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UCHIWA U.S. Patents Pending INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE...
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This product is protected by United States Federal and/or State Law, including Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright laws. Manual design and all elements of manual design are protected by U.S. Federal and/or State Law, including Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright laws.
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Minka-Aire warrants to the original owner that this fan will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, excluding the motor. Minka-Aire warrants to the original owner that the motor in this fan shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the fan, and it remains in the original installation.
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This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been damaged in any way, including improper installation, damage as a result of the removal of the fan from the origial installation, or damage in shipping. This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been subjected to use for which the fan was not designed.
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES..................FINISHING THE INSTALLATION............PACKAGE CONTENTS..............INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE ..........INSTALLING THE FAN..............INSTALLING THE LIGHT PLATE............BLADE INSTALLATION..............INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS AND GLASS SHADE....HANGING THE FAN................. OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL TRANSMITTER... ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............CARE OF YOUR FAN................INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER.........
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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ATTENTION: ATTENTION: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190 watts, the ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically. NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: Fan blades (3) 13a. Wall transmitter Incl. 2 mounting screws and 3 wire nuts 2. Hanger bracket 13b. Wall plate w/2 mounting screws 3. Canopy 14.
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 OUTLET CROSS BRACE If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
BLADE INSTALLATION UPPER Step 1. (Fig. 5) Remove the metal plate and DECORATIVE SCREWS metal cover by remove the six screws from HOUSING the coupling. SCREWS METAL BLADE HOLDER PLATE Step 2. (Fig. 6) Insert the blade through the SCREWS access window from the blade holder.
HANGING THE FAN WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. (Fig. 11) hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and Thread the rod into the coupling, next line up holes and replace lock the proper installation of your new ceiling fan.
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DOWNROD OUTLET BOX CANOPY DOWNROD CROSS PIN COUPLING CANOPY COVER SET SCREWS *OMIT COUPLING COVER WHEN USING HITCH LOCK THE MINIMUM-LENGTH HANGER DOWNROD SUPPLY REGISTRATION BALL SET SCREW WIRES SLOT SET SCREWS DOWNROD HANGER BRACKET Fig. 13 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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) GREEN OR BARE WHITE AC SUPPLY COPPER (GROUND) BLACK ("AC IN L") BLACK WHITE ("AC IN N") RECEIVER BLACK ("TO MOTOR L") WHITE ("TO MOTOR N") ORANGE (CONNECT TO GROUND 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 Step 1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box. OUTLET BOX Step 2. Slide the canopy up to ceiling and over the two screws on hanger bracket. Rotate HANGER BRACKET canopy clockwise, next, while holding the canopy with one hand, slide the canopy cover over the screws and rotate clockwise until tight.
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INSTALLING THE DOCORATIVE HOUSING 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 docorative housing over the 2 screws previously loosened from the mounting ring, turn docorative housing until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key MOUNTING RING...
INSTALLING THE LIGHT PLATE NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box. Step 1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the docorative housing and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove) 2.
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INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULB & GLASS SHADE WARNING: Shut of the power supply before removing or replacing lamp. In handling of halogen bulb, care should be taken not to touch it with your bare hands. Oil residue will shorten the life of the halogen bulb.
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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. instructions apply to ceiling fans that feature a DOWN D.
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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 23.
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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SYMPTOM Frequency Interference 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 RPM CFM N.W. G.W. C.F. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light(s). 0.30 1675 12.46 14.38 2.87' 56" Medium 0.41 3101 High 0.49...
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