HKC 42997 User manual

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9935 • 010224
52” CEILING FAN
Owner’s Manual
Model # 42997
To obtain service, please contact the Service Department:
1-877-706-3267, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central, Monday - Friday.
RATED
FOR DAMP
LOCATIONS

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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HARDWARE CONTENTS
1. Canopy
2. Canopy Cover
3. Mounting Bracket Screw
(x4)
4. Mounting Bracket
5. Downrod
6. Downrod Clip
7. Downrod Pin
8. Yoke Cover
9. Set Screw (x2)
10. Motor Assembly
11. Blade Arm (x5)
12. Fitter Plate
13. Fitter Plate Screw (x3)
14. Light Pan
15. Light Pan Screw (x3)
16. Light Kit
17. Blade Balancing Kit
18. E26-base LED Bulb
19. Blade (x5)
20. Medallion (x5)
21. Hardware Kit
22. Owner’s Manual
23. 36-Inch Lead Wire
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should
have the following items:
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE CONTENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED (not included)
Tools required for assembly: Electrical tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety Glasses, Step Ladder, Wire Cutters
and Wire Strippers
Helpful Tools: AC Tester Light, Tape Measure, and Wiring Handbook
AA DD
JJ KK
MM
AI
FF
Note: Some extra hardware has been included. The
quantity listed above is the number required for
installation.
AA. Wire Connector
DD. Pull Chain Extension (x2)
FF. Push-in Connector (x2)
JJ. Secondary Support Screw
KK. Support Washer
MM. Secondary Spring
Washer
AI. Lead Wire
Owner’s
Manual
Hardware Kit
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3
4
5
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20
21
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A. 18.4 in. B. 10.9 in. C. 7.17 in. D. 5.13 in.
DIMENSION REFERENCE
C
D
B
A
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Choose one of the following mounting options:
Downrod Mount is best suited for ceilings 8 ft. or higher. For taller ceilings you may want to use a longer downrod
(not included).
Angled Ceiling Mount is best suited for angled or vaulted ceilings. A longer downrod is sometimes necessary to
ensure proper blade clearance from the ceiling. If using the angle mount, check to ensure the ceiling angle is not
steeper than 16°.
Downrod Mount
Angled Ceiling Mount (Up to 16 degrees)
Two Mounting Options

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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLING THE
FAN AND SAVE INSTRUCTIONS.
This fan is intended for indoor or damp locations. It is not suitable for outdoor locations.
All set screws of the fan must be checked and retightened where necessary before installation.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the brackets, balancing
the blades or cleaning fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
Before changing the fan direction, turn o the fan and wait for the fan blades to stop completely.
The safeguards provided by these safety instructions and by the separate installation instructions are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common
sense, caution and care are factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be supplied
by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the fan.
The fan weight is Net Weight: 20.15 lb (9,14 kg). Be sure the outlet box (not included) is securely attached
to the building structure and is marked “Acceptable For Fan Support”. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device (if applicable).
CAN ICES-005 (B) / NMB-005 (B)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please note changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
HKC-US
3350 Player’s Club Parkway, #225
Memphis, TN 38125
1-877-706-3267
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:

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WARNING:
To avoid risk of electric shock, be sure to shut o power at the main fuse or circuit breaker box before
installing or servicing this xture. Turning o the electrical power by using the light switch is not
sucient to prevent electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of injury, install the fan so that the blades are at least 7 feet (2.1 Meters) above the
oor and at least 18 inches (0.5 Meters) from the tip of the blades to the wall.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked “acceptable for
fan support” and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
The installation has to be in accordance with the national electrical code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1999 and
local codes. If you are unfamiliar with the methods of installing electrical wiring, seek the services of a
qualied licensed electrician.
Using a full-range dimmer switch to control fan speed will cause a loud humming noise from the fan. To
reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do NOT use a full-range dimmer switch to control the fan speed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
At least twice each year, lower the canopy to check the downrod assembly, and then tighten all screws on
the fan. Clean the motor housing with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the nish. Clean
the blades with a lint-free cloth.
Important: Shut o the main power supply before you begin any maintenance tasks. Do not use water or a
damp cloth to clean the ceiling fan.
Bulb Replacement: Use 60-watt max. E26-base LED, CFL or incandescent bulbs. Halogen bulbs are not rec-
ommended for this item.

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Downrod
Clip
Set Screw
Orange
Packing
Material
Yoke
Downrod
Pin
Downrod
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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1
3
3. Remove the downrod clip and downrod pin from the
downrod. Then, loosen but do not remove the two set
screws at the top of the yoke.
Note: Remove and dispose of the orange packing
material from the yoke of the motor assembly.
1. Turn OFF the electrical power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker.
DANGER: Failure to disconnect the power supply prior to
installation may result in serious injury or death.
Downrod
Canopy
Yoke Cover 4
4. Insert the downrod through the canopy and yoke
cover. Feed the wires and braided cable from the fan
through the downrod. Depending on the length of
downrod you use, you may need to use the 36-inch
lead wire to accomodate a 36 or 48-inch downrod
(sold separately). When necessary, connect the 3-pin
connector extending from the center of the downrod to
one end of the 36-inch lead wire.
Note: The downrod included with this fan will not utilize
the 36-inch lead wire.
Braided
Cable
36” Lead Wire
Mounting Bracket Screw 2. Loosen all four mounting bracket screws located on
the mounting bracket and completely remove the two
screws from the round holes in the canopy. Save the
screws for later. Remove the canopy from the mounting
bracket. Then, install the mounting bracket to the outlet
box (sold separately) using the screws and washers
provided with the outlet box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
or personal injury, mount to the outlet box marked
“acceptable for fan support” and use the mounting
screws and washers provided with the outlet box.

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Tab
Slot
Downrod
Mounting
Bracket
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6
5. Slide the downrod into the yoke of the motor
assembly, align the holes, then re-install the downrod
pin and downrod clip. Secure with the two set screws
and slide the yoke cover down until it rests on top of the
motor assembly.
6. Install the ball end of the downrod into the opening
of the mounting bracket. Rotate the downrod until the
tab in the mounting bracket is seated in the slot in the
downrod ball.
WARNING: The fan and/or downrod should not rotate
in the mounting bracket, if installed correctly. Failure
to align the slot in the downrod ball with the tab on
the mounting bracket may result in fan falling causing
serious injury or death.
Downrod Pin
Yoke
Yoke Cover
Downrod
Downrod Clip
Set Screw
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Secondary
Support
Screw
Open Loop Support Washer
Secondary
Spring
Washer
8. Install secondary support screw, secondary spring
washer, and support washer partly into the side of the
brace installed in the ceiling. Then lift the braided cable
up and over the ceiling brace and place the open loop of
the braided cable around the secondary support screw.
Note: The ceiling support brace may not be accessible
from below. If not, it must be accessed from above.
Important: The braided cable must make a complete
circle around the support brace to secure the fan.
9. Tighten the secondary support screw securing the
braided cable.
SECONDARY HANGING SYSTEM
For installation in the United States: Building codes
in the U.S.A. do not require installation of a Secondary
Hanging System. If desired, the braided cable can be cut
and removed using wire cutters (sold separately). Skip to
Step 10.
For installation in Canada: In compliance with building
codes in Canada, installation of the Secondary Hanging
System is required.
7. Feed the loop of the braided cable, preassembled to
the motor assembly, up through the outlet box mounted
in the ceiling.
Secondary
Support Screw
Braided Cable
Outlet Box
Brace
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8
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Black (hot)
Bare (ground)
White (neutral)
White
Blue
Black
Black
10. Use the push-in connectors to connect the lead wire
to the supply wires from outlet box according to the
wiring diagram and the following instructions:
• Push the White (neutral) supply wire and the white
wire from lead wire into the the holes of one push-in
connector.
• Push the Black (hot) supply wire and the black wire
from lead wire into the the holes of one push-in
connector.
WARNING: After the connections have been made, the
connected wires should be turned upward and pushed
carefully up into the outlet box. Place the Black and
White wire connections on opposite sides of the outlet
box.
11. Connect the 3-pin connector extending from the
downrod to the 3-pin connector on lead wire. Then,
connect the green/bare (ground) supply wire to the
green wires from the downrod and the mounting
bracket.
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10
Canopy
Wire
Connector
3-pin
Connector
WARNING: Do NOT wire the fan
motor to a variable-speed (dimmer)
wall control.
J-shaped
Slot
Round
Hole
Mounting Bracket Screw 12. Raise the canopy, ensure the two mounting bracket
screws are aligned with the J-shaped slots in the canopy.
Then turn the canopy counter clockwise until the
mounting bracket screws are completely engaged in
the J-shaped slots. Install the two previously removed
mounting bracket screws in the round holes. Securely
tighten all four mounting bracket screws.
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Blade Arm
Twist Lock
Connector
Medallion
Blade 13
13. Align the twist lock connector preassembled to the
medallion in the direction of its corresponding hole in
the blade. Place the blade and blade arm over the twist
lock connector. Rotate the twist lock connector so that it
is perpendicular to the hole in the blade arm. Repeat for
the remaining blades.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Pull Chain Extension
Reverse
Switch
Fitter Plate Screw
Keyhole Slot
Light Pan
9-pin
Connector
14. Remove one of the three tter plate screws
preassembled to the tter plate and loosen the other
two but do not remove. Feed the 9-pin connector
through the center hole in the light pan. Align the
keyhole slots in the light pan with the loosened screws in
the tter plate. Turn light pan clockwise and replace the
previously removed tter plate screw. Tighten all screws.
Fitter Plate
9-pin
Connector
Light Kit
Reverse
Switch Notch
Light Pan
Screw
Light Pan
15. Remove the three light pan screws preassembled to
the light pan. Then, connect the 9-pin connector from
fan to the 9-pin connector from the light kit. Secure the
light kit with the previously removed light pan screws.
Note: Align the notch in the light kit with the reverse
switch.
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17. Feed the pull chains in the light kit through the
preassembled grommets in the lower part of the light
kit. Attach pull chain extensions to the pull chains.
Note: When facing the reverse switch, the fan pull chain
is on the right and the light pull chain is on the left.
Turn ON the electrical power at the main fuse or circuit
breaker and the wall switch.
Assembly is complete.
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Bulb
Light Kit
16. Install the E26-base LED bulb into the socket of the
light kit.
Important: Make sure you allow the bulb and light kit to
cool before you replace the bulb.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2
1. Using a ceiling fan will allow you to raise your
thermostat setting in summer and lower your
thermostat setting in winter without feeling a dierence
in your comfort.
In warmer weather, push the reverse switch to the left
for downward airow creating a wind chill eect.
In cooler weather, push the reverse switch to the right
for upward airow that can help move stagnant, hot air
o the ceiling area.
Important: Wait for the fan to stop before moving the
reverse switch. The reverse switch must be set either
completely left or right in order for the fan to function
correctly. If the reverse switch is set in the middle
position, the fan will not operate.
2. The fan pull chain has four positions to control fan
speed. One pull is HIGH, two is MEDIUM, three is LOW
and four turns the fan OFF. The light pull chain has two
positions -- OFF and ON.
Reverse
Switch
Light Pull Chain Fan Pull Chain

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PROBLEM SUGGESTED REMEDY
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have diculty operating your new ceiling fan, it may be the result of incorrect assembly, installation or
wiring. In some cases, these installation errors may be mistaken for defects. If you experience any faults, please
check the Troubleshooting section below. If a problem cannot be remedied or you are experiencing diculty in
installation, please contact the Service Department: 1-877-706-3267, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central, Monday - Friday.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock or personal injury, shut o the power supply to fan before
you begin any maintenance tasks.
1. Fan does not start:
2. Fan is noisy:
3. Fan wobbles:
4. Light does not work:
1. Make sure that the wall switch is turned ON.
2. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers.
3. Check all wire connections from household supply wires to the fan.
4. Make sure forward/reverse switch pushed completely left or right. Fan will not operate
when switch is in the middle.
1. Make sure all screws in motor assembly are snug, but not overtightened.
2. Make sure the screws that attach the blade arms to the motor are tight.
3. Make sure wire connectors are not rattling against each other or against the interior wall
of the switch housing.
4. Make sure wire connectors are not rattling against each other or against the interior wall
of the canopy.
5. Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from Solid State variable speed controls. DO NOT
USE a Solid State variable speed control.
6. Ensure fan does not wobble excessively (see Fan wobbles solutions below).
1. Ensure the mounting bracket is tightened securely to outlet box and outlet box is
mounted rmly to ceiling joist.
2. Ensure all blades are screwed rmly into blade arms.
3. Ensure all blade arms are tightened securely to motor.
4. Switch one blade with a blade from the opposite side. Or balance the fan using the blade
balancing kit.
5. If blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by side) blades can
redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother operation.
1. Check for loose or disconnected 9-pin and/or single-pin connectors in switch housing or
light kit.
2. Ensure the blue wire from fan is connected to hot power supply wire.
3. Check for faulty light bulb.

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Model Name: 52” Ceiling Fan
Model No: 42997
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
To obtain service, please contact the Service Department:
1-877-706-3267, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central, Monday - Friday.
Set forth below, the manufacturer warrants the fan motor for this ceiling fan to be free from defects
in workmanship and material for the life of the product. Also, subject to the limitations below, the
manufacturer warrants all ceiling fan parts (“ceiling fan parts” excludes the motor and parts made in whole
or in part with glass) to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year after the
date of purchase by the original purchaser at retail.
All claims must be made by the original purchaser from an authorized dealer, whether such purchaser
purchased the product through a store or contractor. Ceiling fan part defects must be reported within the
rst year from the date of purchase. Parts made in whole or in part with glass and the nishes of metal and
other surfaces are not warranted.
Purchasers are responsible for all costs of removing and reinstalling the product. Any damage to any
part caused by ordinary wear and tear, accident, misuse, or improper installation, is not covered by
this warranty. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility whatsoever for fan installation. Any service
performed by a non-licensed electrician will render the warranty invalid.
The manufacturer’s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the motor, parts, or product within the
terms stated above. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including any
incidental or consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, from any breach of warranty, express
or implied, or any other failure of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you.
If the original purchaser ceases to own the fan, this warranty is voided.
Should the purchaser encounter a problem with your fan related to defects in workmanship or materials
within the warranty period associated with the defective part, the manufacturer agrees to replace the
defective part without charge, or at its option, to replace the ceiling fan with a comparable or superior
model.
The manufacturer’s warranties are limited to the written warranties set out in this ceiling fan limited
lifetime warranty. All other express and implied warranties, including, without limitation, the implied
warranty of tness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of merchantability is disclaimed.
Some states do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties, so this disclaimer may not apply to you.