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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 LIGHT PLATE............INSTALLING THE FAN..............INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS AND GLASS SHADE... HANGING THE FAN................. OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL..ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............CARE OF YOUR FAN................INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER......... TROUBLESHOOTING................
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: 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: 16a. Wall transmitter Incl. 2 mounting Fan blades (5) screws and 3 wire nuts 2a. Hanger bracket plate 16b. Wall plate w/2 mounting screws 2b. Hanger bracket 17.
INSTALLING THE FAN Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape. PARALLEL WOOD BRACE CEILING (MIN. 2" THICK) MOUNTING OPTIONS JOIST CROSS BRACE OUTLET If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
HANGING THE FAN CAUTION! THE HANGER BRACKET PLATE MUST BE INSTALLED WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the DIRECTLY TO THE BUILDING JOIST USING THE TWO WOOD SCREWS hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and AND WASHERS PROVIDED.
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Step 8. Slip the coupling cover, decorative ring, canopy cover, and canopy onto downrod. (Fig. 12) Carefully reinstall hanger ball onto rod being sure that cross pin is in correct position, set screws are tighten and wires are not twisted. Step 9.
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INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS DOWNROD 1. Install the 3x4W LED bulbs CANOPY (provided) into the sockets of the bulb holder assembly. (Fig. 14) CANOPY COVER 2. Remove the two thumb screws from the top of the motor 4W LED BULBS REGISTRATION housing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock be sure electricity is Step 2. Motor to Receiver Electrical Connections: Connect the turned off at the main fuse or breaker box before wiring. WHITE wire from the fan to the WHITE wire marked "TO MOTOR N" from the Receiver.
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Step 3. Receiver to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections: Connect the WHITE wire (Neutral) from the outlet box to the WHITE wire marked "AC in N" from the receiver. Connect the BLACK wire (Hot) from the outlet box to the BLACK wire marked "AC in L" from the receiver.
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INPUT AC120V OUTLET BOX WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLACK (HOT) WHITE GREEN OR BARE AC SUPPLY COPPER (GROUND) BLACK ("AC IN L") BLACK WHITE ("AC IN N") RECEIVER BLACK ("TO MOTOR L") WHITE ("TO MOTOR N") ORANGE GROUND (CONNECT TO GROUND- (FOR UPPER LIGHT) GROUND WIRE ON (GREEN) HANGER BRACKE...
INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER WARNING! HOOK UP "IN SERIES" ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT NEUTRAL SUPPLY WIRE OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH, DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall outlet box. Step 2.
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 narrow section of the key holes.
BLADE INSTALLATION THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT. SCREWS Step1. Attach the fan blade to the blade holder using the FIBER WASHERS screws and fiber washers provided. Tighten screws securely. Repeat process for remaining blades.(Fig. 21) BLADE Step2.
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 LIGHT PLATE NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box. 1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting plate and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove) 2.
INSTALLING THE LIGHTBULBS & GLASS SHADE NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box. 1. Install 2x4W LED (included) bulbs into bulb sockets. (Fig. 25) 2. Remove the metal plate, glass cap and decorative nut from the light plate. Raise the glass shade LIGHT PLATE up against the light plate, Place the metal plate with rubber on the top over the stem and turn it clockwise until it locks up against the glass shade.
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL Remote Control only: Install a A23 12 volt battery (included). To prevent damage to transmitter remove the battery if not used for long periods of time. Restore Power to Ceiling Fan. D. OFF-ON Slide Button (Wall Control Fans Only) instructions apply to ceiling fans that feature a DOWN This button turns the power Off and On to the Fan and light (...
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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: to change the direction of the rotation of the blades the fan must be in operation mode. Warm Weather (forward) A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 26.
CARE OF YOUR FAN 4. Use a lint free lightly damp cloth or duster to remove dust from Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan. the blades. 1. Because of the fan's natural movement some connections may become 5.
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: All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because wood and This is caused by interference, change the code frequency from the plastic blades vary in density, the fan may wobble even though transmitter, and follow the instructions from Section 5 again to blades are matched.
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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). 0.406 24.00 21.87 3.16' 19.00 68" High 0.816 95.45...
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PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY INFORMATION FAN SPEED AIRFLOW POWER USE AIRFLOW EFFICIENCY (CFM)* (Watts) (CFM/Watt) 2897 24.00 High 7644 95.45 Ceiling fan airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Estimated Airflow Power use is measured in watts. To maximize energy savings: Yearly Energy Cost 5,438 Measure according...
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