Harbor Breeze MERRIMACK II (41125, 42073, 42241, 43389) - Ceiling Fan Manual

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE CONTENTS

(shown actual size)

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

• Before you begin installing the fan, disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off the circuit breakers.
• Make sure all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, the National Electrical Code and ANSI/NFPA 70-199. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.
• Make sure the installation site you choose allows a minimum clearance of 7 ft. from the blades to the floor and at least 30 in. from the end of the blades to any obstruction.
• The net weight of this fan is: 19.45 lbs.

When using an existing outlet box, make sure the outlet box is securely attached to the building structure and can support the full weight of the fan. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death. The stability of the outlet box is essential in minimizing wobble and noise in the fan after installation is complete.

To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with sharp edges.

Using a full-range dimmer switch to control fan speed will cause a loud humming noise from the fan. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do NOT use a full-range dimmer switch to control the fan speed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, mount the fan to an outlet box marked "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT" and use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. The outlet box and its support must be able to support the moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs.).

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this fan are designed to accept only one 12-gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan. If your house wire is larger than 12-gauge and/or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when installing them, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan. Do not insert objects between the rotating fan blades.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only parts provided with this fan. The use of parts OTHER than those provided with this fan will void the warranty.

Be sure the outlet box is properly grounded or that a ground (green or bare) wire is present.

Carefully check all screws, bolts and nuts on the fan motor assembly to ensure they are secured.

PREPARATION

Before beginning the assembly of this product, ensure all parts are present. Compare all parts with the package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

Estimated Assembly Time: 120 minutes

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Electrical Tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety Glasses, Step Ladder, Wire Cutters and Wire Strippers

Helpful Tools (not included): AC Tester Light, Tape Measure and Wiring Handbook

INITIAL INSTALLATION

1. Turn off the circuit breakers and the wall switch to the fan supply line leads.
   
   
   Failure to disconnect the power supply prior to installation may result in serious injury or death.
2. Determine the mounting method to use.
   
   Standard mounting is best suited for ceilings 8 ft. or higher. For taller ceilings you may want to use a longer downrod (not included).
   Angle-style mounting is best suited for angled or vaulted ceilings. A longer downrod is sometimes necessary to ensure proper blade clearance. Note: If using the angle mount, check to ensure the ceiling angle is not steeper than 16°.
   Closemount-style mounting is more suitable for ceilings lower than 8 ft. high.
   Flushmount installation is not available for this item.
3. Ensure the blades (K) will be at least 30 in. from any obstructions. Also check the downrod (A) length to ensure the blades (K) will be at least 7 ft. above the floor.
   
4. Loosen all four mounting bracket screws (X), then completely remove the two mounting bracket screws (X) from the round holes of canopy (E). Set aside for later use.
   Detach mounting bracket (D) from canopy (E).
   
5. Secure the mounting bracket (D) to the outlet box using screws and washers provided with the outlet box.
   
   
   It is very important you use the proper hardware when installing the mounting bracket (D) as this will support the fan.
6. Remove all 10 preassembled motor screws (R) and five preassembed motor blocks from the underside of the motor assembly (N). Discard the motor blocks but keep the motor screws (R) for later.
   

STANDARD OR ANGLE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the downrod pin (B) and downrod clip (C) from the downrod (A). Then partially loosen the set screws (L) in the yoke at the top of the motor assembly (N).
   
2. Insert the downrod (A) through the canopy (E) and yoke cover (G). Feed the wires from the motor assembly (N) through the downrod (A).
   
3. Slide the downrod (A) into the yoke of the motor assembly (N), align the holes, then re-install the downrod pin (B) and downrod clip (C). Secure with set screws (L).
   
4. Depending on the length of downrod you use, you may need to cut the lead wires back to simplify the wiring. If you decide to cut back the lead wires, it is suggested you do so in the following manner: Take the lead wires and make sure you have pulled them all the way through the top of the downrod. Measure 8 inches of lead wire, then cut the excess wire off with wire cutters (not included).
   
5. If you decided to cut back the lead wire in Step 4, strip 1/2 in. of insulation from the end of the white wire. Twist the stripped ends of each strand of wire within the insulation with pliers (not included). Repeat this step for black and blue wires.
   

Note: If you did not cut back the lead wires in Step 4, Step 5 is not necessary and you may proceed to Step 6.

6. Install the ball end of the downrod (A) into the opening of mounting bracket (D). Align one of the four slots in the ball with the tab in the mounting bracket (D).
   Note: The downrod (A) should not rotate if installed correctly.
   

Failure to align the slot in the downrod (A) with the tab of the mounting bracket (D) may cause the fan to wobble or fall, which could result in serious injury or death.

Proceed to Wiring

CLOSEMOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove and discard the canopy cover (F) from the bottom of the canopy (E).
   
   Note: The downrod (A), canopy cover (F), and yoke cover (G) are not used in this type of installation.
2. Remove three Phillips-head closemount screws (M) from the top of the motor assembly (N). Align the canopy (E) with the holes in the top of the motor assembly (N), then re-install the Phillips-head closemount screws (M) to secure the canopy (E) to the top of the motor assembly (N).
   
3. Raise the fan and place the canopy (E) on the hook on the mounting bracket (D), temporarily leaving hands free for the wiring process.
   

WIRING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this fan are designed to accept only one 12-gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan. If your house wire is larger than 12-gauge and/or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.

Be sure the outlet box is properly grounded or that a Ground (Green or Bare) wire is present.

Note: Closemount installation will not have the downrod (A), yoke cover (G), or canopy cover (F).

1. Align the canopy (E) over the loose mounting bracket screws (X) preassembled on mounting bracket (D). Place the keyholes of the canopy (E) onto the mounting bracket screws (X) and rotate the canopy (E) clockwise.
   
2. Secure the canopy (E) with the mounting bracket screws (X) previously removed. Tighten all mounting bracket screws (X) securely.
   
3. Partially insert the blade screws (BB) along with the blade washers (CC) through the blade (K) and into the blade arm (J). Tighten each blade screw (BB) with a Phillips screwdriver (not included), starting with the one in the middle. Repeat this step for the remaining blades (K) and blade arms (J).
   

Hardware Used

Blade Screw

x 15

Blade Washer

x 15

4. Install the blade arm (J) to the underside of the motor assembly (N) with motor screws (R) previously removed. Tighten with Phillips screwdriver (not included). Repeat for each blade arm (J).
   
5. Remove one of the three fitter plate screws (O) from the fitter plate (P) and save. Loosen but do not remove the other two fitter plate screws (O).
   
   Note: Make sure to keep loose hardware separate to avoid confusion during installation.
6. Align the two key slots in the light pan (H) with the loosened fitter plate screws (O). Place the light pan (H) over the two screws and turn the light pan (H) clockwise. Then tighten the two fitter plate screws (O). Re-install the fitter plate screw (O) that was removed in the previous step and tighten firmly.
   
7. Remove one light pan screw (S) from one of the three brackets below the light pan (H) and save. Loosen but do not remove the other two screws on the other two brackets.
   
8. Connect the 9-pin connector from the fitter plate (P) to the 9-pin connector from the light kit (Q).
   
9. Align the two key slots in the light kit (Q) with the two previously loosened light pan screws (S). Place the light kit (Q) over the two screws and turn the light kit (Q) clockwise. Re-install the previously removed light pan screw (S) and tighten all three screws securely.
   
10. Install the bulbs (V) into the sockets on the light kit (Q). Remove the finial (U) and finial cap (T).
    
11. Lift the glass globe (I) over the threaded rod on light kit (Q). Lift the finial cap (T) up until it is flush with the glass bowl (I) and secure with the finial (U).
    
12. Align the three grooves on the inside of the light frame (W) with the three raised bumps on the light kit (Q). Turn clockwise until it locks into place.
    

13. Attach the pull chain extensions (DD) or custom pull chain extensions (not included) to the fan and light pull chains.
    

Hardware Used
Pull Chain Extension

x 2

14. Turn on power supply to the fan.
    

Assembly is complete.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using a ceiling fan will allow you to raise your thermostat setting in the summer and lower your thermostat setting in the winter without feeling a difference in your comfort.
   Note: Wait for the fan to stop before moving the reverse switch.
   
   1. In warmer weather, push the reverse switch to the left to display the sun icon, which will result in downward airflow creating a wind chill effect.
   2. In cooler weather, push the reverse switch to the right to display the snowflake icon, which will result in upward airflow that can help move stagnant, hot air off the ceiling area.
      
      The reverse switch must be set either completely to the right or to the left for the fan to function correctly. If the reverse switch is set in the middle position, the fan will not operate (Fig. 1c).
2. The fan pull chain has four positions to control the fan speed. One pull is HIGH, two is MEDIUM, three is LOW, and four turns the fan OFF. The light pull chain turns the lights ON and OFF.
   

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

At least twice each year, tighten all screws on the fan. Clean the motor housing with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish. Clean the blades with a lint-free cloth.

Bulb Replacement: Use 40-watt max. E26-base LED, CFL or incandescent bulbs. Halogen bulbs are not recommended for this item.

Important: Shut off the main power supply before you begin any maintenance tasks. Do not use water or a damp cloth to clean the ceiling fan.

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, call the customer service department at 888-251-1003, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Sunday. You could also contact us at ascs@lowes.com.