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General Inquiries For all questions about your ceiling fan please read all included instructions, installation procedures, troubleshooting guidelines and warranty information before starting installation. For missing parts or general inquiries call our trained technical staff at: 1-866-810-6615 option 0 MON-FRI 8AM-8PM EST Email: customerservice@modernforms.com Or live chat at modernforms.com Fan Support For fast service have the following information below when you call: 1. Model Name and Number 2.
Safety Rules For operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information, visit http://modernforms.com/fan-support/ To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker before beginning. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code “ANSI/NFPA 70” and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a licensed electrician. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. (2.
WARNING: Do not install or use your fan if any part(s) is/are damaged or missing. This product is designed for use only with the supplied parts and/or accessories designated for use with this product by Modern Forms. Substitution of parts or accessories not designated for use with this product by Modern Forms could result in personal injury or property damage and will void the warranty. Contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer if any parts are damaged or missing.
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Contents 1. Mounting Options 10 2. Hanging the Fan 12-14 3. Making the Electrical Connections 16 4. Installing the Wall Control 18 5. Finishing the Installation 20 6. Attaching the Fan Blades 20 7. Installing the Motor Assembly to Fan Blades 20 8. Controlling the Fan 22 9. Reset 24 10. Breeze Mode 24 11. Application 24 12. Accessories 26 13.
Package Contents 1. Blade Set of 3 RPL-F1810-60-BD-*** 2. Hanger Assembly Mounting Bracket Downrod Assembly RPL-HGR-ASM-** 3. Canopy W/Trim Canopy Ring RPL-CAN-OCT-*** 4. Coupling Cover RPL-COU-CVR-** ** denotes finish code of fan Hardware Bag 5. Motor Assembly 6. Blade Collector Ring 7. Control Receiver W/Hardware F-R3N-1810-060 8.
Hanging Weight: 13 lbs MAC ID IMPORTANT: Please make note of the MAC ID on the receiver and keep it in a safe place.
1. Mounting Options CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, ensure electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker before beginning. If there isn’t an existing UL/cUL listed outlet box, please refer to the following instructions. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box and support structure must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs/15.9 kg). Do not use plastic outlet boxes.
1 1. 3 Support Brace 2. Outlet Box 1 3. Joist 2 1A 1. Outlet Box 1 1B Support Ceiling Max 30° Angle 1 1. 2 3 Support Brace 2. Mounting Bracket 3. Recess Outlet Box 1C 1.
2. Hanging the Fan Remember to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker. 1. Remove 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of mounting bracket and save for use in section 9. Loosen the other screw (Fig. 2). 2. Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the ceiling mounting bracket as shown in (Fig. 2A). 3. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling outlet box with the screws and washers provided with your outlet box (Fig.2A). 4.
2 2A 2 1 1 3 4 2 1. 1. Mounting Bracket 120V Wires 2. cUL/UL Listed Electrical Box 2. Screw 3. Mounting Bracket 4. Mounting Screws (supplied with outlet box) 2B 1 1. Hanger Ball/ Mounting Bracket 2. Downrod 3. Canopy 3 4. Canopy Screw Cover 5. Coupling Cover 6. Collar 4 7. 5 6 8 Cotter Pin 8. Clevis Pin 9.
2. Hanging the Fan Remember to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker. 8. Carefully lift the fan motor assembly up to the mounting bracket and seat the hanger ball in the mounting bracket socket. Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket socket is properly seated in the groove in the hanger ball. Rotate the socket assembly until the ball drops and locks into the hanger bracket screw (Fig. 2C). 9.
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3. Making the Electrical Connections WARNING: Installation of this fan requires that a three-conductor cable (including ground wire) which should run between ceiling and wall outlet box. 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. Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket with the flat side of the receiver facing the ceiling (Fig. 3). Motor to Receiver & Receiver to house supply wires (Fig. 3A). 1.
3 1 1. Mounting Bracket 2. Receiver 2 3A Outlet Box Black(Hot) can be RED from Switch leg Black(Line in H) Receiver GREY(to Motor) YELLOW(to Motor) RED(to Motor) GREEN(Ground) WHITE(Neutral) WHITE(Line in N) GREEN(GND Must Use) GREEN(Hanger Bracket Ground) Hanger Bracket GREEN(Hanger Bracket Ground) RED(to Motor) YELLOW(to Motor) GREY(to Motor) Safety Cable Hanger Ball & Downrod Follow the steps above to connect the fan to your household wiring. Use the plastic wire nuts with your fan.
4. Installing the Wall Control 1. Connect the green wire marked “GROUND” from the wall control to the copper wire from the wall outlet box that feeds back to the circuit breaker – important for proper fan function (Fig. 4). 2. Connect the black wire marked “LINE IN” from the wall control to the black LINE VOLTAGE wire from the wall outlet box that feeds back to the circuit breaker (Fig. 4). 3.
4A 1 2 3 1. Wall Outlet 2. Wall Control 3. Wall Mounting Plate 4. Mounting Plate Screws 5. Wallplate 4 5 Multi-location wiring Individually pair each of the wall controls with the fan receiver using the pairing instruction. See page 22.
5. Finishing the Installation 1. Secure all wire connections with supplied wire ties to assist in canopy installation. 2. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box. 3. Slide the canopy up to 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. 4. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket.
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8. Controlling the Fan Your fan was delivered to you with the included control already paired to your fan. A: Light On/Off, Bright/Dim B: Fan On/Off, Speed Up/Down C: Season (Summer/Winter) Air-Gap Switch: Pull tab to power off in case of emergency. Not necessary for normal fan operation (only included with wall control). NOTE: Your fan features 6 speeds. An audible tone will indicate when the speed is increased or decreased. When the fan has reached the minimum/maximum speed level the fan will beep twice.
8 8A A A B B C Air-Gap Switch* Wall Control * Air-Gap Switch only included with wall control C Remote Control Summer Mode Winter Mode (Counter-Clockwise) (Clockwise) 8B Fan On/Off Light On/Off Fan Direction Press and hold button for 4 seconds. Press and hold button for 4 seconds. Press and hold button for 4 seconds. Fan On/Off: Press and hold button for 4 seconds. The LED on the remote will flash green and all connected fans will beep to indicate the message has been received.
9. Reset If advised by fan support, you can reset your fan to factory settings by referring to (Fig. 10A) or (Fig. 10B). NOTE: If you change your Wi-Fi settings (SSID or Security Passphrase) you will require a Wi-Fi reset. Refer to Fig. 10 and then use the Modern Forms app to connect your fan to the new network. 10. Breeze Mode Breeze Mode mimics the natural ebb and flow of winds in nature by varying the fan speed. NOTE: Breeze Mode always rotates your fan in the Summer direction. 1.
8C 9 Pairing Unpairing Fan Wi-Fi Reset Press and hold buttons for 10-15 seconds. To purge, press and hold buttons for 4 seconds.
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Sloped Ceiling Kit Designed to accommodate buildings with steeper sloped ceilings up to 45° or 12/12 pitch XF-SCK Coupler Connects two downrods XF-I Downrod XF-12 - 12” Downrod | XF-18 - 18” Downrod XF-24 - 24” Downrod | XF-36 - 36” Downrod XF-48 - 48” Downrod | XF-60 - 60” Downrod XF-72 - 72” Downrod FR-W1810 Vortex Instructions 27
13. Troubleshooting My Fan Will Not Start 1. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers. 2. Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire connections in the switch housings. CAUTION: Make sure the main power is turned off! My Fan is Noisy 1. Allow for 24-hour break-in period. Most noises associated with a new fan will go away during this time period. 2. Check to make sure the screws which attached to the blades (and blade arms when applicable) are tight. 3.
My Fan is not producing Enough Air Movement If possible, please consider using a longer than included downrod. My remote or wall control is not controlling my fan Verify that the fan is receiving power by power cycling the fan. To do this: 1. Cut power to the fan via standard On/Off wall switch, or the breaker if standard wall switch is not applicable. 2. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then restore power. 3. The fan will power on in Pairing mode for 3 minutes. 4. Press and hold 10-15 seconds.
13. Troubleshooting cont. My Fan failed to join the Wi-Fi network 1. Make sure you entered the correct Wi-Fi password and your mobile device is connected to the same network you attempted to connect the fan. 2. Make sure you are within the router manufacturer’s specified range. If all of these steps have failed - please power cycle your fan and router and retry. What is power cycling and how do I power cycle my fan? Power cycling is the act of temporaily removing the power source for your fan.
What is Pairing? Pairing is the process of connecting your Modern Forms remote or wall control to your fan. Your fan comes pre-paired to your included remote control. However, if you want additional controls for your fan or if you’re replacing a control, refer to the pairing and unpairing section of the instructions. What is a Factory Reset? Factory Reset is a restore of the fans original settings.
Certificate of Warranty Congratulations on your new purchase. Your new Modern Forms Smart Fan is engineered to make life easier every day. Modern Forms creates future-forward fans and luminaires that provide energy savings and outstanding efficiency. Our dedication to doing things the right way goes beyond our love for amazing products.
parte del distribuidor y, en consecuencia, cualquier daño consecuencial o costo de mano de obra que surja de un defecto se excluye expresamente. Esta garantía no se aplicará a los productos que hayan sido alterados, instalados incorrectamente, mal manejados o mal utilizados. La notificación de un defecto por escrito debe ser recibida por Modern Forms dentro de los cinco (5) años a partir de la fecha de compra (o según el período de tiempo indicado en el material).
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