Casablanca 59285 User manual

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Table of Contents
Congratulations on purchasing your new
Casablanca® ceiling fan! It will provide
comfort and performance in your home
or ofce for many years. This installation
and operation manual contains complete
instructions for installing and operating
your fan.
We are proud of our work and appreciate
the opportunity to supply you with the
best ceiling fan available anywhere in the
world.
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6
30 inches
7 feet
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What to Expect with
Your Installation Ceiling Bracket
Ladder
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3
Tools Needed
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10
Wiring
Operation,
Maintenance &
Cleaning Troubleshooting
DownrodPreparation
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Canopy
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Blades Switch Housing &
Light Kit
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Ceiling Options
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Remote Control
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What to Expect with Your Installation
Know your wiring
If you are unfamiliar
with wiring, use a
qualied electrician.
You may need a
friend to help you.
Check box to see
fan weight
Assess location
30 inches
from blade tip to
nearest wall or
obstruction 7 feet
From bottom
edge of blade
to the oor
Select a downrod length
Assess ceiling angle
Ceilings that are more
than 34° will require an
angled mounting kit.
See page 3 for details.
Must be able to
secure the fan to
building structure or
fan-rated outlet box
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2
3
Standard Downrod
for ceilings 8-10 feet high
Shorter Downrod
for fans installed close to ceiling
Longer Downrod
for ceilings 10 feet or higher
w.1 - To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or personal
injury, mount fan directly from building structure and/or an
outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 70 lbs (31.8 kg)
and use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
w.2 - To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing or
servicing your fan, disconnect the power by turning off the
circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch
location. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off
position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
w.3 - To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or motor damage,
use only Casablanca Solid State Speed Controls.
w.4 - To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade
brackets when installing the blade brackets, balancing the blades,
or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between
rotating fan blades.
c.1 - All wiring must be in accordance with national and local
electrical codes ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring,
use a qualied electrician.
c.2 - Use only Casablanca replacement parts.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Read and Save These Instructions
This product conforms to UL Standard 507.
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
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Tools Needed
Ladder
Power Drill
(optional)
9/64” Drill Bit
(optional)
Screwdrivers
Pliers Wire Strippers
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If you have an angled ceiling:
1. You will need a longer downrod (sold separately).
2. If your ceiling angle is greater than 34°, you will
also need an Angled Mounting Kit (sold separately).
Guide Touches
BOTH Ceiling & Wall
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Guide Touches Wall
but NOT Ceiling
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You need BOTH
a Longer
Downrod &
an Angled
Mounting Kit
You need ONLY
a Longer
Downrod
*most common
If you have a at ceiling:
Hang your fan by a standard downrod (included).
Ceiling Options
Support
Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)
Angled
Mounting
Style
Standard
Mounting
Style
Support
Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)
Use Standard Mounting
or Low-Prole Mounting
to hang the fan from a at ceiling.
Use Angled Mounting
to hang the fan from a
vaulted or angled ceiling.
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34OCEILING
WALL
OPTION
1
Standard
Mounting
OPTION 2
Angled
Mounting
2 3
SLIDE
toward ceiling
PLACE
against wall
1
FOLD
on dotted line
34°
Use the three steps below to determine if your ceiling angle is greater than 34°
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Ceiling Bracket
Refer to warning w.1 on pg. 2
To avoid possible electrical shock, before
installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet
box associated with the wall switch location.
For angled ceilings, point
opening toward peak.
If you are unable to do this,
call Technical Support at
1-888-227-2178.
Make sure all four bumpers are
still attached.
Use wood screws
(included) when securing
to support structure with
approved electrical outlet
box. Drill 9/64” pilot holes
in support structure to aid
in securing ceiling bracket
with hardware found in
the hardware bag.
Use machine screws
(provided with outlet
box) when securing to
existing ceiling fan-rated
outlet box. Make sure
it is securely installed
and is acceptable for fan
support of 31.8 kg (70 lbs)
or less.
OFF
Turn Power
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Preparation
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Remove the shipping blocks from the
motor. Save the screws. You will need
them to install the fan blades.
DO NOT install
the blades before
mounting the motor
and making the wire
connections.
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Downrod
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Sold Separately Sold Separately
Longer
Downrod
for angled
ceilings or
ceilings 10’ or
higher
Shorter
Downrod
for fans installed
close to ceiling
Standard
Downrod
for ceilings 8-10’ high
For Standard MountFor Low Prole
For Standard Mount
skip to next page
If you need a different downrod length follow these steps:
Steps 1-5 to remove standard downrod pipe
Steps 6-10 to reassemble with new pipe
Included (pre-assembled)
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KEEP!
8”
3/8”
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(not to scale)
Remove the pre-installed
setscrew so that the downrod
can be inserted.
Slide the adapter cover onto the
downrod (for standard mount only),
then hand tighten the downrod at
least 4-5 full turns until it stops.
The wires can be cut,
but leave at least 8”
extending from the top
of the downrod.
Downrod (continued)
8” 3/8”
Raise the adapter cover.
Tighten the setscrew
with pliers. DO NOT
HAND TIGHTEN.
If the setscrew is not tightened
securely, the fan may fall.
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Downrod (continued)
Put the wires and downrod
through the canopy. Let the
canopy sit loosely on top of
the fan.
DO NOT PICK THE FAN UP BY
THE CANOPY OR WIRES. Place
the downrod ball into the slot
in the ceiling bracket.
Lower the adapter cover
until it rests ush against the
motor housing.
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Wiring
Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket
into the outlet box. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the outlet box.
Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2
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green/yellow stripe (grounding)
green/yellow stripe
green/yellow stripe
Using an orange wire connector
from the hardware bag:
Connect the 3 grounding wires
(green, green/yellow stripe, or bare
copper) coming from the ceiling,
downrod, and ceiling bracket.
Note: To connect the wires, hold
the bare metal leads together and
place a wire connector over them,
then twist clockwise until tight.
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Note: If using the optional Low
Prole canopy, you may need to
carefully tilt the fan assembly at an
angle while connecting the wires.
Be sure to tilt the fan AWAY from
the opening in the ceiling bracket
and ensure the fan does not fall.
Place the receiver on top of the downrod
assembly as shown.
Receiver
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Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket
into the outlet box. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the outlet box.
Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2
Wiring (continued)
Using the orange wire connectors
from the hardware bag:
• Connect the black (ungrounded)
wire from the ceiling to the black
wire from the receiver.
• Connect the white (grounded)
wire from the ceiling to both the
white wire from the receiver and
the white wire from the fan.
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black blue
yellow blue
Using the orange wire connectors
from the remote control hardware bag:
• Connect the yellow wire from
the receiver to the black wire
from the fan.
• Connect the blue wire from the
receiver to the blue wire (or
possibly black with white stripe
wire) from the fan.
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black (ungrounded) white (grounded)
black white
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Canopy
Lift the canopy or Low Prole
canopy into place so that the
screw holes are aligned.
Position the canopy so that, when
lifted into place, the canopy ts into
the hanging bracket as shown.
Insert the two canopy screws
found in the hardware bag.
Screw
Holes
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Blades
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Lightly attach the blade to the motor with washers
found in the hardware bag and the screws you
saved from page 6. Then, securely tighten after all
three screws are attached.
Note: Guide posts are present on the blade to
help align the blade with the motor.
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Switch Housing & Light Kit
Feed the wire plug through the center
hole of the upper switch housing, then
wrap keyhole slots around the screws and
twist clockwise.
Screw two machine screws
from the hardware bag halfway into
the mounting plate on the bottom of the
motor housing. It does not matter which
two screw holes you choose.
Make sure the upper switch housing is securely
attached to the mounting plate. Failure to properly
secure all 3 assembly screws could result in the
switch housing xture falling.
Insert the third machine screw, found in
the hardware bag, into place and then
tighten all three screws.
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Switch Housing & Light Kit (continued)
Make sure the light kit assembly is securely attached to the
upper switch housing. Failure to properly secure all 3 assembly
screws could result in the light kit assembly xture falling.
Connect the 9-pin plugs from the upper
switch housing and light kit assembly. Make
sure to line up the colored markings on the
connectors.
Wrap the keyhole slots around the
screws and twist the light kit assembly
clockwise.
Screw two machine screws from the
hardware bag halfway into the upper
switch housing. It does not matter which
two screw holes you choose.
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Switch Housing & Light Kit (continued)
Position the notches in the outer rim of
the globe so they line up with the tabs
on the inside rim of the upper switch
housing. Carefully lift the globe then rotate
clockwise until it is held tightly in place by
the tabs.
Notch
Tab
Insert the third machine screw, found in
the
hardware bag, into place and then
tighten all three screws.
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Remote Control
ON
Turn Power
To access the battery compartment, remove
the small Phillips head screw that secures the
battery door to the transmitter assembly. The
battery should be installed with the positive
(+) side up. Replace with a CR2032 battery
when necessary. See next page for fan
operation instructions.
CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU’RE DONE!
The remote transmitter is already paired
to the receiver and ready to use.
Note: If you would like to operate
multiple fans or multiple remotes,
or if your remote is not working,
please see the Troubleshooting
section at the end of this manual.
Phillips
Head
Screw
Battery
Door
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The Fan Off button found on the right side of
the transmitter turns the fan off.
Buttons 1 through 4 turn on the fan and
control the speed.
• (1) Extra Low
• (2) Low
• (3) Medium
• (4) High
Operation, Maintenance & Cleaning
To change the direction of air ow, move the
reverse switch to the opposite position. You
must remove the globe or no-light cap in
order to access the reverse switch.
Reverse
Switch
The up arrow and down arrow buttons control the
lights on the fan. Quickly press and release the up
or down arrow to turn the lights off and on. Hold
the up or down arrow to raise or dim the light level.
Dimming Mode: To enable dimming, you must
rst set your remote to Dimming Mode. To toggle
Dimming Mode on or off, hold down the Fan Off
button while pressing the Light Down arrow twice.
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Operation, Maintenance & Cleaning (continued)
For cleaning the fan, use soft brushes or
cloths to prevent scratching. Cleaning
products may damage the nishes.
Safe-Exit
• Press the Fan Off button for at least three
seconds to initiate the Safe-Exit Mode.
• The lights will ash for visual conrmation.
• The lights will stay on 50% brightness for
15 seconds and then begin to dim. After
a total of 30 seconds, the lights will be
completely off.
The Safe-Exit Program gives you about
thirty seconds of light when you turn the
lights off to exit the room before the lights
go out.To use Safe-Exit:
Your Universal Remote comes with a wall
plate that has two posts on which to mount
your transmitter when not in use.
Post
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Troubleshooting
Fan doesn’t work
• Press a fan speed button (1-4).
• Push the motor reversing switch
rmly left or right to ensure that
it is engaged.
• Check the circuit breaker to
ensure the power is turned on.
• Make sure the remote control
battery is working.
• Make sure the blades spin freely.
• Turn off power from the circuit
breaker, then loosen the canopy
and check all the connections
according to the wiring diagram
on pages 10-11.
• Check the plug connections in
the switch housing.
Excessive wobbling
• Tighten all of the blade and
blade iron screws until they
are snug.
• Turn the power off, support
the fan carefully, and check
that the hanger ball is
properly seated.
• Use the provided balancing
kit and instructions to balance
the fan.
Noisy Operation
• Tighten the blade and blade
iron screws until they are snug.
• Check to see if any of the
blades are cracked. If so, replace
all of the blades.
Remote does not work
• Make sure the battery is installed
correctly.
• Install a new battery.
• If the remote still does not
work, you may need to pair
your remote. To prevent faulty
operation, please disconnect
power (at the wall switch,
breaker, or fan) from all other
ceiling fans within range while
pairing. To pair: cycle power
to the fan by turning power off
and back on at the wall switch
(or circuit breaker if necessary).
Within three minutes, press and
hold both the Fan Off button and
the 4 button for four seconds to
pair the remote. If applicable, the
fan will turn on and the lights
will ash and stay on to indicate
successful pairing.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTERS
For the most updated list of
Casablanca Authorized Service
Centers, visit
www.CasablancaFanCo.com or
call toll free 1-888-227-2178.
LED lights will not dim
• To enable dimming, you
must rst set your remote to
Dimming Mode. To toggle
Dimming Mode on or off, hold
down the Fan Off button while
pressing the Light Down arrow
twice.
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