Atlas fan company T24 User manual

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T24
52" CEILING FAN
QUICK ASSEMBLY NOTES:
* Do not wire in fan while house wires are Live. Turn power off at breaker before installation
begins.
* Do not use any controls, wall or remote, other than those provided by Matthews Fan Company.
* Please do not use any electric or battery powered tools in the assembly and installation of this
or any other Matthews Fan Company product.
FAN RATING AC 120V. 60Hz For Damp Location

1. Tools and Materials Required.....................................................................................
2. Package Contents ......................................................................................................
3. Safety Rules...............................................................................................................
4. Mounting 5.Options.....................................................................................................
5. Hanging the Fan ........................................................................................................
6. Make the Electric Connections...................................................................................
7. Installing the Wall Switch............................................................................................
8. Finishing the Installation.............................................................................................
9. Attaching the Fan Blades............................................................................................
10.Attaching the Mounting Plate.....................................................................................
11. Installing the Light Kit................................................................................................
12. Operating Instructions...............................................................................................
13. Care of Your Fan.....................................................................................................
14. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should
have the following items:
a. Blade set (3)
b. Hanger bracket assembly
c. Ball / down rod assembly
d. Coupling cover
e. Fan motor assembly
f. Mounting plate
g. LED Light kit
h. Glass shade
i. Wall switch + wall plate + 4 mounting screws +
4 wire nuts
j. Package hardware
1) Mounting hardware:
wood screws (2), screws (2),
lock washers (2), washers (2),
star washers (2), wire nuts (3)
2) Blade attachment hardware:
screws (10), lock washers (10),
flat washers (10)
Please do not use any electric or battery powered
tools in the assembly and installation of this or any
Matthews Fan Company product.
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Philips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
11 mm wrench
Step ladder
Wire cutters
1. TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED
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1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure
electricity has been turned off at the circuit
breaker or fuse box before beginning.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local electrical
codes. Electrical installation should be
performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock and fire, do not use this fan with any
solid-state fan speed control device.
4. WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire,
Electric Shock, Or Personal Injury, Mount To
Outlet Box Marked Acceptable for Fan
Support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less And Use
Mounting Screws Provided With The Outlet
Box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for
the support of lighting fixtures are not
acceptable for fan support and may need to
be replaced, consult a qualified electrician if
in doubt.
5. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of
7 feet clearance from the trailing edge of the
blades to the floor.
6. To operate the reverse function on this fan,
press the reverse button while the fan is
running.
7. Avoid placing objects in the path of the
blades.
8. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan
and other items, be cautious when working
around or cleaning the fan.
9. 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.
10. After marking electrical connections, spliced
conductors should be turned 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.
11. Electrical diagrams are reference only. Light
kit that are not packed with the fan must be
UL Listed and marked suitable for use with
the model fan you are installing. Switches
must be UL General Use Switches. Refer to
the Instructions packaged with the light kits
and switches for proper assembly.
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3. SAFETY RULES
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE
BRACKETS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS
FLANGES) DURING ASSEMBLY OR AFTER
INSTALLATION. DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS IN
THE PATH OF THE BLADES.
NOTE
SUITABLE FOR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS!

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4. MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing UL listed 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. The outlet box and its support must be
able to fully support the moving weight of the fan
15.9 kgs (35lbs) or less. Do not use plastic outlet
boxes.
Figures 1,2 and 3 are examples of different ways to
mount the outlet box.
Note: The Fig. 3 are for use for downrod style only.
Note: You may need a longer downrod to maintain
proper blade clearance when installing on a steep,
sloped ceiling. (Fig. 3)
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture
but no ceiling joist, you may need an installation
hanger bar as shown in Figure 4.
Outlet box
Outlet box
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
Outlet box
Figure 2
Provide strong
support
Recessed
outlet box
Ceiling
mounting
bracket
Angled ceiling
maximum 25º

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5. HANGING THE FAN
REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps
below to hang your fan properly.
1. Remove the decorative canopy bottom cover from
the canopy by turning the cover counter clockwise.
(Fig. 5)
2. Remove the hanger bracket from the canopy by
removing the 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of the
hanger bracket and loosening the other one a half
turn from the screw head. Next, turn the canopy
counter clockwise to removing the hanger bracket
from the canopy. (Fig. 5)
3. Secure the hanger bracket to the ceiling outlet box
using screws and washers included with your outlet
box. (Fig. 6)
4. Loosen the two set screws and remove the hitch
pin and lock pin from the central shaft/top coupling of
the motor assembly. Doing so will allow the down rod
to enter the central shaft. (Fig. 7)
5. Route wires exiting from the top of the fan motor
through the coupling cover, canopy cover and canopy
and then through the ball/downrod. (Fig. 7)
6. Align the holes at the bottom of the downrod with
the holes in the collar on top of the motor housing.
Carefully insert the hitch pin through the holes in the
collar and downrod. Be careful not to jam the pin
against the wiring inside the downrod. Insert the lock
pin through the hole near the end of the hitch pin until
it snaps into its locked position. (Fig. 7)
Warning/Caution: Failure to properly install lock pin
as noted in step 6 could result in fan loosening and
possibly falling.
7. Tighten two set screws on top of the fan motor
firmly.
8. Now lift the motor assembly into position and place
the hanger ball into the hanger bracket. Rotate down
rod until the "Check Tab" has dropped into the
"Registration Slot" and the down rod and ball
assembly seat firmly. The down rod and ball
assembly should not rotate if this is done correctly.
(Fig. 8)
9. An additional safety support is provided to
prevent the fan from falling. Secure the safety
cable to the ceiling joist with screw and washer.
(Fig. 8).
Figure 6
Figure 5
Ceiling
hanger
bracket
Ceiling
canopy
Canopy
cover
Figure 7
Figure 8
Supply wires
Downrod
Coupling cover
Canopy
Canopy cover
Set screws
Hitch pin Lock pin
Ceiling
hanger
bracket
Mounting screws
(supplied with
electrical box)
Hook
Electrical
box
Registration
slot
Screw
Safety cable

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6. MAKE THE ELECTRIC
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be
sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse box
before wiring.
NOTE: Installation of this fan requires that a
three-conductor cable with ground wire be run
between ceiling and wall outlet box, or the light
feature will not work.
If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring
knowledge or experience, have your fan installed
by a licensed electrician.
1. Disconnect the power and remove the existing
wall plate and switch from the wall outlet box. (Fig.
9)
2. Set the knob on the wall switch to the 0 position.
3. Make wire connections as follows using the wire
nuts.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
White (neutral)
White (motor)
Green or bare
copper (ground)
Ground
(green)
(Connect to
ground wire on
hanger bracket
if no house
ground wire
exists.)
Outlet box
Black (hot)
Red (hot)
Blue (for light)
Black (motor)
Line Voltage
(Black wire from main fuse box)
Ground
Black
Red
Black
White
Yellow/green
Blue
Wall outlet box Wall switch
White
(Neutral)
Wall plate
Switch
Outlet box (Wall)
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a. Connecting the wires from the fan to the
wires from the ceiling outlet box. (Fig. 10)
b. Connecting the wires from the switch to the
wires from the wall outlet box. (Fig. 11)
1. Connect the red wire form the ceiling outlet box
to the blue wire from the ceiling fan.
2. Connect the black wire from the ceiling outlet
box toe the black wire form the ceiling fan.
3. Connect the white wire from the ceiling outlet
box to the white wire from the ceiling fan.
4. Connect the green wires from the bracket and
down rod to the ground conductor wire on the
ceiling box.
1. Connect the red wire from the switch to the red wire from the wall outlet box.
2. Connect the brown wire form the switch to the black wire form the wall outlet box that feeds up to the
fan.
3. Connect the black wire from the switch to the black LINE VOLTAGE wire from the outlet box that feeds
back to the main fuse box.
4. Connect the yellow / green striped wire form the switch to the ground terminal on the wall outlet box.

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Figure 12
7. INSTALLING THE WALL
SWITCH
1. Remove the existing wall plate and the old switch
from the wall outlet box.
2. Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the outlet
box. Secure the wall control with the two wall switch
screws provided. (Fig. 12)
3. Attach the wall plate over the wall control and secure
with the two wall plate screws provided.
Disclaimer: If a wall switch is to be used, for warranty
to be valid, our included wall control needs to be
installed to operate this fan.
8. FINISHING THE
INSTALLATION
1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box.
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. 13)
3. Align the circular hole on canopy with the
remaining hole on the hanger bracket, secure by
tightening the two set screws. Note: Adjust the
canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and
canopy cover are snug.
Warning: Make sure tab at bottom of hanger
bracket is properly seated in groove of hanger ball
before attaching canopy to bracket. Failure to
properly seat tab in groove could cause damage to
electrical wiring.
Figure 13
Outlet box
Hanger
bracket
Canopy
Canopy cover
Screws
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Figure 14
Figure 15
9. ATTACHING THE FAN
BLADES
1. Fasten blade to motor using the flat washers,
lock washers and screws supplied. (Fig. 14)
2. Repeat process with other blades. Tighten each
screw and make sure the blade is straight.
Screw
Flat washers
Blade
Lock washers
10. ATTACHING THE
MOUNTING PLATE
Step 1. Remove the 1 of 3 screws from the
mounting ring and keep it for future use. Loosen
the other 2 screws. (Do not remove)
Step 2. 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.
15)
Screws
Mounting ring
Mounting
plate

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11. INSTALLING THE LIGHT
KIT
REMEMBER: To disconnect the power.
1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting plate
and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove)
2. Raise and hold the LED light kit close to the
mounting plate and proceed to do the wire
connections. Make the 2-pin and 9-pin wire
connections: (Fig. 16)
3. Place the key holes from the light kit over the 2
screws previously loosened from the mounting
plate, turn the light kit 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. 16)
4. Raise glass shade up against bottom of fan
housing and secure it to the fan by turning the
glass shade clockwise until snug. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Figure 16
Mounting
plate
2-P Connectors 9-P Connectors
Glass shade
LED Light kit
Screws

12. OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Restore power to ceiling fan and test for
proper operation.
The fan 4-speed control is used to set the fan
speeds as follows:
0= Turns the fan off
1= High Speed
2= Medium Speed
3= Medium Low Speed
4= Low Speed
“ ” Slide Button:
This button control the light brightness.
Figure 17
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Figure 18
Figure 19
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 LED Light
kit. 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.
Warm weather - (Forward) A downward airflow
creates a cooling effect as shown in Fig. 18 This
allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer
setting without affecting your comfort.
Cool weather - (Reverse) An upward airflow
moves warm air off the ceiling area as shown in
Fig. 19. This allows you to set your heating unit on
a cooler setting without affecting your comfort.

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13. CARE OF YOUR FAN
Here are some suggestions to help you maintain your fan
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.)
2. Clean your fan periodically to help maintain its new appearance over the years. 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.
3. 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 bearings.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS. REFER TO THE SECTION "MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS".

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14. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Fan will not start.
Fan is noisy.
Fan wobble.
Solution
1. Check circuit fuses or breakers.
2. Check line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the switch
housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off.
1. Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
2. Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade bracket to the motor hub is tight.
3. Make sure wire nut connections are not rubbing against each other or the interior
wall of the switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off.
4. Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noise associated with a new fan
disappear during this time.
5. Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from solid-state variable speed controls.
If you have installed this type of control, choose and install another type of
control.
6. Make sure the upper canopy is a short distance from the ceiling. It should not
touch the ceiling.
1. Check that all blade and blade arm screws are secure.
2. Most fan wobbling 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 this distance. Rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned for
measurement. Repeat for each blade. The distance deviation should be equal
within 1/8".
3. If the blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by side)
blades can redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother operation.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND
THE BLADE ARM WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES, OR
CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN
ROTATING FAN BLADES.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
MATTHEWS-GERBAR, LTD. DBA MATTHEWS FAN COMPANY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY.
warranted by Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. to the original user against defects in workmanship or materials under
normal use and inside or outside damp location installation for: Motors: Lifetime of original purchaser: Labor
& Component parts: (lights, finish, blades, etc…): one year after date of purchase, Light Bulbs: no warranty.
Any part, which is determined by Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. to be defective in material or workmanship and
returned to an authorized service location, as Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. designates, shipping costs prepaid, will
be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced at Matthews-Gerbar Ltd.'s option providing that proof of
purchase is provided. For limited warranty claim procedures, see PROMPT DISPOSITION below. This
limited warranty gives purchasers specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the extent allowable under law, Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd.'s liability for
consequential and incidental damages is expressly disclaimed. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd.'s liability in all events
is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase price paid.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. has made a diligent effort to illustrate and describe the
products in this literature accurately: however, such illustrations and descriptions are for the sole purpose of
identification, and do not express or imply that the products will necessarily conform to the illustrations or
descriptions. Furthermore, there is no express warranty derived from any viewed sample or model.
Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. disclaims any expressed warranty and implied warranty of merchantability
and fitness for a particular use.
Except as provided below, no warranty or affirmation of fact, expressed or implied, other than as stated in
"Limited Lifetime Warranty" above is made or authorized by Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd.
PRODUCT SUITABILITY. Many states and localities have codes and regulations governing sales,
construction, installation and/or use of products for certain purposes, which may vary from those in
neighboring areas. While Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. attempts to assure that its products comply with such
codes, it cannot guarantee compliance and cannot be responsible for how the product is installed or used.
Before purchase and use of a product, please review the product application and national and local codes
and regulations, and be sure that the product, installation, and use will comply with them. Matthews-Gerbar,
Ltd. disclaims any expressed warranty and implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a
particular use if any modifications are made to the original manufacturer's product.
Certain aspects of disclaimers are not applicable to consumer products: e.g. (a) some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you: (b) also, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
consequently the above limitation may not apply to you.
OTHER EXCLUSIONS. This warranty does not cover defects caused by: exposure to extremes of heat and
humidity, neglect, modification, alteration, repair or service of the enclosed product by anyone other than an
authorized Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the product or operation of
it in a manner contrary to the accompanying instructions; or shipment of the product to a Matthews-Gerbar,
Ltd. dealer or service center for service. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from adjustment of
user controls, products purchased outside of the U.S.A., and costs for initial technical adjustments (set-up).
Matthews-Gerbar assumes no liability for labor costs, installation costs or other losses. Consult the operating
instructions included with the product for information regarding user controls.
PROMPT DISPOSITION. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. will make a good faith effort for prompt correction respect
to any product, which proves to be defective within limited lifetime warranty. For any product believed to be
defective within limited lifetime warranty, first call or write dealer from whom the product was purchased.
Dealer will give additional directions. If unable to resolve satisfactorily, call Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. at the
phone number below, giving the dealer's name, address, date and number of dealer's invoice, and describe
the nature of the defect.
MATTHEWS-GERBAR, LTD
1881 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE – LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
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