Item #1003 823 866 #1003 823 865 Model #AM686-BN #AM686-MBK USE AND CARE GUIDE MERIENDA 56 IN. 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.COM/HOMEDECORATORS Visual instruction of how to install this fan: Visit www.homedepot.
Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................... 2 Operation ......................................................................14 Preparing the Transmitter ......................................................14 Learning Process ................................................................... 14 Operating Your Fan and Remote Control ............................... 15 Warm/Cool Weather Operating Instructions ...........................
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 G F I H J L K Part Description Quantity Part Description Quantity A Mounting bracket (preassembled) 1 G Blade 5 B Canopy ring (preassembled) 1 H Medallion 5 C Canopy 1 I Light kit mounting plate 1 D Hanger ball/downrod assembly 1 J 18 watt LED Light kit 1 E Coupling cover 1 K Light cover 1 F Fan motor assembly 1 L Remote control 1 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 Preparing the motor □ Remove the canopy ring (B) from the canopy (C). □ □ Remove the two non-slotted canopy mounting screw with lock washer (BB) from the canopy (C), and loosen the slotted canopy mounting screw with lock washer (BB) on the canopy (C). Remove the cotter pin (FF) and clevis pin (EE), and loosen the two collar setscrews (II) from the motor collar.
Assembly — Hanging the Fan 4 5 Installing the mounting bracket to the electrical box Hanging the fan to the mounting bracket 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) Black WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring. White 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). Black 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 Installing the canopy NN WARNING: Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket (A) properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D) before attaching the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A) by turning the canopy (C) until it drops into place. BB A WARNING: The locking slots of the canopy (C) are provided only as an aid to mounting.
Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades 8 Attaching the medallions to the blades 9 □ Attach the the medallions (H) to the blades (G) using the medallion attachment screw and fiber washer (DD). □ Repeat these steps for the remaining blades. 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. WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades (G).
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 (TT) 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 (TT). 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.
Operation PREPARING THE TRANSMITTER L NOTE: Batteries will weaken with age and should be replaced before leaking takes place as this will damage the remote control. Dispose of used batteries properly and keep them out of the reach of children. □ Remove the battery cover by pressing firmly on the arrow and sliding the cover off. □ Install two 1.5V AAA batteries (MM) (included). MM □ Replace the battery cover on the remote control (L).
Operation (continued) OPERATING YOUR FAN AND REMOTE CONTROL NOTE: The fan will store the last used speed setting for the next time it is turned on. NOTE: You must turn the fan on prior to using the speed or time functions. 1. Fan button. - Press and release the □ When turned on, the fan will begin spinning using its last speed settings. The remote control’s LED bar will display the speed setting for 5 seconds.
Operation (continued) 4. Timer □ Pressing the timer buttons will automatically turn fan and light (if light is on) off after 2, 4, or 8 hours. When you activate the timer mode, the LED to the left of the time above the clock will illuminate. Off 5. 2H 8H Disables timer Fan reverse button (Must be pushed when the fan is in operation) □ Warm weather: □ Cool weather: 6. 4H LED bar will illuminate and the lights will flow from high to low.
Care and Cleaning Do □ Do not Check the support connections, brackets, and blade attachments twice a year. Make sure they are secure. Because of the fan’s natural movement, some connections may become loose over time. It is not necessary to remove the fan from the ceiling. □ Clean your fan periodically. Use only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish. The plating is sealed with a lacquer to minimize discoloration or tarnishing.
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem The remote control is not working. Solution □ Do not connect the fan with wall mounted variable speed control(s). □ Make sure the frequency switches are set correctly. □ Verify that all blades and blade bracket screws are secure (most fan wobble problems are caused by loose parts). Once the fan is properly installed, run the ceiling fan for 10 minutes to let the fan self-adjust.
Service Parts H A AA B C HH I BB II D CC JJ E J DD KK F EE K LL FF G L GG Part A B C D E F G H I J K L Description Mounting bracket (preassembled) Canopy ring (preassembled) Canopy Hanger ball/downrod assembly Coupling cover Fan motor assembly Blade Medallion Light kit mounting plate 18 watt LED Light kit Light cover Remote control MM Part Description AA Plastic wire nut BB Canopy mounting screw with lock washer (preassembled) CC Blade attachment screw and fiber washer DD Medallion att
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.COM/HOMEDECORATORS Retain this manual for future use.
