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Mounting Options; Hanging Your Fan; Safety Rules; Electrical Connections - Quorum Empress Installation Instructions Manual

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QUORUM'S UNIQUE LIMITED
LIFETIME WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal
8.
Glass or acrylic components or
rights, and you may also have other
accessories.
rights which vary from state to state.
9.
Minor occurrences of 'wobble' are
accepted as normal and should not nec-
WHAT IS COVERED
essarily be considered a defect.
Except as specified below, the
manufacturer of this product warrants it
WHO MAY ENFORCE WARRANTY
to be free of all defects in workmanship
This warranty may be enforced only by
and material.
the original purchaser. The end user must
possess a dated proof of purchase from
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
an authorized Quorum dealer to establish
THIS WARRANTY
a warranty claim.
1. All costs of removal or reinstallation
of the fan.
LENGTH OF THE WARRANTY
2. Damage resulting from failure to
1.
For the fan motor – for the lifetime
follow instructions contained herein.
of the original purchaser.
3. Damage occurring during shipment
2.
For everything else, except blades
of the product (claims must be presented
and finish - one year from the date of
to the carrier).
purchase.
4. Damage resulting from accident,
3.
For fan blades and finish - 90 days
misuse, abuse, or neglect.
from the date of purchase.
5. Damage resulting from the applica-
tion of any exterior coating, or by the
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR -
addition of any unapproved accessories.
We agree to correct defects outlined in
6. Damage resulting from repair or
the warranty without charge, or at our
attempted repair by anyone other than
option replace the fan with an equivalent
the manufacturer.
EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICE
7. Damage resulting from causes other
An extended warranty which applies to all parts except the fan motor (which is covered by the lifetime war-
than product defects, including lack of
ranty) is available. This coverage allows free parts replacement for any such components for the lifetime of
technical skill, competence, or experi-
the original owner of the fan. Indicate your desire for this added coverage on the warranty reply card and
ence of the user.
mail, along with $11.50 to Quorum. We will acknowledge your registration for this coverage.
WARRANTY SERVICE
1.
Most problems can be handled by our
3.
A dated proof of purchase must
customer service agents over the tele-
accompany any fan or component clearly
phone. Customers seeking warranty repair
indicating the name of the original pur-
or replacement for any fan or component
chaser.
are encouraged to call us for assistance.
All returns must be issued a Return Goods
4.
To avoid damage in transit, the prod-
Authorization number (RGA) prior to
uct should be returned in its original box
returning the defective unit or part. Call
and packaging. Quorum will not bear
(817) 626-5483 - Monday thru Friday
responsibility for any such damage.
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST to obtain a RGA
number.
5.
Any return of a fan or component
must be shipped freight and insurance
2.
Arriving shipments will be refused if
prepaid.
they do not bear a valid RGA number on
the outside packaging.

1. SAFETY RULES

1. To avoid possible electric shock,
seven (7) feet of clearance between the
turn off the electricity at the main fuse
floor and the fan blade tips.
box or circuit panel before you begin the
fan installation or before servicing the
5.
The outlet box and ceiling support
fan or installing accessories.
joist used must be securely mounted, and
capable of supporting at least 50
2.
Read all instructions and safety
pounds. To reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock, or personal injury, use only an
information carefully before installing
your fan and save these instructions.
outlet box clearly labeled "Acceptable
For Fan Support".
3. Make sure all electrical connections
comply with local codes or ordinances as
6. To reduce the risk of personal injury
well as the National Electrical Code. If
use only approved hanging brackets and
you are unfamiliar with electric wiring,
screws supplied with this fan for mount-
please use a qualified and licensed elec-
ing to the outlet box.
trician.
7.
After installation is complete, check
that all connections are absolutely
4.
Make sure you have a location
selected for your fan which allows clear
secure.
space for the blades to rotate, and at least

2. UNPACKING YOUR FAN

Unpack your fan and check the contents. Do not discard the carton. If warranty
replacement or repair is ever necessary the fan should be returned in original packaging.
Remove all parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its side – the decorative
casing may shift. Check all visible screws, bolts and nuts for tightness. Examine all parts.
You should have the following:
1. Set of blades (a)
2. Fan motor assembly (b)
3. Hanger/mounting bracket (c)
a.
4. Ceiling canopy (d)
5. Switch cup (e)
6. Yoke cover (f)
7. Set of blade arms (g)
8. Downrod assembly (4") and
alternate downrod (6") (h)
9. Parts bags (i) containing:
• Blade attachment hardware
(screws with washer attached for
each blade)
• Bracket attachment hardware
• Mounting hardware
(wire nuts, 2" wood screws)
If you find that parts are missing, contact your
dealer for replacement, or call Quorum directly
and we will mail replacements to you immediately.
or superior product if the defective unit
is returned prepaid to us.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service, the product
must be returned prepaid to Quorum.
(This warranty is not enforceable outside
the United States.) Details regarding
return shipment are explained elsewhere
in this manual. Whenever warranty ser-
vice is required, you must present a copy
of the original dated sales receipt as
proof of coverage.
There is no other express warranty.
Quorum hereby disclaims any and all
implied warranties, including but not
limited to those of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose to the
extent permitted by law. Quorum shall
not be liable for incidental, consequen-
tial, or special damages arising out of
or in connection with the product use
or performance except as may other-
wise be accorded by law. The duration
of any implied warranty which cannot be
disclaimed is limited to the periods spec-
ified above in the express warranty.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Purchases From _________________
City __________________________
Fan Model No. _________________
Date Purchased _________________
Complete and mail the enclosed war-
ranty card within 10 days to ensure
your warranty is registered.
If you have any questions regarding
the warranty, or the procedures for
obtaining service, please call us at
(817) 626-5483 - Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST.
Model #35525-XX
19.58 lbs.
8.
Do not insert anything into the fan
blades while they are rotating.
9.
Do not operate the reverse switch
until the fan has come to a complete stop.
10. Do not attempt to control the
operation of the fan (or an optional
light kit) from any wall control that is
not approved by Quorum for use with its
fans. Do not use solid state wall controls.
The use of an unapproved control voids
the fan's warranty.
INSTALLATION TOOLS
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Cutters
Electrical Tape
Step Ladder
NOTE:
Some Quorum fan models will have
slightly different parts than what is
shown here depending upon the design
you have chosen. Basic installation
procedures are similar for all models.
b.
c.
d.
f.
e.
g.
h.
i.

3. MOUNTING OPTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of shock, fire or injury, mount the fan ONLY to
an outlet marked "Acceptable for Fan Support".
1.
Disconnect the power by removing
4.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of
fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
different ways to mount the outlet box in
different situations. A longer downrod
2.
If there is an existing outlet box,
may be required in sloped ceiling situa-
ensure it is clearly marked "Suitable For
tions to maintain proper blade clearance.
Fan Support". If it is not so marked, it
must be replaced with an approved one.
5.
To hang the fan in locations where
no ceiling joist is available, a hanger
3.
Secure the outlet box (or make sure
support bar may be required (Fig. 4).
the existing box is secured) directly to
Quorum distributes approved hanger
the building structure. Use appropriate
support bars and outlet boxes.
fasteners and building materials.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Ceiling Joists
Ceiling Joists
Outlet Box
Recessed Outlet Box

4. HANGING YOUR FAN

WARNING - Turn off the power!
DO NOT fasten the blades to the fan
3.
(Fig. 6) Attach the downrod assem-
until it is assembled and hanging from
bly to the motor by sliding the downrod
the ceiling. To do so now will likely
into the yoke on top of the motor assem-
bend the blade arms and almost cer-
bly. Slide the set pin through the hole in
tainly cause wobble.
the yoke, downrod and washer and
secure it with the safety lock clip.
1.
If not already affixed to the hanger
Tighten the set screws on yoke.
bracket, place the rectangular rubber
isolators between the hanger bracket and
4.
Lift the fan motor without the blades
outlet box. Secure the hanger bracket to
and place into the hanger bracket, rotat-
the outlet box using the 2 long steel
ing the ball until the groove engages the
screws supplied with the fan.
tab on the hanger bracket. This locks the
ball mount and fan motor, preventing fan
2.
Remove the set pin and safety lock
rotation during operation.
clip from the downrod/ball assembly.
Fig. 5
Slide the downrod through the canopy
Slide the yoke cover onto the downrod
(Fig. 5). Feed the wires from the fan
motor through the downrod assembly.
Downrod
Canopy
Yoke Cover

5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

REMEMBER - Turn off the power!
Use the wires nuts supplied with your
3.
Optional Wall Controls
fan when making connections. Secure
Wiring connections for optional wall
the connectors with electrical tape and
control are shown in Fig.8 and 9. Figure
make sure there are no loose connections
9 shows how to wire a fan wall control
or wire strands.
switch. This controls the fan only. To
separately control an optional light kit
1.
Spread the wires apart so that the
using the light kit pull chain,you would
black and blue wires from the fan are on
have to connect the blue wire from the
one side of the mounting bracket and the
fan to the house supply wire, before it
white wire and green ground wire are on
goes to the wall control. This is not an
the other side.
easy connection, and we suggest you call
a qualified electrician to do it for you.
2.
(Fig. 7) Connect the BLACK build-
ing supply wire to the BLACK AND
BLUE fan wires. Connect the WHITE
building neutral wire to the WHITE fan
neutral wire. Connect the COPPER
building ground wire to the GREEN fan
ground wire.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fan
Switch
Outlet Box
on Wall
Ceiling
House
Supply Wire
Fan
Fig. 1
Ceiling Joists
Outlet Boxes
Fig. 4
Ceiling Joist
Hanger
Support Bar
Outlet Box
Fig. 6
Downrod
Assembly
Washer
Yoke
4.
Inside the ceiling junction box be
sure to spread the wires apart so that the
black and blue connections are on one
side of the outlet box and the white/white
and green/copper connections are on the
other side.
Use ONLY wall controls approved
by Quorum. Use of unapproved wall
controls will cause unacceptable
humming noise, and voids the fan
warranty.
Fig. 9
Fan/Light
BLK
Switch
Outlet
BLU
on Wall
Box
BLU
BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK
Ceiling
BLK/WH
BLK
BLK
House
Supply Wire
Fan
Fan
Ceiling Joist
Safety
Lock Clip
Set Pin
Outlet
Box
Ceiling

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