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Panasonic Supply Ventilation Fan; WhisperFresh FV-15NLFS1

Product Information

WhisperFresh air supply fan features Pick-A-Flow™ technology – one fan, you choose the CFM (50-150 in 9 settings) Intelligent ECM motor with SmartFlow™ technology for precision whole-house supply ventilation. WhisperFresh operates as a stand-alone filtered supply fresh air solution to meet ASHRAE 62.2 requirements for make-up/supply air and is capable of communicating with Panasonic’s WhisperGreen® Select to create a balanced ventilation solution.

Certifications

NGBS 2015

Practice #	Practice	Points Available	Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
902.1.4(1)	Exhaust fans are ENERGY STAR®, as applicable.	2	None. 2 points per fan.
WhisperFresh® DC are ENERGY STAR certified supply fans. Manufacturer’s Comments
902.2.1	Whole building ventilation systems is implemented per Appendix B.	3-6	System is implemented in accordance with Appendix B. An explanation of the operation and importance of the ventilation system is included in the operation or homeowner manuals. 3 points for exhaust or supply fans; 6 points for balanced system. Mandatory when maximum air infiltration is less than 5ACH50.
WhisperFresh® Select is ready for continuous operation. Manufacturer’s Comments

NGBS 2020

Practice #	Practice	Points Available	Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
13.107.7	Exhaust systems are in accordance with Chapter 5 of the ICC IMC or ASHRAE 62.1. Mandatory.	Mandatory	System is installed in non-residential space.
WhisperFresh® Select features a setting timer that is in accordance with ASHRAE 62.1. Manufacturer’s Comments
13.107.8.1	Ventilation is provided to non-residential spaces in accordance with Chapter 4 of the ICC IMC or ASHRAE 62.1. Mandatory.	Mandatory	System is installed in non-residential space.
WhisperFresh® Select features a setting timer that is in accordance with ASHRAE 62.1. Manufacturer’s Comments
706.12	A whole-building ventilation system is installed with automatic ventilation controls to limit ventilation during periods of extreme temperature, extreme humidity, and/or during times of peak utility loads. 1 point available.	1	None.
WhisperFresh® Select features control modules that monitor humidity and automatically turn on when parameters are met. Manufacturer’s Comments
902.1.4(1)	ENERGY STAR or equivalent fans are installed. 2 points awarded per fan; 12 points max.	2	None. 2 points per fan.
WhisperFresh® DC are ENERGY STAR certified supply fans. Manufacturer’s Comments
902.1.6	Ventilation systems are implemented in accordance with the specifications of ASHRAE 62.1. An explanation of the operation and importance of the ventilation system is building owner manual. 3 points available.	3	System is installed in multifamily common areas. System is implemented in accordance with ASHRAE 62.2-2010 Section 4. An explanation of the operation and importance of the ventilation system is included in the operation or homeowner manuals.
WhisperFresh® Select meets ASHRAE 62.2. Manufacturer’s Comments
902.2.1(1)	Balanced exhaust and supply fans are installed in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. An explanation of the operation and importance of the ventilation system is included in the homeowner or building owner manual. 6 points available.	3	System is implemented in accordance with ASHRAE 62.2-2010 Section 4. An explanation of the operation and importance of the ventilation system is included in the operation or homeowner manuals. Labels are appropriately labeled. Mandatory when maximum air infiltration is less than 5ACH50.
WhisperFresh® Select is ready for continuous operation. Manufacturer’s Comments
902.2.1(2)	Balanced exhaust and supply fans with supply intakes located in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines are installed. The operation and importance of the ventilation system is included in the homeowner or building owner manual. 6 points available.	6	System is implemented in accordance with ASHRAE 62.2-2010 Section 4. An explanation of the operation and importance of the ventilation system is included in the operation or homeowner manuals. Fans are positioned to not introduce polluted air back into the building.
WhisperFresh® Select is designed to be part of a whole-building balanced ventilation system. Manufacturer’s Comments