Panasonic FV-08VQ5 Installation Instructions - Page 9

MAINTENANCE (CLEANING) CONTINUED 2. Clean grille. (Don't put into hot water. Use non-abrasive kitchen detergent, wipe dry with clean cloth) (Fig.12) 3. The grille should be dry after cleaning. Fig.12 4. Remove dust and dirt from fan body using a vacuum cleaner. (Fig.13) Vacuum cleaner 5. Using a cloth dampened with kitchen detergent, remove any dirt from fan body. Wipe dry with clean cloth. (Fig.14) Ceiling Fig.13 6. Replace grille. Ceiling Gloves Fig.14 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INSTALLATION Properly insulate the area around the fan to minimize building heat loss and gain. (Fig. 15) Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed directly over the fan housing in the attic. Panasonic fans and fan/light combination units do not create excessive heat that is a common problem with recessed light fixtures or some competitors' fan/light combinations. Our efficient, cool-running motors and our fluorescent lamp do not create enough ambient heat to be subjected to these limitations. Four inch or six inch roof jack, wall cap, or soffit vent with backdraft damper Mechanically connect duct to termination and seal with mastic or approved foil faced tape 2-3 ft straight run before elbow In attic installation, caulk box to drywall Short piece of flexible duct helps alignment and absorbs sound. Clamps plus mastic or approved foil faced tape at all flex joints Insulation Foil tape tightly covers all metal duct joints (glue PVC joints) Fig.15 9