Return to List of FAQs Question 7: Can a speed control be used with the Panasonic fans?
• YES. To date, Panasonic has only approved the Airetrak speed control and timer unit for use with the Panasonic fans. The Airetrak can be used as a cycle timer to control the Panasonic fan so that it operates at any of 16 speeds for a set amount of time each hour. The installer can set the on-cycle in 5-minute increments per hour up to continuous operation at any speed. The Airetrak has a button to push to speed the fan up to full speed for 20 minutes and then to revert back to the cycle timer schedule. The Airetrak is available from Tamarack Technologies (800-222-5932) and American ALDES (800-255-7749). • Most speed controls on the market control the voltage and frequency to slow down the fan. This can cause the condenser motor to “hum” and create noise without moving air at certain frequencies. The Airetrak unit was developed with a Panasonic fan on the bench, so it works in almost all settings. This allows the installer to use a larger fan to get greater capacity, but to speed-cont
