CONTRACTOR 42’’ BY INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
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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.
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. Replacement is subject to availability of the same model. If the model is unavailable it will be replaced by one of equal value.
SAFETY RULES................................................................................... 1 ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES.......................................................... 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................... 2 ATTACHING THE SWITCH CUP........................................................ 8 INSTALLING THE FAN.................................................................... 3 CONNECTING A LIGHT FIXTURE......................................
1 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. 4.
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. NOTE: READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY TO A U.L.
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 5 Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Fan blades (5) Hanger bracket Canopy Ball/downrod assembly Fan motor/housing assembly Blade holders (5) Switch housing Balancing kit A. Mounting hardware: #10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.) #8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2 PCs.) Lock washers (2 PCs.) 4mm star washers (2 PCs.) Wire nuts (3 PCs. ) Washers (2 PCs.) B. Blade attachment hardware: 3/16" x 7.5 mm screws (16 PCs.
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape. MOUNTING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE FAN OUTLET BOX 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. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials.
4 HANGING THE FAN WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and the proper installation of your new ceiling fan. The use of other parts, hardware or components not supplied by Minka Aire® with the fan will void the Minka Aire® Warranty. Step 3. Remove the Hanger Ball from the Downrod Assembly by loosening the Set Screw and removing the Cross Pin. (Fig. 7) REMEMBER to turn off the power.
DOWNROD OUTLET BOX CROSS PIN CANOPY DOWNROD SET SCREWS HITCH PIN LOCK PIN HANGER BALL SET SCREW SUPPLY WIRES SET SCREWS REGISTRATION SLOT DOWNROD HANGER BRACKET Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 LOCK PIN Fig.
5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS REMEMBER to shut the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your house supply wires. Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan. Secure the wire nuts by wrapping the connection with electrical tape. FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN. HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLACK (HOT) CEILING WALL Step 1. Connect the black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black and the blue wires from the fan.
FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCH. FAN CONTROLLED BY WALL CONTROL, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY LIGHT SWITCH. HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN (GROUND) BLACK (HOT) HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN (GROUND) BLACK (HOT) CEILING CEILING LIGHT SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH WALL BLUE (OPTIONAL LIGHT) BLACK (MOTOR) WIRING OPTION 1 WHITE (NEUTRAL) FAN WALL CONTROL GROUND (CONNECT TO GROUND WIRE ON HANGER BRACKET IF NO HOUSE GROUND WIRE EXISTS.
6 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION OUTLET BOX Step 1. Remove the 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of the hanger bracket and loosen the other one a half turn from the screw head. Step 2. 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. (Fig. 14) Step 3. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket, secure by tightening the two set screws.
ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES Step 1. Attach the fan blades to the blade holders using the screws and fiber washers provided, tighten screws securely. (Fig. 15) Step 2. Remove rubber stops from motor. Rotate motor so that the screw holes are revealed through the opening on switch cap plate. Align motor holes to blade holders and secure with screws provided, tighten screws securely. (Fig.
8 ATTACHING THE SWITCH CUP Step 1. Remove the screws from the switch cup plate. While holding the switch cup, firmly snap the wire molexes together. Next, slide switch cup up against plate and rotate it until the screw holes are aligned. Secure switch cup to plate using the screws removed earlier. (Fig. 17) SWITCH CUP PLATE NOTE: DO NOT PINCH WIRES BETWEEN THE SWITCH HOUSING AND THE SWITCH CUP PLATE. MOLEX Step 2. Attach the pull chain fob to the chain on the switch cup. (Fig.
CONNECTING A LIGHT FIXTURE REMEMBER to disconnect the power. The fan blades must already be attached to the fan. The following instructions should help you install most light kits. Also refer to the instructions included with purchased kits. Step 1. Remove existing switch cup from bottom of fan. (Fig.18) Step 2. Remove plug screw in bottom of switch cup. (Fig.18) Step 3. Feed black and white wires from light kit through hole in bottom of switch cup and thread stem of light kit into same hole until snug.
10 OPERATING YOUR FAN Restore power to ceiling fan and test for proper operation. Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size. Ceiling height, number of fans, etc. The Reverse switch is located on the switch cup. Slide the switch to the Left for warm weather operation. Slide the switch to the Right for cool weather operation. NOTE: Wait for fan to stop before changing the setting of the slide switch.
WINTER OPERATION SUMMER OPERATION Fig 20 Fig 21
11 CARE OF YOUR FAN Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan. 4. Use a lint free lightly damp cloth or duster to remove dust from the blades. 1. Because of the fan's natural movement some connections may become 5. There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently lubricated loose. Check the support connections, brackets and blade attachments bearings. twice a year. Make sure they are secure. (It is not necessary to remove 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Fan will not start SOLUTION SYMPTOM Fans/Light Turn On and Off Unexpectedly SYMPTOM Fan will not start SOLUTION Check to make sure the wall switch is turned Allow a 24-hour "break in" period. on. SOLUTION Check circuit fuses or breakers. Most noises associated with a This is caused by Caution! Make sure the power is turned off new fan will go away during this interference, change before performing the following steps. time.
13 SPECIFICATIONS These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light (s). Fan Size Speed Volts Amps Watts RPM 42" 120 Low Medium 120 120 High 0.20 0.32 0.39 10 26.5 47 CFM N.W. G.W. C.F. 116 1558.09 5.00 5.40 180 2767.65 0.759' kgs kgs 212 3290.
