Item #1005 092 311 #1005 092 078 Model #AK18B-BN #AK18B-MBK USE AND CARE GUIDE AVERLY 52 IN. CEILING FAN Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Hampton Bay Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST Saturday 1-855-HD-HAMPTON HAMPTONBAY.COM Visual instruction of how to install this fan: Visit www.homedepot.com and enter either the Item or Model number to find this fan and click the link of visual instruction in the product overview section.
Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................... 2 Operation ......................................................................16 Safety Information ......................................................... 3 Reverse Switch Operating Instructions ..................................17 Warranty ......................................................................... 4 Care and Cleaning .......................................................
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 one year after the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Pre-Installation (continued) HARDWARE INCLUDED NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size unless noted otherwise in te table below. 23A 12V AA Part AA BB CC DD BB CC DD Description Plastic wire nut (not to scale) Blade attachment screw with lock washer (not to scale) Plastic wire nut (not to scale) 23A 12V battery (not to scale) 5 Quantity 3 16 6 1 HAMPTONBAY.COM Please contact 1-855-HD-HAMPTON for further assistance.
Pre-Installation (continued) PACKAGE CONTENTS A B C D E G F H I L J M K Part Description Quantity Part Description Quantity A Mounting bracket (preassembled) 1 H Blade support plate 5 B Canopy ring (preassembled) 1 I Light kit mounting plate 1 C Canopy 1 J 20W LED Light kit 1 D Hanger ball/downrod assembly 1 K Glass shade 1 E Coupling cover 1 L Receiver 1 F Fan motor assembly 1 M Remote control 1 G Blade 5 6
Installation MOUNTING OPTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, mount the fan to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support using the screws provided with the outlet box. An outlet box commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures may not be acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling.
Assembly 1 2 Preparing the canopy □ Remove the canopy ring (B) from the canopy (C). □ Remove the two non-slotted canopy mounting screw with lock washer (EE) from the canopy (C), and loosen the slotted canopy mounting screw with lock washer (EE) on the canopy (C). □ Remove the canopy (C) from the mounting bracket (A) by turning the canopy (C) counterclockwise. □ Preparing the motor Remove the cotter pin (FF), and clevis pin (GG), and loosen the two collar setscrews (HH) from the motor collar.
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 L M NOTE: The frequencies on your receiver and remote control have been preset at the factory. Before installing the receiver, make sure the dip switches on the receiver and remote control are set to the same frequency. The dip switches on the remote control are located inside the battery compartment.
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. After connecting the wires, spread them apart so that the green and white wires are on one side of the outlet box and the black and blue wires are on the other side. Carefully tuck the wire connections up into the outlet box.
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued) 8 Installing the canopy EE A WARNING: Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket (A) properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball (D) before attaching the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A) by turning the canopy (C) until it drops into place. D C B WARNING: The locking slots of the canopy (C) are provided only as an aid to mounting.
Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades 9 Attaching the fan blades WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blades (G) while installing, balancing the blades (G), or cleaning the fan. F II WARNING: Remove the three rubber packing mounts (II) from the fan motor assembly (F) and discard prior to attaching the blades (G). G WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades (G). □ Insert the blade (G) 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 (JJ) from the mounting ring (KK) and loosen the other two screws. (Do not remove.) □ Place the key holes in the light kit mounting plate (I) over the two screws (JJ) previously loosened from the mounting ring (KK). Turn the light kit mounting plate (I) until the light kit mounting plate (I) locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes.
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit (continued) 12 Installing the glass shade CAUTION: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at the fuse box. Turning power off using the fan switch is not sufficient to prevent electric shock. □ F Position the notches (NN) in the outer rim of the glass shade (K) so they line up with the tabs (OO) on the inside of the rim on the 20W LED light kit (J).
Operation Power ON/OFF: Press and release the power button to turn the fan and light on or off. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to use the “walk away time delay”; this will activate the light for 30 seconds after the light flashes. Fan speed: LEDs on the fan speed button will illuminate to the corresponding speed. Press and release 1 time: turns the fan on high speed. Press and release 2 times: turns the fan on medium speed. M Press and release 3 times: turns the fan on low speed.
Operation (continued) REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The reverse switch is located on the surface 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.
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 11. 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 H A B AA I C BB D J E CC F 23A 12V K G DD L M Part Description A Mounting bracket (preassembled) B Canopy ring (preassembled) C Canopy D Hanger ball/downrod assembly E Coupling cover F Fan motor assembly G Blade H Blade support plate I Light kit mounting plate J 20W LED Light kit K Glass shade L Receiver M Remote control Part Description AA Plastic wire nut BB Blade attachment screw with lock washer CC Plastic wire nut DD 23A 12V battery 19 HAMPTONBAY
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