Ellington AVL56BNK5RW User manual

For Models:
AVL56BNK5RW
AVL56TIT5RW
net weight of fan: 22.27 lb. (10.1 kg) PRINTED IN CHINA
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
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Installation Guide
E192641
Table of Contents:
Safety Tips. pg. 1
Unpacking Your Fan. pg. 2
Parts Inventory. pg. 2
Installation Preparation. pg. 3
Hanging Bracket Installation. pg. 3
Fan Assembly. pgs. 4 - 5
Wiring. pgs. 5 - 6
Canopy Assembly. pg. 6
Blade Assembly. pg. 7
Switch Housing Assembly. pg. 7
Automated Learning Process./
Activating Code. pg. 8
Wall Control Operation. pg. 8
Remote Control Operation. pg. 9
Testing Your Fan. pg. 9
Troubleshooting. pg. 10
Parts Replacement. pg. 10
Warranty. pg. 10

SAFETY TIPS.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn off the electricity to the fan at the main fuse box or circuit
panel before you begin the fan installation or before servicing the fan or installing accessories.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FAN
AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with sharp
edges.
2. Make sure all electrical connections comply with Local Codes or Ordinances, the National Electrical Code,
and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring or if the house/building wires are
different colors than those referred to in the instructions, please use a qualified electrician.
3. Make sure you have a location selected for your fan that allows clear space for the blades to rotate, and at
least seven (7) feet (2.13 meters) of clearance between the floor and the fan blade tips. The fan should
be mounted so that the tips of the blades are at least thirty (30) inches (76 centimeters) from walls or
other upright structures.
4. The outlet box and ceiling support joist used must be securely mounted, and capable of supporting at
least 35 pounds (16 kilograms). The outlet box must be supported directly by the building structure.
Use only UL listed outlet boxes marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT."
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount to the outlet box marked
"Acceptable for Fan Support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less," and use the mounting screws provided with the outlet
box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures are not acceptable for fan support
and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this fan
are designed to accept only one12 gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan.If your house wire is larger
than 12 gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires, consult an electrician
for the proper size wire connectors to use.
5. Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL listed and
marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be UL general use
switches. Refer to the instructions packaged with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.
6. After installation is complete, check that all connections are absolutely secure.
7. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up
into the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the
equipment-grounding conductor on opposite sides of the outlet box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not use this fan with any solid state speed control
device or control fan speed with a full range dimmer switch. [Using a full range dimmer switch to control fan
speed will cause a loud humming noise from fan.]
8. Do not operate the reverse switch until fan has come to a complete stop. [Note: If using remote control
with reverse capability, reverse fan blade direction only when on LOW speed.]
9. Do not insert anything between the fan blades while they are rotating.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms during assembly or after
installation. Do not insert objects into the path of the blades.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only parts provided with this fan. The use of parts OTHER
than those provided with this fan will void the warranty.
NOTE: The important safety precautions and instructions appearing in the manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are
necessary factors in the installation and operation of this fan.

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2. Parts Inventory.
a. canopy. 1 piece
b. hanging bracket. 1 piece
c. 6in. downrod and hanging ball. 1 piece
d. motor housing. 1 piece
e. wall control and plate. 2 separate pieces
f. remote control transmitter. 1 piece
g. remote control receiver. 1 piece
h. blade arm. 5 pieces
i. blade. 5 pieces
j. yoke cover. 1 piece
k. safety cable (already attached to motor).
1 piece
l. canopy cover (in hardware pack). 1 piece
m. finial plate. 1 piece
n. switch housing cap. 1 piece
o. finial (pre-attached to switch housing cap).
1 piece
p. hardware packs
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1. Unpacking Your Fan.
Carefully open the packaging. Remove items
from Styrofoam inserts. Remove motor housing
and place on carpet or Styrofoam to avoid
damage to finish. Do not discard fan carton or
Styrofoam inserts should this fan need to be
returned for repairs.
Check against parts inventory that all parts have
been included.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for
proper installation and safety.
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4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
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ON
OFF
ON
OFF
3. Installation Preparation.
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 25 degrees.
downrod
installation flushmount
installation
hanging bracket
7 feet
(2.13m) (76cm)
30
inches
12ft. - 20ft.
12ft. - 20ft.
(3.66m - 6.1m)
(3.66m - 6.1m)
blade edge
Turn off circuit breakers to current fixture from breaker
panel and be sure operating light switch is turned to the
OFF position.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply prior to
installation may result in serious injury.
Remove existing fixture.
WARNING: When using an existing outlet box, be sure the
outlet box is securely attached to the building structure and
can support the full weight of the fan. Ensure outlet box is
clearly marked "Suitable for Fan Support." If not, it must be
replaced with an approved outlet box. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is grounded properly and that a
ground wire (green or bare) is present.
Install hanging bracket to outlet box using original screws,
spring washers and flat washers provided with new or
original outlet box.* If installing on a vaulted ceiling, face
opening of hanging bracket towards high point of ceiling.
Arrange electrical wiring around the back of the hanging
bracket and away from the hanging bracket opening.
*Note: It is very important that you use the proper hardware
when installing the hanging bracket as this will support the
fan.
To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure
that the hanging location allows the blades a
clearance of 7 feet (2.13m) from the floor and
30in. (76 cm) from any wall or obstruction.
This fan is suitable for room sizes up to 400 square
feet (37.2 square meters).
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
This fan can be mounted with a downrod
on a regular (no-slope) or vaulted ceiling. The
hanging length can be extended by purchasing
a longer downrod (0.5in./1.27cm diameter).
Other installation, such as flushmount, is not
available for this fan.
spring washers
outlet box screws
flat washers

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5. Fan Assembly.
If you wish to extend the hanging length of your fan, you
must remove the hanging ball from the 6in. downrod
provided to use with an extended downrod (sold
separately). [If you wish to use the 6in.downrod, please
proceed to instructions following the dotted line below.]
To remove hanging ball, loosen set screw on hanging ball,
lower hanging ball and remove stop pin. Slide hanging
ball off the original downrod, A, and slide it down the
longer downrod, B (the top of the downrod should be
noted as having a set screw hole; use this hole when
setting the set screw). Insert stop pin into top of extended
downrod and raise hanging ball. Be sure stop pin aligns
with slots on the inside of the hanging ball.Tighten set
screw securely.
Tip: To prepare for threading electrical wires through
downrod, apply a small piece of electrical tape to the ends
of the electrical wires--this will keep the wires together
when threading them through the downrod.
Locate canopy cover in hardware pack. Loosen yoke set
screws and nuts in motor housing yoke and remove pin
and clip from motor housing yoke. Slide downrod through
canopy, canopy cover and yoke cover. [Note: Canopy cover
must be turned with shiny side toward the motor
housing.]
Thread safety cable and electrical wires through downrod
and pull extra wire slack from the upper end of the
downrod.
Place downrod into the motor housing yoke and re-insert
pin and clip. Securely tighten yoke set screws and nuts.
Lower yoke cover to motor housing.
["Fan Assembly" continued on next page.]
NOTE: The important safety precautions and instructions
appearing in the manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood that common sense and caution are necessary
factors in the installation and operation of this fan.
set screw hole
set screw
hanging ball
stop pin
A
B
safety cable
downrod
electrical wiring
pin
clip
canopy
motor
housing
yoke set screw
and nut
yoke cover
canopy cover

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5. Fan Assembly. (cont.)
With the hanging bracket secured to the outlet box
and able to support the fan, you are now ready to
hang your fan. Grab the fan firmly with two hands.
Slide downrod through opening in hanging bracket
and let hanging ball rest on the hanging bracket.
Turn the hanging ball slot until it lines up with the
hanging bracket tab.
Tip: Seek the help of another person to hold the
stepladder in place and to help lift the fan up to you
once you are set on the ladder.
Find a secure attachment point (wood ceiling joist
highly recommended) and secure safety cable. It will
be necessary to use a heavy duty wood screw,
washer and lock washer (not supplied) with the
safety cable loop. If necessary, adjust the loop at the
end of the safety cable.The loop at the end of the
safety cable should just fit over the threads on the
wood screw. Extra cable slack can be left in ceiling
area.
6.Wiring.
wood
ceiling
joist
hanging ball slot
hanging bracket tab
motor housing
safety cable
wood screw
and washer
safety cable loop
canopy
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is properly grounded
and that a ground wire (GREEN or Bare) is present.
Make sure all electrical connections comply with
Local Codes or Ordinances and the National
Electrical Code. If you are unfamiliar with electrical
wiring or if the house/building wires are different
colors than those referred to in the diagram to the
right, please use a qualified electrician.
When downrod is secured in place on the
hanging bracket, wire the RECEIVER with wire
connectors provided as shown in diagram at
right.
Tip: While you are wiring, keep in mind that
wires must not obstruct receiver from sliding
into hanging bracket.
* Wrap each wire connector separately with
electrical tape as an extra safety measure.
Gently insert receiver (flat side up) into hanging
bracket and carefully push wires and taped wire
connectors into outlet box. Let antenna rest
outside of hanging bracket.
["Wiring" continued on next page.]
white supply wire
black supply wire
black
black
white
blue
blue
white
from receiver
black
AC IN L
AC IN N
white
white
ground (green
or bare)
from fan
from receiver
antenna
from ceiling
(wiring for receiver)
black
receiver

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6.Wiring. (cont.)
7. Canopy Assembly.
Locate 2 screws on underside of hanging bracket and
remove screw closest to the open end of the hanging
bracket. Partially loosen the other screw. Lift canopy to
hanging bracket. Place rounded part of slotted hole in
canopy over loosened screw in hanging bracket and
push up.Twist canopy to lock. Re-insert screw that was
removed and then tighten both screws securely. Slide
canopy cover up to canopy, aligning rounded part of
slotted holes in canopy cover with screwheads in
bottom of canopy.Turn canopy cover to the right
(clockwise) until it stops.
*Remember that antenna for remote control receiver
must rest outside of hanging bracket.
canopy cover
screw
canopy
hanging bracket
screw
IN ORDER TO WIRE WALL CONTROL, remove
existing wall switch.Wire the WALL CONTROL with
wire connectors provided as shown in diagram at
right.
* Wrap each wire connector separately with
electrical tape as an extra safety measure. Gently
push wires and taped wire connectors into outlet
box.
Use a ballpoint pen or a small screwdriver to set the
code switches 1 through 4 on the wall control.
Factory setting is pre-set and not recommended for
use. Write down number sequence for use in Section 10.
NOTE: Since this fan does not come with a light kit,
set the dimmer switch (labeled "D" and "X") in the
"OFF" position (X).
Attach wall control to outlet box and secure with
screws from original wall switch. Attach front plate to
wall control using 2 screws provided in the wall
control.
black (OUT to fan)
green
black
(AC IN from
breaker box)
black
(TO POWER supply)
(wiring for wall control)
black
green/
green/
bare
bare
ground
ground
green/
bare
ground
outlet box
wall
control plate
1234X
D
code
switches
dimmer
switch
antenna

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8. Blade Assembly.
Time Saver: Washers for blade screws can be set
on each blade screw prior to installing blades.
Locate 15 blade attachment screws and washers
in hardware pack. Hold blade arm up to blade
and align holes. Insert 3 blade attachment
screws (along with washers) with fingers first
and then tighten screws securely with a Phillips
screwdriver. Repeat for the remaining blades.
Remove blade arm screws and lock washers
from underside of motor. If plastic motor locks
are installed with blade arm screws, discard
plastic motor locks (save blade arm screws and
lock washers to secure blade arms). Align blade
arm holes with motor screw holes and attach
blade arm with lock washers and blade arm
screws. Before securing screws permanently,
repeat this procedure with remaining blade
arms. Securely tighten all screws.
Note:Tighten blade arm screws twice a year.
motor housing
blade arm
blade
blade attachment
screws and washers
lock
washers blade arm screws
plastic
motor
lock
9. Switch Housing Assembly.
Remove finial from switch housing cap
(save finial for later use).
Remove 1 screw from fitter plate (on
underside of motor) and partially loosen
the other 2 screws. Align slotted holes in
switch housing cap with loosened screws
in fitter plate. Twist switch housing cap
to lock. Re-insert screw that was
previously removed and tighten all 3
screws securely.
Attach the finial plate with the finial that
was just removed.
switch housing cap
finial
finial plate
fitter
plate
motor housing

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10. Automated Learning Process./Activating Code.
11.Wall Control Operation.
CAUTION:The remote control transmitter can be
programmed to multiple receivers or fans. If this is
not desired, turn wall switch off to any other
programmable receiver or fan.
Remove battery cover on back side of remote
control transmitter.
Use a ballpoint pen or a small screwdriver to set
the code switches 1 through 4 for the
transmitter. Use the same number sequence used
when wiring the wall control in Section 6.
NOTE: Since this fan does not come with a light
kit, set the dimmer switch (labeled "D" and "X") in
the "OFF" position (X).
Install one 9-volt battery (sold separately) in
transmitter. Note: Leave battery connected but
outside of battery compartment until learning
process is complete.
Restore electrical power and then set slider
switch on wall control to the ON position.Within
30 seconds of turning on the wall control, press
the "OFF" button, located on the front of the
transmitter, for 5 seconds.Test the fan functions
to confirm the learning process is complete--see
Section 13.
Place battery in battery compartment and then
re-attach battery cover on transmitter.
battery
cover
dimmer
switch
code
switches
TRANSMITTER
(back)
TRANSMITTER
(front)
ON/OFF slider switch - turns wall control ON or OFF
HI button - turns fan to HIGH speed
MED button - turns fan to MEDIUM speed
LOW button - turns fan to LOW speed
FAN OFF button - turns fan OFF
REV button - used to REVERSE blade direction (fan
must be set on low before reversing blade
direction)
LIGHT button - (for use with optional light kit,
sold separately) turns light ON/OFF when pressed
once; dims light when pressed and held down

13.Testing Your Fan.
12. Remote Control Operation.
It is recommended that you test fan before
finalizing installation. Restore power from circuit
box and light switch (if applicable). Locate
ON/OFF slider switch on wall control and set to
the ON position. Test fan speeds. Next, locate
remote control. Test fan speeds with the
different fan speed buttons. If the remote
control operates all of the functions of the fan,
battery has been installed correctly. If the wall
and/or remote controls do (does) not operate all
of the fan functions, refer to "Troubleshooting"
section to solve any issues before contacting
Customer Service.
Fan must be on LOW before setting the fan to
reverse direction. Use REV button to recirculate
air depending on the season.
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HI button - turns fan to HIGH speed
MED button - turns fan to MEDIUM speed
LOW button - turns fan to LOW speed
OFF button - turns fan OFF
REV button - used to REVERSE blade direction (fan must be
turned low before reversing blade direction)
button - turns light ON/OFF (for use with optional light
kit--sold separately); pressing BOTTOM part of button
and holding it down for more than 0.7 seconds converts it
into a dimmer

Warranty.
Parts Replacement.
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 2.
Ellington Customer Support:
1-800-527-1292
www.ellingtonfans.com
Troubleshooting.
ELLINGTON LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY:
ELLINGTON/LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. warrants this fan to the
original household purchaser for indoor use under the
following provisions:
1-YEAR WARRANTY: ELLINGTON/LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD.
will replace or repair any fan which has faulty performance
due to a defect in material or workmanship. Contact Litex
Customer Service at 1-800-527-1292 to arrange for return
of fan. Return fan, shipping prepaid, to Litex Industries, Ltd.
We will repair or ship you a replacement fan, and we will
pay the return shipping cost.
5-YEAR WARRANTY: ELLINGTON/LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD.
will repair or replace at no charge to the original purchaser
any fan motor that fails to operate satisfactorily when
failure results from normal use.
RETURN FAN MOTOR ONLY, shipping prepaid, to Litex
Industries.We will repair or ship purchaser a replacement
motor and Litex will pay the return shipping cost.
6-YEAR to LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: ELLINGTON/
LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. will repair the fan, at no charge for
labor only to the original purchaser, if the fan motor fails to
operate satisfactorily when failure results from normal use.
Parts used in the repair will be billed to the purchaser at
prevailing prices at time of repair.
The purchaser shall be responsible for all costs incurred
in the removal, reinstallation and shipping of the product
for repairs.
This warranty does not apply when damage from
mechanical, physical, electrical or water abuse results in
causing the malfunction. Deterioration of finishes or other
parts due to time or exposure to salt air is specifically
exempted under this warranty.
Neither Litex Industries nor the manufacturer will
assume any liability resulting from improper installation or
use of this product. In no case shall the company be liable
for any consequential damages for breach of this, or any
other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever.This
limitation as to consequential damages shall not apply in
states where prohibited.
Problem: Fan fails to operate.
Solutions:
1. Check power to wall switch/wall control.
2. Check to be sure code switches in remote
control transmitter and wall control are set
properly.
3.Verify that receiver is wired properly.
4.Verify that wall control is wired properly.
5. Check to be sure fan is wired properly.
6. Check that red light on remote control
transmitter turns on when a button is pressed
indicating that the battery is good.
7. Learning process between fan, remote control
transmitter and wall control may not have been
successful and code was not activated.Turn off
power and repeat instructions in next to last
paragraph of Section 10 (page 8).
Problem: Fan wobbles.
Solutions:
1. Use the balancing kit in one of the hardware
packs. If no blade balancing kit is provided, please
call Customer Support, 1-800-527-1292, to request
one.
2. Check to be sure set screw(s) on motor
housing yoke is (are) tightened securely.
3. Check to be sure set screw on hanging ball is
tightened securely.
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