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Jim Tilka
February 2, 2025
Heat not working
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
The heat on the Panasonic FV-0511VH1 may not be working due to several possible reasons:
1. Wiring Issues – Check the wiring connections against the wiring diagram to ensure proper installation. 2. Thermal Cut-Off Activation – The thermal cut-off switch (219°F/104°C) may have been triggered, preventing the heater from functioning. 3. Faulty Thermostat – The thermostat may not be operating correctly, preventing the heater from turning on. 4. Motor or Heater Failure – The heater or stepper motor may be defective or disconnected. 5. Power Supply Issues – Ensure the unit is receiving the correct voltage (120V) and that the circuit breaker has not tripped.
If troubleshooting does not resolve the issue, service by a qualified technician is recommended.
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Gary Panczner
July 21, 2025
Why 2' - 3' straight duct after leaving unit for elbow installation? Is it for proper air flow or turbulence noise?
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 “IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS”. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before installing or using this fan heater. 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...
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational safety and Health Act. Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit. This fan heater must be properly grounded. Ceiling joist must be able to withstand a static load more than five times the weight of the fan heater.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the fan heater. This fan heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch the hot surfaces of the fan heater.
DESCRIPTION The Panasonic fan heater uses a sirocco fan driven by a DC motor powered by an integral transformer. The motor is designed to have long operating life, high dynamic response, higher speed ranges and energy efficiency. The grille covering the fan heater body is attached with the mounting springs for quick removal.
FOR MODEL FV-0511VH1 Flex-Z Fast™ Heat Vent bracket Light Night-Light (with 4 tapping FOR MODEL FV-0511VHL1 Switch label screws POUR LE MODÈLE FV-0511VH1 -ST4.2X20) Chaleur Ventilation Lumière Self-drilling Veilleuse screw POUR LE MODÈLE FV-0511VHL1 FEATURES Heater Performance: This fan heater, WhisperWarm uses a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater. This is a quick and efficient means to warm up a bathroom.
INSTALLATION ( WIRING DIAGRAM ) FV-0511VH1 FV-0511VHL1 NIGHT LIGHT BLUE VENTILATION WHITE AC120 V LIGHT BLACK 60 Hz BLACK AC120 V HEAT 60 Hz VENTILATION WHITE GREEN BLACK AC120 V HEAT 60 Hz WHITE WHITE GREEN STEPPER WHITE TAB2 TAB1...
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INSTALLATION ( NEW CONSTRUCTION ) CONTINUED STEP 2 Bend down 4 tabs Bend down 4 tabs for positioning, install the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket to joists by drilling 2 Joist tapping screws (pre-fixed on the Flex-Z Fast™ bracket). (Fig.2) Flex-Z Fast™ bracket 2 Tapping screws (ST4.2X20) Fig.2...
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INSTALLATION ( NEW CONSTRUCTION ) CONTINUED STEP 7 WARNING For Live (Heat) and Neutral (Common for Use only on 20 ampere branch circuit. Heat and Vent), AWG 14 or more must be used when wiring. This fan heater must be properly grounded. CAUTION When making wiring connections take Wiring procedures and connections shall...
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INSTALLATION ( NEW CONSTRUCTION ) CONTINUED STEP 10 (Perform as needed) Tapping screw Grille blades Remove the grille blade holder to adjust ( 4X12) orientation of the grille blades to adjust the Grille direction of warm air flow. (Fig. 8) IMPORTANT: Align the arrow marks on the grille blades with the desired air direction.
INSTALLATION ( RETROFIT ) STEP 1 Unit: inches (mm) WARNING Joist Installation work and electrical wiring must Ceiling drywall be done by qualified person(s) in accordance (already existed) with all applicable codes and standards, Fig.12 including fire-rated construction. Neither unauthorized modification, repair nor disassembly is allowed.
Vent while keeping the Ventilating bathroom warm For Model For Model “Vent” FV-0511VHL1 FV-0511VH1 “Light” Light Turns on the main light Fig.16 Attach switch labels to the wall “Night-Light” Night-Light Turns on the night light switch as shown above. (Fig.16) Switching operating modes requires a slight delay to change the internal shutter positions.
Remove only this side. The filter must be maintained every three months. Slot Squeeze the mounting spring and pull down carefully Gloves and remove specified side of the grille. (Fig.17) Panasonic logo Warm air Fig.17 outlet Fig.10 STEP 2 Filter Remove the filter.
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Mounting spring Squeeze the mounting spring and pull down carefully Remove only this and remove specified side of the grille. (Fig.22) side. Slot Panasonic Warm air logo outlet Fig.22 Fig.10 STEP 4 Remove dust and dirt from the fan body using a vacuum cleaner.
The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only. Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Should your unit require service or parts, call Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-669-5165. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com...
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Do you have a question about the FV-0511VH1 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Heat not working
The heat on the Panasonic FV-0511VH1 may not be working due to several possible reasons:
1. Wiring Issues – Check the wiring connections against the wiring diagram to ensure proper installation.
2. Thermal Cut-Off Activation – The thermal cut-off switch (219°F/104°C) may have been triggered, preventing the heater from functioning.
3. Faulty Thermostat – The thermostat may not be operating correctly, preventing the heater from turning on.
4. Motor or Heater Failure – The heater or stepper motor may be defective or disconnected.
5. Power Supply Issues – Ensure the unit is receiving the correct voltage (120V) and that the circuit breaker has not tripped.
If troubleshooting does not resolve the issue, service by a qualified technician is recommended.
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Why 2' - 3' straight duct after leaving unit for elbow installation? Is it for proper air flow or turbulence noise?