Panasonic Whisper Green RetroFit Bath Fan Wiring Scenario (2 of 7)

Panasonic Whisper Green RetroFit Bath Fan Wiring Scenario (2 of 7) - Continuous Ventilation w/ Switch Controlled Spot Ventilation (Power Source - Switch Box)
Videos in the series:
#1 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation with Motion Sensor Controlled Spot Ventilation - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...
#2 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation w/ Switch Controlled Spot Ventilation (Power Source - Switch Box) - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...
#3 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation w/ Switch Controlled Spot Ventilation (Power Source - Attic) - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...
#4 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation w/ Motion Sensor Controlled Spot Ventilation & Switch Controlled Light (Power Source - Attic -1-Gang Box) - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...
#5 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation w/ Switch Controlled Spot Ventilation and Switch Controlled Light (Power Source - Switch Box - 1-Gang Box) - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...
#6 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation w/ Switch Controlled Spot Ventilation and Switch Controlled Light (Power Source - Switch Box - 2-Gang Box) - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...
#7 of 7 - Continuous Ventilation w/ Motion Sensor Controlled Spot Ventilation and Switch Controlled Light (Power Source - Switch Box - 2-Gang Box) - • Panasonic Whisper Gree...

[@sledge3003]

Thank you for the video step by step procedure.....the instructions that came with the unit are sketchy at best.

[@wilycanel8318]

Thank you for the information.

[@the74impala]

That huge hole is great for additional airflow for the fan to pull from....the attic.

[@bryanwhittaker3143]

You are correct. The size of the hole is everyone’s choice. I am trying to keep it simple for anyone no matter their skill set. Hopefully your using good air sealing practices. So the size of whole your sealing doesn’t matter. Seal tight, ventilate right!

[@walterfedczuk7665]

I have a Panasonic Model FV=0510VSCL1 that appears to be very similar to what you are installing. What happens if red signal wires are wired to power inadvertently? I have corrected the wiring according to your instructions but the fan doesn't work. Can I assume I fried something and is it repairable? Thanks!

[@bryanwhittaker3143]

Walter, basically you fried the circuit board in most cases.

[@electricalron]

That whole assembly can be replaced. That's the big advantage of the Panasonic FLEX-Z design.

[@gregcreighton1906]

What do you do if you don't have an attic? Or the fan is on the first floor of a 2-story house? It looks like the electrical junction box on the fan is not accessible after installation - code violation.

[@bryanwhittaker3640]

You can look at my other video, how instal a retro Panasonic bath fan. If you get the wires in the junction box and installed the wires are still accessible, from inside the fan. Pull the motor out. There are 3 screws on the series 1 fans and 2 screws on the series 2 fans. After the motor is pulled you and access the electrical spot by removing 1 screw. The opens a small slot to get at the wires. Not perfect but doable..

[@stevechristensen2351]

I want the option of cutting off all power to the fan. Can I leave a switch on the common that goes up to the fan?

[@bryanwhittaker3640]

I am showing how to used the fan in the proper way. Its you fan, do as you please, just keep in mind if you using continuous ventilation and shut the switch off, proper ventilation is not happening..

[@stevechristensen2351]

Understood. I work for a weatherization program that uses the ASHRAE 62.2 standard when installing continuous ventilation in a dwelling. ASHRAE Standard 62.2 does have language requiring occupant access to an override switch to turn off continuous ventilation. This option is valid especially in the shoulder months when fresh air ventilation can be introduced by opening a window.

[@josepena3360]

Hi I just want to make sure or I’d like to learn what is the signal switch does exactly ? Do you have to turn on or off the signal switch at some point ? Or do you just leave it a lone ?

[@Virtualmix]

1) If you want to use the humidity sensor, connect your wall switch to the signal wires to open/close the signal circuit. Connect the line, neutral and ground directly to the fan power, without a switch. (Never connect power to the signal wires or you may damage the fan). Now the fan will turn on/off automatically based on humidity levels but also manually when you operate the switch.
2) If you don't want to use the humidity sensor, ignore the signal wires entirely and connect your switch to the line, ground, and neutral wire if your switch has a neutral. Now the fan can be manually operated using the switch.

[@craigbrickner1223]

@@Virtualmix what if you momentarily connect the red wires, does it run for 20 minutes?

[@Virtualmix]

@@craigbrickner1223 Negative

[@bryanwhittaker3143]

when you connect the red wires it will run until they are disconnected

[@marcus9304]

Is this fan equipped with 80 CFM continuous ventilation and then 100 CFM when you turn the switch on?
(Switch going to the two red wires.)

[@bryanwhittaker3143]

If you have the multi speed timer set on 80. And then you throw the switch, it will kick up to 110 if that’s what you have the selector switch set to.

[@RafaelToscanoAKALovo]

I want the wiring instructions. Anyone knows where to find them? Thanks!

[@bryanwhittaker3143]

You can find the wiring specs on the Panasonic website. They have no wiring specs for retro work. That’s why I made the videos

[@PBS-nm1uu]

you lost me

[@bryanwhittaker3143]

Lost you were?