General Safety Information - Panasonic FV-07VF1 Installation Instructions Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Do not install this ventilation fan where air temperature may exceed 40 C (104 F).
2. Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is 120V, 60 Hz.
3. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupation
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
4. Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor or junction box.
5. Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other objects.
6. Do not kink the power cord.
7. Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
8. Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
9. This unit is UL listed for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit.
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CAUTION:
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2. Not for use in cooking area. (Fig .B)
3. This product must be properly grounded.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturer.
B. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
C. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's guideline and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
D. The Housing Can FV-05-11VFA must be installed with Motor/Grille Assembly FV-05/07/09/11VFB only.
E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
F. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
G. These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
H. Solid state controls may cause harmonic distortion which can cause motor humming noise. To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.
I . Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
J . NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
K. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40. (This is required for installation in
Canada only.)
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Fig. A
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Adaptor
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(Cooking area)
Do not install above or
inside this area
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Cooking
equipment
Fig. B