RIO 54” CEILING FAN MODEL #50195 Español p. 19 Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-877-361-3883, Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 6 pm, EST and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, EST.
WELCOME TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before beginning the assembly of this product, ensure that all parts are present. Compare all parts with the package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: 1 1. Downrod 2. Canopy 3. Mounting Bracket 4. Canopy Cover 5. Yoke Cover 6. Motor Housing 7. Light Kit 8. Glass Shade 9. Bulb (2) 10. Receiver 11. Blade (5) 12. Loose parts bags containing (not shown): Mounting hardware, blade attachment hardware, electrical hardware, pull chains, wire connectors, etc.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the product. • Before you begin installing the fan, disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off the circuit breakers. • Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, the National Electrical Code, and ANSI/NFPA 70-199. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.
MOUNTING OPTIONS ! DANGER Fig. 1 ! Turn off the circuit breakers and the wall switch to the fan supply line leads. Failure to disconnect the power supply prior to installation may result in serious injury or death. 1. Your fan has 3 mounting options: • Standard (Fig. 1) • Angled (Fig. 2) • Closemount (Fig. 3) Note: The fans in figures 1 through 3 are not the actual fan in your package, they are representation of the 3 different mounting options. Fig.
MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION 4. Loosen all four mounting bracket screws. Remove the two mounting bracket screws and washers from the round holes of canopy. Set aside for later use. Detach mounting bracket from canopy (Fig. 4). Mounting Bracket Screw Fig. 4 Mounting Bracket Screws Washer Washer Canopy 5. Secure the mounting bracket to the outlet box using screws and washers provided with the outlet box (not included) (Fig. 5). Fig.
STANDARD OR ANGLE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Partially loosen the two set screws in the yoke at the top of the motor housing (Fig. 6). Fig. 6 Set Screw 7. Remove the downrod pin and downrod clip from the downrod (Fig. 7). Fig. 7 Downrod Clip Downrod Pin Downrod Pin Downrod Clip 8. Thread the wires from the motor housing through the yoke cover, canopy and out the top of the downrod (Fig. 8). Fig.
STANDARD OR ANGLE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 9. Slide the downrod into the yoke of the motor housing, align the holes, and reinstall the downrod pin and downrod clip. Then retighten the set screws (Fig. 9). Fig. 9 Downrod Pin Downrod Pin Downrod Downrod Clip Set Screw Downrod Clip 10. Depending on the length of downrod you use, you may need to cut the lead wires back to simplify the wiring.
STANDARD OR ANGLE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 12. Install the downrod ball into the mounting bracket opening. Align the slot in the ball with the tab in the mounting bracket. The downrod should not rotate if installed correctly (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 Tab Mounting Bracket Slot Downrod Ball 13. Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket with the flat side toward the ceiling (Fig. 13). Fig.
CLOSEMOUNT INSTRUCTIONS 14. Remove the canopy cover from the bottom of the canopy (Fig. 14). Fig. 14 Helpful Hint: The downrod, hanging ball, and canopy cover are not used in this type of installation. Canopy Cover Canopy Fig. 15 15. Align the canopy with the closemount screw holes in the top of the motor housing. Secure the canopy to the top of the motor housing by installing three closemount screws and spring washers into the top of the motor housing (Fig. 15).
WIRING ! CAUTION ! Fig. 17 Be sure outlet box is properly grounded or that a ground (green or bare) wire is present. White (neutral) • Connect the White wire with the white label from the receiver to the White fan wire. Secure all wiring connections together with wire connectors and push all connected wires back into the outlet box. Wire Connector Important: The black fan wire is power for fan. The blue fan wire is power for the light. The white wire from the fan is common/neutral.
CANOPY INSTALLATION 18. Lift the canopy up so the partially installed mounting bracket screws are situated in the L-slots on each side of the canopy. Rotate the canopy clockwise and install the two remaining mounting bracket screws and washers (Fig. 18). Mounting Bracket Screw Fig. 18 Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Screw and Washer Canopy Washer BLADE INSTALLATION 19. Insert the blade through the slot on the band on the motor housing.
LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION 20. Remove one of the three fitter plate screws located on the underside of the motor assembly and loosen the other two screws. Then connect the single pin connectors from the switch housing to the single pin connectors from the switch housing cap -- blue to black and white to white. Ensure the plugs connect tightly. Align the screw holes of the light kit with the loosened fitter plate screws. Then replace and tighten all fitter plate screws (Fig. 20). Fig. 20 Light Kit Screws 21.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23. Use the fan reverse switch, located on the side of the motor housing, to optimize your fan for seasonal performance (Fig. 23). Fig. 23 Using a ceiling fan will allow you to raise your thermostat in the summer and lower your thermostat in the winter without sacrificing comfort. Important: Wait for the fan to stop before moving the reverse switch. The reverse switch must be set either completely left or right in order for the fan to function correctly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 26. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote (Fig. 26). After removing the protective plastic, insert the battery. Replace the battery cover. Fig. 26 D/CFL Switch: Located inside the battery compartment of the remote, this switch should be moved to either “D” for dimmer or “CFL” for compact fluorescent bulbs depending on which type of bulbs you’ve installed in the fan. Note: The switch is pre-set to “CFL”.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call the customer service department at 1-877-361-3883, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Monday Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Friday. PIECE DESCRIPTION MODEL 50195 PART # A Glass Shade 50195-A B Blade 50195-B C Loose parts bags containing (not shown): Mounting hardware, blade attachment hardware, electrical hardware, pull chains, wire connectors, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING At least twice each year, lower the canopy to check the downrod assembly, and then tighten all screws on the fan. Clean the motor housing with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish. Clean the blades with a lint-free cloth. You may occasionally apply a light coat of furniture polish to wood blades for added protection. Important: Shut off the main power supply before you begin any maintenance tasks. Do not use water or a damp cloth to clean the ceiling fan.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Subject to the limitations set forth below, Hong Kong China Electric appliance Company (HKC) warrants the fan motor for this ceiling fan to be free from defects in workmanship and material for the life of the product.