Hinkley VAIL 52" User manual

CEILING FAN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INDOOR / OUTDOOR LED FAN
WET
DC
DC MOTOR LED
52" VAIL™

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This manual contains complete instructions for the
installation and operation of this fan. It has been
designed to make the installation process as easy as
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WARNING:
Read and follow these instructions carefully and be mindful of all warnings shown throughout.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
02 GENERAL INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
03 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
03 TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED
04 UNPACKING YOUR FAN
05 PREPARATION
05 INSTALLING THE HANGING BRACKET
06 HANGING THE FAN
08 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
09 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
10 BLADE ATTACHMENT
11 INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT AND LIGHT COVER
12 INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL
13 OPERATION
15 CARE AND CLEANING
15 TROUBLESHOOTING
16 ENERGY GUIDE
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SPECIFICATIONS
SMART BY BOND

GENERAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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To ensure the success of the installation, be sure to read the instructions and review the diagrams thoroughly before beginning.
To avoid possible electric shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main power box before wiring. All electrical connections
must be made in accordance with local codes, ordinances and/or the National Electric Code. If you are unfamiliar with the
methods of installing electrical wiring and products, secure the services of a qualified and licensed electrician as well as
someone who can check the strength of the supportive ceiling members and make the proper installation(s) and connections.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury, mount fan only on an outlet box or supporting system
marked acceptable for fan support of 35 lbs (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.
Make sure that your installation site will not allow rotating fan blades to come in contact with any object. Blades should be at least
7 feet from floor.
Blades should be attached after motor housing is hung and in place. Fan motor housing should be kept in the carton until ready
to be installed to protect its finish. If you are installing more than one ceiling fan, make sure that you do not mix fan blade sets, as
each blade is part of a weighted set.
After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into outlet box. The
wires should be spread apart with the common conductor and the grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box, and the
"HOT" wires on the other side.
Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL listed and should be installed
per the light kit's installation instructions.
After fan is completely installed, check to make sure that all connections are secure to prevent fan from falling and/or causing
damage or injury.
The fan can be made to work immediately after installation - the bearings are adequately charged with grease so that, under
normal conditions, further lubrication should not be necessary for the life of the fan.
To operate the reverse function on this fan, press the reverse button while the fan is running.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED
WARNINGS:
• PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
• FLAT SCREWDRIVER
• WRENCH OR PLIERS
• WIRE CUTTER
• STEPLADDER
• WIRING SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED BY
ELECTRICAL CODE
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• Disconnect power by removing fuse or turning off circuit breaker before installing the fan and/or optional lighting.
• Support directly from building structure.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, 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.
• Do not use an incandescent light dimmer. Do not use this fan with any transformer type fan speed control device.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when installing them, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
Do not insert any object(s) between rotating fan blades.
NOTE:
The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and carefulness are factors which cannot be
built into this product. These factors must be supplied by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.

UNPACKING YOUR FAN
UNPACK YOUR FAN AND CHECK THE CONTENTS.
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VAIL PACKAGE CONTENT
1 Blade Set of 5
2 Hanging Bracket
3 Ceiling Canopy and Trim Ring
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• Do not discard the carton. If warranty replacement or repair is ever necessary, the fan should be returned in original packing.
Remove all parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its side, or the decorative housing may shift, be bent or damaged.
• Examine all parts. You should have the following:
NOTE: Design of parts shown above may look slightly different for
your specific model of fan.
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Downrod Asm.
Yoke cover
Blade Arm Set of 5
Mounting Plate
16W LED Assembly
Metal cover
Receiver Incl. 5 Wire Nuts
Bracket Mounting Hardware
(wood screws, screws, lock
washers, washers, wire nuts),
Blade to Blade Arm Screws and
Rubber Washers ,
Balance Kit
Wall Control w/12v Battery
Wall Plate, Face Plate,
2 Sets of Mounting Screws,
and Machine Screws
Hardware Bag
Ball Moisture Cover
Fan Housing with Motor
*Remove rubber shipping
supports around motor, if
applicable. Save the screws.

PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE HANGING BRACKET
PREPARATION:
Parts identification on assembled fan.
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Ceiling Fan
Outlet Box
Hanger
Bracket
Outlet Box
Screw
Flat Washer
Spring Washer
Fig. 1
Verify you have all parts before beginning
the installation. Check foam insert closely for
missing parts. Remove motor from packing.
To avoid damage to finish, assemble motor
on soft padded surface or use the original
foam inset in motor box.
DO NOT LAY MOTOR HOUSING ON ITS SIDE
AS THIS COULD RESULT IN SHIFTING OF
MOTOR IN DECORATIVE ENCLOSURE.
CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off
at the main power box before wiring. All wiring must be in accordance with
National and Local Electrical Codes and the ceiling fan must be grounded as
a precaution against possible electric shock.
Locate ceiling joist where fan is to be mounted, being sure location
agrees with the requirements in the minimum clearance section of this
guide. Wood joists must be sound and of adequate size to support 35
pounds (See page 2, items 3 and 4).
If not already present, mount a UL listed outlet box marked "suitable for
fan support" following the instructions provided with the outlet box. The
outlet box must be able to support a minimum of 35 pounds.
Attach hanging bracket to outlet box using screws provided with the
outlet box.
Blade
Light Kit
Downrod
Yoke cover Canopy
Motor Housing

HANGING THE FAN
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Downrod
Cross pin
Hanger
ball Set screw
Downrod
Hook-up
(3) Wires
Mounting Collar
Downrod Pin
Security Screws
Cotter Pin
Top of
Fan Body
Remove ball from downrod by loosening set screw in the
side of the ball. Slide ball down and remove ball pin; remove
ball. (Fig. 1)
Carefully support fan body (motor) in its styrofoam packing
with the mounting collar (where the wires come out) facing
upward.
Loosen the two security set screws and remove the downrod
pin and retaining clip from the coupling on top of the motor
assembly. (Fig. 2)
Carefully feed the electrical lead wires from the fan through
the downrod. Thread downrod into coupler until holes align.
Insert downrod pin through holes in mounting collar and
downrod; clip cotter pin through small hole in end of
downrod pin to hold downrod in place.
Tighten security set screws against downrod using a large
flat blade screwdriver to ensure a tight fit against downrod.
Tighten nuts against mounting collar.

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Fig. 4
Registration slot
Fig. 3
Ground Wire
Top of
Fan Body
Hook-up (3) Wires
Yoke Cover
Downrod
Canopy
Hanger ball
Set screw
Cross Pin
Ball Moisture Cap
REMEMBER to turn off the power before you begin.
To properly install your ceiling fan, follow the steps below.
Slip the yoke cover, trim ring and canopy onto the downrod. (Fig. 3)
Slide the hanger ball onto the downrod, insert the cross pin through
the downrod and tighten. Tighten the set screw.
Feed wires through holes in rubber ball moisture cap and slide cap
down over top of ball. (Fig. 3)
Lift ball/downrod/fan into hanger bracket opening.
NOTE: The tab opposite hanger bracket opening should fit in slot
on ball. (Fig. 4)
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NOTE:
6 feet of lead wire is supplied on the fan for use with
longer downrods.
Trim Ring

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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REMEMBER -Turn off the power! NOTE - Control must be installed within 30 feet of fan.
Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan when making connections. Secure the connectors with electrical tape and make sure there are no loose
connections or wire strands.
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Insert the receiver into the ceiling mounting bracket with the flat side of the
receiver facing the ceiling. (Fig. 1) For best performance, make sure the Black
Antenna, on the end of the receiver, remains extended and not tangled with
any of the electrical wires.
2. Make wire connections from the fan to the receiver unit. For this
step use the bundle of 5 wires on the receiver. (Fig. 2)
Connect the YELLOW fan wire to the YELLOW receiver wire.
Connect the GRAY fan wire to the GRAY receiver wire.
Connect the RED fan neutral wire to the RED receiver neutral wire.
Connect the WHITE fan neutral wire to the WHITE receiver neutral wire.
Connect the BLUE fan neutral wire to the BLUE receiver neutral wire.
3. Connect the wiring from the ceiling to the receiver unit. (Use the 2 wire
bundle on the receiver.) Secure with supplied wire nuts.
Connect the BLACK building supply wire to the BLACK receiver wire.
Connect the WHITE receiver neutral wire to the WHITE building neutral
wire.
Connect the COPPER building ground wire to the YELLOW/GREEN fan
ground wire. Also connect the two GREEN wires (from fan) to building
ground wire.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Receiver
Hanger
bracket
Receiver
Fan
Outlet box
Ceiling
WH (AC IN)
GRN GRN
GROUND
GRN (downrod)
GRN (hanger bracket)
WH
BLK
BLK (AC IN)
YELLOW/GRN
BLUE (to motor)
WHITE (to motor)
RED (to motor)
GRAY (to motor)
YELLOW (to motor)
RED (motor)
WHITE (motor)
GRAY (motor)
BLUE (motor)
YELLOW (motor)

FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
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Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box.
Slide the canopy up to mounting bracket and place the
key hole on the trim ring the screw on the mounting
bracket, turn canopy until it locks in place at the narrow
section of the key holes.
Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining
hole on the mounting bracket, secure by tightening the
two set screws.
NOTE: Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the
canopy and trim ring are snug.
Canopy
Screws
Trim Ring
Ceiling Fan
Outlet Box
Hanger
Bracket Groove
WARNING:
Make sure the hook on the hanging bracket properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball before
attaching the canopy to the bracket by turning the housing until it drops into place.

INSTALLING THE BLADES
NOTE:
Cordless power screwdrivers are NOT recommended,
as they usually strip the heads of the screws and
usually will not fully compress the lock washers on
the motor screws. Use a large flat blade screwdriver
for final tightening to fully compress the washers. This
will help ensure proper alignment of the blades and
noise-free, wobble-free running.
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Screws
Screws
Blades
Rubber Washers
Place rubber washer on screw. Insert this assembly
through the blade and start the screw into the blade
arm. Repeat this procedure without tightening the
screw until all 3 screws have been started into the
blade arm.
NOTE: Make sure that concave side of blade is facing
down.
Tighten each screw starting with center screw.
Fasten blade assembly to motor with provided screws
and lockwashers. Repeat procedure for remaining
blades. Make sure screws are TIGHT! Loose motor
screws can contribute to unnecessary hum during
operation.
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INSTALLING THE LED ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT COVER
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Remove one of the three screws on the mounting hub
located on the fan motor. (Fig. 1)
While holding the LED assembly under your fan, make the
polarized plug connections: (Fig. 1)
- Red to white
- Black to black
NOTE: If you do not plan to install the LED light kit with your
fan at this time, don’t make the wire connections.
Remove the screws and take out the glass board form the
light cover (Fig. 2), then attach the metal cover to the light
cover B and light cover A with the screws provided. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 1
Tuck connections neatly into LED assembly, place the LED
assembly to the mounting hub with 3 screws provided. (Fig. 1)
Raise the light cover against the LED assembly and turn
clockwise until snug, DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (Fig. 1)
Restore power and your light kit is ready for operation.
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Screws
Mounting Hub
(bottom of motor)
LED
assembly
Wire connectors
Light Cover
Fig. 2
Light
Cover B
Light
Cover A
Glass
Board
Screws
Fig. 3
Light
Cover B
Light
Cover A
Metal
Cover
Screws

INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL
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Fig. 2
Wall plate
Switch
Outlet box
Fig. 1
REMEMBER to turn off the power before you begin.
NOTE - Control must be installed within 30 feet of fan.
Remove the existing wall plate and the old switch from the
wall outlet box. (Fig. 1)
Connect the wiring from the wall switch receptacle to wall
transmitter unit
Connect one BLACK wire from the wall to one BLACK wire
(labeled "TO FAN") from the wall transmitter.
Connect the other BLACK wire (labeled "TO POWER
SUPPLY") from the transmitter to the remaining BLACK wire
from the wall (A/C supply source).
Connect the green ground wire form the switch to the ground
wire on the wall outlet box.
Install the wall transmitter on the existing wall outlet box using
the screws provided. Attached the wall plate with the
mounting screws to finish the installation. (Fig. 2)
Transmitter
Decorative Wall Plate
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OPERATION
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Your DC brushless motor is equipped with an
automatically learned type remote control.
There is no frequency switches on the receiver
or transmitter. The fan can start to use once
the pairing process is done.
Remove the panel from the transmitter and
then install one 23A/12V battery (included). To
prevent damage to transmitter, remove the
battery if not use for long periods of time (Fig.
16).
I, II, III, IV, V and VI button:
These six buttons are used to set the
fan speed as follows:
I = minimum speed
II = low speed
III = medium low speed
IV = medium speed
V = medium high speed
VI = high speed
button:
This button turns the fan off.
Reverse button:
This button is to control fan direction.
This button must be pressed while fan is
running (suggested speed IV)
Light button:
This button is to control optional light.
Switch the "D" and "ON" dip switch on the
front of transmitter to decide the light in
"ON/OFF" or "Dimmable" condition.
"SET" code setting button:
Follow the below steps to use the set
button. (Fig. 1)
ON - OFF Slide button: Power switch.
(Fig. 16)
Signal light (Fig. 2)
Pairing Process
With the fan’s power off, restore power to the
fan. Press and hold “SET” button for about 5
seconds and release. If optional light kit is
installed, the light kit will flash twice and the
signal light on the wall control will come on
when the button is pressed. The fan has
completed the pairing process with the wall
control and is ready for use.
NOTE: A single fan can be controlled with as
many as 3 wall controls in one room. Every
control will need to repeat the pairing process
based on instructions above and all controls
must be within 30 feet of the fan.
Power switch
Signal light
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4
SUMMER MODE
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION)
WINTER MODE
(CLOCKWISE DIRECTION)
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Summer Mode and Winter Mode Operation
Summer Mode (forward):
A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 3. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting
without affecting your comfort.
Winter Mode (Reverse):
An UPWARD airflow moves warmer air off the ceiling area as shown in Figure 4. This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler
setting without affecting your comfort.

CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION:
Switch off power supply before carrying out any of these checks.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Periodically it may be necessary to re-tighten blade to blade arm screws or blade arm to motor screws to prevent clicking or humming sound during
operation. This is especially true in climates with broad temperature and humidity ranges.
When dusting the blades, you must support the blade to prevent bending - no pressure should be applied to the blades. If you experience any flaws in
the operation of your fan, please check the following points.
FAN WILL
NOT START
FAN SOUNDS
NOISY
FAN WOBBLES
1. Check circuit fuses or breakers.
2. Check wall control LED indicator light. If LED is not illuminated when pushing a button, it is not transmitting a
signal. Please check power to wall control/circuit breaker and all electrical connections.
3. Assure there are no more than 2 fans operating on a circuit through the wall control. Assure that there are no
more than 12 fans operating on a circuit through an on/off wall switch or a breaker (not through a wall control).
4. Assure that the fan in within range of the WiFi (150 ft.) or wall control (30 ft.).
1. Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noise associated with a new fan will disappear during this time.
2. Make sure all motor housing screws are securely fastened.
3. Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade to the fan are tight.
4. Make sure your ceiling box is secure and rubber isolator pads are used between the mounting bracket and outlet
box.
1. Check that all blade and blade arm screws are secure.
2. If the blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by side) blades can redistribute the weight
and possibly result in smoother operation.
3. Check to assure all dowrods to motor hardware and/or hanger ball are tight.
4. Make sure ceiling box is secure.
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ftc.gov/energy
• The higher the airflow, the
more air the fan will move
• Airflow Efficiency: 263 Cubic
Feet Per Minute Per Watt
Airflow
4,582
Cubic Feet Per Minute
• Based on 12 cents per kWh and 6.4 hours use per day
• Your cost depends on rates
• Energy Use: 17 Watts
and use
$
3$34
Cost Range of Similar Models (19” – 84”)
$5
Estimated
Yearly Energy Cost
All estimates based on typical use, excluding lights
Airflow Shown Is a Weighted Average of High and Low Cubic Feet per Minute Based on Downrod
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ENERGY GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
AVERAGE PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY INFORMATION
SMART BY BOND
PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD
HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED
Airflow (CFM)
Energy Use (Watts)
Airflow Efficiency (CFM/W)
Energy Costs (Yearly)
Amps 0.40 0.05
RPMs 160 45
HINKLEY SMART FAN OPTIONS:
https://bondhome.io/app
In addition to the included wall control, you can control your Hinkley fan
through the Bond app.
• To use the app, download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.
• Open the app to create your account. You can also login with your
Facebook or Google account.
• Next, set up a WiFi connection. You will need the SSID and WiFi
password for the network you want to connect to.
• You will receive a prompt to choose the finish of your fan and name
your fan device.
• The app will walk you through the main screen and show you how to
change fan speeds, dim the light, set timers or utilize breeze mode.
NOTE: Maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the wall
control. Maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an on/off
switch or breaker when utilizing the app for the fan control (without the
wall control in the circuit).
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