Modern Forms Vox FR-W1802 Manual

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Integrates seamlessly with:
devices you already own

Premium smart features:
complement high quality materials

Wet Location-listed to the strictest UL/cUL safety regulations. Finished and rated for interior and exterior use

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for flexible control

Quiet, reliable, and up to 70% more efficient than AC fans

Accessories:
personalize your experience

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 I Sold separately
F-WCBT-WT White

Tools Required

Package Contents

1. Blade Set of 5
   RPL-F1802-**-BD-**
2. Mounting Bracket Downrod Assembly
   RPL-HGR-ASM-**
3. Canopy & Canopy Ring
   RPL-CAN-CYL-**
4. Coupling Cover
   RPL-COU-CVR-**
5. Motor Housing
6. Adapter Plate
7. Luminaire Module
   F6IN-120V-R1-30
8. Glass Shade
   RPL-F1802-GLA
9. Control receiver w/Hardware (***)
   F-R3-1802-0**
10. Remote w/Wall Cradle
    F-RCBT-WT

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

Hardware Bag
RPL-F1802-PARTS

• Safety Cable
  Ø14xØ6mm flat washer (1)
• 5/32" Spring Washers (2)
• Safety Cable 5.4mm
  Spring washer (1)
  Ø10xØ4mm flat washers (2)
• Blade Screws 3/16" x 15mm
  Blade screws (16)
• Machine Screws 8 x 3/4"
  Machine Screws (2)
• Self-tapping Screws
  12 x 11W x 2L Phillips
  Self-Tapping Screws (1)

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

Hanging Weight: 20 lbs.

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

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."

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

1. Outlet Box

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).
NOTE: For wet location - ensure the individual wood beam is at least 1-inch wider than fan's canopy for mounting purposes.

Installing the Mounting Bracket

Remember to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker.

1. Electrical Box
2. Wires
3. Mounting Bracket
4. Screws

See Fig. 2

1. Remove 1 set screw from mounting bracket and set aside for use in Finishing the Installation.
2. Pass supply wires through mounting bracket and secure to outlet box.
3. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling outlet box with the screws and washers provided with your outlet box.

Attaching the Blade

1. Slot
2. Blade
3. Screws

See Fig. 3

1. Place blade on motor and secure with the blade attachment, screws and washers.
2. Insert blades in slots, aligning with motor assembly holes.
3. Secure blades with blade attachment screws & washers.

Hanging the Unit

Failure to properly install the cotter pin and/or tighten the set screws could result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.
NOTE: Make sure all screws are tightened and that wires are not twisted.

1. Remove screw from hanger ball. Remove hanger ball and cross pin (Fig. 4).
   
2. Loosen 2 screws, clevis pin and cotter pin (Fig. 4).
3. Slip the coupling cover, canopy screw cover (painted side face down), and canopy (opened side up) onto the downrod. Coupling cover goes all the way to the bottom. Reinstall the hanger ball onto the downrod (Fig. 4A).
   
   1. Safety Cable
   2. Screws (2)
   3. Cotter Pin
   4. Motor Wires
   5. Downrod
   6. Collar
   7. Clevis Pin
4. Seat all into the mounting bracket. Rotate until ball drops and locks into hanger bracket screw (Fig. 4B)
   
   1. Wood Screw
   2. Safety Cable
5. Secure the safety cable into the structure beams using the wood screw, washers, and spring washers provided (Fig. 4C).
   

NOTE: Safety cable is required for all ceiling fan installations in Canada. Safety cable is required for ceiling fan and light (combo) installationns over 35 lbs. in both flush and downrod models in the United States.

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.

1. Mounting Bracket
2. Receiver

Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket with the flat side of the receiver facing the ceiling (Fig. 5).

Motor to Receiver & Receiver to house supply wires (Fig. 5A).

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.

Follow the steps above to connect the fan to your household wiring. Use the plastic wire nuts with your fan.
Secure the plastic wire nuts with electrical tape. Make sure there are no loose strands or connections.

Installing the Optional Wall Control

1. Wall Outlet
2. Wall Control
3. Wall Mounting Plate
4. Mounting Plate Screws
5. Wallplate

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. 6).
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. 6).
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. 6).
4. Connect the white wire from the wall control to the white (neutral) wire from the wall outlet box (Fig. 6).
5. Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the outlet box. Secure the wall control with the two (2) wall control screws provided (Fig. 6A).
6. Attach the wall mounting plate over the wall switch and secure with the two (2) wall mounting plate screws provided (Fig. 6A).
7. Fasten the wall plate to the wall mounting plate (Fig. 6A).

Multi-location wiring
Individually pair each of the wall controls with the fan receiver using the pairing instruction. See "Controlling the Unit".

Finishing the Installation

1. Secure wire connectors with supplied wire ties.
2. Install canopy to mounting bracket with the screw removed in the "Installing the Mounting Bracket" section.
3. Install canopy screw ring as shown (Fig. 7).
   
   1. Outlet Box
   2. Hanger Bracket
   3. Screws
   4. Canopy
   5. Canopy Screw Cover

Installing the Luminaire Module

1. Remove 1 of 3 screws and loosen the others (do not remove).
2. Screw in previously removed screw and tighten the others to install the adapter plate (Fig. 8).
   
3. Attach LED wires from motor assembly to luminaire module. Blue wire from fan to blue wire from LED module and white wire from fan to white wire from LED module.
4. Remove 3 screws from the outer perimiter of the adapter plate.
5. Secure the luminaire module with the 3 screws to the adapter plate (Fig. 8A).
   
6. Install glass shade without over-tightening (Fig. 8B).
   

Controlling the Unit

Your fan was delivered to you with the included control already paired to your fan. See Fig. 9

1. Light On/Off, Bright/Dim
2. Fan On/Off, Speed Up/Down
3. Season (Summer/Winter) (Fig. 9A)
   

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 and instructions on the next page.
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 onthe 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).

Factory Reset
Press and hold buttons for 10 seconds until the fan emits 3 beeps indicating the reset

Receiver Factory Reset
Press the reset button on the receiver until the receiver emits 3 beeps indicating the reset

Fan Wi-Fi Reset
Press and hold the and for 10 seconds until LED blinks green and receiver emits 2 long beeps
NOTE: If you change your Wi-Fi settings (SSID or Security Passphrase) you will require a Wi-Fi reset. Refer to Fig. 11 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 remote control, you can control your fan with a wall 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.

Accessories

Personalize your experience

	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 I Sold separately F-WCBT-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 I XF-18 - 18" Downrod XF-24 - 24" Downrod I XF-36 - 36" Downrod XF-48 - 48" Downrod I XF-60 - 60" Downrod XF-72 - 72" Downrod

Troubleshooting

My Unit 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 Unit 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 Unit 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 Device 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 remote 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 Product failed to join the Wi-Fi network

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 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 may 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.

Safety Rules

For operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information, visit http://modernforms.com/fan-support/

To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker before beginning. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code "ANSI/NFPA 70" and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a licensed electrician.
The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. (2.1m) clearance from the trailing edge of the fan blades to the floor and a minimum of 1.5 ft (0.5m) from the edge of the fan blades to the surrounding walls Never place objects in the path of the fan blades. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, please be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the motor or finish, do not use water or chemicals when cleaning the fan or fan blades. A dry cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable for most cleaning.
After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box, and the ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.

All set screws must be checked and re-tightened where necessary before installation.

Do not install or use your fan if any part(s) is/are damaged or missing. This product is designed for use only with the supplied parts and/or accessories designated for use with this product by Modern Forms. Substitution of parts or accessories not designated for use with this product by Modern Forms could result in personal injury or property damage and will void the warranty. Contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer if any parts are damaged or missing.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed and operated with the supplied wall control, or controlled from the Modern Forms app.

Do not use power tools to assemble or install your fan. Using power tools can result in improper assembly which can lead to noise or fan damage, personal injury or property damage.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when installing the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.

Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades.

Do not operate fan unless fan blades are in place. Noise and fan damage can occur

This appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the fan or other items, the outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 lbs (15.9 kg). Use only UL/cUL listed outlet boxes marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT. " Use only the screws and washers provided with the outlet box.

Before assembling your fan, refer to the "Making the Electrical Connections" section. If you feel you do not have enough wiring knowledge or experience, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician.

NOTE: Before servicing or cleaning the fan, switch power off at the circuit breaker.

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 2
MON-FRI 8AM-8PM EST
Email: fansupport@modernforms.com

modernforms.com

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Home Page | Modern Forms

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