HAMPTON BAY 285-962 User manual

Hampton Bay Lifetime Limited Warranty
The retailer warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material
present at time of shipment from the factory for a lifetime after the date of purchase by the
original purchaser. The retailer also warrants that all other fan parts, excluding any glass or
plexiglass blades, to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of
shipment from the factory for a period of one year after the date of purchase by the original
purchaser. We agree to correct such defects without charge or at our option replace with a
comparable or superior model if the product is returned to the retailer. To obtain warranty
service, you must present a copy of the receipt as proof of purchase. All costs of removing
and reinstalling the product are your responsibility. Damage to any part such as by accident
or misuse or improper installation or by affixing any accessories, is not covered by this
warranty. Because of varyingclimatic conditions inthe United States this warranty does not
cover any changesin brass finish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing orpeeling.
Brass finishes of this type give their longest useful life when protectedfrom varying weather
conditions. A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a defect.
Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shallrender the warranty invalid. There is no
other express warranty. The retailer hereby disclaims any and all warranties,
including but not limited to. Those of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose to the extent permitted by law. The duration of any implied warranty which
cannot be disclaimedis limited to the time period as specified inthe express warranty. Some
states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. The retailer shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or
special damages arising out of or in connection with product use or performance except
as may otherwise be accorded by law. Some states do not allow theexclusion of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. This warranty supersedes all priorwarranties.
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Date Purchased
Store Purchased
Model No.
Serial No.
Vendor No.
UPC
285-962
11289
792145330790

Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................
Unpacking Your Fan .........................................................................................................................
Installing Your Fan ...........................................................................................................................
Installing the Light Kit......................................................................................................................
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Care of Your Fan .............................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................
Specifications ................................................................................................................................
Operating Your Fan............
1.
2.
3.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
Table of Contents

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure electricity has been turned
off at the circuit breakeror fuse boxbefore beginning.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a
qualified licensed electrician.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire, do not use
this fan withany solid-state fanspeed control device.
4. WARNING: To reduce the riskof personal injury, use only the two steel
screws (and lock washers) provided with the outlet box for mounting to
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 aqualified electrician ifin doubt.
7. Do not operate reversing switch while fan blades are in motion. Fan
must be turned off and blades stopped before reversing blade
direction.
8. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
9. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be
cautious when workingaround or cleaningthe 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.
11. After marking electrical connections, spliced conductors should be
turned upward and pushed carefully up into outlet box. The wires
should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the
equipment-grounding conductor onone side ofthe outlet box.
12. Electrical diagrams are reference only. Light kit 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 properassembly.
WARNING
TO REDUCETHE RISK OFFIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCKOR PERSONAL
INJURY, MOUNT FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKEDACCEPTABLE FOR
FAN SUPPORT.
5. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and
capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 50 pounds. Use only UL
Listed outlet boxesmarked FOR FAN SUPPORT.
6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 feet clearance from the
trailing edge ofthe blades tothe floor.
1. Safety Rules
WARNING
TO REDUCETHE RISK OFPERSONAL INJURY, DO NOTBEND THE
BLADE BRACKETS (ALSOREFERRED TOAS FLANGES)DURING
ASSEMBLYOR AFTERINSTALLATION. DO NOTINSERT OBJECTS IN
THE PATHOF THE BLADES.
NOTE
READ AND SAVE ALLINSTRUCTIONS!

2. Unpacking Your Fan
Unpack your fanand check thecontents. You should havethe following items:
1.
2. Canopy assembly
3.
4.
5.
6. Set ofblades bracket (5)
Set of blades(5)
Ball/downrod assembly (1)
& extra downrod(1)
Collar cover
Fan motor assembly
7. Metal plate
Light kit
Glass shade (4)
Pull chain andfob (3)
Balancing kit
8. Switch housingassembly
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. Switch housingcenter hole cover& finial
14. Loose partsbag containing:
a. Blade attachmenthardware
(16 screws, 16fiber washers)
b. Mounting hardware
( 3 plasticwire connectors)
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL ORUSE FAN
IF ANYPARTIS DAMAGED OR MISSING.
CALL TOLLFREE 877-898-1881
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3. Installing Your Fan
Tools Required
Phillips screwdriver, straight slot
screwdriver, adjustablewrench, step ladder,
and wire cutters.
Mounting Options
If there isn't an existing ULlisted mounting
box, then read the following instructions.
Disconnect the power by removing fuses or
turning off circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the
building structure. Use appropriate
fasteners and buildingmaterials. The outlet
box and its support must be able to fully
support the moving weight of the fan (at
least 50 lbs). Do not use plastic outlet
boxes.
Figures 1,2 and 3 are examples of different
ways to mountthe outlet box.
Note: You may need a longer downrod to
maintain proper blade clearance when
installing on asteep, sloped ceiling.
To hang your fan where there is an existing
fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need an
installation hanger bar as shown in Figure 4
(available at yourHampton Bay Retailer).
Outlet box
Outlet box
Provide strong
support
Recessed
outlet box
Mounting bracket
opening must be
towar d the top
Figure 1 Figure 3
Figure 2
Outlet box
Figure 4

Hanging the Fan
REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow
the steps belowto hang yourfan properly:
Step 1. Remove the decorative canopy
bottom cover from the canopy by turning the
cover counter clockwise.(Fig.5)
Step 2. Remove the hanger bracket from the
canopy by loosening the two screws on the
bottom of the hanging bracket in 1/4" from
the screw head and turning the canopy
counter clockwise.(Fig, 5)
Step 3. Pass the 120-volt supply wires
through the center hole in the ceiling hanger
bracket as shownin Fig. 6.
Step 4. Secure the hanger bracket to the
ceiling outlet box with the screws and
washers provided withyour outlet box.
Step 5. Remove the hanger pin, lock pin and
set screws from the top of the motor
assembly.
Step 6. Route wires exiting from the top of
the fan motor through the collar cover,
canopy cover, canopy and then through the
ball / downrod.(Fig. 7)
Step 7. Align the holes at the bottom of the
downrod with theholes in the collar on topof
the motor housing(Fig.7). Carefully insert
WARNING
FAILURETO PROPERLY INSTALL LOCKINGPIN
AS NOTED INSTEP 7 COULD RESULT IN FAN
LOOSENING ANDPOSSIBLYFALLING.
Step 8. Tighten two set screws on top of the fan
motor firmly (Figure 7)
Step 9. Place the downrod ball into the hanger
bracket socket.
CHANGING THE DOWNROD (OPTIONAL)
NOTE: Your fan comes with a 4" downrod
attached to the hanger ball. In addition you
have been provided with a 6"downrod to use if
desired. If you choose to use the 6" downrod,
perform the followingsteps:
1. Remove the hanger ball from the 4"
downrod by loosening the set screw at the
top of the downrod which holds the hanger
ball to thedownrod.
2. Slide the hanger ball down the downrod and
remove the supportpin.
3. Insert the support pin in the holes at the top
of the 6"downrod and slidethe hanger ball
the hanger pin through the holes in the collar
and downrod. Be careful not to jam the pin
against the wiring inside the downrod. Insert
the locking pin through the hole near the end
of the hanger pin until it snaps into its locked
position, as notedin the circleinset of Fig. 7.
Figure 5
Ceiling
mounting
plate
Ceiling
canopy
Canopy
cover
Mounting
screws
(supplied with
electrical box)
Hook
Ceiling
mounting
plate
UL Listed
electrial
box
Figure 6 120V Wires
Washers
up the 6" downrod. Make sure the support
pin is properly seated in the grooves in the
top of thehanger ball.
4. Tightenthe set screwfirmly.
4.

5.
Pin in
locked
position
Motor collar
Motor wires
Ball/downrod
assembly
Ceiling
canopy
Tighten
screws
firmly
Figure 7
Hanger pin
Locking pin Collar cover
Canopy
cover
Making the Electrical
Connections
Remember to disconnect thepower.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to
your household wiring. Use the wire
connecting nuts suppliedwith your fan. Secure
the connectors with electrical tape. Make sure
there are noloose strands orconnections.
Step 1 Connect the fan supply (black) wire and
light supply (blue) wire to the black household
supply wire asshown in Figure8.
NOTE
LIGHT KITS ARE AVAILABLE ATYOU
HAMPTON BAY RETAILER. THE FAN IS
ALREADY WIRED TOSUPPORT THE LIGHT
KIT OPTION.
Step 2. Connect the neutral fan (white) wire to
the white neutralhousehold wire.
Step 3 Connect the fan ground wire (green) to
the household groundwire.
Step 4 After connecting the wires, spread them
apart so that the green and white wires are on one
side of the outlet box and the black and the blue
wires are on the otherside.
Step 5 Turn the connecting nuts upward and push
the wiring into the outletbox.
Figures 9 and 10 illustrate the wiring connections
for optional wall control (available at your
Hampton Bay Retailer, the wire color out of wall
control may vary, see wall control's installation
manual for correct wire connections.)
SUPPLYCIRCUIT
Ground
Conductor
Outlet Box
Green
Ground
Lead
Ground to
Downrod
BLACK
WHITEWHITE
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK WHITE
Figure 8
Diagram indicates optionallight kit wiring.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR OTHER PERSONALINJURY.
MOUNT FANONLYON AN OUTLETBOX OR
SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED
ACCEPTABLE FORFAN SUPPORT.
TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOTUSE THIS FAN
WITH ANYSOLID-STATE SPEEDCONTROL
DEVICE.

6.
SUPPLYCIRCUIT
Ground
Conductor
Outlet Box
Green
Ground
Lead
Ground to
Downrod
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
Figure 9
Diagram indicates optionallight kit wiring.
Light Switch
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK WHITE
SUPPLYCIRCUIT
Ground
Conductor
Outlet Box
Green
Ground
Lead
Ground to
Downrod
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
Figure 10
Diagram indicates optionallight kit wiring.
Light
Fan
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK WHITE
Finishing the
Installation
Step 1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet
box.
Step 2. Slide the canopy up to ceiling and over the 2
screws on hanger bracket. Rotate canopy clockwise,
next, while holding the canopy with one hand, slide
the canopy cover over the screws and rotate
clockwise until tight. Note: adjust the canopy screws
as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are
snug. (Fig. 11)
WARNING
MAKE SURE TAB AT BOTTOM OF HANGER
BRACKET IS HANGER PROPERLY SEATED
IN GROOVE OFHANGER BALLBEFORE
ATTACHING CANOPY TO BRACKET.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAT TAB IN
GROOVE COULD CAUSEDAMAGE TO
ELECTRICAL WIRING.

Attaching the Fan
Blades
Step 1 Attach blades to blade brackets using
three screws and fiber washers as shown in
Figure 12. Start a screw intothe bracket, donot
tighten. Repeat for the 2 remaining screws and
washers.
Step 2 Tighten each screw securely starting
with the center screw. Make sure the blade is
straight.
7.
All blades are grouped by weight. Because
natural woods very in density, the fan may
wobble even though the blades are weight
matched.
The following procedure should correct
most fan wobble. Check after eachstep.
1. Check that all blade and blade bracket
screws are secure.
2. Most fan wobble problems are caused
when blade levels are unequal. Check this
level by selecting a point on the ceiling
above the tip of one of the blades. Measure
this distance as shown in Figure 14. Rotate
the fan until the next blade is positioned for
measurement. Repeat for each blade. The
distance should beequal within 1/8".
If all blade levels are not equal, you can
adjust the blade level with the following
procedure.
Fiber
washer
Blade
bracket
Figure 12
Blade
Screws
Figure 11
Outlet box
Hanger
bracket
Canopy
Canopy
cover
Screws
Step 3 Fasten blade assemblies to the
motor using the screws already installed
in the motorhousing. (Figure 13)
Step 4 Install an optional light kit if you
wish. Follow the instructions included
with the kit.
Motor
Blade Bracket
Figure 13

To Adjust the blade tip down, insert a
washer (not supplied) between the blade and
blade bracket at the screw closest to the
motor (Figure 15)
To adjust the blade tip up, insert a washer
(not supplied) between the blade and blade
bracket at the two screws farthest from the
motor (Figure 15)
3. Use the enclosed Blade Balancing Kit if
the blade wobbleis still noticeable.
4. If the blade wobble is still noticeable,
interchanging two adjacent (side by side)
blades can redistribute the weight and
possibly result insmoother operation.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THERISK OF PERSONALINJURY,
DO NOT BENDTHE BLADE HOLDERS
WHILE INSTALLING,BALANCING THE
BLADES, OR CLEANINGTHE FAN. DO NOT
INSERT FOREIGNOBJECTS BETWEEN
ROTATING FANBLADES.
Figure 15
Fan blade
blade tip down
Fan blade
blade tip up
Blade
bracket
Touching
ceiling
Figure 14
8.

9. Installing the Light Kit
NOTE: Before starting installation,
disconnect the power by turningoff the circuit
breaker or removing the fuseat fuse box.
Turning power off using the fan switch is
not sufficient to preventelectric shock.
1. Attach the light kit to the switch housing by
feeding the light kit wires (black and white)
through the hole of switch housing and then
screw it onto the switch housing by nut &
lock washer. Be sure it is tight enough to
prevent light kit from vibrating loose. (Fig.
16)
2. Locate two single white and blue wires in
the switch housing labeled FOR LIGHT
3. Make the polarized plugconnections:
- White to white
- Blue to black
4. Attach the metal plate to the plate holder
with 3 screws provided, be sure to slide the
metal plate over the screws and rotate
clockwise until tight.
5. Carefully push all wires back into the
switch housing, then install the light kit
assembly onto the metal plate with 4 screws
provided. Be sure to tightenall screws. (Fig.
17)
6.Remove the lock ring from the socket by
turning the lock ring counter-clockwise
until it unlocks. Insert the glass into the
glass holder and turn the lock ring
clockwise to tighten the glass. Repeat for
the remaining glass. (Fig. 17)
7. With the power off, insert the light bulbs
(not included) into the light kit sockets.
Max. 60 watts.
8. Restore power and your light kit is ready
for operation.
9. If the light kit does not work, turn off the
electricity and lower either canopy or
decorative housing on your ceiling fan to
make sure the blue wire is connected to the
black household wire.
Figure 17
Metal plate
Plate holder
Screws Screws
Lock ring
Bulbs
Light kit
assembly
Figure 16
Switch housing Light kit
Nut
Lock washer Glass shade

Operating Your Fan 10.
Turn on the power and check the operation of
your fan. There are three pull chains available in
your fan:
1.3-speed pull chain- it controls the fan speed as
follows: 1 pulls- High, 2 pulls- Medium, 3 pulls-
Low, and4 pulls- Off.
Speed settings forwarm or cool weather depend
on factors such as the room size, ceiling height,
number of fans,and so on.
2.Upper light pull chain- it controls the upper
light in "ON" or "OFF" .
3. Light kitpull chain- itcontrols the light kit in
"ON" or "OFF".
The slide switch controls directions: forward
(switch down) orreverse (switch up).
Warm weather - (Forward) A downward air
flow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure
20. This allows you to set yourair conditioner on
a higher settingwithout affecting yourcomfort.
Cool weather - (Reverse) An upward airflow
moves warm air off the ceiling area as shown in
Figure 21. This allows you to set your heating
unit on a lower setting without affecting your
comfort.
Figure18
Lighted housing bulb
replacement
1. Locate fourbulb access coverson top of
motor housing.
2. Remove twoscrews that holdaccess cover
near burned outbulb.
3. Replace bulbwith 15W, 120VAC candelabra
bulb only.
4. Reattach accesscover.
Screws
Bulb access
cover
Motor housing
Bulbs
Fan without light kit
1. Attach the switch housing cover to the
switch housing by threading the tube
through the center hole on switch
housing.
2. Attachthe metal plate to the plate holder
with 3 screws provided, be sure to slide
the metal plate over the screws and
rotate clockwise untiltight.
3.Attach the switchhousing to themetal
plate using 4screws provided.
NOTE
WAITFOR FAN TO STOP BEFORE
CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE
SLIDE SWITCH.
Screws Screws
Figure19
Switch housing
Metal plate
Plate holder
Switch housing cover

Here are some suggestions to help you
maintain your fan
1.Because of the fan's natural
movement, some connections may
become loose. Check the support
connections, brackets, and blade
attachments twice a year. Make sure
they are secure. (It is not necessary
to remove fan from ceiling.)
2. Clean your fan periodically to help
maintain its new appearance over the
years. Use only a soft brush or lint-
free cloth to avoid scratching the
finish. The plating is sealed with a
lacquer to minimize discoloration or
tarnishing. Do not use water when
cleaning. This could damage the
motor, or the wood, or possibly cause
an electrical shock.
3. You can apply a light coat of
furniture polish to the wood blades for
additional protection and enhanced
beauty. Cover small scratches with a
light application ofshoe polish.
4. There is no need to oil your fan.
The motor has permanently lubricated
bearings.
IMPORTANT
MAKE SURE THEPOWER IS OFFAT
THE ELECTRICALPANELBOX
BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANYREPAIRS.
REFER TO TH SECTION "MAKING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS"
11.Care of Your Fan
Figure20
Figure21

Troubleshooting 12.
Problem
Fan will notstart.
Fan sounds noisy.
Solution
1.Check circuit fusesor breakers.
2. Check linewire connections tothe fan and switch wire connectionsin the switchhousing.
CAUTION: Make sure main power isoff.
1. Make sureall motor housingscrews are snug.
2. Make surethe screws thatattach the fan blade bracket tothe motor hubis tight.
3. Make surewire nut connectionsare not rubbing against each otheror the interiorwall of theswitch housing.
CAUTION: Make sure main power isoff.
4. Allowa 24-hour "breaking-in"period. Most noise associated with anew fan disappearduring this time.
5. If usingan optional lightkit, make sure the screws securingthe glassware aretight. Check that light bulb is
also secure.
6.Some fan motorsare sensitive tosignals from solid-state variable speed controls.
If you haveinstalled this type of control, chooseand install anothertype of control.
7. Make surethe upper canopyis a short distance from theceiling. It should not touch the ceiling.

These are approximatemeasures. They do not include Amps andWattageused by the light kit.
RPM CFM N.W. G.W.
C.F.
52"
120
2.52'
kgs kgs
120
120
Fan Size Speed Volts Amps Watts
Low
Medium
High
13. Specifications
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