Item #296-347 Model #54725 #54727 #54728 #54729 USE AND CARE GUIDE MERCER 52 INCH CEILING FAN Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Home Decorators Collection Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST Saturday 1-800-986-3460 HOMEDEPOT.
Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................... 2 Operation ......................................................................17 Remote Control Operating Instructions ..................................17 Installing the Remote Control Holder ..................................... 17 Reverse Switch Operating Instructions ..................................18 Safety Information ......................................................... 3 Warranty ..............
Safety Information 1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning. 2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code “ANSI/NFPA 70-1999” and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician. 3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 lbs (15.9 kg) or less.
Warranty We warrant the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for a period of lifetime after the date of purchase by the original purchaser. We also warrant that all other fan parts, excluding any glass or acrylic blades, to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of shipment from the factory for a period of two years after the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Pre-Installation (continued) HARDWARE INCLUDED NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size unless noted otherwise in the table below.
Pre-Installation (continued) PACKAGE CONTENTS A B C D E F H G J I M K N L Part Description O Quantity Part Description Quantity A Mounting bracket (preassembled) 1 I Blade support plate 4 B Canopy ring (preassembled) 1 J Light kit mounting plate 1 C Canopy 1 K 14 watt LED Light kit 1 D Canopy bottom cover (preassembled) 1 L Glass shade 1 E Hanger ball/downrod assembly 1 M Receiver 1 F Coupling cover 1 N Remote control 1 G Fan motor assembly 1 O Remote c
Pre-Installation (continued) DUAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS This ceiling fan is supplied with two types of hanging assemblies: the standard ceiling installation using the downrod with ball and socket mounting, and the "close-to-ceiling" mounting. The "close-to-ceiling" mounting is recommended in rooms with less than 8 ft. ceilings or in areas where additional space is desired from the floor to the fan blades.
Installation MOUNTING OPTIONS NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling. The maximum angle allowable is 18° away from horizontal. If the canopy (C) touches the hanger ball/downrod assembly (E), then remove the decorative canopy bottom cover (D) and turn the canopy (C) 180° before attaching the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A).
Assembly — Standard Ceiling Mounting 1 2 Preparing the canopy Preparing the motor □ Remove the canopy ring (B) from the canopy (C). □ □ Remove the two non-slotted mounting bracket screws (BB) from the canopy (C), and loosen the slotted mounting bracket screws (BB) on the canopy (C). Remove the cotter pin (GG) and clevis pin (FF), and loosen the two collar setscrews (JJ) from the motor collar.
Assembly — Close-to-Ceiling Mounting 1 2 Preparing the canopy □ Remove the canopy ring (B) from the canopy (C). □ Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (C) by loosening the four mounting bracket screws (BB) on the top of the canopy (C). □ Remove the two non-slotted mounting bracket screws (BB) and loosen the slotted mounting bracket screws (BB). □ Remove the canopy bottom cover (D) from the canopy (C) by turning the canopy bottom cover (D) counterclockwise.
Assembly — Hanging the Fan 4 Attaching the fan to the electrical box WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury, mount the fan only to an outlet box or supporting system marked acceptable for fan support and use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box. □ Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the mounting bracket (A).
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued) Preparing the receiver and remote control 6 WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring. N CAUTION: Do not use with a wall light dimmer switch. M If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge or experience, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician.
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued) 7 Making the electrical connections WARNING: Check to see that all connections are tight, including ground, and that no bare wire is visible at the wire nuts, except for the ground wire. CAUTION: Do not use with a wall light dimmer switch. □ If your outlet box (PP) has a ground wire (green or bare copper) connect it to the fan ground wires; otherwise connect the hanger ball/downrod assembly (E) ground wire to the mounting bracket (A).
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued) 8a 8b Standard ceiling mounting WARNING: Locking slots of the canopy (C) are provided only as an aid to mounting. Do not leave the fan assembly unattended until all four canopy screws (BB) are engaged and firmly tightened. WARNING: Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket (A) properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball (E) before attaching the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A) by turning the canopy (C) until it drops into place.
Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades 9 Attaching the Fan Blades WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blades (H) while installing, balancing the blades (H), or cleaning the fan. WARNING: Remove the three rubber packing mounts (UU) from the fan motor assembly (G) and discard prior to attaching the blades (H). UU WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades (H). □ Insert the blade (H) through the slot in the housing.
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit 10 Attaching the light kit mounting plate to the mounting ring □ Remove one of the three light kit mounting plate screws (LL) from the mounting ring (VV) and loosen the other two screws. (Do not remove.) □ Place the key holes in the light kit mounting plate (J) over the two screws (LL) previously loosened from the mounting ring (VV). Turn the light kit mounting plate (J) until the light kit mounting plate (J) locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes.
Operation REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS □ Install the 12V MN21/A23 battery (NN) (included) into the remote control (N). To prevent damage to the remote control (N), remove the battery if not used for long periods. □ Restore power to the ceiling fan and test for proper operation. N HI , MED, LOW buttons: set the fan speed. OFF button: turns the fan off. NN button: turns the light on or off and also controls the brightness setting. Press and release this button to turn the light on or off.
Operation (continued) REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The reverse switch is located on the top of the motor housing. Slide the switch to the left for warm weather operation. Slide the switch to the right for cool weather operation. NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop before reversing the direction of the blade rotation. Warm weather - (Counterclockwise Direction) A downward air flow creates a cooling effect. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting without affecting your comfort.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Make sure the power is off at the electrical panel box before you attempt any repairs. Refer to step 7 “Making the electrical connections” on page 13. Problem The fan will not start. The fan sounds noisy. The remote control is not working. Solution □ Check the main and branch circuit fuses or breakers. □ Check the line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the switch housing.
Service Parts A I B C D J E AA HH BB II CC JJ K F DD L G EE KK LL MM FF M NN GG N H OO O Part Description Part Description A Mounting bracket (preassembled) BB Canopy mounting bracket screw with lock washer B Canopy ring (preassembled) C Canopy CC D Canopy bottom cover (preassembled) DD Remote control holder mounting screw E Hanger ball/downrod assembly EE Remote control holder plug (preassembled) F Coupling cover FF Clevis pin (preassembled) G Fan motor assembl
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