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Modern Fan Co Arbor DC Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Modern Fan Co Arbor DC Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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Fan Installation ..........................................4
Troubleshooting ...................................... 12
Maintenance ............................................ 14
Warranty ...................................................... 15
Arbor DC
Installation Instructions
and Owners Manual
Models: ARB-XX-XX-XX-XX(X)-XX
Net Weight of Fan: 13.0 lbs (5.9 kgs)
Please read and save
these instructions.
If you have any
questions while
installing your fan,
call us first!
Customer Service
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
tel 888-588-3267
V2020/08
(PST)

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Summary of Contents for Modern Fan Co Arbor DC Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Arbor DC Installation Instructions and Owners Manual Models: ARB–XX–XX–XX–XX(X)–XX Net Weight of Fan: 13.0 lbs (5.9 kgs) V2020/08 Please read and save these instructions. If you have any questions while installing your fan, call us first! Customer Service Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (PST) tel 888-588-3267 Safety Instructions and Warnings ..2...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a qualified electrician. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have  any questions contact the Modern Fan Co at (888) 588-3267. Use only Modern Fan Co replacement parts. ...
  • Page 3 Installation Preparation WARNING Fan Location Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstruction. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet (2.1 meters) from the floor to the blades and 30 inches Minimum of (76 cm) from the wall to the 7 feet (2.1m) end of the blades.
  • Page 4: Fan Installation

    Fan Installation Tools Needed A stepladder, Phillips head screwdriver and a Instructions wire stripper IMPORTANT: The included canopy receiver must be installed and paired with the wall or remote control components (see page 10). Third party fan controls may not be used with this product. Connecting this fan to line voltage without the canopy receiver will damage the motor and void your warranty.
  • Page 5 See Page 2-3 Circuit Breaker WARNING POWER OFF Remove stopper pin, cotter pin and washer from end of 6” down rod assembly and set aside for reinstallation. Remove half-ball from 6” down rod by loosening set screw and removing stopper pin, also setting aside all parts for re-installation. Carefully place fan body in upright position in a manner so as to avoid damage to the light kit lead wires on the underside of the fan.
  • Page 6 Fan Installation Circuit Breaker See Pages 2-3 (continued) WARNING POWER OFF Using screws provided with junction box, securely attach hanging bracket to ceiling junction box. Junction box must be visibly marked as “Acceptable for Fan Support. ” It is recommended that the flat washers and lock washers from the hardware pack be used for added security.
  • Page 7: Control Installation And Wiring

    WARNING!! Power must be disconnected at circuit breaker prior to any contact with electrical wires. Identify control components from control package/s (see Step 1). In addition to a receiving unit, your fan may have been ordered with a wall control (transmitter), a handheld remote control (transmitter) or both.
  • Page 8 Fan Installation Circuit Breaker See Pages 2-3 (continued) WARNING POWER OFF Insert a blade screw and washer from the hardware pack through the center blade hole and position under the motor so that the screw is aligned with the “center” hole position of any group of three screw holes.
  • Page 9 WARNING!! Power must be disconnected at circuit breaker prior to any contact with electrical wires. If your fan was ordered with the optional LED light, begin by identifying all parts (see Step 1), then follow steps (a) through (d). (a) Remove bottom hub plate held by three screws shown here.
  • Page 10 Fan Installation Circuit Breaker See Pages 2-3 (continued) WARNING POWER OFF Control Pairing Wall controls and remote handsets communicate with the canopy receiver using radio frequency transmission. Each device (wall control and remote handset) is factory set to a unique channel to avoid unwanted interference with other fans installed nearby.
  • Page 11 Fan and Light Operation This fan operates with a micro-controller (enclosed in the canopy receiver) which regulates fan speed, fan direction and light function. After sending any operational command to your fan, wait several seconds before re-sending the same command or sending a new command.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Next, review the troubleshooting tips listed below. As stated in the warranty, Modern Fan Co. is not liable for costs incurred related to installation labor or equipment. Be sure to test all functions of your fan, and if need be, contact customer service while your contractor/electrician is still on site.
  • Page 13 Fan wobbles... • Make sure hanging bracket and mounting hardware at ceiling is secure and firmly fastened. • Be sure ridge in hanging bracket is seated in the half-ball slot. • Check that stopper screw (or stopper pin) and set screws are firmly tightened where down rod is attached to the fan body.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    The Modern Fan Co. directly. • If a noise develops over time (clicking, ticking, humming or otherwise), refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual (pages 12-13).
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Lifetime Limited Warranty All products manufactured and sold by The Modern Fan Co. meet the highest industry standards. We use only the finest materials and production processes resulting in quality ceiling fans backed by the following warranty: Motors (dry locations): .......................Lifetime Motors (damp locations): ....................
  • Page 16 The Modern Fan Company, Inc. 709 Washington Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520 tel 888-588-3267, fax 541-482-8418 info@modernfan.com modernfan.com V2020/08...

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