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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 PACKAGE CONTENTS INSTALLING THE FAN HANGING THE FAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FINISHING THE INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 BLADE INSTALLATION 7 INSTALLING THE SWITCH BOX PLATE&SWITCH CAP 8 OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL 9 CARE OF YOUR FAN 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 CONTENTS
1 SAFETY RULES 1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off the circut breaker of the fuse box. 2. Be cautious!Read all instuctions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review accompanying assembly diagrams. 3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinance, or National Electrical Codes.Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-your self wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring. 4.
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 understoood that common sense,caution and care are factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be spplied by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the unit. NOTE: READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY TO A U.
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents.You should have the following items: A. Mounting hardware: Fan blades(5) Wire nuts(3) Hanger bracket Machine screws (2) Canopy Wood screws (2) Canopy cover Star washers (2) Coupling cover Lock washers (2) Standard downrod assembly(6") Spring washers (2) Minimum-length downrod(3.5") B. Blade attatchment hardware: 7. Fan motor/housing assembly 3/16*1/4mm Screws(16) 8. Blade holders (4) Fiber washers(16) 9. Switch box plate C.
INSTALLING THE FAN Tools Required: Philips 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 mateials. 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 R with the fan will void the Minka Aire R Warranty. REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly: Step 1.
DOWNROD OUTLET BOX CROSS PIN DOWNROD SET SCREWS HITCH PIN LOCK PIN HANGER BALL SET SCREW SUPPLY WIRES COUPLING *OMIT COUPLING COVER WHEN USING THE MINIMUM-LENGTH DOWNROD CANOPY CANOPY COVER REGISTRATION SLOT SE T SCREWS DOWNROD HANGER BRACKET Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 LOCK PIN Fig.
5 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 R 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.13) RECEIVER Step 4.If your outlet box has a GROUND wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect this wire to the Hanger Ball and Hangerf Bracket Ground wires.
OUTLET BOX BLACK (HOT) BLACK ("AC IN L") WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN OR BARE COPPER (GROUND) WHITE ("AC IN N") RECEIVER BLACK ("TO MOTOR L") BLUE (FOR LIGHT) ORANGE (FOR UPPER LIGHT) BLUE (FOR LIGHT) BLACK (MOTOR) ORANGE (FOR UPPER LIGHT) Fig. 13 WHITE ("TO MOTOR N") GROUND- (CONNECT TO (GREEN) GROUND WIRE ON HANGER BRACKE IF NO HOUSE GROUND WIRE EXISTS.
6 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Step 1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box. Step 2. Remove one screw from the hanger bracket and loosen the other screw around 1/4” . Step 3. Align the canopy up to ceiling and over the loose screw. Place the canopy into key hole and rotate canopy clockwise. (Figure 14) Step 4. Secure the canopy by use previous removed screw. Step 5. Place the canopy cover to the canopy and rotate canopy cover clockwise until it is locked into right position.
7 BLADE INSTALLATION THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE. Screw Fiber Washer Step 1.Attach the fan blade to the blade holder using the screws and fiber washers provided. Tighten screws securely. Repeat process for remaining blades.(Fig.15) Step2.Remove the rubber stops from motor.Rotate the motor so that the screw holes in motor are aligned with the holes in blade holder and secure with proper screws. Repeat process for the other blade holders.(Fig.
8 INSTALLING THE SWITCH BOX PLATE&SWITCH CUP Step1. Remove the switch box plate from the switch cup by removing three screws from the rim of the switch box plate and reserve the screws. Step2.Remove 1of 3screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other 2 screws.(Do not remove.) (Fig.17) Step3.Place the key holes from the switch box plate over the 2 screws previously loosened from the mounting ring , turn switch box plate until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes.
9 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. Restone Power to ceiling Fan. A. Buttons: These buttons are used to set the fan speeds as follows; =Low Speed =Medium Speed =High speed B. Button: This button turns the fan off. C. Button: Press and release the button for the desired light to turn the light ON or OFF.
speed settings for warm or cold weather depend on factors such as room size, ceiling height and number of fans. NOTE : Wait for fan to stop before changing the setting of the slide switch. Warm Weather(forward) A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure18.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 19.
10 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 attachment 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 SOLUTION Check to make sure the wall switch is turned on. Check circult fuses or breakers. Caution! Make sure the power is turned off before performing the following steps. Remove canopy and check wire connections. Check wall control transmitter connections(if applicable). Note:fan must be installed at a maximum distance of 40 feet from the transmitting unit for proper signal transmission between the transmitting unit and the fan’s receiving unit.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light (s). For any additional information about your Minka Aire Ceiling fan, please write to: R 60 ” 120 0.244 10.8 44 2491 120 0.458 34.5 94 4698 120 0.709 84.6 160 7557 10.26 12.05 kgs kgs 12 2.
91 10.8 231 4698 34.5 136 7557 84.
