BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 1 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SOUTHTOWNE™ 54” Ceiling Fan Owner's Manual Model Numbers CF4900BS00 Brushed Steel CF4900ORB00 Oil Rubbed Bronze CF4900VS00 Vintage Steel Net Weight: ??.? Lbs. Questions, problems, missing parts: Before returning to the store call Emerson Electric Customer Service 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Eastern, Monday-Friday Part No. F40BP74850000 Revision: 131201 1-800-654-3545 www.emersonfans.com Form No. BP7485 U.L. Model No.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page 8. Wall Control Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-22 9. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 10. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 11. Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 12. Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 13.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 3 1. Unpacking Instructions ! PACKAGE CONTENTS WARNING Do not install or use fan if any part is damaged or missing. Call Toll-Free: Part A B C D E F G H I J K L M 1-800-654-3545 ! WARNING This product is designed to use only those parts supplied with this product and/or any accessories designated specifically for use with this product by Emerson Electric Co.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 4 1. Unpacking Instructions (continued) This Manual Is Designed to Make it as Easy as Possible for You to Assemble, Install, Operate and Maintain Your Ceiling Fan Tools Needed for Assembly 1.3 Remove and discard the cardboard shipping retainer securing the motor hub in the motor housing assembly.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 5 3. Ceiling Fan Assembly 3.1 Position the fan blade on top of the blade flange by aligning the three raised bosses into the blade mounting holes. #10-32 x 14" WASHER HEAD BLADE SCREWS (3 per blade assembly) Install the three #10-32 x 1/4” Washer Head Blade Screws into the mounting holes of the fan blade assembly and tighten securely (Figure 1). I FAN BLADE (5) Complete the installation of the remaining four blades per the above instructions.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 6 3. Ceiling Fan Assembly (continued) 3.4 PIN Remove the hanger ball by loosening the setscrew in the hanger ball until the ball falls freely down the downrod (Figure 4). HANGER BALL Remove the pin from the downrod, then remove the hanger ball. Retain the pin and hanger ball for reinstallation in Step 3.10. SETSCREW DOWNROD Figure 4 3.5 Separate, untwist and unkink the three 80” motor leads. Route the motor lead wires through the downrod.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 7 3. Ceiling Fan Assembly (continued) 3.7 Screw two #8-32 x 1-1/4” threaded studs (provided) into the motor (Figure 7). #8-32 x 1-1/4" THREADED STUD (2) Leave approximately 7/8” of the stud extending above the motor. 7/8" MOTOR Figure 7 3.8 NOTE: Make sure the red and brown leads are capped with wire connectors.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 8 4. How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan ! WARNING CEILING The fan must be hung with at least 7' of clearance from floor to blades (Figure 10). AT LEAST 7' FLOOR Figure 10 ! WARNING The outlet box and joist must be securely mounted and capable of supporting at least 50 lbs. Use only a U.L. outlet box listed as “Acceptable for Fan Support of 22.7 kg. (50 lbs.) or less”.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 9 4. How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan (continued) 4.2 Screw the two 1-1/4” threaded studs (supplied) into the tapped holes in the hanger bracket (Figure 12). OUTLET BOX HANGER BRACKET Figure 12 1-1/4" THREADED STUDS (2) 4.3 NOTE: CEILING COVER, SUPPLY WIRES AND FAN WIRES OMITTED FOR CLARITY. Carefully lift the fan and seat the hanger ball/ downrod assembly on the hanger bracket that was just attached to the outlet box (Figure 13).
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 10 5. How to Wire Your Ceiling Fan If you feel that you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge or experience, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician. DOWNROD RCK55 RECEIVER CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect the electrical supply circuit before installing the fan, light kit or receiver. ! WARNING To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 11 5. How to Wire Your Ceiling Fan (continued) Cut off the ends of the blue and yellow receiver wires and strip back insulation 1/2-inch from the ends of the wires. 5.3 Using wire connectors (supplied), make wiring connections as follows (Figure 15 and 16): Connect the blue fan wire to the blue receiver wire (BOTTOM LIGHT). Connect the white fan wire and the white supply wire to the white receiver wire (AC IN/ MOTOR N).
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 12 5. How to Wire Your Ceiling Fan (continued) 5.4 After connections have been made, separate the white and green wires from the black, blue and yellow wires. OUTLET BOX Carefully turn the wires upward and insert them up through the open side of the hanger bracket and into the outlet box. HANGER BRACKET Push the green and white wires into one side of the outlet box; push the black, blue and yellow wires into the other side of the outlet box (Figure 17).
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 13 6. Light Kit Assembly 6.1 Engage the white connector wire from the fan motor assembly to the light kit assembly white connector wire until you hear a snap (Figure 19). Engage the black connector wire from the fan motor assembly to the light kit assembly black connector wire until you hear a snap (Figure 19). FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY BLACK WIRE FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHITE WIRE LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY BLACK WIRE LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY WHITE WIRE Figure 19 6.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 14 6. Light Kit Assembly (continued) 6.3 Screw the two 50-watt (maximum) halogen mini candelabra base bulbs in the light kit assembly sockets (Figure 21). NOTE: Do not touch halogen mini candelabra base bulb with bare hands. Fingerprints may result in shorter bulb life. Remove fingerprints with rubbing alcohol.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 15 7. No Light Cover Assembly 7.1 LIGHT KIT METAL BANDS (3) Removal of the glass from the glass assembly: Rotate the glass assembly counter-clockwise to disengage the screw heads from the assembly (Figure 23). LIGHT KIT PROTRUDING SCREW HEADS (3) Remove the light kit assembly’s protruding screw heads from the three keyhole slots of the glass assembly (Figure 23). Remove the glass assembly from the light kit assembly (Figure 23).
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 16 7. No Light Cover Assembly (continued) 7.3 CLAMP SCREW GLASS SHADE CLAMP Loosen the three glass assembly screws on the inside of the glass assembly (Figure 25). RUBBER PAD Rotate the three glass shade clamps to free the glass shade. GLASS SHADE Be sure not to loosen the rubber pads beneath each clamp, needed for proper clamping.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 17 8. Wall Control Procedures 8.1 8.2 Your Emerson Ceiling Fan/Light Control consists of wall mounted transmitter and a receiver which is mounted under the fan ceiling cover. The remote control is designed to separately control your ceiling fan speed and light intensity. Preset Memory Feature: Your Emerson receiver is equipped with a preset memory feature.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 18 8. Wall Control Procedures (continued) SINGLE-POLE INSTALLATION WARNING ! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect the electrical supply circuit before installing the fan, light kit or receiver. Turning off wall switch is not sufficient. To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse or circuit breaker box before wiring.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 19 8. Wall Control Procedures (continued) 3-WAY INSTALLATION HOT BLK OFF WARNING BLACK Turning off wall switch is not sufficient. To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse or circuit breaker box before wiring. All wiring must be in accordance with National and Local codes and the ceiling fan must be properly grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 20 8. Wall Control Procedures (continued) 3-WAY WIRING DIAGRAM: NEW CONSTRUCTION STANDARD WIRING FOR EXISTING 3-WAY CONTROLS NOTE: Retrofit 3-way installations are likely to include two traveler wires between the two wall boxes. In new construction, only one traveler wire Is required (See Figure 31). BLK BLACK ! EXISTING WALL CONTROL HOT WARNING Check to see that all connections are tight and that no bare wires are visible at the wire connectors.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 21 8. Wall Control Procedures (continued) IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt the conditioning until the fan comes to a complete stop in approximately 5 minutes. All functions of the control will be rejected during conditioning. PROGRAMMING THE RECEIVER OPERATING FREQUENCY & HIGH SPEED CONDITIONING OF FAN CONTROL IMPORTANT: Ceiling fan blades MUST be installed before high speed conditioning can begin. 8.26 8.24 High speed conditioning is now complete.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 22 8. Wall Control Procedures (continued) USING YOUR CEILING FAN ! WARNING POWER INDICATOR LIGHT Fan installation must be completed, including the installation of the fan blades, before testing the remote control. LIGHT INTENSITY BUTTONS AIRFLOW DIRECTION Your wall control has full control of your fan and light (Figure 32). NOTE: Prior to operation of the fan and light from the wall control, set the fan speed to HIGH (....) and turn the light ON ( ).
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 23 9. Maintenance IMPORTANT CARE INSTRUCTIONS for your Ceiling Fan ! WARNING Do not use water when cleaning your ceiling fan. It could damage the motor or the blades and create the possibility of an electrical shock. Periodic cleaning of your new ceiling fan is the only maintenance that is needed. When cleaning, use only a soft brush or lint free cloth to avoid scratching the finish.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 24 11. Repair Parts 1 17 2 10 3 15 16 4 19 17 18 18 19 18 5 19 16 23 15 6 17 20 20 21 7 22 8 23 21 24 9 25 26 22 11 13 12 OFF ON 14 24 U.L. Model No.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 25 11. Repair Parts Listing Model Numbers Key No. Description * 1 2 3 Hanger Ball Assembly, Consisting of: Hanger Bracket Hanger Ball Downrod (4.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 26 12. Trouble Shooting ! WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN OFF POWER AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR FAN. TROUBLE 1. Fan will not start. PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY 1. Fuse or circuit breaker blown. 1. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers. 2. Loose power line connections to the fan, or loose switch wire connections in the switch housing. 2.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 27 Emerson Air Comfort Ceiling Fan Limited Warranty What The Limited Warranty Covers: This limited warranty is offered by Air Comfort Products division of Emerson Electric Co.
BP7485 Southtowne CF4900 12/4/13 10:15 AM Page 28 Air Comfort Products DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. 8100 W. Florissant • St. Louis, MO 63136 Questions, problems, missing parts: Before returning to the store call Emerson Electric Customer Service 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Eastern, Monday-Friday 1-800-654-3545 www.emersonfans.com Retain this manual for future use. Part No. F40BP74850000 Revision: 131201 Printed in China 12/13 Form No. BP7485 U.L. Model No.
