Canarm SKYLAR User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SKYLAR
NOTE: FOR OPTIMUM QUIETNESS, FULLY ASSEMBLE FAN AND RUN FOR 24 HOURS
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT CANARM AT:
1-800-265-1833 (ENGLISH)
1-800-567-2513 (FRENCH)
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR RECORDS, RECORD AND KEEP
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Model on carton:
I.D.# (bottom of carton):
UPC (bottom of carton):

1. Turn off power at main electrical service box before starting installation.
2. Electrical connections must comply with local code ordinances or
national electrical codes.
3. Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate
freely without any obstructions.
4. When mounting the fan on a ceiling outlet box, use a metal octagon box.
The outlet box and its support must be able to withstand the moving
weight of the fan (minimum of 35 lbs.).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
Blade screw driver
Step ladder
Wire cutters
Wiring supplies as required
• to reduce the risk of personal injury DO NOT bend the blade brackets
when installing the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
Also, DO NOT insert foreign objests in between rotating fan blades.
• mount only to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support
• mount with the lowest moving parts at least 2.1 meters (6.9 feet) above
oor grade level.
• DO NOT operate reversing switch while fan blades are in motion. Fan
must be turned off and rotating blades stopped, reverse chain pull, the
speed chain pulled again to start in the opposite direction.
WARNING
pg. 2 pg. 3
ASSEMBLY DRAWING
1. wooden joist
2. metal outlet box (not provided)
3. ceiling
4. rubber gasket
5. mounting bracket
6. outlet box screws
7. wood screws & at washers
8. downrod
9. canopy
10. downrod set screw
11. yoke cover
12. motor assembly
13. reverse switch
14. cover
15. glass
16. blade bracket
17. blade
18. blade screws and washers
19. remote control
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5
4
2
7
3
1
13
12
10
9
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14
15
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16

pg. 4
INSTALLATION
1. Remove and discard the motor support plate (inclusing the screws)
before installing the blade holders (Fig. A)
2. Blades will be attached by using the two holes at the top of the motor.
3. Insert the blade bracket through end of the motor.
Align holes with correct holes in motor, using the two holes.
4. Insert screws through the hole in the bottom of the motor and tighten.
5. Attached blade brackets by inserting screws through holes provided
and tightening.
1. ATTACH THE FAN BLADES
Fig. A
Fig. B
fan
screws & washers
blade bracket
blade
motor support plate
• obtain fan motor
• remove cotter pin and bolt from yoke
• loosen jam screw in yoke until it is ush with the inside surface
• obtain dowrod and canopy (and yoke cover - optional)
• place downrod inside canopy (and yoke cover - optional)
• route wires and safety cable exiting motor through canopy and downrod
• insert bolt through hole in shaft and downrod
*be careful not to damage or cut the fan wires
• secure bolt with cotter pin
• secure downrod in position by tightening jam screws and lock nut
• place glass motor housing onto motor top
• slide yoke cover (optional) over yoke
2. MOUNTING
*NOTE: all set screws must be checked and re-tightened where
necessary after installation.
INSTALLATION
DOWNROD MOUNT
jam screw
lock nut
motor
yoke cover
(optional)
jam screw
yokecotter pin bolt
yoke
jam
screw
pg. 5

pg. 6 pg. 7pg. 6
• secure rubber gasket and mounting bracket to metal outlet box using
outlet box screws
• secure once more by placing two wood screws and at washers (supplied)
through outer slots of mounting bracket and into the wood joist. Leave one
of the wood screws sufciently loose to allow the safety cable to be looped
around before nal tightening.
3. INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKET
INSTALLATION
• obtain fan and place hemisphere of downrod into mounting bracket
• rotate fan until the slot in the hemisphere locks into the tab of the
mounting bracket
• place looped end of safety cable over the wood screw and at washer
not previously tightened (in Step 3)
• tighten above wood screw securing the safety cable
4. HOOKING UP SAFETY CABLE (DOWNROD MOUNT)
pg. 7
wood screws &
at washers
outlet box
screws
mounting
bracket
rubber gasket
metal outlet box
wood joist
ceiling
safety
cable
hemisphere
mounting
bracket
tab
slot
hemisphere
safety
cable
mounting
bracket
This fan is equipped with a canopy type remote control unity for controlling the
fan speeds and light kit. Please refer to the instruction sheet packed with the
control unit for more information about the wiring and installation.
5. ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
INSTALLATION
Fig. A
NOTE: Once ground wires are connected, carefully tuck wires and marrette into
the metal outlet box making sure that the wires are clear of the hemisphere and
downrod when positioning in the moutning bracket.
• put the receiver in the moutning bracket (Fig. A)
*If you want a replacement remote control (CQ002), please contact your dealer
or your customer service 1-800-265-1833
120V SUPPLY CIRCUIT
receiver
blue
black
white
white
black
white black ground green
ground to downrod
outlet
box
receiver
mounting
bracket

pg. 8 pg. 9
• slide ceiling canopy up downrod and position over two screws on mounting bracket
• twist canopy locking screws in key holes
• tighten two screws to canopy
6. SECURE CEILING CANOPY TO MOUNTING BRACKET
INSTALLATION
• carefully rotate fan assembly until groove in hemisphere locks over tab
of canopy assembly
7. ENGAGE HEMISPHERE
NOTE: When installing fan on sloped ceiling, make sure tab on hanger bracket
faces towards the top of the slope. Depending on the slope, a longer downrod
may be required to prevent fan blades from hitting the ceiling.
mounting
bracket
screws
key slots
ceiling
canopy
hemisphere
downrod groove
INSTALLATION
WARNING: you must not touch new bulb with bare fingers.
The body oil residue may cause bulb to explode.
Use tissue or cloth to protect the new bulb from your fingers
• install proper bulb type and wattage. Install cover using screws.
Install glass and turn to secure
8. LIGHT ASSEMBLY

pg. 10
INSTRUCTIONS
• the slide switch is for FORWARD/REVERSE rotation
COLD weather set to FORWARD (clockwise) rotation.
*Airflow will be directed upward, circulating warm air
WARM weather set to REVERSE (counter-clockwise) rotation.
*Airflow will be directed downward, circulating cool air
REMOTE CONTROL - install 9V battery (not included)
Operations on remote control:
CEILING FAN OPERATION
HI - fan high speed
MED - fan medium speed
LOW - fan low speed
OFF - fan off
LIGHT ON/OFF - light on/off
*DIMMER - light dimmer
*Hold down to increase or decrease the light. The light has a memory function so the
light will saty at the same brightness as the last time it was turned off.
DOWNDRAFT UPDRAFT
reverse rotation forward rotation
WARM WEATHER COLD WEATHER
pg. 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SUGGESTION
Fan will not start • check fuses and circuit breakers
• check wiring connections to the fan
• check wiring connections in switch housing
*CAUTION: Turn power off for last two items
Fan sounds noisy • check to make sure that all screws in motor housing are snug
• check to make sure that blade bracket screws are tight
• check to make sure marrettes in switch housing are not
rattling against the wall of the switch housing
• if fan has a light kit make sure switch housing, screws and
set screws are tight
• some fan motors are sensitive to signals from solid state
variable controls. If solid state controller is used, change to
alternative control (See a Canarm representative for a list of
available controls.)
• allow a 24 hour break in period to eliminate noises
Fan wobbles or
shakes excessively
• check that all blades are screwed rmly into blade brackets
• check that all blade brackets are secured rmly to motor
• check distance from tip of blades to ceiling. Gently bend
the blade brackets up or down until all distances are the same
• check distance between blade tip to blade tip.
All measurements should be equal. Loosen blade screws
and position blade until even then re-tighten
• check that the downrod hemisphere notch is engaged in canopy
• check to make sure that jam screws in downrod are tightened
• make sure canopy and mounting bracket are tightened
securely to wooden joist
• make sure warpage has not occurred in wooden blades.
If so, contact the Canarm customer service department for
replacement parts
• occasionally slight weight variations can be caused by
moisture during transportation. All fans are supplied with
balancing kits and installation instructions to eliminate this
problem

CANARM LTD.
2157 Parkedale Ave.
Brockville, Ontario
K6V 5V6
PH: 613-342-5424
FX: 613-342-8437
CANARM LTÉE.
2555 Rue Bernard Lefebvre
Laval, Quebec
H7C 0A5
PH: 450-665-2535
FX: 450-665-0910
CANARM 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
“THANK YOU” for purchasing a Canarm product. It is our policy to furnish you
with high quality products at a fair price. With proper installation your fan should
provide you with years of money saving comfort.
This fan is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a
period of ve (5) years from date of purchase. Within the rst (1) year from date of
purchase any defective product should be returned to your RETAIL OUTLET along
with proof of purchase. For the balance of the warranty, four (4) years, the MOTOR
WINDINGS ONLY, shall be free of defects. We will correct such defects or replace
the motor assembly at our option if the product is returned, FREIGHT PREPAID, to
Canarm. The returned fan must be accompanied by your proof of purchase and a
cheque for $20.00 for handling and labour charges.
All costs of removing and re-installing the product are YOUR RESPONSIBILTY.
Damage to any part as such by accident, misuse, improper installation or by
afxing any accessories IS NOT covered by this warranty. As a result of varying
climatic conditions in our area this warranty does not cover any changes in
nishes, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing or peeling.
WARRANTY VOID: In cases of alteration, abuse, installation not in accordance
with instructions or REMOVAL of the cUL Sticker.