Modern Forms Hydra FR-W1805 Manual

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	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for flexible control
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Accessories:
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	Bluetooth Remote Control Dims light to 1% | ON/OFF 6 fan speeds F-RCBT-WT White
	Bluetooth Wall Control Dims light to 1% | ON/OFF 6 fan speeds | Sold separately F-WCBT-WT White

Tools Required

Package Contents

Hanging Weight: 46 lbs


Please make note of the MAC ID on the receiver and keep it in a safe place.

1. Blade Set of 8 (80/96/120) RPL-F1805-***-BD-**
2. Hanger Assembly Mounting Bracket Downrod Assembly RPL-F1805-HGR-**
3. Canopy & Canopy Screw Cover RPL-F1805-CAN-**
4. Coupling Cover RPL-COU-CVR-**
5. Motor Assembly
6. Blade Arm Set of 8 RPL-F1805-BARM-**

7. Adapter Plate
8. LED Module F6IN-120V-R1-30
9. Glass Shade RPL-F1805-GLA
10. Luminaire Cover RPL-F1805-COVER-**
11. Control Receiver w/Hardware (080/096/120) F-R3-1805-***
12. Wall Control w/ Hardware F-WCBT-WT

** denotes finish code of fan
*** denotes blade sweep of fan

Hardware Bag
RPL-HYDRA-PARTS

• Wood screws (2), screws (2)
• 5/32" lock washers (2), flat washers (2)

Before discarding packaging materials be certain all parts have been removed.
Place the parts from the hardware bag into a small container to keep them from being lost.

Mounting Options

To prevent electrical shock, ensure electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker before beginning.
If there isn't an existing UL/cUL listed outlet box, please refer to the following instructions. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box and support structure must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs/15.9 kg). Do not use plastic outlet boxes. Use only UL/cUL listed outlet boxes marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT."
Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure.
Figures 1-1C are examples of different ways to mount the outlet box.
NOTE: To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need an installation hanger bar.
NOTE: Downrod fans can be suspended up to a maximum recommended length of 72" using additional downrods (sold separately) and the included 80" lead wire.
NOTE: The sloped ceiling kit (sold separately) is required for sloped ceiling applications, and will accommodate slopes up to 45° (Fig. 1B).
NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling (Fig. 1B).

1. Support Brace
2. Outlet Box
3. Joist

1. Outlet Box

Support Ceiling Max 30° Angle

1. Support Brace
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Recess Outlet Box

Hanging the Fan

REMEMBER to turn off power at the breaker. Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly:

1. Disconnect power at the breaker to the fan location. A licensed electrician must install the fan.
2. Remove 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of mounting bracket and save for use in Finishing the Installation section. Loosen the other screw (Fig. 2).
   
   1. Mounting Bracket
   2. Screw
3. Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the ceiling mounting bracket as shown in (Fig. 2A).
   
   1. 120V Wires
   2. cUL Listed Electrical Box
   3. Mounting Bracket
   4. Mounting Screws (supplied with outlet box)
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling outlet box with the screws and washers provided with your outlet box.
5. Take out the set screw located in the hanger ball, lower the hanger ball and remove the cross pin. Remove the hanger ball from the hanger ball/downrod assembly (Fig. 2B).
   
   1. Cross Pin
   2. Hanger Ball
   3. Screw
   4. Downrod
   5. Safety Cable
   6. Motor Wires
   7. Downrod
   8. Screws
   9. Collar
   10. Cotter Pin
   11. Clevis Pin
6. Remove the clevis pin and cotter pin, and loosen the two collar screws from the motor collar (Fig. 2B).
7. Carefully feed the motor wires and safety cable up through the downrod. Thread the downrod into the collar.
   
   Failure to properly install the cotter pin and/or tighten the screws could result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.
8. Align the holes of downrod and collar and insert the cotter pin and clevis pin. Tighten the two collar screws (Fig. 2B).
9. Slip the coupling cover, canopy screw cover (painted side face down), and canopy (opened side up) onto the downrod (Fig. 2B).
   Coupling cover goes all the way to the bottom.
10. Carefully reinstall the hanger ball onto the downrod, being sure that the cross pin is in the correct position, the setscrew is tightened and wires are not twisted (Fig. 2B).
11. Carefully lift the fan motor assembly up to the mounting bracket and seat the hanger ball in the mounting bracket socket. Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket socket is properly seated in the groove in the hanger ball (Fig. 2C).
    Rotate the socket assembly until the ball drops and locks into the hanger bracket screw.
    
    1. Motor Wires
    2. Safety Cable
    3. Downrod
    4. Canopy
    5. Canopy Screw Cover
    6. Coupling Cover
12. Secure the safety cable to the building structure using wood screw (Fig. 2D).
    
    
    1. Wood Screw
    2. Safety Cable

Making the Electrical Connections

Installation of this fan requires that a three-conductor cable (including ground wire) which should run between ceiling and wall outlet box.

Check to see that all connections are tight, including ground, and that no bare wire is visible at the wire nuts, except for the ground wire.
Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket with the flat side of the receiver facing the ceiling (Fig.3).
Motor to Receiver & Receiver to house supply wires (Fig. 3A).

1. Mounting Bracket
2. Receiver

1. Connect the hanger ball/downrod assembly ground wire, mounting bracket ground wire and receiver ground wire to the ground wire in outlet box.
   
   Failure to connect ground wires could result in poor fan control functionality.
2. Connect the red wire from the fan to the red wire marked "TO MOTOR" from the receiver.
3. Connect the grey wire from the fan to the grey wire marked "TO MOTOR" from the receiver.
4. Connect the yellow wire from the fan to the yellow wire marked "TO MOTOR" from the receiver.
5. Connect the white wire from the fan to the white wire marked "FOR LIGHT" from the receiver.
6. Connect the blue wire from the fan to the blue wire marked "FOR LIGHT" from the receiver.
7. Connect the black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black wire marked "AC in L" from the receiver.
8. Connect the white (neutral) wire from the ceiling to the white wire marked "AC in N" from the receiver.

Installing the Wall Control

1. Connect the green wire marked "GROUND" from the wall control to the copper wire from the wall outlet box that feeds back to the circuit breaker – important for proper fan function (Fig. 4).
   
2. Connect the black wire marked "LINE IN" from the wall control to the black LINE VOLTAGE wire from the wall outlet box that feeds back to the circuit breaker (Fig. 4).
3. Connect the red wire from the wall control to the black wire from the wall outlet box that feeds up to the fan (Fig. 4).
4. Connect the white wire from the wall control to the white (neutral) wire from the wall outlet box (Fig. 4).
5. Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the outlet box. Secure the wall control with the two (2) wall control screws provided (Fig. 4A).
   
   1. Wall Outlet
   2. Wall Control
   3. Wall Mounting Plate
   4. Mounting Plate Screws
   5. Wallplate
6. Attach the wall mounting plate over the wall switch and secure with the two (2) wall mounting plate screws provided (Fig. 4A).
7. Fasten the wall plate to the wall mounting plate (Fig. 4A).

Finishing the Installation

1. Secure all wire connections with supplied wire ties to assist in canopy installation.
2. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box.
3. Slide the canopy up to 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.
4. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket. Secure by tightening the one screw previously loosened and the one previously removed. Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug.
5. Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy screw ring are snug.
   
   Make sure tab at bottom of hanger bracket is properly seated in groove of hanger ball before attaching canopy to bracket. Failure to properly seat tab in groove could cause damage to electrical wiring.

Attaching the Fan Blades

1. Blade
2. Blade Arm
3. Screws with Lock Washers
4. Screws

1. Attach the blade to blade arm using the screws from washers as shown in (Fig. 6).
2. Fasten blade assembly to motor using screws supplied (Fig.6).

Installing the Adapter Plate

1. Remove one of the three mounting plate screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other two screws (do not remove).
2. Place the key holes in the mounting plate over the two screws previously loosened from the mounting ring. Turn the mounting plate until the adapter plate locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes (Fig. 7).
   
   1. Mounting Ring
   2. Adapter Plate
   3. Screw
3. Tighten the two mounting ring screws previously loosened and the one previously removed to secure adapter plate.

Installing the LED Luminaire Module

Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box.
NOTE: If you do not plan to install the luminaire module with your fan at this time, skip this step.

1. Adapter Plate
2. Connection Plugs
3. Led Luminaire Module
4. Screws
5. Glass Shade
6. Metal Light Cover

1. Remove the 3 screws from the outer perimeter of the adapter plate and keep for future use.
2. Raise and hold the LED luminaire module close to the adapter plate and proceed to secure the wire connections. Connect the white wire connectors from the luminaire module to the white wire of the fan. Connect the blue wire from the fan to the black wire from the LED module.
3. Tuck connections neatly into adapter plate. Place the luminaire module against the adapter plate and using the previously removed 3 screws install the luminaire module.
4. Raise glass shade up against the luminaire module, and secure it to fan by turning acrylic shade clockwise until snug. Do not overtighten.
5. If installing the optional metal light cover, make sure it is securely tightened.
   NOTE: Add metal light cover if you do not need lighting function or prefer a different aesthetic.
   NOTE: Do not connect the LED module or connector wires if you are using the metal light cover.

Controlling the Fan

Your fan was delivered to you with the included control already paired to your fan.

1. Light On/Off, Bright/Dim
2. Fan On/Off, Speed Up/Down
3. Season (Summer/Winter)
   

Air-Gap Switch: Pull tab to power off in case of emergency. Not necessary for normal fan operation (only included with wall control).
NOTE: Your fan features 6 speeds. An audible tone will indicate when the speed is increased or decreased. When the fan has reached the minimum/maximum speed level the fan will beep twice.

Controlling One or Multiple Fans with Remote or Wall Controls
The Bluetooth Remote or Wall Control is capable of controlling an unlimited number of fans within line of site.
See (Fig. 9C) for Pairing.
NOTE: Pairing must be completed within three (3) minutes of powering the fan.

Synchronizing Control Across Multiple Fans
If you are controlling multiple fans with one controller, fans/lights may be synced by referring to Fig. 9B.

Fan On/Off: Press and hold button for 4 seconds. The LED on the remote will flash green and all connected fans will beep to indicate the message has been received. All fans will turn off. This will bring all fans controlled by the remote into sync.
Light On/Off: Press and hold button for 4 seconds. The LED on the remote will flash
green and all connected fans will beep to indicate the message has been received. All lights will turn off. This will bring all fans controlled by the remote into sync.
Fan Direction: Press and hold button for 4 seconds. The LED on the remote will flash green and all connected fans will beep to indicate the message has been received. All fans will be set to summer mode (CCW rotation). This will bring all fans controlled by the remote into sync.

Reset

If advised by fan support, you can reset your fan to factory settings by referring to (Fig. 10A) or (Fig. 10B).
NOTE: If you change your Wi-Fi settings (SSID or Security Passphrase) you will require a Wi-Fi reset. Refer to Fig. 10 and then use the Modern Forms app to connect your fan to the new network.

Breeze Mode

Breeze Mode mimics the natural ebb and flow of winds in nature by varying the fan speed.
NOTE: Breeze Mode always rotates your fan in the Summer direction.

1. To start Breeze Mode, press and for 4 seconds. The LED will blink green and the fan will beep.
2. To exit Breeze Mode and return to standard fan mode, press and for 4 seconds. The led will blink green and the fan will beep. Your fan will return to the direction and speed it was set to prior to entering Breeze Mode.

Application

In addition to the included wall control, you can control your fan with a remote control (sold separately) or through the Modern Forms app. To use the Modern Forms app, download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.

1. Open the app to create your account. You can also log in using your Facebook or Google account.
2. To set up a Wi-Fi connection you will need the SSID and Wi-Fi password for the network you wish to connect to.
3. You will receive a prompt to name your fan device and upload an optional picture of it if you choose.
4. The Modern Forms app allows you to perform normal fan functions, as well as create schedules, set sleep timers, invite other users, create groups, and use smart features such as Adaptive Learning. Integrate with smart home systems you already own including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, Control 4, and more.

For detailed Instructions and Smart Home Device Integration

Accessories

	Bluetooth Wall Control Dims light to 1% | ON/OFF 6 fan speeds | Sold separately F-WCBT-WT White
	Bluetooth Remote Control Dims light to 1% | ON/OFF 6 fan speeds F-RCBT-WT White
	Sloped Ceiling Kit Designed to accommodate buildings with steeper sloped ceilings up to 45° or 12/12 pitch XF-SCK
	Coupler Connects two downrods XF-I
	Downrod XF-12 - 12" Downrod | XF-18 - 18" Downrod XF-24 - 24" Downrod | XF-36 - 36" Downrod XF-48 - 48" Downrod | XF-60 - 60" Downrod XF-72 - 72" Downrod

Troubleshooting

My Fan Will Not Start

1. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers.
2. Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire connections in the switch housings.

Make sure the main power is turned off!

My Fan is Noisy

1. Allow for 24-hour break-in period. Most noises associated with a new fan will go away during this time period.
2. Check to make sure the screws which attached to the blades (and blade arms when applicable) are tight.
3. Check to make sure all screws in motor housing are snug.
4. Make sure light cover is tightened and/or glass is snug.
5. Tighten the hanger bracket screws and make sure the outlet box is secured.
6. Your wire connectors may be rattling against the fan's canopy.
7. Make sure you have a cUL/UL approved outlet box and it is installed correctly.

My Fan is Wobbling

1. Tighten the setscrews in the downrod.
2. Make sure your hanger ball assembly is locked into place in the hanger bracket.
3. Tighten the hanger bracket screws to the outlet box.
4. Make sure the fan blades are properly aligned and securely fastened to the motor housing assembly/blade arms.
5. Make sure the gaps between the blades are evenly distributed or make sure you are using an approved cUL/UL listed outlet box and it is installed correctly.

My Fan is not producing Enough Air Movement

If possible, please consider using a longer than included downrod.

My remote or wall control is not controlling my fan

Verify that the fan is receiving power by power cycling the fan.
To do this:

1. Cut power to the fan via standard On/Off wall switch, or the breaker if standard wall switch is not applicable.
2. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then restore power.
3. The fan will power on in Pairing mode for 3 minutes.
4. Press and hold and buttons on wall control for 10-15 seconds.
5. When the LED indicator remains solid green, and three (2) audible beeps are heard, the pairing process is complete.

I don't see my fan's WiFi (ModernFormFan_XXXXXX) in my phone's list of available WiFi networks.

1. If your fan had been previously paired the Wi-Fi radio will be off.
2. To turn on Wi-Fi, press and hold fan speed up and fan speed down buttons on your remote control or wall control for 6 seconds.
3. The fan will beep and you will see its Wi-Fi network available for connection.

My home Wi-Fi network is not showing up in the app's list during setup.

1. Your fan supports connection with 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n networks. Confirm your network is compatible by checking your router settings or contact your router manufacturer.
2. Make sure your network's SSID is not hidden.
3. Your fan does not support 5 GHz network connectivity.

My Fan failed to join the Wi-Fi network connection

1. Make sure you entered the correct Wi-Fi password and your mobile device is connected to the same network you attempted to connect the fan.
2. Make sure you are within the router manufacturer's specified range. If all of these steps have failed - please power cycle your fan and router and retry.

What is power cycling and how do I power cycle my fan?
Power cycling is the act of temporaily removing the power source for your fan. If the fan is powered through a wall switch, turn the switch off for 10 seconds and back on. Alternately, you can use the circuit breaker the fan is connected to by toggling it off for 10 seconds and back on. If your fan is wired through a Modern Forms wall control (P/N: F-WCBT-WT) pull the Air-Gap Switch on your wall control, wait 10 seconds, and re-insert.

What is Adaptive Learning?

Adaptive learning is an exclusive feature that allows your fan to learn your daily/weekly habits and automatically recommend scheduled activity through the Modern Forms app. This feature can be toggled on or off.

What is Breeze Mode?

Breeze Mode mimics the natural ebb and flow of winds in nature by fluctuating your fan's speed.

What is Pairing?

Pairing is the process of connecting your Modern Forms remote or wall control to your fan. Your fan comes pre-paired to your included remote control. However, if you want additional controls for your fan or if you're replacing a control, refer to the pairing and unpairing section of the instructions.

What is a Factory Reset?

Factory Reset is a restore of the fans original settings. This can be achieved from the control or by pressing and holding the small button on the receiver until you hear three audible beeps or by holding down the fan toggle, light toggle, and season toggle buttons on your paired remote or wall control for 10 seconds.
NOTE: You will need to re-pair your remote or wall controls to the fan following a factory reset. A factory reset will also disconnect the fan from your home Wi-Fi network and will require you to add the fan using the Modern Forms Smart Fans app.
Please refer to the FAQ section of our app for further guidance. For all other questions, please contact our dedicated Fan Support specialists. Contact information can be found at the front of the instructions.

Please read and save these instructions before installation
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

General Inquiries

For all questions about your ceiling fan please read all included instructions, installation procedures, troubleshooting guidelines and warranty information before starting installation.
For missing parts or general inquiries call our trained technical staff at:
1-866-810-6615 option 0
MON-FRI 8AM-8PM EST
Email: customerservice@modernforms.com
Or live chat at modernforms.com

Fan Support
For fast service have the following information below when you call:

1. Model Name and Number
2. Part Number and Part Description
3. Date Of Purchase and Purchase Location

1-866-810-6615 option 1 MON-FRI 8AM-8PM EST
Email: fansupport@modernforms.com