Kewl CERTIFICATE
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The Minka-Aire® warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized Minka-Aire® dealer. This warranty is only valid to the original purchaser or user against all defects in material and workmanship (light bulbs excluded) for one (1) full year. Additionally, Minka-Aire® warrants the motor only for the lifetime of the Minka Aire ceiling fan (excluding wall controls and electrical components), to the original purchaser or user.
Warranty Service Information To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, the purchaser should return the fan with the sales receipt to the original place of purchase. The authorized Minka-Aire® dealer, at its sole discretion, will either repair or replace the fan after verifying the legitimacy of the warranty claim. Replacement is subject to availability of the same model. If the model is unavailable it will be replaced by one of equal value.
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ................................................... 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................2 INSTALLING THE FAN ......................................3 BLADE INSTALLATION ...................................4 HANGING THE FAN ..........................................5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS..........................6 INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL.................................................... FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ..............................................
1 SAFETY RULES 1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off the circuit breaker of the fuse box. 2. Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review accompanying assembly diagrams. 3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinance, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-your self wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring. 4.
NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and care are factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be supplied by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the unit. NOTE: READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY TO A U.
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: 1. Fan blades(3) 2. Hanger bracket 3. Canopy 4. Canopy cover 5. Standard downrod assembly(6") Minimum-length downrod(3.5") 6. Coupling cover 7. Fan motor/housing assembly 8. Wall control with 2 mounting screws and 3 wire nuts 9. Wall plate with 2 mounting screws A. Mounting hardware: Wire nuts(3) #8x3/4”Machine screws (2) #10x1.5Wood screws (2) 4mm Star washers (2) Metal washers (2) Lock washers (2) B.
INSTALLING THE FAN Tools Required: Philips screw driver, slotted screw driver, step-ladder, wire cutters, electrical tape. MOUNTING OPTIONS If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs.).
4 BLADE INSTALLATION Align the 3 holes from the blade to the fan motor. Secure blade with 3 blade screws provided. Follow the same process for the remaining two blades. (Fig. 5) Screw Fan motor All blade sets are grouped together by weight. Because plastic materials vary in density, the fan may wobble even though the blades are weight matched. Blade Fig.
HANGING THE FAN WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and the proper installation of your new ceiling fan. The use of other parts,hardware or components not supplied by Minka Aire R with the fan will void the Minka Aire R Warranty. REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly: Step 1.
DOWNROD OUTLET BOX CROSS PIN CANOPY DOWNROD SET SCREWS HITCH PIN LOCK PIN CANOPY COVER HANGER BALL SET SCREW SUPPLY WIRES COUPLING COVER REGISTRATION SLOT SCREWS DOWNROD HANGER BRACKET Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 11 Fig. 9 LOCK PIN Fig.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your house supply wires. Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan. Secure the wire nuts by wrapping the connection with electrical tape. Step 1. Disconnect the power and remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall junction box. Step 2. Set knobs on the wall control in the “ “ position. Step 3. Make wire connections (Fig. 12) and secure with wire nuts supplied. • Black wire from fan to black wire from wall control.
7 INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL Remember to shut the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Outlet box Wall control Screws Screws Wall plate WARNING: HOOK UP IN "SERIES ONLY" DO NOT CONNECT THE HOT AND NEUTRAL WIRES OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE WALL CONTROL - DAMAGE TO THE SWITCH AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. 1. (Fig. 13) Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the outlet box. Secure the wall control with the two screws provided. 2.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Step 1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box. Step 2. Remove one screw from the hanger bracket and loosen the other screw around 1/4”. Step 3. Align the canopy up to ceiling and over the loose screw. Place the canopy into key hole and rotate canopy clockwise. (Figure 13) Step 4. Secure the canopy by use previous removed screw. Step 5. Place the canopy cover to the canopy and rotate canopy cover clockwise until it is locked into right position.
9 OPERATING YOUR FAN Restore power to ceiling fan and test for proper operation. The fan 4-speed control is used to set the fan speed as follows: = Turns the fan off 1= High Speed 2= Medium High Speed 3= Medium Speed 4= Low Speed Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size. Ceiling height, number of fans, etc. The Reverse switch is located on the coupling. (Fig 15) Slide the switch to the down for warm weather operation.
Warm Weather(forward) A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 16. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting without affecting your comfort. Cool Weather(Reverse) An UPWARD airflow moves warmer air off the ceiling area as shown in Figure 17. This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting without affecting your comfort. WINTER OPERATION SUMMER OPERATION Fig. 16 Fig.
10 CARE OF YOUR FAN Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan. 1.Because of the fan’s natural movement some connections may become loose. Check the support connections, brackets and blade attachment twice a year. Make sure they are secure.(It is not necessary to remove fan from the ceiling). 2.Clean your fan periodically to help maintain its new appearance over the years. Use only a soft brush or lint free cloth to avoid scratching the finish.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Fan will not start SOLUTION Check to make sure the wall switch is turned on. Check circult fuses or breakers. Caution! Make sure the power is turned off before performing the following steps. Remove canopy and check wire connections. Check wall control transmitter connections(if applicable). Note:fan must be installed at a maximum distance of 40 feet from the transmitting unit for proper signal transmission between the transmitting unit and the fan’s receiving unit.
SYMPTOM Fan Wobble SOLUTION NOTE: All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because wood and plastic blades vary in density, the fan may wobble even though blades are matched. Make sure outlet box is secured to building structure, if necessary use the wood screws provided to further secure outlet box to joist. Make sure hanger bracket is secure to the outlet box, screws are tight. If a Balancing kit is provided follow the instructions included with the balancing kit to help correct any excessive wobble.
SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light (s). For any additional information about your Minka Aire Ceiling fan, please write to: R 52 ” High 120 0.459 55.0 201 6304 Med. High 120 0.343 30.1 145 4561 Medium 120 0.265 17.9 104 3460 Low 120 0.170 7.5 46 1540 5.52 6.71 1.
Low Medium Med. High High 1540 3460 4561 6304 7.5 17.9 30.1 55.
