CONTRACTOR BY INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
This product is protected by United States Federal and/or State Law, including Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright laws. Manual design and all elements of manual design are protected by U.S. Federal and/or State Law, including Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright laws.
The Minka-Aire® warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized Minka-Aire® dealer. This warranty is only valid to the original purchaser or user against all defects in material and workmanship (light bulbs excluded) for one (1) full year. Additionally, Minka-Aire® warrants the motor only for the lifetime of the Minka Aire ceiling fan (excluding wall controls and electrical components), to the original purchaser or user.
Warranty Service Information To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, the purchaser should return the fan with the sales receipt to the original place of purchase. The authorized Minka-Aire® dealer, at its sole discretion, will either repair or replace the fan after verifying the legitimacy of the warranty claim. Replacement is subject to availability of the same model. If the model is unavailable it will be replaced by one of equal value.
SAFETY RULES.....................................................................................1 ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES.......................................................... 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................... 2 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION ................................................................. 8 INSTALLING THE FAN.....................................................................3 INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS & GLASS SHADE ..............
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) 2. Hanger bracket 3. Canopy 4. Standard downrod assembly 5. Fan motor/housing assembly 6. Blade holders (5) 7. Switch cup 8. Light kit 9. Glass shade 10. 60W candelabra bulbs (3) 11. Balancing kit A. Mounting hardware: #10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.) #8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2 PCs.) Lock washers (2 PCs.) 4mm star washers (2 PCs.) Wire nuts (3 PCs. ) Washers (2 PCs.) B.
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape. MOUNTING OPTIONS If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs.).
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.
DOWNROD OUTLET BOX CROSS PIN DOWNROD CANOPY SET SCREWS HITCH PIN LOCK PIN HANGER BALL SET SCREW SUPPLY WIRES SET SCREWS REGISTRATION SLOT DOWNROD HANGER BRACKET Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 10 LOCK PIN Fig.
5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS REMEMBER to shut the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your house supply wires. Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan. Secure the wire nuts by wrapping the connection with electrical tape. FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN. HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLACK (HOT) CEILING WALL Step 1. Connect the black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black and the blue wires from the fan.
FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCH. FAN CONTROLLED BY WALL CONTROL, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY LIGHT SWITCH. HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN (GROUND) BLACK (HOT) HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN (GROUND) BLACK (HOT) CEILING CEILING LIGHT SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH WALL BLUE (OPTIONAL LIGHT) BLACK (MOTOR) WIRING OPTION 1 WHITE (NEUTRAL) FAN WALL CONTROL GROUND (CONNECT TO GROUND WIRE ON HANGER BRACKET IF NO HOUSE GROUND WIRE EXISTS.
6 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Step 1. Remove 1 of the 2 screws from the bottom of the hanger bracket and loosen the other one half a turn from the screw head. Step 2. Slide the canopy up towards the hanger bracket and place the key hole on the canopy over the screw on the hanger bracket, turn canopy until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes. (Fig. 14) Step 3. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket, secure by tightening the two set screws.
ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES Step 1. Attach the fan blades to the blade holders using the screws and fiber washers provided, tighten screws securely. (Fig. 15) Step 2. Remove rubber stops from motor. Align motor holes to blade holders and secure with screws provided, tighten screws securely. (Fig. 16) NOTE: You have the option of installing either five or four blades. If you are using four blades, mount blade holder to the inner screw holes of motor.
8 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION REMEMBER: To disconnect the power. The fan blades must be already attached to the fan. Step 1. Remove and discard the center plug from the switch cup. (Fig. 17) Step 2. Feed the BLACK and WHITE wires from the light kit through the center hole of the switch cup. Thread the switch cup to the nipple on the light kit. (Fig. 17) Make sure the light kit is securely attached to the switch cup to prevent it from vibrating loose during fan operation. Step 3.
WIRE NUT NUT LOCK WASHER SWITCH CUP SWITCH CUP PLATE CONECTOR PLUG SCREWS SWITCH CUP LIGHT KIT LIGHT KIT Fig 17 Fig 18
9 INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS & GLASS SHADE 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. Step 1. Install 3 x 60w candelabra base bulbs (included). Step 2. Remove the rubber washer, washer, nut, decorative cover and finial from the light kit.
OPERATING YOUR FAN Restore power to ceiling fan and test for proper operation. Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size. Ceiling height, number of fans, etc. The Reverse switch is located on the switch cup. Slide the switch to the Left for warm weather operation. Slide the switch to the Right for cool weather operation. NOTE: Wait for fan to stop before changing the setting of the slide switch.
WINTER OPERATION SUMMER OPERATION Fig 20 Fig 21
CARE OF YOUR FAN Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan. 4. Use a lint free lightly damp cloth or duster to remove dust from the blades. 1. Because of the fan's natural movement some connections may become loose. Check the support connections, brackets and blade attachments 5. There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently twice a year. Make sure they are secure. (It is not necessary to remove lubricated bearings. fan from the ceiling). 6.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Fan will not start SYMPTOM Fan Sounds Noisy SOLUTION SOLUTION Check fuses or circuit breakers. Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire connections in switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off. Check to make sure the reverse is set to one side. If switch is located in the middle it might not make proper contact. Allow a 24-hour "break-in" period. Most noises as sociated with a new fan go away during this time. Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
SYMPTOM Fan Wobble SYMPTOM Lights shut off and will not come back on. SOLUTION Check that all blade and blade holder screws are secured. SOLUTION If a Balancing kit is provided follow the instructions included with the balancing kit to help correct any excessive wobble. NOTE: All Blade sets are grouped by weight. Because blades vary in density, the fan may wobble even though blades are weight matched. This unit is equipped with a wattage limiting device.
13 SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light(s). Fan Size 52" Speed Volts Amps Watts RPM CFM 120 Low Medium 120 120 High 0.20 0.36 0.54 12 33 65 56 105 160 1300 2800 4800 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. 7.80 Kgs C.F. 8.72 1.
