Harbor Breeze CLASSIC STYLE BDB52LW5N User manual

CLASSIC STYLE CEILING FAN
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, install or operate the
product.
• 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.
• Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, the National Electrical
Code and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook
(available at Lowe's) if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.
• 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.
• After you install the fan, make sure that all connections are secure to prevent the fan from falling.
• The net weight of this fan including the light kit is: 15.87 lbs. (7.2 kg).
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................2 - 3
Package Contents ...............................................................................................................4
Hardware Contents
.......................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation ..........................................................................................................................5
Initial Installation .............................................................................................................6 - 7
Downrod Style Fan Mounting .........................................................................................7 - 9
Closemount Style Fan Mounting ..................................................................................9 - 10
Wiring .........................................................................................................................11 - 12
Final Installation ..........................................................................................................12 - 14
Operation Instructions ................................................................................................14 - 15
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................16
Warranty ............................................................................................................................17
Replacement Parts List .....................................................................................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount fan to outlet box
marked "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT OF 35 LB (15.9 KG) OR LESS" 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.
When mounting fan to a ceiling outlet box, use a METAL octagonal outlet box. Secure the outlet
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 lb). Do NOT use a plastic outlet box.
To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with
sharp edges.
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
corresponding fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use the fan with any solid state speed
control device or control fan speed with a full range dimmer switch.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when
installing them, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert objects between the
rotating fan blades.
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.
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
Before proceeding, be sure to shut off electricity at main switch or circuit breaker in order to avoid
electrical shock.
Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the
accompanying assembly diagrams.
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*US Pat. No. 7351037
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must use the
parts provided with this fan for proper installation
and safety.
B
A
E
D
F
K
N
L
M
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I
G
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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C
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A Downrod 1
B Canopy 1
C Mounting Bracket 1
D Motor Housing 1
E* Plastic Locking Mechanism 1
F Blade 5
G Blade Arm 5
H Pull Chain Extension 2
I Motor Screw 1 0
(preassembled)
DESCRIPTIONPART QUANTITY
J Blade Screw 15
(preassembled)
K Lock Washer 10
(preassembled)
L Canopy Mounting Screw 4
(preassembled)
M Pin (preassembled)
1
N Clip (preassembled) 1
DESCRIPTIONPART QUANTITY

E3 Wire
Connector
Qty. 4
5
Before beginning assembly 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 the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.
Estimated Assembly Time: 120 minutes
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Electrical Tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety
Glasses, Stepladder and Wire Strippers
Helpful Tools (not included): AC Tester Light, Tape Measure, Do-It-Yourself Wiring Handbook and
Wire Cutters
DANGER: When using an existing outlet box, make sure the outlet 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. The stability of the outlet box is essential in minimizing wobble and noise in the fan
after installation is complete.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is properly grounded and that a ground wire (green or bare) is
present.
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.
HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size)
AA
PREPARATION
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Turn off circuit breakers and wall switch to the fan
supply line leads.
DANGER: Failure to disconnect power supply
prior to installation may result in serious injury or
death.
1.
2.
Check to make sure blades (F) are at least 30 in.
from any obstruction. Check downrod (A) length to
ensure blades (F) are at least 7 ft. above the floor.
3.
Determine mounting method to use.
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°.
A
B
7 ft.
min.
30 in.
min.
F
INITIAL INSTALLATION
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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5. Remove motor screws (I) and lock washers (K)
from underside of motor. [If there are plastic
motor blocks installed with the motor screws (I)
and lock washers (K), discard the plastic motor
blocks.]
Follow mounting instructions on pages 7- 9 for
“Downrod Style Fan Mounting” or proceed to
pages 9 and 10 for “Closemount Style Fan
Mounting”, depending on mounting method (A or
B) chosen in Step 2 on previous page.
1.
7
Secure mounting bracket (C) to outlet box using
screws, spring washers, and flat washers
provided with the outlet box.
*NOTE:It is very important that you use the
proper hardware when installing the mounting
bracket (C) as this will support the fan.
IMPORTANT: If using the angle mount, make
sure open end of mounting bracket (C) is installed
facing the higher point of the ceiling.
4.
Remove pin (M) and clip (N) from motor housing
yoke at top of motor housing (D) and partially loosen
set screws.
*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) than the one provided. Angle style
mounting is best suited for angled or vaulted
ceilings. A longer downrod is sometimes necessary
to ensure proper blade clearance.
Set
Screw
D
N
M
C
INITIAL INSTALLATION
DOWNROD STYLE FAN MOUNTING
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K
I
5

Depending on the length of downrod (A) you
use, you may need to cut the lead wires back to
simplify the wiring. If you decide to cut back the
lead wires, it is suggested that you do so in the
following manner:
Take the lead wires and make sure that you
have pulled them all the way through the top of
the downrod (A). Start at the TOP of the ball on
the downrod (A) and measure 8 in. of lead wire,
and then cut the excess wire off with wire cutters
(not included).
NOTE: If you do not cut back the lead wires,
Steps 4 and 5 are not necessary and you may
proceed to Step 6 instead.
4.
2. Insert downrod (A) through canopy (B). Thread
wires from motor housing (D) through downrod
(A).
3.
Slip downrod (A) into motor housing yoke, align
holes and re-install pin (M) and clip (N).
Re-tighten set screws in motor housing yoke
and then tighten nuts.
Set
Screw
Ball
B
A
A
N
M
A
DOWNROD STYLE FAN MOUNTING
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If you decided to cut back the lead wires in Step 4,
strip 1/2 inch of insulation from end of white wire.
Twist stripped ends of each strand of wire within
the insulation with pliers (not included). Repeat
Step 5 for black, blue (if applicable) and green
wires.
5.
Install ball end of downrod (A) into mounting
bracket (C) opening. Align slot in ball with tab in
mounting bracket (C).
DANGER: Failure to align slot in ball with tab
may result in serious injury or death.
6.
Continue to "Wiring" instructions on page 12.
Remove canopy cover from bottom of canopy (B).
[NOTE: It may be necessary to use the handle
end of a screwdriver (not included) to remove the
canopy cover by tapping on the canopy cover
from the inside of the canopy (B).]
*Helpful Hint: Closemount style mounting is
more suitable for ceilings lower than 8 ft. (2.44 m)
high. The downrod (A), hanging ball, and canopy
cover are not used in this type of installation.
1.
Canopy
Cover
Slot
Tab
C
A
B
DOWNROD STYLE FAN MOUNTING
CLOSEMOUNT STYLE FAN MOUNTNG
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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.
2.
Pull wires through hole in the middle of the canopy
(B) and attach canopy (B) to motor housing (D)
using the three screws and three lock washers
referred to in Step 2 above.
Hang motor housing (D) on the tab on the
mounting bracket (C) using one of the
non-slotted holes in the canopy (B).
4.
3.
Tab
CLOSEMOUNT STYLE FAN MOUNTNG
C
D
D
D
B
B
10
2
3
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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.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is
properly grounded and that a ground
(green or bare) wire 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.
For each wire connection below, use one
of the wire connectors (AA) provided,
making sure to screw wire connector (AA)
on in a clockwise direction.
Connect BLACK and BLUE wire from
fan to BLACK wire from ceiling.
Connect WHITE wire from fan to
WHITE wire from ceiling. Connect all
GROUND (GREEN) wires together from
fan (on downrod (A) and mounting
bracket (C)) to BARE/GREEN wire from
ceiling. (Fig. 1)
1.
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.
WIRING
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BLACK
WHITE
GROUND/GREEN (BARE)
WHITE
BLUE
WHITE
FROM FAN
120 V Power
FROM
CEILING
GREEN
BLACK
GREEN
1
FAN
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Wrap electrical tape (not included) around each
individual wire connector (AA) down to the wire.
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 (AA) into outlet box.
2.
IMPORTANT: Using a full range dimmer
switch (not included) to control fan speed will
cause a loud humming noise from fan. To
reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do
NOT use a full range dimmer switch to control
fan speed.
3.
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 canopy mounting screws (L).
Remove the other two canopy mounting screws
(L). Now, lift canopy (B) to mounting bracket (C)
again, aligning slotted holes in canopy (B) with
loosened canopy mounting screws (L) in
mounting bracket (C). Twist canopy (B) to lock.
Re-insert the two canopy mounting screws (L)
that were just removed and tighten all canopy
mounting screws (L) securely.
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WIRING
AA
E3 Wire Connector x4
Hardware Used
AA
AA AA
FINAL INSTALLATION
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L
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Dimmer
Switch Speed
Switch
For illustrative purposes only--not
intended to cover all types of controls
2
3
1
2
3

Align the three blade screws (J), pre-installed on
the blade arm (G), with the three holes in the
blade (F). Press up on the blade arm (G) firmly so
that the blade screws (J) come through the holes
in the blade (F). Be careful not to use so much
force that the blade arm (G) bends.
Repeat for each blade arm (G).
Place the plastic locking mechanism (E) on the
opposite side of the blade (F) as the blade arm
(G), refer to Fig. 2, with the narrower end of the
plastic locking mechanism (E) toward the end of
the blade (F) and against the blade screw (J) as
shown in Fig. 3. [Please note the side of the
plastic locking mechanism (E) indicating THIS
SIDE UP.] Rotate plastic locking mechanism (E)
to the left (counterclockwise) to lock plastic
locking mechanism (E) into place.
Repeat Step 3 for each blade (F).
2.
3.
Locate motor screws (I) and lock washers (K) that
were removed in Step 5 on page 8.
Insert two motor screws (I), along with lock washers
(K), through one blade arm (G) to attach blade arm
(G) to motor. Tighten motor screws (I) securely.
Repeat with remaining blade arms (G), making sure
to completely secure each blade arm (G) before
proceeding with the next.
4.
FINAL INSTALLATION
J
F
E
J
3
2
F
E
4
F
D
G
I
K
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G
G

The pull chain extension (H) supplied in one of the
hardware packs or a custom pull chain extension
(not included) may be attached to fan pull chain.
NOTE: This fan is remote control adaptable
(remote control not included).
5.
Switch
Housing
The pull chain located on the switch housing
has four positions to control fan speed. One pull
is HIGH, two is MEDIUM, three is LOW and four
turns the fan OFF.
1.
Use the fan reverse switch, located on the switch
housing, to optimize your fan for seasonal
performance. A ceiling fan will allow you to raise
your thermostat setting in summer and lower your
thermostat setting in winter without feeling a
difference in your comfort.
NOTE: Wait for fan to stop before moving the
reverse switch.
2.
5
FINAL INSTALLATION
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
H
1
2
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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
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.
2A. In warmer weather, setting the reverse switch
in the DOWN position will result in downward
airflow creating a wind chill effect. (Fig. 2A)
2B. In cooler weather, setting the reverse switch in
the UP position will result in upward airflow that
can help move stagnant, hot air off the ceiling
area. (Fig. 2B)
2C. IMPORTANT: Reverse switch must be set
either completely UP or completely DOWN for
fan to function. If the reverse switch is set in the
middle position (Fig. 2C), fan will not operate.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
2A 2B
2C
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WARNING: Before beginning work, shut off the power supply to avoid electrical shock.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fan does not move. 1. Reverse switch not engaged.
2. Power is off or fuse is blown.
3. Faulty wire connection.
1. Push switch firmly either up or
down.
2. Turn power on or check fuse.
3. Turn power off. Loosen canopy
(B) and check all connections.
Noisy operation. 1. Blades (F) are loose.
2. Cracked blade (F).
3. Full range dimmer switch.
4. Fan is new.
1. Check to be sure plastic locking
mechanisms (E) are secure.
2. Replace blade (F).
3. Replace with an approved
speed control device.
4. Allow fan a “break in” period of a
few days, especially when running
the fan at Medium and High
speeds.
Excessive wobbling. 1. Blades (F) are loose.
2. Blade arms (G) incorrectly attached.
3. Unbalanced blades (F).
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.
1. Check to be sure plastic locking
mechanisms (E) are secure.
2. Re-install blade arms (G).
3. Switch one blade (F) with a
blade (F) 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.
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY: The distributor 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. The distributor 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 using parts not produced by the manufacturer
of this fan or affixing accessories not produced by the manufacturer of this fan, are the purchaser's
own responsibility. The distributor 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. The distributor 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. The distributor 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.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-800-643-0067, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST,
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Friday.
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PART DESCRIPTION
ADownrod
BCanopy
CMounting Bracket
E
Plastic Locking Mechanism
FBlade
G & J
Blade Arm and Blade Screw
H Pull Chain Extension
I Motor Screw
K Lock Washer
L Canopy Mounting Screw
M Pin
N Clip
AA E3 Wire Connector
BC
A
I
HM
KL
AA
LI1205
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