Canarm AXIS User manual

02/16 MADE IN CHINA
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AXIS
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IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR RECORDS, RECORD AND KEEP
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Model on carton:
I.D.#:
UPC:
NOTE: FOR OPTIMUM QUIETNESS, FULLY ASSEMBLE FAN AND RUN FOR 24 HOURS.

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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents.
You should have the following items:
Blade set (4)
Hanger bracket assembly
Downrod
Coupling cover
Fan motor assembly
16W LED light kit
Glass shade assembly
Receiver+6 wire nuts
Transmitter+holder+2 mounting screws
Package hardware
Mounting hardware:
screws (2), wood screws (2),
washers (2), lock washers (2),
star washers (2), wire nuts (3),
rubber gaskets (2)
Blade attachment hardware:
screws (13), fiber washers (13)
Balance Kit
Philips screw driver
Blade screw driver
11 mm wrench
Step ladder
Wire cutters
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b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
1. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
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d.
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3. SAFETY RULES
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 control. Also, not
compatible with other wall remotes.
4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury, mount
to outlet box marked "acceptable for fan
support of 15.8 kg (35 lbs.) or less" and
use mounting screws provided with the
outlet box. Most 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.
5. The outlet box and support structure
must be securely mounted and capable
of reliably supporting a minimum of 35
pounds. Use only CUL Listed outlet
boxes marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT".
6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum
of 7 feet clearance from the trailing edge
of the blades to the floor.
7. To operate the reverse function on this
fan, press the reverse button while the
fan is running.
8. Avoid placing objects in the path of the
blades.
9. To avoid personal injury or damage to
the fan and other items, be cautious
when working around or cleaning the
fan.
10. 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. 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.
12. Electrical diagrams are reference only.
Light kit that are not packed with the
fan must be CUL Listed and marked
suitable for use with the model fan you
are installing. Switches must be CUL
General Use Switches. Refer to the
Instructions packaged with the light kits
and switches for proper assembly.
13. This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT
FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKED
"ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN
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.

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4. MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing CUL 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 (at least 35 lbs). Do not use plastic
outlet boxes.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of
different ways to mount the outlet box.
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
Provide strong
support
Recessed
outlet box
Outlet box
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 4
Outlet box
Figure 2
ANGLED CEILING
MAXIMUM 20° ANGLE
Ceiling
hanger
bracket

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REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow
the steps below to hang your fan properly:
Step 1. Remove the decorative canopy
bottom cover from the canopy by turning
the cover counter clockwise. (Fig. 5)
Step 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)
Step 3. Pass the 120-volt supply wires
through the center hole in the ceiling
hanger bracket as shown in Fig. 6.
Step 4. Secure the hanger bracket to the
ceiling outlet box with the screws and
washers provided with your outlet box.
Step 5. Remove the hanger pin, lock pin
and set screws from the top of the motor
assembly.
Step 6. Route wires exiting from the top of
the fan motor through the coupling cover,
canopy cover, canopy and then through
the ball / downrod. (Fig. 7)
Step 7. Align the holes at the bottom of the
downrod with the holes in the collar on top
of the motor housing (Fig. 7). Carefully
insert the hanger pin through the holes in
the collar and downrod. Be careful not to
jam the pin against the wiring inside the
downrod. Insert the locking pin through the
hole near the end of the hanger pin until it
snaps into its locked position. (Fig. 7)
Step 8. Tighten two set screws on top of
the fan motor firmly. (Fig. 7)
Step 9. Place the downrod ball into the
hanger bracket socket. Make sure the tab
on the mounting bracket socket is properly
seated in the groove in the hanger ball.
(Fig. 8)
5. HANGING THE FAN
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Registration slot
Downrod
Canopy
Set screws
Hanger pin
Lock pin
Canopy cover
Hanger
bracket
Ceiling
canopy
Canopy
cover
Coupling cover
Mounting screws
(supplied with
electrical box)
CUL Listed
electrial
box
Hanger
bracket
Tab

pg. 6
An additional safety support is provided to
prevent the fan from falling. Secure the
safety cable to the ceiling joist with screw
and washer (not included), as illustrated in
Figure 9.
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical
shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the
main fuse box before wiring.
NOTE: 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 transmitter and
receiver are set to the same position, any
combination of settings will operate the fan
as long as the transmitter and receiver are
set to the same position. (Figure 10)
Step 1. (Figure 11) Insert the receiver into
the mounting bracket with the flat side of
the receiver facing the ceiling.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Code switch
ON
ON
Receiver
Hanger
bracket
Hanger bracket Safety cable
6. INSTALLATION OF SAFETY SUPPORT
7. MAKE THE ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS

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Step 2. (Figure 12) Motor to Receiver
Electrical Connections: 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 nuts provided.
Step 3. (Figure 12) Receiver to House
Supply Wires Electrical Connections:
Connect the black (hot) wire from the
ceiling to the black wire marked "AC in L"
from the 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 nuts provided.
Step 4. (Figure 12) 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.
Note: Fan must be installed at a maximum
distance of 30 feet from the transmitting
unit for proper signal transmission between
the transmitting unit and the fan's receiving
unit.
Figure 12
White (neutral)
White (neutral)
Green or bare
copper (ground)
White ("AC IN N")
White ("to motor N")
Ground-
(green)
(Connect to
ground wire on
hanger bracket
if no house
ground wire
exists.)
Outlet box
Black (hot)
Black ("AC IN L")
Black ("to motor L")
Receiver
Blue (for light)
Blue (for light)
Black (motor)

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Figure 13
Figure 14
Insert the blades through the blade slot in
the decorative housing. Align the holes in
blade and blade bracket, secure with the
screws and fiber washers provided. (Fig. 14)
Step 1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling
outlet box.
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.
Step 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. (Fig. 13)
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.
Outlet box
Hanger
bracket
Canopy
Canopy cover
Screws
Blade
Screws with
fiber washers
Slot
8. FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
9. ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES

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Figure 15
Figure 16
NOTE: Before starting installation,
disconnect 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.
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)
(Fig. 15)
Step 2. While holding the 16W LED light kit
under the fan motor assembly, make the
2-pin wire connections:
- Red to white
- Black to black
Step 3. Tuck connections neatly into
mounting ring, Place the light kit key holes
over the 2 screws previously loosened from
the mounting ring, turn 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.
Raise the glass shade assembly up against
the light kit. The three slots inside the light
kit should be placed against the three studs
on the glass shade assembly, and secure it
to the light kit until snug. Do not overtighten.
(Fig. 16)
Mounting ring
Connection plugs
LED light kit Screws
LED light kit
Glass shade
assembly
Studs
Slots
10. INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT
11. INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE ASSEMBLY

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Figure 18
Figure 17
Restore power to ceiling fan and test for
proper operation.
A. HI, MED, and LOW buttons:
These three buttons are used to set the
fan speed as follows:
HI = high speed
Med= medium speed
Low= low speed
B. OFF button:
This button turns the fan off.
C. button:
This button controls the light. Press and
release the button to turn the light ON
or OFF. Press and hold the button to
set the desired brightness. The light
key has an auto-resume, it will stay at
the same brightness as the last time it
was turned off.
9 Volt
Battery
Install 9 volt battery (not included). To
prevent damage to transmitter, remove the
battery if not used for long periods. (Fig. 17)
12. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
13. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 19
Figure 20
14. CARE OF YOUR FAN
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 top
of the motor housing. 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 chang-
ing the setting of the slide switch.
Warm weather - (Forward) A downward
airflow creates a cooling effect as shown
in Fig. 19. 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. 20. This allows you to set
your heating unit on a cooler setting
without affecting your comfort.
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. 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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15. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Fan will not start.
Fan sounds
noisy.
Remote control
malfunction.
Fan wobble.
Solution
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Check circuit fuses or breakers.
Check line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in
the switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off.
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 rubbing against each other
or the interior wall of the switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main
power is off.
Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noise 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 light bulb is also secure.
Do not connect the fan with wall mounted variable speed control (s).
Make sure the upper canopy is a short distance from the ceiling. It
should not touch the ceiling.
Do not connect the fan with wall mounted variable speed control (s).
Make sure the dip switches are set correctly.
Check that all blade and blade arm screws are secure.
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".
Use the enclosed Blade Balancing Kit if the blade wobble is still
noticeable.
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.