HAMPTON BAY Colonial Bamboo User manual

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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 varying climatic conditions in the United States this warranty
does not cover any changes in brass finish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing or
peeling. Brass finishes of this type give their longest useful life when protected from varying
weather conditions. A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a defect.
Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shall render 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 disclaimed is limited to
the time period as specified in the 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 the exclusion 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 prior warranties.
Lifetime Limited Warranty
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11289
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Table of Contents
SAFETY RULES..............................................................................................................................
UNPACKING YOUR FAN.............................................................................................................
INSTALLING YOUR FAN.............................................................................................................
INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT...................................................................................................
OPERATING YOUR FAN.............................................................................................................
CARE OF YOUR FAN..................................................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................
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1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure electricity has been turned
off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before 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 with any solid-state fan speed control device.
4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury, mount to outlet box marked "Acceptable for Fan Support of
22.7 kg (50 lbs.) Or Less" and use mounting screws provided with the
outlet box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of light
fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced.
consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
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 boxes marked FOR FAN SUPPORT.
6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 feet clearance from the
trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
7. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
8. Reverse the fan while the motor is on any speeds.
9. 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.
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 on one side of the 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 proper assembly.
1. Safety Rules
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND
THE BLADE BRACKETS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS FLANGES)
DURING ASSEMBLY OR AFTER INSTALLATION. DO NOT INSERT
OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF THE BLADES.
NOTE
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL
INJURY, MOUNT FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKED ACCEPTABLE
FOR FAN SUPPORT.

1. Set of blades (5)
2. Canopy assembly
3. Ball/downrod assembly (1)
& extra downrod (1)
4. Collar cover
5. Fan motor assembly
6. Set of blades brackets (5)
7. Mounting plate
8. Light kit assembly
9. Glsss shade (3)
10. Transmitter + holder + 2 mounting
screws
11. 13 Watt compact fluorescent bulb (3)
12. Extra plastic plug
13. Balancing kit
14. Loose parts bag containing:
a. Blade attachment hardware
(16 screws with fiber washers)
b. Mounting hardware
( 3 plastic wire connectors )
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
Unpacking Your Fan 2.
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WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL OR USE FAN IF ANY
PART IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.
CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-902-5588.
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Tools Required
Phillips screwdriver, straight slot screwdriver,
adjustable wrench, step ladder, and wire
cutters.
Mounting Options
Heavy duty ceiling fan rated outlet box is
required (at least 50 lbs). Do not use regular
outlet box (metal or plastic).
Figures 1,2 and 3 are examples of different
ways to mount the outlet box.
3. Installing Your Fan
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Note: You may need a longer downrod to
maintain proper blade clearance when
installing on a steep, sloped ceiling.
Heavy duty
outlet box for fan
Angled ceiling
maximum
25°angle
Recessed
outlet box
Provide strong support
Mounting bracket
opening must be
toward the top
Heavy duty fan brace
Heavy duty
outlet box for fan

Hanging the Fan
REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the
steps below to hang your fan properly.
Step 1. Remove the decorative canopy bottom
cover from the canopy by turning the cover
counter clockwise.(Fig. 4)
Step 2. Remove the hanger bracket from the
canopy by loosening the two screws on the bottom
of the hanging bracket a half turn from the screw
head and turning the canopy counter clockwise.
(Fig. 4)
Step 3. Remove the hanger pin, lock pin and set
screws from the top of the motor assembly. (Fig. 5)
Step 4. Route wires exiting from the top of the fan
motor through the collar cover, canopy cover,
canopy and then through the ball/downrod. (Fig. 5)
Step 5. Align the holes at the bottom of the
downrod with the holes in the collar on top of the
motor housing (Fig.5). Carefully insert the hanger
pin through the holes in the collar and downrod.
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
following steps:
1. Remove the hanger ball from the downrod by
loosening the set screw at the top of the downrod
which holds the hanger ball to the downrod.
2. Slide the hanger ball down the downrod and
remove the support pin.
3. Insert the support pin in the holes at the top of
the 6" downrod and slide the hanger ball up the 6"
downrod. Make sure the support pin is properly
seated in the grooves in the top of the hanger ball.
4. Tighten the set screws firmly.
Step 6. Tighten two set screws on top of the fan
motor firmly (Figure 5)
Step 7. Install the hanger bracket to the outlet
box; be sure to align the holes in the hanger
bracket with the post holes in the outlet box and
secure with screws and washers provided by the
outlet box.(Figure 6)
Step 8. Hanging the assembled fan onto the
mounting bracket, place the downrod ball into the
mounting bracket. Rotate fan until the slot of the
downrod ball locks into the tab of the mounting
bracket. (Figure 7)
Step 9. Secure the safety cable to the building
structure as shown in Fig. 7
Step 10. Connecting the wires (see making the
electrical connections)
WARNING
FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL LOCKING
PIN AS NOTED IN STEP 5 COULD RESULT IN
FAN LOOSENING AND POSSIBLY FALLING.
4.
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 noted in the
circle inset of Fig. 5.
CAUTION
REMOVE THE 5 SCREWS FROM THE
MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE, DISCARD THE 5
SCREWS AND MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE.

5.
Pin in locked
position
Motor collar
Motor wires
Ball/downrod
assembly
Ceiling
canopy
Tighten screws
firmly
Figure 5
Making the Electrical
Connections
Remember to disconnect the power.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your
household wiring. Use the wire connecting nuts
supplied with your fan. Secure the connectors
with electrical tape. Make sure there are no loose
strands or connections.
Step 1 Connect the fan supply (black) wire to the
black household supply wire as shown in Figure
8.
Step 2 Connect the neutral fan (white) wire to the
white neutral household wire. (Fig. 8)
Step 3 Connect the fan ground wire (green) to
the household ground wire.(Fig. 8)
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 wires are on
the other side.
Step 5 Turn the connecting nuts upward and push
the wiring into the outlet box.
Figure 4
Figure 6
Figure 7
Hanger pin
Locking pin Collar cover
Canopy
cover
Ceiling
mounting
plate
Ceiling
canopy
Canopy
cover
Hanger
bracket
AC Wires
Screws provided
by the outlet box
Hook
Washers
Hanger
bracket
Posts in the
outlet box
UL Listed
electrial
box
Safety cable

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. 9)
6.
Figure 8
SUPPLY CIRCUIT
BLACK BLACK
Ground
Conductor
Outlet Box
Green
Ground
Lead
Ground to
Downrod
GREEN
WHITE WHITE
WARNING
MAKE SURE TAB AT BOTTOM OF HANGER
BRACKET IS HANGER PROPERLY SEATED IN
GROOVE OF HANGER BALL BEFOREATTACHING
CANOPY TO BRACKET. FAILURE TO PROPERLY
SEAT TAB IN GROOVE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE
TO ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Figure 9
hanger
bracket
Outlet box
Screws
Canoby
Canoby cover

7.
Attaching the Fan Blades
Step 1 Attach the blades to the blade arms using
three screws with fiber washers as shown in
Figure 10. Start a screw into the arm, do not
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.
Step 3: Fasten the blade assemblies to the motor
housing by lining up the slots of the blade arms
with the tabs on the motor housing, then tighten
the two screws and washers already installed in
the blade arms. (Figure 11)
Figure 11
Figure 10
Blade arm
Blade
Screws
with fiber
washer Motor
Blade arm
Slot
Tab

Installing the Light Kit 8.
NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect
the power by turning off the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse at fuse box.Turning power off
using the fan switch is not sufficient to prevent
electric shock.
1. Remove the 1 of 3 screws from themounting
ring and keep it for future use.Loosen the other
2 screws. (Do not remove)
2. Place the key holes on the switch housing
over the 2 screws previously loosened from the
mounting ring, turn the switch housing until it
locks in place at the narrow section of the key
holes. Secure by tightening the 2 screws
previously loosened and the one previously
removed. (Figure 12)
3. Make the wire connections: Connect the 9-pin
plug from the fan to the 9-pin plug from the
light kit assembly.
4. Carefully push all wires back into the switch
housing. Attach the light kit assembly to the
mounting plate with 3 screws provided.
5. Mount the glass shades to the light fixture by
unscrewing partway the thumbscrews on the
glass holders, inserting the glass, then gently
tightening the thumbscrews by hand evenly to
the glass. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6. With the power off, insert the light compact
fluorescent bulbs × 3 (included) into the light
kit sockets. Max. 13 watts.
Fan Without Light Kit
1. Disassemble the switch box from the light kit
by loosing the two plug-in wire connectors,
you can keep the light kit for future use.
(Figure 13)
2. Attach the plastic plug to the switch box.
3. Remove the screws from the mounting ring
under the fan motor, Raise the switch box to the
mounting ring until the holes in switch box and
mounting ring line up. Reinsert the screws to
secure in place.
7. Restore power and your light kit is ready for
operation.
Mounting plate
Connector plugs
Glass shade
Bulbs
Thumb
screws
Light kit
assembly
Screws
Screws
Mounting ring
Figure 12 Figure 13
Switch housing
Lock washer
Nut
Light kit