Hampton Bay AC438-GM Use and Care Manual
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1. Installing the Battery Install 12V MN21 A23 battery included to 1 HI MED LOW buttons prevent damage to transmitter remove the battery These three buttons are used to set the fan if not used for long periods Figure 21 speed as follows LOW Low speed MED Medium speed HIFHigh speed 2 OFF button This button turns the fan off 3 The button turns the light ON or OFF NOTE The light is NOT dimmable Figure 22 Figure 21 12 DO NOT OPERATE REVERSING SWITCH WHILE FAN BLADES ARE IN MOTION FAN MUST BE TURNED OFF AND BLADES STOPPED BEFORE REVERSING BLADE DIRECTION Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size ceiling height number of fans and so on The Reverse switch is located on the switch housing Slide the switch to the Left for warm weather operation Slide the switch to the Right for cool weather operation Warm weather Counter Clockwise direction A downward air flow creates a cooling effect Fig 23 This allows you to set your air conditioner on a higher setting without affecting your comfort Cool weather Clockwise direction An upward airflow moves warm air off the ceiling area Fig 24 This allows you to set your heating unit on a lower setting without affecting your comfort ps EE AA Figure 24 13 Care of Your Fan Here are some suggestions to help you maintain your fa2. Carefully push all wires back into the switch housing then install the light kit assembly onto the mounting plate with 3 screws provided Be sure to tighten all screws Fig 19 10 Remove the lock ring from the socket by turning the lock ring clockwise Until it unlocks Insert the glass into the glass holder and turn the lock ring counter clockwise to tighten the glass Repeat for the remaining glass Fig 19 Install 4 x 13 Watt compact fluorescent bulbs included NOTE CFL bulbs are NOT dimmable Restore power and your light kit is ready for operation LIGHT BULBS HAVE NO WARRANTY CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANY HOME DEPOT STORE Switch Housing Figure 18 a lt Screws Wire Comection gt Plugs HL eas Kit a BF a Glass Shade gt Lock Ring a Assembly Fan without Light Kit Optional Your fan is designed with light kit in case you intend to install the fan without light kit Attach the plastic plug to the switch housing cover Then installing the switch housing cover to the switch housing with the screws provided Figure 20 Switch Housing Switch Housing Cover A Plug a Figure 20 11 Operating Your Transmitter Restore power to the ceiling fan and test for proper operation
3. 2 Figure 11 Motor to eceiver electrical connec tions Connect the black wire from the fan to black wire marked TO MOTOR L Connect the white wire from the fan to the white wire marked TO MOTOR N from the receiver Connect the blue wire from the fan to the blue wire marked For Light from the receiver Secure the wire connections with the plastic wire connecting nuts provided Figure 11 Receiver to house supply wires electrical connections Connect the black hot wire from the ceiling to the black wire marked AC in L from he receiver Connect the white neutral wire from the ceiling to the white wire marked AC in N from the receiver Secure the wire connections with the plastic wire connecting nuts provided Figure 11 If your outlet box has a ground wire green or bare copper connect it to the fan ground wires otherwise connect the hanging bracket ground wire to the mounting bracket Secure the wire connection with a plastic nut provided After connecting the wires spread them apart so that the green and white wires are on one side of the outlet box and black and blue wires are on the other side Carefully tuck the wire connections up into the outlet box FAN MUST BE INSTALLED AT A MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF 20 FEET FROM THE TRANSMIT TING UNIT FOR PROPER SIGNAL TRANSMIS SION BETWEEN THE TRANSMITTING UNIT AND THE FAN S RECEIVING UNIT DO NOT USE WITH WALL LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH SUPPLY ea hia UET El
4. Ground Figure 11 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 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS ARE FOR REFER ENCE ONLY OPTIONAL USE OF ANY LIGHT KIT SHELL BE UL LISTED AND MARKED SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THIS FAN Finishing the Fan Installation 1 Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box Slide the canopy up to ceiling and over the 2 screws on the hanger bracket Rotate canopy clockwise Next while holding the canopy with one hand slide the canopy cover over the screws and rotate clockwise until tight Note adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug Fig 12 MAKE SURE THE TAB ON THE HANGER BRACKET PROPERLY SITS IN THE GROOVE IN THE HANGER BALL BEFORE ATTACH ING THE CANOPY TO THE BRACKET BY TURNING THE HOUSING UNTIL IT DROPS INTO PLACE Canopy Bottom Cover SS Figure 12 Attaching the Fan Blades MOTOR IS SHIPPED WITH MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE PREVENT MOVEMENT DURING TRANS PORTATION REMOVE THE SCREWS FROM THE MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE DISCARD THE MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE FIG 13 Motor Support Plate 1 Attach blades to blade arm using the screws i with rubber washers provided Fig 14 Start a screw into the blade arm do no
5. OUTLET BOXES COMMONLY USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF LIGHT FIXTURES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE INSTALLATION OF THIS FAN A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED o Unp ackin g Yo u r F an Unpack your fan and check the contents You should have the following items Set of blades 5 Canopy assembly Ball downrod assembly Coupling cover Fan motor assembly Blade arms 5 NAS A ES WARNING DO NOT INSTALL OR USE FAN IF ANY PART IS DAMAGED OR MISSING CALL TOLL FREE 1 877 898 1881 10 11 12 13 14 15 Switch housing Switch housing cover Light kit Glass shades 4 13 Watt compact fluorescent bulbs 4 Receiver with 6 wire nuts Transmitter holder 2 mounting screws 2 plastic plugs 12V MN21 A23 battery Extra plastic plug Blade Attachment Hardware 16 Screws with Rubber Washers Electrical Hardware 3 Plastic Wire Nuts Balance Kit Installing Your Fan Figures 1 3 are examples of different ways to mount the outlet box Tools Required Phillips screwdriver straight slot screwdriver step ladder and wire cutters de de d Mounting Options Tf there isn t an existing UL listed mounting box then read the following instructions Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off
6. circuit breakers Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure Use appropriate fasteners and building materials The outlet box and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan at least 50 lbs Do not use plastic outlet boxes TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY MOUNT FAN ONLY TO AN OULET BOX MARKED ACCEPT ABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE THE MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OULET BOX OUTLET BOX COMMONLY USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF LIGHTING FIXTURE MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT Figure 1 Heavy Duty Fan Brace Heavy Duty Outlet Box for Fan Figure 2 To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist you may need an installation heavy duty fan brace as shown in Figure 2 available at any Home Depot store lt Provide Strong Support Recessed Outlet Box Mounting bracket opening must be toward the top Figure 3 Note You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep sloped ceiling The maximum angle allowable is 18 If the canopy touches downrod remove the decorative canopy bottom cover and turn the canopy 180 before attaching the canopy to the mounting plate Hanging the Fan REMEMBER to turn off the power Follow the steps below to hang your
7. motor collar firmly and evenly Fig 5 A 4 Ceiling Mounting Bracket lt lt Ceiling Canopy ES 4 Canopy Bottom Cover Figure 4 Motor Wies Ceiling Canopy _ Ball Downrod gt D Assembly Canopy Bottom a Cover Cotter Pin Pin in Locked Positioon Coupling Cover Clevis Pin Motor Collar Figure 5 Installing Fan to e the Electrical Box Outlet Box Posts in the or Outlet Box Ceiling 7 Mounting Bracket Mounting Safety Cable TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY MOUNT FAN ONLY TO AN OUTLET BOX OR SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE THE MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX Washers al Bracket 1 Pass the 120 volt supply wires through the som a center hole in the ceiling mounting bracket as Serews Supplied shown in Figure 6 with Electrical Box Figure 6 2 Install the ceiling mounting bracket to the outlet box be sure to align the holes in the hanger bracket with the post holes in the outlet box and secure with screws and washers provided by the outlet box Fig 6 3 Security tighten the two mounting screws 4 Carefully lift the fan assembly up to the ceiling mounting bracket and seat the hanger ball in the mounting bracket socket Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket socket
8. 640 656 Garrison D 52 in Ceiling Fan E Owner s Manual FSS Garrison Ventilador de Techo de 1 32 m M Manual del Propietario ls 2 9 9 s Thank you for purchasing our ceiling fan This product has been a r ri S O n manufactured with the highest standards of safety and quality Ceiling Fan by Hampton Bay Date Purchased Store Purchased AS Table of Contents Safety Rules o oooo 1 UL ModelNo 640656 _ Unpacking Your Fan 2 Installing Your Fan 3 Serial No S Installing the Light Kit 10 Operating Your Transmitter 12 VendorNo ______ 11289 Care of Your Fa 14 Troubleshooting 14 UPC U RH Specifications see p estada reneis 15 Warranty Information 16 Safety Rules Read and Save These Instructions To reduce the risk of electric shock insure electricity has been turned off 10 After making electrical connections spliced conductors should be turned at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1999 and local electrical codes Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not use this fan with any solid state fan speed control device It will permanently damage the electronic circuitry CAUTION To reduce th
9. ar after the date of purchase by the original purchaser We agree to correct such defects without charge or at our option replace with a comparable or superior model if the product is returned to Hampton Bay To obtain warranty service you must present a copy of the receipt as proof of purchase All costs of removing and reinstalling the product are your responsibility Damage to any part such as by accident or misuse or improper installation or by affixing any accessories is not covered by this warranty Because of varying climatic conditions this warranty does not cover any changes in brass finish including rusting pitting corroding tarnishing or peeling Brass finishes of this type give their longest useful life when protected from varying weather conditions A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a defect Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shall render the warranty invalid There is no other express warranty Hampton Bay hereby disclaims any and all warranties including but not limited to Those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to the extent permitted by law The duration of any implied warranty which cannot be disclaimed is limited to the time period as specified in the express warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The retailer shall not be liable for incidental consequential or special damag
10. e interior wall of the switch housing Allow a 24 hour breaking in period Most noises associated with a new fan disappear during this time If using an optional light kit make sure the screws securing the glassware are tight Check that the light bulb is also secure Make sure the upper canopy is a short distance from the ceiling It should not touch the ceiling Make sure your ceiling box is secure and rubber isolator pads are used between mounting bracket and outlet box Do not connect the fan with a wall mounted variable speed control s Make sure the dip switches are set correctly MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX BEFORE YOU ATTEMPY ANY REPAIRS REFER TO THE SECTION MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Specifications FAN SIZE SPEED VOLTS AMPS WATTS RPM 16 8 kgs 37 Ibs These are approximate measures They do not include Amps and Wattage used by the light kit 19 kgs 41 8 Ibs 15 Lifetime Limited Warranty lifetime warranty on motor The Hampton Bay warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for a period of lifetime after the date of purchase by the original purchaser Hampton Bay also warrants that all other fan parts excluding any glass or acrylic blades to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of shipment from the factory for a period of one ye
11. e risk of personal injury use only the screws provided with the outlet box The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 50 pounds Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked FOR FAN SUPPORT The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 feet clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor Avoid placing objects in path of the blades To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or fan blades A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable for most cleaning 11 upward and pushed carefully up into 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 ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box All set screws must be checked and retightened where necessary before installation TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONALL INJURY DO NOT BEND THE BLADE ARMS ALSO REFERRED TO AS FLANGES WHEN INSTALLING THE BRACKETS BALANCING THE BLADES OR CLEANING THE FAN DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY MOUNT TO OUTLET BOX MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT OF 22 7 KG 50 LBS OR LESS AND USE MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX MOST
12. es arising out of or in connection with product use or performance except as may otherwise be accorded by law Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty supersedes all prior warranties Shipping costs for any return of product as part of a claim on the warranty must be paid by the customer 16 You must present a copy of the original purchase receipt to obtain warranty service Ceiling Fan Parts amp Service Department 16040 North 59th Avenue Glendale AZ 85306 2350 Attach receipt here for easy location
13. fan properly 1 Remove the decorative canopy bottom cover from the canopy by turning the cover counter clockwise Figure 4 Remove the mounting bracket from the canopy by loosening the two screws on the bottom of the mounting bracket a half turn from the screw head and turning the canopy counter clockwise Figure 4 Remove the clevis pin cotter pin and set screws from the top of the motor assembly Figure 5 NOTE Ifa longer downrod is needed take out the screw located in the hanger ball lower the hanger ball and remove the pin remove all 3 pieces from the downrod and assemble them onto the new longer downrod before proceeding step 4 The longer downrod is available at any Home Depot store Route wires exiting from the top of the fan motor through the coupling cover canopy cover canopy and then through the ball downrod Figure 5 5 Align the holes at the bottom of the downrod with the holes in the coupling on top of the motor housing Figure 5 Carefully insert the clevis pin through the holes in the collar and downrod Be careful not to jam the clevis pin against the wiring inside the downrod Insert the cotter pin through the hole near the end of the clevis pin until it snaps into its locked position as noted in the circle inset of Fig 5 FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL COTTER PIN AS NOTED IN STEP 5 COULD RESULT IN FAN LOOSENING AND POSSIBLY FALLING 6 Tighten two set screws at top of the fan
14. is properly seated in the groove in the hanger ball Figure 7 This will help to balance the ceiling fan Figure 7 Hia THE TAB IN THE RING MUST REST IN THE 5 Secure the safety cable to the building structure GROOVE OF THE HANGER BALL AS FIGURE 7 as shown in Figure 8 FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAT THE TAB IN THE GROOVE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO WIRING Making the Electrical Connections TO AVOID POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK BE SURE ELECTRICITY IS TURNED OFF AT THE MAIN FUSE BOX BEFORE WIRING If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge or experience have your fan installed by a licensed electrician Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your household wiring Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan Secure the wire nuts with electrical tape Make sure there are no loose strands or connections This remote control unit is equipped with 16 code combinations to prevent possible interference from or to other remote units The frequency switches on your receiver and transmitter have been preset at the factory Please recheck to make sure the switches on the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same position any combination of settings willoperate the fan as long as the transmitterand receiver are set to the same position Figure 9 1 Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket with the flat side of the receiver facing the ceiling as Figure 10 6 Mounting Bracket Figure 10
15. ll noticeable Touching Ceiling E Figure 16 Attaching the Switch Housing 1 Switch Housing Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other 2 screws Do not remove While holding the switch housing under your fan snap together the wire connection plugs Place the key holes on the mounting plate over the 2 screws previously loosened from the mounting ring turn mounting plate until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes Secure by tightening the 2 screws previously loosened and the one previously removed Fig 17 Wire Connection Plugs Mounting Ring Screws Figure 17 9 Installing the Light Kit BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION DISCON NECT THE POWER BY TURNING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR REMOVING THE FUSE AT FUSE BOX TURNING POWER OFF USING THE FAN SWITCH IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK Remove the plug from the switch housing cover Fig 18 Attach the light kit to the switch housing cover by feeding the light kit wires black and white through the hole of switch housing cover and then screw it onto the switch housing cover by nut amp lock washer Be sure it is tight enough to prevent light kit from vibrat ing loose Fig 18 While holding the light kit assembly under your fan Make the polarized plug connections Figure 19 White to white Blue to black
16. n 1 Because of the fan s natural movement some connections may become loose Check the support connections brackets and blade attachments twice a year Make sure they are secure It is not necessary to remove fan from ceiling Clean your fan periodically to help maintain its new appearance over the years Do not use water when cleaning Use only a soft brush or lint free cloth to avoid scratching the finish The plating is sealed with a lacquer to minimize discoloration or tarnishing Do not use water when cleaning This could damage the motor or the wood or possibly cause an electrical shock You can apply a light coat of furniture polish to the wood blades for additional protection and enhanced beauty Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish 4 There is no need to oil your fan The motor has permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings 14 Troubleshooting SOLUTION PROBLEM Fan will not start Fan sounds noysy Remote control l 2 jmt Check main and branch circuit fuses or breakers Check line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the switch housing Check to make sure the dip switches from the transmitter and receiver are set to the same frequency Make sure all motor housing screws are snug Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade bracket to the motor hub is tight Make sure wire nut connections are not rattling against each other or th
17. t tighten Repeat for the 2 remaining screws and washers Screws gt Figure 13 2 Tighten each screw securely starting with the a Screws with center screw Make sure the blade is straight Figure 15 i Rubber Washers Repeat steps for the remaining blades 3 Fasten the blade assemblies to the motor housing by lining up the slots of the blade arms Blade Arm with the tabs on the motor housing then tighten the two screws and washers already installed in the blade arms Figure 15 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT BEND THE BLADE ARMS WHILE INSTALLING BALANCING THE BLADES OR CLEANING THE FAN DO NO INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES Blade m gt Medallion Figure 14 Blade Balancing The following procedure should correct most fan wobble Check after each step 1 Check that all blade and blade bracket screws are secure 2 Most fan wobble problems are caused when blade levels are unequal Check this level by selecting a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the blades Measure from a point on the center of each blade to the point on the ceiling Measure this distance as shown in Figure 16 Rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned for measurement Repeat for each blade Measurements deviation should be within 1 8 Run the fan for 10 Minutes 3 Use the enclsed Blade Balancing Kit if the blade wobble is sti
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