… 1213 (2) Electrical work check /
Is an earth leakage circuit breaker installed in the power supply? …………………… Page 8
… … … … … ………………………………………………………8
Is a 220 V AC single-phase used for the power supply? …………………………… Page 4, 32
220 V AC ……… ……………………………………………………… 432
Is the wiring connected according to the wiring diagram? ……………………… Page 9, 11
… … … … … …………………………………………………… 911
Are the power cable connected to the terminal block without looseness?………… Page 10
… … … … ……………………………………………………… 10
Is the connected wiring secured with cable clips? ……………………………………Page 10, 11
… … … … … … ………………………………………………… 1011
Is the earth connected? …………………………………………………………………… Page 2, 10
… …… … … … … … … … … … … ……………………………………………………210
Is there enough spare in length for power cord (recommended spare length is
0.5 meter)? ………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7 ( 0.5) ………………………………… 7 (3) Others /
Is there any air leakage from the joint between the duct and the adapter? …………Page 15
… … ……………………………………………………… 15 To prevent initial problems, be sure to perform the post-installation checks before
hand-over to the customer.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation 2022

Issue date : 09/2022 P0922-0 40BEN4200 H

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