Casablanca M8513-01 User manual

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Table of Contents
PAGE
18
Operation, Maintenance,
& Cleaning
PAGE
14
Blades
PAGE
15
Switch Housing Troubleshooting
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PAGE
20
PAGE
16
Light Kit
PAGE
5
30 inches
7 feet
PAGE
2
What to Expect with
Your Installation
Ladder
PAGE
3
Tools Needed
Canopy
PAGE
7
PAGE
10
PAGE
6
WiringDownrodPreparation
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13
PAGE
4
Mounting Options Ceiling Bracket
PAGE
12
Wall Control
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.
To register your fan, please visit:
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Save your receipt for proof of purchase.
We are proud of our work and
appreciate the opportunity
to supply you with the best
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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
Must be able to
secure the fan to
building structure or
fan-rated outlet box
1
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
Ceiling angles greater
than 34° will require an
Angled Mounting Kit.
See page 4 for details.
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
If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.

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If you have an angled ceiling:
1. You will need a longer downrod (included).
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).
Mounting 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
1-888-277-2178.
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 1.888.227.2178
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Remove the shipping blocks from the
motor. Save the screws. They will be
needed for blade iron installation.
Note: Some fans will have a shipping
ring instead of shipping blocks. Please
remove the ring and save the screws.
Time Saver Tip: Get a helper
to insert grommets, found in
the hardware bag, into the
blades while you’re doing the
next couple of steps.

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Slide
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1 2 3 4 5
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Included Included
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
Option 1Option 2
Option 3
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)
Downrod

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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, 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”
Tighten the setscrew
with pliers. DO NOT
HAND TIGHTEN.
If the setscrew is not tightened
securely, the fan may fall.
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Note: e adapter cover is not
used for low-profile mounting.

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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
Note: To connect the wires, hold
the bare metal leads together and
place a wire connector over them,
then twist clockwise until tight.
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.
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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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1. Using a 9/64 drill bit, drill a hole
in each screw cut-out on the wall
control template.
2. Using a hammer, tap a drywall
anchor found in the wall control
hardware bag into each hole
until the drywall anchor is ush
with the wall.
1. Using a drywall punch saw,
cut out the interior shape of
the template using one of
the four drilled corners as a
starting point.
2. Remove the template and the
cut-out section of drywall.
1. Insert the wall control into the
dry wall cut out.
2. Align the screw holes in the wall
control with the drywall anchors.
3. Install the cover plate using
a Phillips Head screwdriver
to secure the two cover plate
screws found in the wall control
hardware bag through the wall
control and into the drywall
anchors.
Wall Control
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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.
If you are using a outlet box for wall control installation, the wires coming from the wall
control must be grounded using the attached green wire. If not placed in an outlet box, cap
the green wire coming from the wall control with an included wire nut.
1. Tape the provided wall control
template with painter’s tape at
the desired installation area.
2. Drill holes inside the four
corners of the template.
Note: Make sure the wall
control template is level before
proceeding to the next step.
Template
Drywall
Before
After
Cover Plate
Template
Drill Holes
Painter’s
Tape Template
Drywall
Anchors
Screw
Cut-Out

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Canopy
Note: Fan style may vary.
Lift the 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.
Screw
Holes
Insert the two canopy screws
found in the hardware bag.

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Blades
Remember the screws that
you kept after removing the
shipping blocks (page 6)? You
need them plus ve more from
the hardware bag for this step.
Lightly attach the blade irons to the
motor with screws found in
the hardware bag, then securely
tighten after both screws are attached.
Insert grommets found in the hardware
bag into the holes in the blades, then
secure each blade to a blade iron with
screws found in the hardware bag.

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Switch Housing
Feed the wire plug through the center
hole of the upper switch housing, then
wrap keyhole slots around the screws and
twist counterclockwise.
Screw two housing assembly screws
from the hardware bag halfway into
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 screw, found in
the hardware bag, into place and
tighten all three screws. Then connect the
9-pin connectors. Make sure to line up the
colored markings on the connectors.

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Light Kit
Make sure the light kit assembly is securely attached to the
switch housing. Failure to properly secure both light kit
assembly screws could result in the light kit falling.
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Connect the plug connectors between the
black wire and the blue wire. Connect the plug
connectors between the two white wires.
Remove the socket rings from the sockets.
Install the shades onto the sockets.
Install the socket rings onto the sockets.
Tighten them by turning clockwise with
the socket ring glass tool.
Shade
Socket
Socket Ring
Socket Ring Tool
Connect the plugs from the motor and the
switch housing. Make sure to line up the
colored markings on the connectors.
Switch Housing (continued)
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Light Kit (continued)
CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU’RE DONE!
Note: In compliance with US federal energy regulations, this ceiling
fan contains a device that restricts its light output. Exceeding the
wattage limit marked on the MAX wattage sticker afxed to the
light socket(s) may result in re hazard or improper operation.
See next page for fan
operation instructions.
Note: Glass shade style and number of lights may vary.
Install the two light kit
attachment screws, found in
the hardware bag.
Install a bulb into each of the
sockets. When necessary, replace
with bulbs of the same wattage.
Lift the lower switch housing up
until the holes line up with the screw
holes in the upper switch housing.

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Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning
Before operating the wall control,
press on the battery door to eject it.
Unscrew the battery holder. Insert
the battery, found in the control
hardware bag, with the positive
(+) side facing downward. Reinstall
the battery holder and reinsert the
battery door into the wall control.
Battery
Battery
Holder
Battery
Door
Fan
Speed
Battery
Holder
Fan
Speed
Reverse
Lights
Down
Fan
Power
Lights
Up
(Low)
(High)
ON
Turn Power
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.
Quickly press the up or down arrow to turn the
lights off and on. Hold the up or down arrow to
dim or raise the light level. The reverse button
changes the direction that the blades turn. The
power button turns the fan off and on.
Dimming Mode: If you are using dimmable
bulbs, you must rst set your remote to
Dimming Mode. To toggle Dimming Mode on
or off, hold down the Fan Power button while
pressing the Light Down arrow twice.

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Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning (continued)
For questions regarding removing a light kit, call
customer service 1-888-227-2178.
Cleaning the fan - use soft brushes or
cloths to prevent scratching. Cleaning
products may damage the nishes.
The reverse button on the wall control
changes the air ow pattern. In warm
weather, use (a) downward air ow
pattern. In cold weather, use (b) upward
air ow pattern.
(a)
(b)
Reverse
Button
• Press the fan power button off 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 20
seconds and then begin to dim. After a total of
30 seconds, the lights will be completely off.
Note: For CFL lighting, the lights will stay on
100% brightness for 30 seconds. 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:
Safe-Exit

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Troubleshooting
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.
Fan doesn’t work
• Press a fan speed button (1-4).
• Check the circuit breaker to
ensure the power is turned on.
• Check the wall control battery.
• 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 connection in
the switch housing.
Lights dim when turned on or
do not turn on at all.
• Make sure the wattage of the
light bulbs installed matches
the specications on the light
sockets. AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTERS
For the most updated list of
Casablanca Authorized Service
Centers, visit
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call toll free 1-888-227-2178.
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.