Home Decorators Collection AM909A-MBK User manual

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USE AND CARE GUIDE
25 IN. HERITAGE POINT
INDOOR/COVERED OUTDOOR CEILING FAN
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this fan and click the link of visual instruction in the product overview section.
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Model #AM909A-MBK

Table of Contents ..................................
Safety Information .................................
Warranty .........................................
Pre-installation ....................................
Installation .......................................
Assembly ........................................
Operation ........................................
Care and Cleaning .................................
Troubleshooting ...................................
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been
turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning.
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.
The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted
and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 lb (15.9 kg)
or less. Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked “FOR FAN
SUPPORT.”
The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft (2.1 m)
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the oor.
Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items,
be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or fan
blades. A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be
suitable for most cleaning.
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 and ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet
box.
All set screws must be checked and retightened where
necessary before installation.
Suitable for use with solid-state speed control (MR181B-3 only).
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan
must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend
the blade arms (also referred to as anges), when installing
the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating
fan blades.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or
personal injury, mount the fan to the outlet box marked
acceptable for fan support with the screws provided with the
outlet box.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only
the screws provided with the outlet box.
The following responsible party designated in FCC §2.909 is
responsible for this declaration:
Model Number: AM909A-MBK
Company Name: TAL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Company Address: 2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, U.S.A.
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Safety Information
Table of Contents
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Warranty
The manufacturer warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the
factory for a period of lifetime after the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The manufacturer warrants the light kit (excluding any
glass), to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for a period of ve years after
the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The manufacturer 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, misuse, 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 the longest
useful life when protected from varying weather conditions. 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. We hereby
disclaim 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 limitation on how long an implied 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 exclusion 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
TOOLS REQUIRED
NOTE: These are approximate measures. They do not
include amps and wattage used by the light kit.
Pre-InstallationPre-Installation
25 in.
Low
Medium
High
120
Fan size Watts RPM CFMSpeed Volts Amps N.W.
0.21
0.26
0.29
13.91
21.56
34.40
282
418
544
1000
1487
1821
7.62 kg
(16.76 lb)
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
Step
ladder
Wire
stripper
Electrical
tape
Adjustable
wrench

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Pre-Installation (continued)
HARDWARE INCLUDED
AA
BB
CC
DD
Plastic wire nut
Blade attachment screw and ber washer
1.5V AAA battery
Extension cord
Part Description
3
10
2
1
Quantity
BBAA
DD
CC
NOTE: Hardware not shown to actual size.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pre-Installation (continued)
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Description
Mounting bracket (preassembled)
Canopy
Canopy bottom cover (preassembled)
Hanger ball/downrod assembly
Coupling cover
Rear guard
Fan motor assembly
Blade
O
N
G
J
K
M
L
E
F
D
Part
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
Description
Blade arm
Light kit mounting plate
20W LED light kit
Glass shade
Front guard
Receiver
Remote control
Quantity
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
H
I
A
B
C

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To hang your fan where there is an existing xture but no ceiling joist,
you may need an installation hanger bar (not included) as shown above.
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 (not included) directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and materials (not included).
The outlet box and its bracing must be able to fully support the
weight of the moving fan (at least 35 lb). Do not use a plastic
outlet box.
The illustrations below show three different ways to mount the outlet
box (not included).
Installation
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Hanger Bar
A
Recessed
Outlet
Box
NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper
blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling.
The maximum angle allowable is 18° away from horizontal. If
the canopy (B) touches the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D),
remove the decorative canopy bottom cover (C) and turn the
canopy (B) 180° before attaching the canopy (B) to the mounting
bracket (A).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or
personal injury, mount the fan to an outlet box marked
acceptable for fan support using the 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.

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1Assembling the rear guard on the
fan motor assembly
□Remove three rear guard mounting screws (EE) from the
rear guard (F) on the top of the fan motor assembly (G).
□Attach the rear guard (F) to the fan motor assembly (G) by
tightening the rear guard mounting screws (EE) previously
removed.
F
G
EE
Assembly

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2Preparing the canopy 3Preparing the motor
□Remove the canopy bottom cover (C) from the canopy (B)
by turning the canopy bottom cover (C) counterclockwise.
□Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (B)
by loosening canopy mounting screws (FF) a half turn
from the screw head. Next, turn the canopy (B)
counterclockwise to remove the mounting bracket (A)
from the canopy (B).
4Assembling the fan
□Remove the cotter pin (GG) and clevis pin (HH), and
loosen the two collar set screws (II) from the motor
collar.
□Take out the set screw (JJ) located in the hanger ball
(KK), lower the hanger ball (KK) and remove the cross
pin (LL). Remove the hanger ball (KK) from the hanger
ball/downrod assembly (D).
□Remove the ground lead (MM) from the hanger
ball/downrod assembly (D).
□Carefully feed the motor wires up through the downrod
(OO). Thread the downrod (OO) into the collar.
□Align the holes and replace the clevis pin (HH) and cotter
pin (GG). Tighten the two collar set screws (II).
□Slip the coupling cover (E), the canopy bottom cover (C),
and the canopy (B) onto the downrod (OO).
□Carefully reinstall the hanger ball (KK) and the ground
lead (MM) onto the downrod (OO).
WARNING: Failure to properly install the cotter pin (GG)
could result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.
Assembly (continued)
HH
GG
NOTE: If a longer downrod (not included) is needed, take out
the screw located in the hanger ball (KK), lower the hanger
ball (KK) and remove the pin (LL). Remove all three pieces
from the downrod and assemble them onto the new longer
downrod before proceeding to the downrod installation. Be
sure to snap together the 3-pin connectors, the male plug
(NN) from the fan and female plug from the extension cord (DD).
II II
JJ
D
LL
KK
MM
FF
A
B
C
FF
B
G
E
MM
OO
II
II
HH
GG
LL
JJ
C
DD
NN
KK
□Replace the cross pin (LL) and make sure it is in the
correct position.
□Tighten the set screw (JJ) and make sure wires are not
twisted.

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5Installing the mounting bracket to
the electrical box
Hanging the fan on the mounting
bracket
□Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (G) up to the mounting
bracket (A) and seat the hanger ball/downrod assembly
(D) in the mounting bracket (A) socket. Make sure the tab
on the mounting bracket (A) socket is properly seated in
the groove in the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D). This
will help to balance the ceiling fan.
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan
WARNING: The tab in the ring must rest in the groove of
the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D). Failure to properly seat
the tab in the groove could cause damage to the wiring.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or
other personal injury, mount the fan only to an outlet box or
supporting system marked acceptable for fan support and
use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
□Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center
hole in the mounting bracket (A).
□Attach the mounting bracket (A) on the outlet box by
sliding the mounting bracket (A) over the screws
provided with the outlet box. Note that the at side of
the mounting bracket (A) is toward the outlet box.
□Securely tighten the two mounting screws.
D
G
A
Outlet box
A

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NOTE: The frequencies on your receiver and remote control
have been preset at the factory. Before installing the receiver,
make sure the dip switches on the receiver and remote
control are set to the same frequency. The dip switches on
the remote control are located inside the battery
compartment.
NOTE: The battery will weaken with age and should be
replaced before leaking takes place as this will damage the
remote control. Dispose of the used battery properly and keep
the battery out of the reach of children.
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
7Preparing the receiver and
remote control
O
CC
Setting the Code on the Remote:
□Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote
control (O) by pressing rmly on the arrow and sliding
the cover off.
□Slide the code switches to your choice of either up or
down. The factory setting is up.
□Install two 1.5V AAA batteries (CC) (included).
□Replace the battery cover on the remote control (O).
Setting the Code on the Receiver:
□Slide the code switches on the receiver (N) to the same
positions as set on the remote control (O).
□After checking the switches, insert the receiver (N) into
the mounting bracket (A) with the at side of the
receiver (N) facing the ceiling.
G
N
A
3 41 2
3 41 2
DIP
DIPON
N

3-Pin
connectors
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8Making the electrical connections
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
WARNING: Check to see that all connections are tight,
including ground, and that no bare wire is visible at the wire
nuts, except for the ground wire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan
must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
NOTE: The fan must be installed at a maximum distance of
20 ft. from the remote control for proper signal transmission
between the remote control and the fan's receiving unit.
If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge
or experience, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your household
wiring. Use the plastic wire nuts (AA) with your fan. Secure the
plastic wire nuts (AA) with electrical tape. Make sure there are
no loose strands or connections.
□Insert the receiver (N) into the mounting bracket (A) with
the at side of the receiver (N) facing the ceiling.
□Make wire connections from the fan to the receiver (N).
From Fan To Receiver
3-Pin Connector -------------- 3-Pin Connector
□Make wire connections from the receiver (N) and fan to
the outlet box as follows, using the wire nuts (AA).
From Receiver To Outlet Box
Black Wire "AC in L" --------- Black Wire (Hot)
White Wire "AC in N" -------- White Wire (Neutral)
From Fan and Receiver To Outlet Box
Green Wires* ----------------- Green or Bare Wire (Ground)
* There are two green grounding leads: one from the mounting
bracket (A) and one from the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D).
□Turn the wire nut connections upward, spreading them
apart so the green (ground) and white wires will be on
one side of the outlet box and the black and blue wires
will be on the other side. Carefully tuck the connections
up into the outlet box.
AA
N
White
Green
Black
Black
Ground
White conductor
Outlet Box
D
A
3 41 2
DIP

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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
10 Installing the canopy
WARNING: Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket (A)
properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball (KK) before
attaching the canopy (B) to the mounting bracket (A) by turning
the canopy housing until it drops into place.
□Make sure connections are neatly tucked into the ceiling
outlet box.
□ Slide the canopy (B) up to the mounting bracket (A) and
place the key holes on the canopy (B) over the loose
canopy mounting screws (FF) on the mounting bracket
(A). Turn the canopy (B) clockwise until it locks in place
at the narrow section of the key holes. Make sure the
positioning pin (PP) on the mounting bracket falls into
one of two holes (QQ) on the canopy, and then tighten
the two canopy mounting screws (FF).
Outlet Box
FF
A
B
C
FF
11 Attaching the canopy bottom cover
C
B
FF
NOTE: Adjust the canopy mounting screws (FF) as necessary
until the canopy (B) and canopy bottom cover (C) are snug.
□Attach the canopy bottom cover (C) to the canopy (B) by
inserting the screw heads into the key slots in the canopy
bottom cover (C) and rotating it clockwise.
PP
QQ

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Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades
Attaching the blades to the blade
arms
12 13 Fastening the blade assemblies to
the motor
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not
bend the blade arms (I) while installing, balancing the blades
(H), or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects between
rotating fan blades (H).
□Fasten the blade assemblies to the fan motor assembly (G).
□Tighten the two blade arm mounting screws with lock
washers (RR).
□Repeat this procedure for the remaining blade arms (I).
□Attach the blades (H) to the blade arms (I) using the three
blade attachment screws and ber washers (BB). Start a
screw with ber washer (BB) into the blade arms (I), but
do not tighten.
□Repeat for the two remaining blade attachment screws
and ber washers (BB).
□Tighten each screw securely starting with the center screw.
Make sure the blade (H) is straight.
□Repeat these steps for the remaining blades (H).
I
BB
H
G
H
I
RR

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14 Attaching the light kit mounting
plate to the mounting ring
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit
□Remove one of the three light kit mounting plate screws
(SS) from the mounting ring (TT) and loosen the other
two screws. (Do not remove.)
□Place the key holes in the light kit mounting plate (J)
over the two screws (SS) previously loosened from the
mounting ring (TT). Turn the light kit mounting plate (J)
until the light kit mounting plate (J) locks in place at
the narrow section of the key holes.
□Securely tighten the two light kit mounting plate screws
(SS) previously loosened and the one (SS) previously
removed.
G
SS
UU
L
K
G
J
J
15 Attaching the LED light kit and
glass shade
CAUTION: Before starting installation, disconnect the
power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse
at the fuse box. Turning power off using the fan switch is not
sufcient to prevent electric shock.
□Remove one of the three light kit mounting screws (UU)
from the light kit mounting plate (J) and loosen the
other two screws (UU). (Do not remove.)
□While holding the 20W LED light kit (K) under the fan
motor assembly (G), make the 2-pin wire connections:
- White to white
- Blue to black
□Place the key holes in the 20W LED light kit (K) over the
two mounting screws (UU) previously loosened from the
light kit mounting plate (J). Turn the 20W LED light kit
(K) until the 20W LED light kit (K) locks in place at the
narrow section of the key holes. Secure by tightening
the two light kit mounting screws (UU) previously loosened
and the one (UU) previously removed.
□Raise the glass shade (L) up against the 20W LED light
kit (K) and secure it to the fan by turning the glass shade
(L) clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
TT

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Assembly — Installing the Front Guard
Attaching the front guard to the
fan motor assembly
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□Remove six front guard mounting screws (VV) from the
rear guard (F).
□Attach the front guard (M) to the rear guard (F) by
tightening the six front guard mounting screws (VV)
previously removed.
CAUTION: Before starting installation, disconnect the
power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse
at the fuse box. Turning power off using the fan switch is not
sufcient to prevent electric shock.
VV
F
M

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Operation
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
O
- Press and release the button to turn the fan on or off.
- Press and release 1 time - turns the fan on high speed.
- Press and release 2 times - turns the fan on medium speed.
- Press and release 3 times - turns the fan on low speed.
- Press and release 4 times - turns the fan off.
- Press and release the button to turn the light on or off.
Press and hold the button to activate the dimmer function.
- Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to enable Comfort
BreezeTM; this will change your fan speed randomly, simulating a
relaxing breeze. To cancel this feature press or .
- While the fan is on press 1 time - turns on a 2 hour run timer.
- While the fan is on press 2 times - turns on a 4 hour run timer.
- While the fan is on press 3 times - turns on an 8 hour run timer.
INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL HOLDER
□Attach the remote control holder (WW) with the two remote
control holder mounting screws (XX).
□Replace the remote control holder cover (YY) into remote
control holder (WW). XX
YY
WW

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Operation (continued)
NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop before reversing the direction
of the blade rotation.
REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The reverse switch is located on the top of the motor housing.
Slide the switch to the left for warm weather operation. Slide the
switch to the right for cool weather operation.
Warm weather - (Counterclockwise Direction) A downward air ow
creates a cooling effect. This allows you to set your air conditioner
on a warmer setting without affecting your comfort.
Cool weather - (Clockwise Direction) An upward air ow moves
warm air off the ceiling. This allows you to set your heating unit on
a cooler setting without affecting your comfort.
Reverse
switch

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Do not connect the fan with wall mounted variable speed control(s).
Make sure the frequency switches are set correctly.
The remote control is
not working.
Problem Solution
Check the main and branch circuit fuses or breakers.
Check the line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the switch housing.
Check to make sure the frequency switches from the remote control and receiver are set to the same
frequency.
Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade to the motor hub are tight.
Make sure the wire nut connections are not rattling against each other or the interior wall of the switch
housing.
Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noises associated with a new fan disappear during this time.
Make sure there is a short distance from the ceiling to the canopy. It should not touch the ceiling.
Make sure your ceiling box is secure and that rubber isolator pads are used between the mounting
bracket and outlet box.
The fan will not start.
The fan sounds noisy.
Troubleshooting
Care and Cleaning
Check the support connections, brackets, and blade attachments twice a year. Make sure they are secure. Because of the fan’s
natural movement, some connections may become loose over time. It is not necessary to remove the fan from the ceiling.
Clean your fan periodically. Use only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the nish. The plating is sealed with a lacquer to
minimize discoloration or tarnishing.
(Optional) Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish.
Do
Use water when cleaning. Water could damage the motor, or the wood, or possibly cause an electrical shock.
Apply oil to your fan or motor. The motor has permanently-lubricated sealed ball bearings.
Do not

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.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store,
call Home Decorators Collection Customer Service
8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST, Saturday
1-800-986-3460
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