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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.
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES............................. PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................INSTALLING THE FAN..........................HANGING THE FAN..........................ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS........................ FINISHING THE INSTALLATION......................BLADE INSTALLATION..........................INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE....................ATTACHING THE SWITCH CUP......................OPERATING YOUR FAN......................... CARE OF YOUR FAN..........................TROUBLESHOOTING..........................SPECIFICATIONS............................1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267...
SAFETY RULES Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the circuit breaker of the fuse box. Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review accompanying assembly diagrams. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, or National Electrical Codes.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: Fan blades (5) Mounting hardware: Hanger bracket #10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.) Canopy #8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2 PCs.) Canopy cover Lock washers (2 PCs.) Downrod assembly 4mm Star washers (2 PCs.) Coupling cover...
INSTALLING THE FAN Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape. MOUNTING OPTIONS CEILING If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read JOIST CROSS BRACE the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers. OUTLET BOX Secure the outlet box directly to the building CEILING...
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 ®...
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Slip coupling cover, canopy cover Step 5. and canopy onto downrod. (Fig. 9) Carefully reinstall hanger ball DOWNROD onto rod being sure that cross CANOPY pin is in the correct position, set screws are tighten and wires are CANOPY COVER COUPLING COVER not twisted.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS REMEMBER to shut the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your house supply wires. Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan. Secure the wire nuts by wrapping the connection with electrical tape.
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FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCH. HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN (GROUND) BLACK (HOT) CEILING LIGHT SWITCH WALL WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLUE (OPTIONAL LIGHT) GROUND BLACK (MOTOR) (CONNECT TO GROUND WIRE ON HANGER BRACKET IF NO HOUSE GROUND WIRE EXISTS.) WIRING OPTION 1...
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Remove 1 of the 2 screws from the bottom of the hanger bracket and loosen the Step 1. other one half a turn from the screw head. 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 narrow section of the key holes.
BLADE INSTALLATION Attach the fan blade to the blade bracket using the screws provided. Step 1. Tighten screws securely.Repeat for remaining blades. (Fig. 15) Step 2. Align holes in blade bracket and motor and secure with proper screws. Repeat process with the other blade bracket. Screws Fiber Washers Blades...
ATTACHING THE SWITCH CUP Step 1. Remove the screws from the switch cup plate. While holding the switch cup, firmly snap the wire molexes together. Next, slide switch cup up against plate and rotate it until the screw holes are aligned. Secure switch cup to plate using the screws removed earlier. (Fig.
OPERATING YOUR FAN Restore power to ceiling fan and test for proper operation. Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size. Ceiling height, number of fans, etc. The Reverse switch is located on the switch cup. Slide the switch to the Left for warm weather operation.
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 attachments twice a year. Make sure they are secure. (It is not necessary to remove fan from the ceiling). 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM - Fan will not start SOLUTION Check fuses or circuit breakers. Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire connections in switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off. Check to make sure the reverse is set to one side. If switch is located in the middle it might not make proper contact.
SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light(s). Fan Size Speed Volts Amps Watts N.W. G.W. C.F. 0.10 4.79 10.32 2.53' 60” High 0.41 31.20 PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY INFORMATION Estimated Airflow 4,407...
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