• CEILING FAN OWNER’S MANUAL • 3/04 • REGATTA • WARNING: Read and follow these instructions carefully and be mindful of all warnings shown throughout.
GENERAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: 1. To ensure the success of the installation, be sure to read the instructions and review the diagrams thoroughly before beginning. 2. To avoid possible electric shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main power box before wiring. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with local codes, ordinances and/or the National Electric Code.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for choosing a Regency Ceiling Fan. You have chosen the best! Your new ceiling fan has been designed to provide many years of service and enjoyment. WARNINGS: * Disconnect power by removing fuse or turning off circuit breaker before installing the fan and/or optional lighting. * Support directly from building structure.
UNPACKING YOUR FAN 1. Unpack your fan and check the contents. Do not discard the carton. If warranty replacement or repair is ever necessary, the fan should be returned in original packing. Remove all parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its side, or the decorative housing may shift, be bent or damaged. 2. Examine all parts. You should have the following: 4 1 2 8 5 3 9 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 5GM 5GM 1. Mounting bracket 8. Blade arm (5) 2. Ceiling canopy 9.
PREPARATION Parts identification on assembled fan Canopy Fan Housing Downrod Blade Blade Arm Detachable Switch Housing PREPARATION: Verify that you have all parts before beginning the installation. Check foam insert closely for missing parts. Remove motor from packing. To avoid damage to finish, assemble motor on soft padded surface or use the original foam inset in motor box. Do not lay fan on its side as this could result in shifting of motor in decorative enclosure.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: DOWNROD, CANOPY, AND COLLAR COVER 1. Carefully support fan housing (motor) in its styrofoam packing with the mounting collar (where the wires come out) facing upward. 2. Remove ball from downrod by loosening set screw in the side of the ball. Slide ball down and remove ball pin; remove ball. The 6˝ downrod is recommended (if clearance above floor allows) to provide greater air flow, since more space will be available above the blades for supply air. 3.
INSTALLING THE FAN 1. Lift ball/downrod/fan into hanger bracket opening. NOTE: The tab opposite hanger bracket opening should fit in slot on ball. 2. Make wire connections, (refer to section titled “Electrical Connections”). 3. Slide canopy up and fasten to hanger bracket with screws provided. Hanger bracket tab Ball slot Ball WARNING: To avoid damaging the blade arms and blades, do not install blades onto fan until fan is fastened to ceiling. If arms are bent or misaligned, excessive wobble may occur.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: * Be sure electricity is turned off at the main power box before wiring 1. Four wires are connected to the fan. Black – this is the “hot” power to run fan. White – this is the “common” power to run fan and light. Blue – this is the “hot” power for uplight and light kit. Green – ground wire (on bracket or downrod). 2. If fan and light are to be connected to the same circuit, black and blue wires can both be connected to house circuit black wire.
BLADE ATTACHMENT 1. Place fiber washer on screw. Insert this assembly through the blade and start the screw into the blade arm. Repeat this procedure without tightening the screw until all 3 screws have been started into the blade arm (Fig. 1). 2. Tighten each screw, starting with center screw. Fiber Washer Screw Blade Blade Arm Fig. 1 3. Before fastening the blade assembly to the motor with screws and metal lockwashers provided, remove the rubber grommets (aka shipping supports) and motor screws.
INSTALLATION OF REMOVABLE SWITCH HOUSING NOTE: Be sure the power is off before installing. 1. Loosen the 3 side screws on switch housing hub halfway. 2. If installing light kit, carefully remove light kit plug in bottom of switch housing. Attach light kit to switch housing per instructions supplied with light kit. See “Electrical Connections” for hook-up of light kit. 3. Connect the plug and receptacle and make sure side buckle snaps in place. 4. Attach the switch housing to the switch housing hub.
STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL-NOT INCLUDED) GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: For use with a standard remote control. Multiple code choices are included with your fan’s remote control in case: • you have more than one remote control fan and want them to respond only to their own remote control • you have other radio controlled devices in your home that may interfere with the fan remote control (i.e.
REMOTE CONTROL CONTINUED (OPTIONAL) 3. After you have preset the code selectors, insert the terminal connector from the fan motor into the terminal connector inside the receiver (Fig. 2). The terminal plug can only be inserted one way to prevent improper connection. SWITCH HOUSING RECEIVER FAN’S SWITCH HOUSING HUB ANTENNA FIG. 2 TERMINAL CONNECTOR 4. Insert the antenna wire through one of the small holes in the switch housing hub. (Fig.
OPERATION Forward/Reverse Direction: Forward is a counterclockwise rotation of the blades when viewed from beneath the fan. This will create a downward breeze that can be felt below the fan. This is the normal direction for the fan to run when the weather is warm. WARM MONTHS Forward (counterclockwise) Reverse (clockwise) will draw air up through the blades and towards the ceiling, down the walls, and into the living space during the cooler months.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A REGENCY CEILING FAN. Write to us at: Regency Ceiling Fans P.O. Box 730 Fenton, MO 63026 Visit us on the Web at: www.regencyfan.
