Casablanca W-500 Service manual

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TYPEINFORMATION APPLIES SPECIFIC RELEASE
TECHNICALINFORMATION
COSMPOLITANSERIESFANS
CONVERSION INFORMATION
INSTALLEDINCANOPY
FIELDSERVICE
W-500RECEIVER
ANDTRANSMITTER
ASNEEDED
COSMPOLITANSERIES
CONVERSION
INFORMATION
DATE : 5-17-2007
TECHNICALBULLETIN
RELEASE TB05172007A
W500 TO W505 CONVERSION
CANOPYRECEIVERCUP-INSTALLATION
W-500CONVERSIONTOW-505RECEIVERANDTRANSMITTER
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INFORMATION ONLY
Theinformationwithinthisdocumentwillhelp
youwhen converting theW-500Receiver in
theCanopyReceiver Cup asshown(Figure
#1) to W-505 Receiver. Covered is how to
wire and install. Also covered, are different
wiringdiagramsyoumightneed.Theremoval
of the canopy trim ring and helpful hints on
howtomakethejobalittleeasier,whenthe
thirdhandorsecondpersonisrequired.
New changes have made to both the channel settings and operation of the electronics of the New
W-505 receiver and transmitter. The jumper where removed from both the receiver and transmitter
and dip switches were added only to the transmitter for easy setup. Changing the channel on the fan
is not done by changing the dip switch, but by pressing a series of buttons on the W-505 wall control,
as covered in the Operation section of this technical bulletin. ConvertW500to W505 - Continued
NOTE:BothRECEIVERandTRANSMITER
MUST be replace as a set or this repair will
NOTwork.
(Figure #1)

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Convert W500 to W505 - Continued
Step#1:
You will need to cut the plug from the end of wires,
cut the wires as close to the plug as shown in (figure #2)
(Figure #2)
(Figure #3)
Step#2:
LocatetheLARGEBLACKANDWHITE WIRES,
mark the large white wire as NEUTRAL as shown in (figure
#3) and mark the large black wire as HOUSE POWER (Hot
Wire) as shown in (figure #4)
(Figure #4)

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Step#3:
Locate the trim ring as shown in (figure #7 and figure
#8) and with your fingers pull down unsnapping trim ring un-
covering the three (3) canopy screw cover as shown in (figure
#8)
Convert W500 to W505 - Continued
Convert W500 to W505 - Continued
RECEIVER REPLACMENT:
(Figure #7)
(Figure #8)
(Figure #9)
Step#4:
Before removing the three (3) screws, locate the
canopy cover hanger hook as shown in (figure #9). Remove
the (3) three screws and let the canopy cover hang on the hook
as shown. Locate the house wires that are connected to the W-
500 receiver wires and remove them from the canopy cover.
CIRCUITBREAKER
(TRIPBREAKERFOR CIRCUIT
YOUWILLBEWORKINGON)
CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical
shock, make certain that electricity is
turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse
box before attempting any repair
procedure.
REMOVAL - (OLD RECEIVER)

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Convert W500 to W505 - Continued
(Figure #9)
Step#5:
Youshouldhave3groups of wires, HOUSEWIRES,
RECEIVERWIRESANDWIRES FROMTHE FAN thatneed
to be disconnected. First locate the BLACK, WHITEAND
GREENwiresas shown in (figure #9) from the ceilingfixture
outlet box. Disconnect the black, white and green wires of
the receiver from the house wiring.
Then remove all of the wire nuts from wires as shown in
(figure#10).
Convert W500 to W505 - Continued
(Figure #10)
Step#6:
Carefully lift up the fan and canopy, then remove
canopy and fan from the 2 hooks on the ceiling plate from
the rectangular slots as shown. Once the fan has been re-
moved from the ceiling, place the fan on to the top of the
ladder and on to the floor out of the way in a safe place so
the fan does not get damaged.

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Convert W500 to W505 - Continued
(Figure #11)
Step#7:
Locate the two (2) hold down tabs on the receiver as shown in (figure #11) and with a small screw driver carefully push
out on the hold down tab pulling down on the receiver unfastening it from one side of the receiver. Repeat this for the other hold
down tab removing the receiver from the mounting plate as shown in (figure #12).
Once you have removed the old receiver, reverse step #6 and reinstall the new W-505 receiver and continue with the
steps below to complete your installation.
(Figure #12)
INSTALLING THE W505 RECEIVER
Step#1:
Locate the 2 rectangular slots and 1 oblong hole on
the rim of the canopy. Carefully lift up the fan and canopy and
hang the canopy on the 2 hooks on the ceiling plate through
the rectangular slots as shown in (figure #1).
(Figure#1) (Figure#2)
Step#2:
Youshouldhave3groups of wires, HOUSE WIRES,
RECEIVERWIRESANDWIRES FROMTHEFAN. Pullthe
long wires from the fan out of the canopy and pull them to
one side as shown in (figure #2).
W-505™

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W505 Receiver Installation - CONTINUED
Step #2:
Do Not connect the power wires at this time, we
willfirstconnectthe receiver wires tothefan wires. Con-
necttheYELLOW wirefromthe receiver totheYELLOW
wire from the fan. Secure with a wire nut.
ConnectthePINKwirefrom thereceiverto thePINKwire
from the fan. Secure with a wire nut.
ConnecttheREDwire from the receivertothe RED wire
from the fan. Secure with a wire nut.
Connecttherestofthe wiresfromthe FANto thereceiver
accordingly:
BLACK/WHITEfrom fantoBLACK/WHITEfromreceiver.
Secure each connection with a wirenut as shown.
W505 Receiver Installation - CONTINUED
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
(Figure#3)
(Figure#4)

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Step #3:
Locate the BLACK, WHITEAND GREEN
wiresfromtheceilingfixtureoutletbox.
ConnecttheGREENleadsfromtheceilingplate and
fantoGROUNDconductor of power source. Secure
witha wirenut.
ConnecttheLARGE WHITEwiresfromthe receiver
that you marked with a NEUTRAL tag, to the
NEUTRALwireintheceilingfixtureoutletbox.Secure
witha wirenut.
ConnectLARGEBLACK wirefromthereceiver that
you marked with a tag HOUSE POWER, to the
BLACKpowerwireintheceilingoutletbox.Secure
withawirenutasshownin(figure#5).
NOTE:Afterwiringiscompletecheckallconnections
asshownin(figure#6)makingsurethatallconnections
arecorrectand ensurethatallof thewirenutsare tight
and there are no bare wires visible at the wire
connectors.
Step #4:
Tuckinallthe wiresintothecanopy asshown
in(figure#7).
CAUTION! Do NOT connect the white
ANTENNA WIRE to power, this will
cause damage to the product and may
cause an electrical shock.
(Figure#5
(Figure#7)
(Figure#6)
W505 Receiver Installation - CONTINUED
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Step #5:
Withallofthewirestuckedinasshownin(fig-
ure#8),itistimeto close the canopy. Byliftingupon
thefanandatthesametimeswingingthecanopyclosed.
Insomecasesthismaytaketwo people.
.
(Figure#8)
W505 Receiver Installation - CONTINUED
W505 Receiver Installation - CONTINUED
Step #6:
Once you have the canopy closed and screw
holeslinedup,screw in thethreescrewsas shown.
Now it is time to lift the trim ring up and into place.
Onceyougetthetrim coverupoverthe3screws,liftit
alittlehigheruntilthetrimringsnapsintoplaceasshown.
Congratulations,you’redonewiththewiring,checkyour
workandfinishinstallingyourfan.
Note: Beforestartingstep#6,reviewpage#10
on helpful hints for closing the canopy without
needingthethirdhandoranotherpersontohelp.

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CLOSING THE CANOPY
HELPFUL HINTS FOR INSTALLATION
When trying to close the canopy and you may need
that third hand, or another person to help. One thing
thatyou cando,isusetheALLENWRENCH thatyou
usedtotightenthesetscrew on the pole to helpyou.
Step1.Withyour lefthand liftup onthe canopy,lifting
thefanandatthesame time line up the screw holeon
the canopy and screw hole on the ceiling plate.And
with the right hand insert theALLENWRENCH as
shown.
Step 2. With the ALLEN WRENCH holding the
canopyandfaninplaceasshown,you will be able to
putinthe screwswithout tryingtoholdeverythingby
yourself.
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Wall Installation
Step A. Locate a 2x4
wall stud in a conve-
nientlocation.
Step B. Orient the con-
trol bracket as shown
overthe2x4 stud.
Step C. Use the 1”
wood screws in either
theinneroroutermount-
ing holes. Install and
tightenscrews byhand
only.
Note:The wallanchors and
6-32 x 1” screws may be
used in situations where
mountingtoastudisnotpos-
sible. Use the inner mount-
ingholes.Aftersecuringthe
anchor,discardtheanchor’s
pointedscrewsand use the
6-32decorovalheadscrews
supplied.
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved in writing by Casablanca Fan Co. may
void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
DECOROVALHEADSCREWS
W-505™ CONTROL BRACKET INSTALLATION
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is sub-
jectto the following twoconditions:(1) this device maynotcause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
W-505™ BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install Battery
Press battery into control aligned as
shown.Observeproperpolarity. Replacethe
batterydoor.
Remove Battery Door
Turn control on its front. Twist a coin or use
your finger to unsnap the door A. Lift door
awayfromcontrol B andremove C.
Changes or modifications not
expresslyapprovedinwritingby
CasablancaFanCo.may voidthe
user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
thisdevice must accept any interference, including interferencethatmaycause
undesired operation of the device.
DRYWALLANCHOR
12VBATTERY
WallControls-CONTINUED
WallControls-CONTINUED
W-505™