A note about our online installation instructions: Most Modern Fan Co. products have been in our assortment for several years or longer. As we continually work to improve product performance and user experience, we occasionally introduce subtle (and sometimes dynamic) product changes. These can affect the steps associated with assembly and installation of our products depending on when a fan was produced.
IC/Air2 DC Installation Instructions and Owners Manual Models: IC2–XX–XX–XX–XX(X)–XX Net Weight of Fan: 15.0 lbs (6.8 kgs) Please read and save these instructions. If you have any questions while installing your fan, call us first! Customer Service Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (PST) tel 888-588-3267 Safety Instructions and Warnings ......2 Fan Installation ...........................................4 Control Installation and Wiring ...........7 Troubleshooting.......................................
Safety Instructions and Warnings Please read all safety instructions prior to installing your ceiling fan and save this document for future reference. If you are in doubt with any of the information provided, we recommend that you consult or hire a qualified electrician to install your outlet box and ceiling fan. If you have any questions or difficulty installing your fan, call Modern Fan Co customer service at (888) 588-3267.
Installation Preparation Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstruction. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet (2.1 meters) from the floor to the blades and 30 inches (76 cm) from the wall to the end of the blades. WARNING Your new ceiling fan will require a grounded electrical supply line of 120 volts AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit. The outlet box must be securely anchored and capable of withstanding a load of 35 lbs (15.9 ww kg).
Fan Installation Tools Needed A stepladder, phillips head screwdriver and a wire stripper Instructions 1 Remove and identify contents of carton.
See Page 2 WARNING 2 Circuit Breaker POWER OFF If your fan was ordered with the optional LED light kit, it may have been pre-installed for you. If not, continue with Step 2 here. If your fan was not ordered with the optional light kit, proceed to Step 3. Keep in mind, the optional LED can be ordered and added to your fan at a later date. To install optional LED, carefully place fan body (bottom side up) on top of either piece of packing foam. Take care to protect wires and fan body from damage.
Fan Installation (continued) 4 Remove down rod stopper screw from fan body and loosen collar hex screw with hex key (included in hardware pack). Remove half-ball from down rod by loosening set screw and removing stopper pin, setting aside for Step 5. Run lead wires from fan body through selected down rod and fit down rod into fan body collar, taking care not to pinch or damage wires. Align holes in down rod with hole in collar and reinstall stopper screw.
See Pages 2-3 WARNING 6 Circuit Breaker POWER OFF Identify control components from control package(s). In addition to a receiving unit, your fan may have been ordered with a wall control (transmitter), a handheld remote control (transmitter) or both.
See Pages 2-3 Fan Installation (continued) 7 WARNING Circuit Breaker POWER OFF Dimming Selector Switch The remote handset and wall control ship pre-set for “on/off” operation of the light. The LIGHT button will turn the light on and off when pressed and released. To enable dimming function on the remote handset, move the vertically oriented dip switch down from ON to 1 (or from X to D). On the wall control, move the right (or lower) dip switch from ON to 2 (or from X to D).
9 Align slotted openings in bottom cap (or glass diffuser if optional LED is installed) with small posts on underside of fan body. Push bottom cap (or glass shade) up and gently rotate into place. There is no need to forcefully over tighten bottom cap (or glass). bottom cap light diffuser Device Pairing 10 If using the individual RF channel(s), you will need to pair your remote handset and/or wall control with the receiver.
Fan Installation (continued) Fan Operation 11 The ON/OFF switch on the bottom of your wall control (transmitter) terminates power to the fan. This switch must be in the “ON” position for your fan to receive commands and to operate. Alternatively, you may use an on/off toggle switch at the wall box in combination with a remote control handset (transmitter). In some cases, when no switch leg is present, your fan may have continuous power to the receiving unit.
Fan Balancing 12 The rotor and motor of your fan have been dynamically tested and balanced during manufacturing and production. In addition, the blades have been matched to the nearest gram to ensure well balanced operation. Furthermore, a blade balancing kit has been included with your fan. Please refer to the instructions packaged with the balancing kit should your fan require additional balancing.
Troubleshooting Please read all installation instructions carefully. After reviewing the following troubleshooting tips, if you are unable to solve a problem with the installation or operation of you fan, please contact customer service for additional assistance. I mportant: Do not return a fan or fan parts without first contacting us for troubleshooting assistance.
Fan makes repetitive ticking noise... • Check for obstructions in rotor path. • Make sure mounting hardware at ceiling is secure. • Make sure all other hardware and blade attachments are tight. • Give fan adequate “break in period” of several hours to several days then repeat steps above. Fan makes humming noise... • Be sure you are using the control set (including receiver) that was supplied with your fan. • Be sure that all fittings (light kit, bottom dome, canopy, etc.) are firmly secured.
Maintenance See Pages 2-3 WARNING Circuit Breaker POWER OFF Before servicing or cleaning your fan, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such a tag, to the service panel. • Your fan uses maintenance free, sealed bearings. There is no need to lubricate the motor bearings or inner shaft.
Lifetime Limited Warranty All products manufactured and sold by The Modern Fan Co. meet the highest industry standards. We use only the finest materials and production processes resulting in quality ceiling fans backed by the following warranty: Motors (dry locations):........................................................................................................Lifetime Motors (damp locations):.................................................................................................
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