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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.
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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.
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES................... INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE............. PACKAGE CONTENTS................INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT .............. INSTALLING THE FAN................INSTALLING GLASS SHADE ..............HANGING THE FAN................OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL..... ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.............. CARE OF YOUR FAN..................FINISHING THE INSTALLATION............TROUBLESHOOTING................... ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES............
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.
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NOTE: 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. These factors must be supplied by the person (s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: Fan blades (3) Mounting hardware: Blade support plates (3) #10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.) Hanger bracket #8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2PCs.) Canopy Lock washers (2 PCs.) Canopy cover 4mm Star washers (2 PCs.)
INSTALLING THE FAN Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape. MOUNTING OPTIONS PARALLEL WOOD BRACE CEILING (MIN. 2" THICK) JOIST If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the OUTLET CROSS BRACE power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
HANGING THE FAN WARNING: WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. (Fig. 8) Thread hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and Downrod into the Coupling until the holes are lined up and secure with the proper installation of your new ceiling fan.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: : To avoid possible electrical shock be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse or breaker box before wiring. FREQUENCY 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ® NOTE: NOTE: The Aire Control System is equipped with a learning frequency function which has 1024 code combinations to prevent potential interference from other remote units.
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Step 1. Motor to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections: Connect the WHITE wire (Neutral) from the outlet box to the WHITE wire from the motor. Connect the BLACK wire (Hot) from the outlet box to the BLACK wire from the motor. Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts provided. BLACK (HOT) (Fig.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION OUTLET BOX 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. HANGER BRACKET 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 HANGER narrow section of the key holes.
ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES Align the holes from the blade to the holes from the motor, and secure the blade in place with blade support plate and screws with lock washer provided. Insert a blade attachment screws with lock washers into the motor, but do not tighten but do not tighten.
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.
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT NOTE: NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure power is turned off at the circuit breaker. CAUTION: CAUTION: The light source is designed for this specific application and can overheat if serviced by untrained personnel. If any servicing is required, the product should be returned to an authorized service facility for examination or repair.
INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE Raise glass shade assembly up against bottom of light kit and secure it to the fan by turning the glass shade assembly clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (Fig. 17) GLASS SHADE ASSEMBLY Fig. 17...
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL Remote Control only: Install two AAA 1.5 volt batteries (included). To prevent damage to transmitter remove the battery if not used for long periods of time. IMPORTANT: THIS REMOTE CONTROL & DC FAN MOTOR ARE DESIGNED TO PERFORM A ONE TIME SELF CALIBRATION TEST. THIS IMPORTANT: THIS REMOTE CONTROL &...
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NOTE: NOTE: The auto learning function will only NOTE: NOTE: The learning frequency function and self Turn the receiver power on after 5 seconds. mandate within 60 seconds when turning the calibration test will continue to retain the last fan’ s AC power ON. set frequency and calibration set even when the AC power is shut off.
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Speed settings for warm or cold weather depend on factors such as room size, ceiling height and number of fans. NOTE: NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop before reversing the direction of the blade rotation. Warm Weather (forward) A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 18.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Fan will not start Fan Sounds Noisy SOLUTION SOLUTION Check to make sure the wall switch is turned on. 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.
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SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Fan Wobble Fans/Light Turn On and Off Unexpectedly SOLUTION SOLUTION NOTE: NOTE: All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because wood and This is caused by interference, Please see "Frequency interference" for steps to change the frequency. plastic blades vary in density, the fan may wobble even though blades are matched.
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SYMPTOM Frequency Interference SOLUTION Turn the power off to your ceiling fan. Please use a small size tool to change the frequency settings on the control system. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. Fan Size Speed Volts Amps Watts N.W. G.W. C.F. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light(s). 0.06 3.13 60" 3.41' High 0.59 44.35...
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PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY INFORMATION FAN SPEED AIRFLOW POWER USE AIRFLOW EFFICIENCY (CFM)* (Watts) (CFM/Watt) 2421 3.13 High 7284 44.35 Estimated Ceiling fan airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Airflow Yearly Energy Cost 5,004 Power use is measured in watts. To maximize energy savings: •...
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