Home Decorators Collection 68681 User manual

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Item #1000 xxx xxx
Model #68681, 68682, 68683,
68684, 68685
ETL Model #68-ATRDC
USE AND CARE GUIDE
ALTURA 68-INCH CEILING FAN
P1

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
this fan should only be used with fan speed control
part no. RH786NR, manufactured by Rhine.
Table of Contents ................................................................ 2
Safety Information............................................................... 2
Warranty ............................................................................... 3
Pre-Installation .................................................................... 3
Installation............................................................................ 6
Assembly.............................................................................. 7
Operation ........................................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning............................................................. 14
Troubleshooting................................................................. 14
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure the electricity has
been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before you
begin.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and local electrical codes. Electrical
installation should be performed by a qualied licensed
electrician.
3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely
mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of
50 lbs. (22.7 kg). Use only UL-listed outlet boxes marked
“Acceptable for Fan Support of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) or less.”
4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft (2.1 m) of
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the oor.
5. Do not place objects in the path of the blades.
6. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items,
use caution when working around or cleaning the fan.
7. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors
should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into
the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the
grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor
on one side of the outlet box.
8. All set screws must be checked and retightened where
necessary before installation.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
do not bend the blade brackets (also referred to as
anges) during assembly or after installation. Do not
insert objects in the path of the blades.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.
WARNING: Electrical diagrams are for reference
only. If you are using a light kit, refer to the light kit
instructions manual to make the electrical
connections. Optional use of any light kit shall be
UL-listed and marked suitable for use with this fan.
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock,
turn the electricity off at the main fuse box before
wiring. If you feel you do not have enough electrical
wiring knowledge or experience, contact a licensed
electrician.
Safety Information
Table of Contents
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
use only the screws provided with the outlet box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked
“Acceptable for fan support of 35 lbs. (15.9 Kg) or
less”, and use screws provided with the outlet box.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Pre-Installation
Warranty
The supplier warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for a life-
time after the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The supplier also warrants that all other fan parts, excluding any glass or acrylic blades,
to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of shipment from the factory for a period of two years 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 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 afxing any accessories, is
not covered by this warranty. Because of varying climatic conditions this warranty does not cover any changes in brass nish, including rusting,
pitting, corroding, tarnishing, or peeling. Brass nishes of this type give their longest useful life when protected from varying weather condi-
tions. 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. Home Decorators Collection hereby disclaims any and all warranties, including but not
limited to those of merchantability and tness 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 specied in the express warranty. Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an im-
plied 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 exclu-
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties. Shipping costs for any return of
product as part of a claim on the warranty must be paid by the customer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: These are approximate measures. They do not
include the Amps and Wattage used by the light kit.
Size Speed Volts
Fan Power
Consumption
(without lights)
WATT
Airow
CFM
Airow Efciency
(Higher Is Better)
CFM/WATT
Net
Weight
Gross
Weight Cubic Feet
68 in.
1
120
x xxxx xxxx
xx lbs
(xx kgs)
xx lbs
(xx kgs) xx cu.ft.
2 x xxxx xxxx
3 x xxxx xxxx
4 x xxxx xxxx
5 x xxxx xxxx
6 xx xxxx xxxx
7 xx xxxx xxxx
8 xx xxxx xxxx
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Pre-Installation (continued)
HARDWARE INCLUDED
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
Adjustable
wrench
Electrical
tape
Wire
cutter /
stripper
Step ladder
Part Description Quantity
AA Blade attachment screws 15
BB Plastic wire connecting nut 3
CC Decorative nut 15
NOTE: Hardware not shown to actual size. NOTE: Hardware should be packaged in a
blister pack.
AA BB CC

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Part Description Quantity
ASlide-on mounting bracket
(inside canopy) 1
B Ball/downrod assembly 1
C Canopy with canopy ring attached 1
D Fan-motor assembly 1
Part Description Quantity
E Switch cup 1
F Decorative motor collar cover 1
G Blade 5
H Switch cup adaptor 1
I Transmitter (battery included) 1
IMPORTANT: This product and/or components are
governed by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
5,947,436; 5,988,580; 6,010,110; 6,046,416, 6,210,117
and other patents pending.
Pre-Installation (continued)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
B
F
C
D
BB
G
H
E
I

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Installation
MOUNTING OPTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked
“Acceptable for fan support of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
or less”, and use screws provided with the outlet
box. An outlet box commonly used for the support
of lighting xtures may not be acceptable for fan
support and may need to be replaced. If in doubt,
consult a qualied electrician.
If your ceiling fan does not have an existing UL-listed mounting
box, then install one using the following instructions:
□Disconnect the power by removing the fuses or turning off
the circuit breakers.
□Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use
the appropriate fasteners and materials. The outlet box and
its bracing must be able to fully support the weight of the
moving fan (at least 50 lbs.). Do not use a plastic outlet box.
The illustrations below show three different ways to mount the
outlet box.
If the canopy touches the downrod, then remove the decorative canopy
bottom cover, and turn the canopy 180° before attaching the canopy to
the mounting plate.
To hang your fan where there is an existing xture but no ceiling joist,
you may need an installation hanger bar as shown above
(available at any Home Depot store).
NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain
proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped
ceiling. The maximum angle allowable is 30° away from
horizontal.
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Recessed
Outlet
Box
Provide Strong
Support
Ceiling
Mounting
Plate
Outlet Box
Hanger Bar

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Assembly - Standard Ceiling Mount
Routing the wires
Assembling the fan
Preparing for mounting
□Remove the canopy ring (L) from the canopy (C) by turning
the ring to the right until it unlocks.
□Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (C) by
loosening the two screws (HH) located in the “L shaped”
slots
□Remove and save the two non-slotted screws (SS) in the
round holes. This will enable you to remove the mounting
bracket (A).
□Route the wires exiting the top of the fan motor (D) into
the decorative motor collar cover (F) and through the
canopy ring (L).
□Make sure the slot openings are on top and route the
wires through the canopy (C) and then through the ball/
downrod assembly (B).
2
3
1
C
A
SS
L
HH
C
D
F
B
L
D
F
EE
II
B
FF
□Loosen but do not remove the setscrew (II) by turning it
counterclockwise.
□Install the downrod (B) by inserting it into the motor collar (FF),
and turning it clockwise until it is tight.
□Re-tighten the setscrew (II) on the motor collar (FF) on top of the
fan motor assembly (D) by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: This fan is equipped with a safety tab (EE). Should
the setscrew (II) ever become loose while the fan is
running in reverse, the safety tab (EE) will engage and
stop the fan from falling.
CAUTION: To ensure wobble-free operation and to avoid
damage to the fan, the downrod (B) and the setscrew
(II) must be completely tightened

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Assembly - Hanging the Fan
Attaching the fan to the electrical
box
Hanging the fan
□Pass the 120-Volt supply wires through the center hole in the
mounting bracket (A).
□Install the ceiling mounting bracket (A) on the outlet box (OO) by
sliding the mounting bracket (A) over the two screws (TT) provided
with the outlet box (OO). If necessary, use leveling washers (not
included) between the mounting bracket (A) and the outlet box
(OO). Note that the at side of the mounting bracket (A) is toward
the outlet box (OO).
□Securely tighten the two mounting screws (TT).
□Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (D) up to the mounting
bracket (A).
□Seat the hanger ball portion of the ball/downrod assembly (B)
in the mounting bracket (A) socket. Ensure that the tab on the
mounting bracket (A) socket is properly seated in the groove
in the hanger ball.
1 2
WARNING: To reduce the risk fo re, electric shock or personal
injury, mount to outlet box marked “acceptable for fan support
of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) or less”, and use screws provided with the
outlet box.
A
TT
OO
A
B
D

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Assembly - Hanging the Fan (continued)
Outlet box
in the ceiling
(OO)
Green or Bare
Green
Black White
Black
For Light Kit
White
Making the electrical connection
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IMPORTANT: Use the plastic wire connectors (BB) supplied with
your fan. Secure the connectors with electrical tape and ensure
there are no loose strands or connections.
WARNING: Each wire not supplied with this fan is designed to
accept up to one 12-gauge house wire and two wires from the
fan. If you have larger than 12-gauge house wiring or more
than one house wire to connect to the fan wiring, consult an
electrician for the proper size wire nuts to use.
□The fan comes with 78 in. lead wires for use with an extended
ball/downrod assembly. If using the 18 in. ball/downrod
assembly (B) provided, you can cut the lead wires to your
desired length. This will make extra room in the canopy (C), if
you do not wish to cut the wires, you will need to neatly wrap
them.
□Connect the fan motor green wires to the household green or
bare wire using a wire connecting nut (BB).
□Connect the fan motor white wire to the household white wire
using a wire connecting nut (BB).
□Connect the fan motor black wire to the household black wire
using a wire connecting nut (BB).
□Secure each wire connecting nut using electrical tape.
□Turn the wire connecting nuts (BB) upward and push the
wiring into the outlet box (OO).
NOTE: The fan comes with 78 in. lead wires for use with an
extended ball/downrod assembly. If using the 18 in. ball/downrod
assembly (B) provided, you can cut the lead wires to your desired
length.

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Assembly - Hanging the Fan (continued)
Mounting the fan-motor assembly
(standard mount)
□Align the locking slots of the ceiling canopy (C) with the two
screws (HH) in the slide-on mounting bracket (A). Push up to
engage the slots, and turn clockwise to lock the canopy (C) in
place.
□Firmly tighten the two mounting screws (HH).
□Install the two mounting screws(saved from assembly step 1
“Preparing for mounting” into the holes in the canopy (C) and
tighten rmly.
□Install the decorative canopy ring (L) by aligning the ring’s
slots with the screws in the canopy (C). Rotate the canopy
ring (L) counter-clockwise to lock it in place.
WARNING: When using the standard ball/downrod mounting, the
tab in the ring at the bottom of the mounting bracket must rest in
the groove of the hanger ball. Failure to properly seat the tab in
the groove could cause damage to the wiring.
HH
C
D
A
L
5
Wrapping the extra wire
□Gently wrap the excess wire around the mounting bracket.
□Secure with electrical tape.
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NOTE: Follow this step ONLY if you did not cut the extra length off
from the wires coming from the ceiling fan.
WARNING: The locking slots of ceiling canopy are provided only
as an aid to mounitng. Do not leave the fan assembly unattached
until all four canopy screws are engaged and rmly tightened.