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Minka-Aire warrants to the original owner that this fan will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, excluding the motor. Minka-Aire warrants to the original owner that the motor in this fan shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the fan, and it remains in the original installation. This is a limited warranty.
This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been damaged in any way, including improper installation, damage as a result of the removal of the fan from the origial installation, or damage in shipping. This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been subjected to use for which the fan was not designed. The purchaser of the fan shall be responsible for any cost of removing the old fan, installing a new fan, or any other costs. This limited warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties.
SAFETY RULES.................................................................................... 1 BLADE INSTALLATION........................................................................... 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................... 2 INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE........................................... 10 INSTALLING THE FAN.....................................................................3 INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT...................................
1 SAFETY RULES 1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at 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, ordinances, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring. 4.
ATTENTION: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190 watts, the ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically. 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.
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: 1. Fan blades (5) 2a. Hanger bracket plate 2b. Hanger bracket 3. Canopy 4. Canopy cover 5a. Standard downrod assembly 5b. Minimum-length downrod (for close to ceiling mounting only) 6. Decorative ring 7. Coupling cover 8. Bulb cover (5) 9. Decorative plate (5) 10. Fan motor/housing assembly 11. Blade holders (5) 12. Mounting plate 13. Light plate 14. Glass shade 2a 2b 15. Receiver with 7 wire nuts 16a.
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; pliers; wire cutters; electrical tape. MOUNTING OPTIONS If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Shut the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Secure the hanger bracket directly to the building structure via the knock outs from the outlet box. The building joist and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan.
4 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® with the fan will void the Minka Aire® Warranty. REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly: Step 1. Install the decorative plate onto the top of the motor housing and secure with screws provided.
Step 8. Slip the coupling cover, decorative ring, canopy cover, and canopy onto downrod. (Fig. 12) Carefully reinstall hanger ball onto rod being sure that cross pin is in correct position, set screws are tighten and wires are not twisted. NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THE COUPLING COVER AND DECORATIVE RING IF YOU PLAN TO USE THE MINIMUM LENGTH DOWNROD. Step 9. Now lift motor assembly into position and place hanger ball into hanger bracket.
INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS 1. Install the 5x15W bulbs (provided) into the sockets of the bulb holder assembly. (Fig. 14) DOWNROD CANOPY CANOPY COVER DECORATIVE RING COUPLING COVER REGISTRATION SLOT BULBS THUMB SCREWS SET SCREWS LOCK PIN BULB COVER Fig. 13 HITCH PIN Fig. 12 Fig. 14 2. Remove the two thumb screws from the top of the motor housing. Place the bulb cover over the two screw holes and secure with the two thumb screws previously removed. Repeat with other bulb covers. (Fig.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse or breaker box before wiring. NOTE: The Aire Control® System is equipped with a learning frequency function which has 256 code combinations to prevent potential interference from other remote units. The frequency on your Receiver and Transmitter units have been preset at the factory. (Fig.
Step 3. Receiver to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections: Connect the WHITE wire (Neutral) from the outlet box to the WHITE wire marked "AC in N" from the receiver. Connect the BLACK wire (Hot) from the outlet box to the BLACK wire marked "AC in L" from the receiver. Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts provided. (Fig. 17 & 18) Step 4. If your outlet box has a GROUND wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect this wire to the Hanger Ball and Hanger Bracket Ground wires.
WHITE AC SUPPLY BLACK BLUE (FOR LIGHT) BLACK (MOTOR) ORANGE (FOR UPPER LIGHT) BLACK BLACK BLUE BLACK WHITE ORANGE Fig. 17 GROUND Fig. 18 GREEN WHITE GROUND ORANGE BLACK BLUE GROUND- (CONNECT TO (GREEN) GROUND WIRE ON HANGER BRACKE IF NO HOUSE GROUND WIRE EXISTS.
6 INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER WARNING! HOOK UP "IN SERIES" ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT NEUTRAL SUPPLY WIRE OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH, DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall outlet box. Step 2. Make the electrical connections as shown in Fig.18. If your outlet box has a ground wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect the Transmitter's ground wire directly to one of the screws from the outlet box.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Step 1. Slide the canopy up to ceiling and over the two screws on hanger bracket. Rotate canopy clockwise, next, while holding the canopy with one hand, slide the canopy cover over the screws and rotate clockwise until tight. Note: Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug. (Fig. 20) OUTLET BOX HANGER BRACKET HANGER BALL CANOPY Fig.
8 BLADE INSTALLATION THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT. SCREWS Step1. Attach the fan blade to the blade holder using the screws and fiber washers provided. Tighten screws securely. Repeat process for remaining blades.(Fig. 21) FIBER WASHERS BLADE Step2. Insert the blade holder through the slot in housing. Align holes in blade holder and motor and secure with the screws. Repeat process with the other blades. (Fig.
9 INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE Step 1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove) Step 2. Place the key holes from the mounting plate over the 2 screws previously loosened from the mounting ring, turn mounting plate until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes. Secure by tightening the 2 screws previously loosened and the one previously removed. (Fig. 23) MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING RING SCREWS Fig.
10 INSTALLING THE LIGHT PLATE NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box. 1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting plate and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove) 2. Raise and hold the light plate close to the mounting plate and proceed to do the wire connections.
11 INSTALLING THE LIGHTBULBS & GLASS SHADE WARNING: Shut of the power supply before removing or replacing lamp. In handling of halogen bulb, care should be taken not to touch it with your bare hands. Oil residue will shorten the life of the halogen bulb. If you accidentally come into contact, wipe thoroughly with a clean, lint-free, cotton cloth. Allow the bulb to cool off for 10 minutes before changing the bulb. Use light bulb in accordance with the fan's specification.
12 OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL Remote Control only: Install a A23 12 volt battery (included). To prevent damage to transmitter remove the battery if not used for long periods of time. Restore Power to Ceiling Fan. instructions apply to ceiling fans that feature a DOWN D. OFF-ON Slide Button (Wall Control Fans Only) light ( button) only or ceiling fans that feature an UP This button turns the power Off and On to the Fan and A.
Speed settings for warm or cold weather depend on factors such as room size, ceiling height and number of fans. NOTE: to change the direction of the rotation of the blades the fan must be in operation mode. Warm Weather (forward) A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 26. 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 27.
13 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 attachments 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 SYMPTOM Fan Sounds Noisy SOLUTION Check to make sure the wall switch is turned on. SOLUTION Allow a 24-hour "break in" period. Most noises associated with a new fan will go away during this time. Check circuit fuses or breakers. Caution! Make sure the power is turned off before performing the following steps. Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade holder to the motor hub is tight. Remove canopy and check wire connections.
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.
SYMPTOM Frequency Interference SOLUTION 1. Turn the power off to your ceiling fan. 2. Please use a small size tool to change the frequency settings on the control system. 3. Return power to the unit. Note: After the AC power is on, do not press any other button on the transmitter before pressing the "Stop" button, doing so will cause the procedure to fail. 4. Within 60 seconds of turning the Fan's AC power ON. Press the transmitter's "Stop" button and hold the "Stop¡" button for 10 seconds. 5.
15 SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light(s). Fan Size 68" Speed Volts Amps Watts RPM CFM 120 Low Medium 120 120 High 0.46 0.68 0.8 26 64 92 50 84 112 1980 3940 5110 For any additional information about your Minka Aire Ceiling fan, please write to; R 1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267 N.W. G.W. C.F. 19.00 kgs 21.87 kgs 3.
