Quorum PINNACLE Installation Instructions

6. COMPLETING
1. Make sure the wiring is safely inside 4. A certain amount of wobble may be
the outlet box as instructed in Step 5 - considered normal, especially if the fan
Electrical Connections. To install the is on a downrod longer than 12".
canopy, partially unscrew the 2 screws in
the hanger bracket. Align the slotted 5. (Fig. 11) Attach the switch cup by
holes in the canopy with the screws in lining up the cannon plug from the motor
hanger bracket. Push up the canopy so housing to the one from the switch cup.
the screws slip into the slot. Turn the Attach the switch cup to the flange with
canopy so it locks in place. Make sure the the screws provided.
canopy is not quite touching the ceiling.
6. Turn on the fan and check the 4
2. Blade Assembly position speed switch - 3 speeds and
stop. (Fig. 12) Check the reverse switch
Using the supplied blade arm screws,
NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop rotating
attach the blades to the blade arms.
before changing from forward to reverse.
(Fig. 10). In some cases the metal washer
is permanently fixed to the screw head.
Fig. 10
Ensure all screws are used for each
blade.
3. Blade Installation
You can provide easy access to the blade Blade
screw holes on the motor housing by
centering them in the access hole of the
flange. Attach the blades to the motor
housing using the supplied screws. Turn
the housing to expose the next set of
blade screw holes. Continue with each
blade. DO NOT bend the blade arms
when installing the blades.
Blade Arm

7. FAN OPERATION AND CARE

1. A ceiling fan is an environmentally 3. Clean your fan periodically using
smart choice to cool as well as help to only a cloth dampened with a mild deter-
warm your home or office. You should gent solution for all hardware - never use
see a reduction in both heating and cool- solvents. The finish plating is lacquered
ing costs by regular use of your fan. to prevent tarnishing. Use a lint-free cloth
with clean water to clean blades.
Do not hesitate to use your fan dur-
ing summer and winter months. In sum- 4. You will never need to oil or lubri-
mer, using the reverse switch, adjust the cate your fan. Its permanently sealed
fan's direction so cool air is blown down, bearings will provide trouble-free, silent
producing a cooling breeze. (Fig, 13) In operation for many years.
winter, reverse the fan so that an upward
airflow will push warm air off the ceiling 5. If repairs or servicing are ever
and circulate it downwards into the liv- required, to avoid possible electric
ing area (Fig. 14). In winter months, use shock, turn off the electricity at the
the fan at a lower speed than summer. main fuse or circuit panel before you
begin.
2. Periodically check tightness of all
screws securing the blades to the blade
arm attachment points. A clicking or
rattling noise is a sure indication of
loosening screws. Since screws will
invariably work loose over time, at least
once a year, tighten all the screws attach-
ing blades to blade arms. Do not bend
blade arms when cleaning or servicing
the fan.

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

FAN WILL NOT START 2. Turn off the power. Loosen the
canopy and check that the wiring and/or
1. Check that the electricity has been
wire nut connectors are not resting against
turned on at the circuit breaker which
the canopy, possibly vibrating while the
had probably been turned off during
fan is on.
installation.
3. Use of a standard light rheostat or an
2. Turn off the electricity. Check all
unapproved fan wall control to control the
connections in the wiring of the fan at the
fan speed will always cause an annoying
ceiling and make sure it follows the wiring
"hum". Many fan motors do not work
instructions outlined in this manual.
quietly with solid state variable speed
controls.
NOISE
Note: Always allow a day or two "run-in"
4. Check that the rubber gasket on the
time for any new fan at medium or high
mounting bracket has been installed if
speed. When attempting to diagnose
called for in the installation instructions.
noise, listen carefully from several sides
to try and isolate the location of the noise
5. Check that the canopy is not touching
(blades, upper end, motor, light kit, etc.).
the ceiling.
1. Tighten all screws attaching blades to
6. Check that all screws on the motor
blade arms. Remember to tighten these
housing and the bottom housing are tight.
screws at least once a year because they
may loosen slowly over time and cause a
clicking noise.

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INSTALLATION
THE
Fig. 11
Flange
Switch Cup
Fig. 12
Reverse Switch
Flange
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
WINTER
FAN TURNS, BUT DOES NOT
MOVE MUCH AIR
1. The fan may be running in reverse.
2. The distance from the ceiling to the
blades may be too small. At least 8" are
recommended.
3. The room may contain items which
obstruct the air flow.
4. The fan may be too small for the size
of the room.
EXCESSIVE WOBBLE
Note: A small amount of wobble is
considered acceptable and should not be
considered a defect.
1. Make certain all blades are tightly
attached to each blades' respective blade
arm.
THE PINNACLE CEILING FAN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cannon
Plug
Version #91525-XX is
Energy Star certified.
These instructions are to be used in
the installation of the following
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