Harbor Breeze BDB52ABZC5P User manual

ITEM/ARTICULO #0228103
Harbor Breeze® is a registered trademark
of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
CLASSIC STYLE/CEILING FAN
CLASSIC STYLE/VENTILADOR DE TECHO
MODEL/MODELO #BDB52ABZC5P
WARNINGS
ENERGY STAR
LISTED
E192641
• Read and save these instructions.
• Read this manual carefully and completely before attempting to assemble, install or operate this product.
• Be sure you read and understand the Safety Information on page 3 of these instructions.
• Do not discard fan carton or foam inserts. Should this fan need to be returned to the factory for repairs, it must be
shipped in its original packaging to ensure proper protection against damage that might exceed the initial cause for
return.
• ^k CAUTION: Before proceeding, be sure to shut off electricity at main switch or circuit breaker in order to avoid
electrical shock.
• mL. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with variable speed switch.
• A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when
installing them, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects between the rotating fan
blades. Mount to outlet box marked "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT and use 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.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call or contact our customer service
department at 1-800-527-1292, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., CST, Monday-Friday or www.litexfans.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information 3
Package Contents 4
Preparation 5
Initial Installation 5
Downrod Style Fan Mounting 6
Closemount Style Fan Mounting : 6
Wiring 7
Final Installation ..7-8
Fan Operation 8-9
Care and Maintenance 9
Troubleshooting 9
Warranty 10

SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, install or operate the product. If you
have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at 1-800-527-1292,8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
CST, Monday-Friday.
1. Before you begin installing the fan, disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
2- 4k CAUTION: Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the
accompanying assembly diagrams.
3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, or the National Electrical Code.
Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook, available at Lowe's, if you are unfamiliar
with installing electrical wiring.
4. Make sure the installation site you choose allows a minimum clearance of 7 feet from the blades to the floor and
at least 30 in. from the end of the blades to any obstruction.
5. If you are mounting the fan to a ceiling outlet box, use a METAL octagonal outlet box. Secure the box directly to
the building structure. The outlet box and its support must be able to support the moving weight of the fan (at
least 35 lbs.). Do NOT use a plastic outlet box.
6. After you install the fan, make sure that all connections are secure to prevent the fan from falling.
7. Instructions for supply connections: conductor of a fan identified as grounded conductor to be connected to a
grounded conductor of power supply; conductor of a fan identified for equipment grounding to be connected to
an equipment-grounding conductor.
8. ^ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, wire connectors provided with
this fan are designed to accept only one 12 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.
9. A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with a variable speed switch.
10. J^ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when
installing them, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects between the rotating fan
blades. Mount to outlet box marked "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT and use 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.
11. The net weight of this fan is: 16.03 lbs (7.27 kg).

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Part
A
B
C
D*
E**
F
G
H
1
J
K
L
M
N
0
Description
Downrod
Canopy
Mounting Bracket
Motor Housing
Plastic Locking Mechanism
Blade Arm
Blade
Motor Screw (in motor)
3/16 Blade Screw (pfo-inslal!ed in Wade arm)
5.4M/M Lock Washer (in motor)
E3 Wire Connector (in hardware pack)
Canopy Mounting Screw
(attached to mounting bracket)
Pin (in motor housing yoke)
Clip (attached to pin)
Pull Chain Extension (in hardware pack)
Quantity
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
10
15
10
4
4
1
1
1
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must use
the parts provided with this fan for proper
installation and safety. A
B
H
K
M
N
NOTE:
For replacement parts, call our customer service department
at 1-800-527-1292, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., CST, Monday-Friday.
When ordering parts, please have the Model # or Item # of the
fan available, which can be found on page 1.
* The part denoted with an asterisk (*) above is NOT replaceable.
**USPat. No. 7351037

PREPARATION
1. Before beginning assembly and installation of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with
"Package Contents" list and diagrams on the previous page. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to
assemble, install or operate the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts as indicated at the bottom
of page 4.
Estimated Assembly Time: 120 minutes
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): electrical tape, Phillips screwdriver, pliers, safety glasses, stepiadder
and wire strippers
Helpful Tools (not included): AC tester light, tape measure, do-it-yourself wiring handbook, available at Lowe's, and
wire cutters
WARNING: When using an existing outlet box, make sure the box is securely attached to the building
structure and can support the full weight of the fan. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death.
2. After opening top of carton, remove mounting hardware package from foam inserts. Remove motor from packing
and place on carpet or on foam to avoid damage to finish.
CAUTION: Carefully check all screws, bolts and nuts on fan motor assembly to ensure that they are secured.
INITIAL INSTALLATION
1. Turn off circuit breakers and wall switch to the fan supply line
leads. [Fig. 1]
Warning: Failure to disconnect power supply prior to
installation may result in serious injury or death.
2. Determine mounting method to use. [Fig. 2]
A. Downrod mount (normal or angled ceiling)
B. Closemount (normal ceiling only)
Important: If using the angle mount, check to make sure the
ceiling angle is not steeper than 19°.
3. Check to make sure blades (G) are at least 30 in. from any
obstruction. Check downrod (A) length to ensure blades (G) are at
least 7 ft. above the floor. [Fig. 3]
4.
Secure mounting bracket (C) to outlet box using screws, spring
washers, and flat washers (size 8 or M5) provided with the outlet
box. [Fig. 4]
'Note: It is very important that you use the proper hardware when
installing the mounting bracket (C) as this will support the fan.
Please make certain that you purchase any hardware that is
missing in order to install the mounting bracket (C) properly.
Important: If using the angle mount, make sure open end of
mounting bracket (C) Is installed facing the higher point of the
ceiling.
5. Remove motor screws (H) and lock washers (J) from underside
of motor. If necessary, discard plastic. [Fig. 5]
Follow mounting instructions on page 6 depending on mounting
method (A or B) chosen in Step 2 above.
5
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
7 ft.
min.
1
30 in.
min.

DOWNROD STYLE FAN MOUNTING
1. Insert downrod (A) through canopy (B).Thread wires from
motor housing (D) through downrod (A). [Fig. 1]
*Helpful Hint: Downrod style mounting is best suited for
ceilings 8 ft. (2.44 m) high or higher. For taller ceilings you may
want to use a longer downrod (not included). Angle style
mounting is best suited for angled or vaulted ceilings. A longer
downrod is sometimes necessary to ensure proper blade
clearance.
2. Remove pin (M) and clip (N) from motor housing yoke. Slip
downrod (A) into motor housing yoke, align holes and re
install pin (M) and clip (N). Tighten downrod (A) set screws
and then tighten nuts. [Fig. 2]
3. Install ball end of downrod (A) into mounting bracket (C)
opening. Align slot in ball with tab in mounting bracket (C).
[Fig. 3]
Warning: Failure to align slot in ball with tab may result
in serious injury or death.
Continue to "Wiring" instructions on page 7.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
B
CLOSEMOUNT STYLE FAN MOUNTING
1. Remove canopy ring from bottom of canopy (B). [Fig. 1]
"Helpful Hint: Close style mounting is more suitable for ceilings
lower than 8 ft. (2.44 m) high. The downrod (A), hanging ball, and
canopy ring are not used in this type of installation.
2. If neccessary, remove every other screw and lock washer from
top of motor housing (D). (If there are only three screws and lock
washers in top of motor housing (D), the other three screws and
lock washers will be located in one of the hardware packs.) [Fig. 2]
Remove pin (M), clip (N) and set screws from motor housing yoke.
[Fig. 2]
3. Pull wires through the canopy hole and attach canopy (B) to
motor housing (D) using the three screws and three lock washers
mentioned in the first paragraph of the previous step. [Fig. 3]
4. Hang motor housing (D) on the tab on the mounting bracket (C)
using one of the non-slotted holes in the canopy (B). [Fig. 4]
Continue to "Wiring" instructions on page 7.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Tab—
i^V Canopy
Ring
Fig. 4

WIRING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
personal injury, wire connectors provided with this fan are designed
to accept only one 12 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.
Important: Be sure wiring box is properly grounded or that a
ground wire (green or bare) is present.
Warning: If house wires are different colors than referred to
in the following steps, stop immediately. A professional electrician
is recommended to determine wiring.
FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY CHAIN.
Fig. 1
BLACK (POWER)
\ GROUND
WHITE (NEUTRAL
GROUND
WHITE
BLUE
1. Connect BLACK and BLUE wire from fan to BLACK wire from
ceiling with wire connector (K) provided. Connect WHITE wire
from fan to WHITE wire from ceiling with wire connector (K)
provided. Connect all GROUND (GREEN) wires together from fan
to BARE/GREEN wire from ceiling with wire connector (K)
provided. [Fig. 1] (Make special note of Step 3 below while
wiring.)
Note: Black wire is hot power for fan. Blue wire is hot power for
light kit. White wire is common for fan and light kit. Green or bare
wire is ground.
2. If using downrod style mounting, connect green wire from
downrod (A) to green wire on mounting bracket (C). [Fig. 2]
3. Strip 3/4 of an inch of insulation from ends of white wire. Twist
stripped ends of each strand of wire within the insulation with
pliers. [Fig. 3] Snip ends after twisting strands together. Repeat for
black, blue (if applicable) and green wires.
4. Screw wire connectors (K) on in a clockwise direction. Wrap
electrical tape around each wire connector (K) down to the wire as
shown in Fig. 4.
Warning: Make sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible
after making connections. Place green and white connections on
opposite side of box from the black and blue (if applicable)
connections.
Turn spliced/taped wires upward and gently push wires and wire
connectors (K) into outlet box.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
FINAL INSTALLATION (continued on next page)
1. Temporarily lift canopy (B) to mounting bracket (C) to determine
which two canopy mounting screws (L) in mounting bracket (C)
align with slotted holes in canopy (B) and partially loosen these
two screws (L). Remove the other two screws (L). Now, lift canopy
(B) to mounting bracket (C) again, aligning slotted holes in canopy
(B) with loosened screws (L) in mounting bracket (C). Twist
canopy (B) to lock. Re-insert the screws (L) that were just
removed. Tighten all screws (L) securely. [Fig. 1]
V..L
B
Fig. 1

FINAL INSTALLATION (continued from previous page)
2. Align the three blade screws (I), pre-installed on the blade arm
(F), with the three holes on the blade (G). Press up on the blade
arm (F) firmly so that the blade screws (I) come through the holes
in the blade (G). Be careful not to use so much force that the
blade arm (F) bends. [Fig. 2] Repeat for each blade arm (F).
3. Place the plastic locking mechanism (E) on the opposite side of
the blade (G) as the blade arm (F) [refer to Fig. 2], with the
shorter end toward the end of the blade (G) and against the blade
screw (I) on the end as shown in Fig. 3. Rotate plastic locking
mechanism (E) counterclockwise to lock plastic locking
mechanism (E) into place. Repeat for each blade (G).
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
4. Insert only one motor screw (H) through blade arm (F) to attach
blade arm (F) to motor using one of the lock washers (J) and one
of the motor screws (H) that were previously removed (Step 5,
page 5). Partially tighten motor screw (H). [Fig. 4] Repeat with
remaining blade arms (F).
5. Insert remaining motor screws (H), along with lock washers
(J). [Fig. 5] Tighten all motor screws (H) securely.
Fig. 4
6. Pull chain extension (O) supplied in one of the hardware packs
or custom pull chain extension (not included) may be attached to
fan pull chain. [Fig. 6]
Fig. 5
S D
Fig. 6
FAN OPERATION (continued on next page)
1. The fan pull chain has four positions to control fan speed. One
pull is HIGH, two pulls is MEDIUM, three is LOW and four turns the
fan OFF. [Fig. 1]
Fig. 1
2. Use the fan reverse switch*, located on the switch housing, to
optimize your fan for seasonal performance. [Fig. 2]
Note: Wait for fan to stop before moving the reverse switch.
•See next page for more information on the reverse switch.
| f— Switch
Housing
Fig. 2

FAN OPERATION (continued from previous page)
2A. In warmer weather, counterclockwise movement of the
fan will result in downward airflow creating a wind chill
effect. [Fig. 2A]
2B. In cooler weather, clockwise movement of the fan will
result in upward airflow that can help move stagnant, hot air
off the ceiling area. [Fig. 2B]
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
At least twice each year, lower canopy (B) to check downrod (A) assembly, and then tighten all screws on the fan.
Clean motor housing (D) with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching {he finish. Clean motor housing
(D) with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish. Clean blades (G) with a lint-free cloth. You
may occasionally apply a light coat of furniture polish to wood blades for added protection.
Important: Shut off main power supply before beginning any maintenance. Do not use water or a damp cloth to
clean the ceiling fan.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning: Before beginning work, shut off the power supply to avoid electrical shock.
Problem
Fan does not move.
Noisy operation.
Excessive wobbling.
Possible Cause
1. Reverse switch not engaged.
2. Power is off or fuse is blown.
3. Faulty wire connection.
1. Blades (G) are loose.
2. Cracked blade (G).
3. Unapproved speed control.
1. Blades (G) are loose.
2. Blade arms (F) incorrectly attached.
3. Unbalanced blades (G).
4. Fan not securely mounted.
5. Fan too close to vaulted ceiling.
6. Set screw(s) on motor housing yoke
is (are) not tightened properly.
7. Set screw on hanging ball is not
tightened properly.
Corrective Action
1. Push switch firmly either way.
2. Turn power on or check fuse.
3. Turn power off. Loosen canopy (B) and
check all connections.
1. Tighten all blade screws (1).
2. Replace blade (G).
3. Replace with an approved speed
control device.
1. Tighten all blade screws (I).
2. Re-install blade arms (F).
3. Switch one blade (G) with a blade (G)
from the opposite side.
4. Turn power off. Carefully loosen
canopy (B) and verify that mounting
bracket (C) is secure.
5. Use a longer downrod (A) or move fan
to another location.
6. Tighten yoke set screw(s) securely.
7. Carefully loosen and lower canopy (B)
and verify that set screw on hanging ball
is tightened securely.
Note: A small amount of "wobble" is normal and should not be considered a defect.

WARRANTY
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: Litex Industries warrants this fan to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials present at time of shipment from the factory for Lifetime limited from the date of purchase. This warranty
applies only to the original purchaser. Litex Industries agrees to correct any defect at no charge or, at our option,
replace the ceiling fan with a comparable or superior model.
To obtain warranty service, present a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase. All cost of removal and
reinstallation are the express responsibility of the purchaser. Any damage to the ceiling fan by accident, misuse or
improper installation, or by affixing accessories not produced by the manufacturer of this fan, are the purchaser's
own responsibility. Litex Industries assumes no responsibility whatsoever for fan installation during the limited
lifetime warranty. Any service performed by an unauthorized person will render the warranty invalid.
Due to varying climatic conditions, this warranty does not cover changes in brass finish, rusting, pitting, tarnishing,
corroding or peeling. Brass finish fans maintain their beauty when protected from varying weather conditions. Any
glass provided with this fan is not covered by the warranty.
Any replacement of defective parts for the ceiling fan must be reported within the first year from the date of
purchase. For the balance of the warranty, call our customer service department (at 1-800-527-1292) for return
authorization and shipping instructions so that we may repair or replace the ceiling fan. Any fan or parts returned
improperly packaged is/are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. There is no further express warranty. Litex
Industries disclaims any and all implied warranties. The duration of any implied warranty which cannot be
disclaimed is limited to the limited lifetime period as specified in our warranty. Litex Industries shall not be liable for
incidental, consequential or special damages arising at or in connection with product use or performance except as
may otherwise be accorded by law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties.
10