Panasonic RG-C1315LA Installation Instructions Manual page 2

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
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.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back drafting. 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 of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted exhaust fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application and
connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch circuit.
These models are UL listed for tub and shower enclosures.
This product is not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R60.
Do not disassemble the unit for reconstruction. It may cause fire or electric shock.
If this product is no longer to be used, it must be removed from the ceiling to prevent it from falling.
The ceiling joist must be able to withstand a static load of at least five times the weight of the product.
Do not install with a method which is not approved in the instructions.
Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. Solid state controls may cause harmonic
distortion which can cause a humming noise in the motor.
This product must be properly grounded.
CAUTION
Do not install this ventilating fan in a location where the interior room temperature may exceed 104 °F (40 °C).
Make sure that the electric service supply voltage is AC 120 V 60 Hz.
(ASHRAE) and the local code
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