Home Decorators Collection HERALD AM429-BN User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
HERALD 60 IN. CEILING FAN
Item #731 159
Model #AM429-BN
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Table of Contents ..........................................................
Safety Information .........................................................
Warranty .........................................................................
Pre-installation ..............................................................
Specifications ..........................................................................
Tools Required .........................................................................
Hardware Included ..................................................................
Package Contents ....................................................................
Installation .....................................................................
Assembly ........................................................................
Hanging the Fan .......................................................................
Attaching the Fan Blades........................................................
Installing the Light Kit ............................................................
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Operation ......................................................................
Setting the Code on the Transmitter ......................................
Learning Process ....................................................................
Operating Your Fan and Remote Control ...............................
Reverse Switch Operating Instructions ..................................
Care and Cleaning .......................................................
Troubleshooting ...........................................................
Service Parts ................................................................
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Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do
not use this fan with any solid-state fan speed control device.
It will permanently damage the electronic circuitry.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not
bend the blade arms (also referred to as flanges), 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 fire, 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.
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1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has
been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before
beginning.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code “ANSI/NFPA 70-1999” and local electrical codes.
Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified
licensed electrician.
3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely
mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35
lbs (15.9 kg). Use only UL-listed outlet boxes marked “FOR
FAN SUPPORT.”
4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft (2.1m)
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
5. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
6. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other
items, be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. All setscrews must be checked and retightened where
necessary before installation.
10. 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 modifications 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.

Warranty
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We warrant 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. We also warrant 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 installa-
tion or by affixing any accessories, is not covered by this warranty. Because of varying climatic conditions this warranty does not cover
any changes in brass finish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing or peeling. Brass finishes of this type give their 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 fitness 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 specified 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 specific 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
SPECIFICATIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips
screwdriver
Electrical
tape
Wire
stripper
Flat blade
screwdriver
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ladder
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3.73
5.23
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12.73
16.55
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Fan size
Fan size
Watts
Watts
RPM
RPM
CFM
CFM
Speed
Speed
Volts
Volts
Amps
Amps
3.21 cu. ft.
N.W.
N.W.
G.W.
G.W.
C.F.
C.F.
8.78 kg
(19.31 lbs.)
10.2 kg
(22.44 lbs.)
NOTE: These are approximate measures. They do not
include amps and wattage used by the light kit.

Pre-Installation (continued)
HARDWARE INCLUDED
HARDWARE INCLUDED
NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size unless noted
otherwise in the table below.
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Plastic wire nut
Blade arm screw with lock washer (not to scale)
Nut
Washer
Light kit mounting plate screw (preassembled)
Light kit mounting screw (preassembled)
1.5V AAA battery (not to scale)
Part
Part
Description
Description
3
13
5
5
3
3
2
Quantity
Quantity
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pre-Installation (continued)
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Part
Part
F
G
H
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Description
Description
Light kit mounting plate
28 watt LED Light kit
Glass shade
Remote control
Quantity
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1
1
1
Part
Part
A
B
C
D
E
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Quantity
1
1
1
2
4
Description
Description
Mounting bracket (preassembled)
Fan motor assembly
Fan housing
Blade
Blade medallion
D
G
H
I
F
A
B
C
E

To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling
joist, you may need an installation hanger bar (II) (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 (HH) (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
lbs.). Do not use a plastic outlet box.
The illustrations below show two different ways to mount the
outlet box (HH) (not included).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, 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 fixtures may not be acceptable for fan support and
may need to be replaced. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
HH
HH
II
HH
Installation
MOUNTING OPTIONS
MOUNTING OPTIONS
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3Hanging the fan from the
mounting bracket
Attaching the mounting bracket
to the electrical box
□Attach the mounting bracket (A) to the outlet box (HH)
(not included) with two screws and washers provided
with the outlet box (HH). Ensure the mounting bracket
(A) is tight and secured.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, 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.
□Lift the safety cable (KK) that from the fan into
position by hanging the fan motor assembly (B) onto
the hook from the ceiling mounting bracket (A)
allowing it to hang freely.
A
HH
A
B
JJ
A
B
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan
KK
Removing the mounting bracket
from the fan motor assembly
□Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the motor
assembly (B) by removing two nuts (JJ) and discard
those two nuts (JJ).

Making the electrical
connections
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.
□Connect the ground conductor of the 120V supply
(this may be a bare wire or a wire with green colored
insulation) to the green ground lead(s) of the fan.
□Connect the fan motor white wire to the supply white
(neutral) wire using a plastic wire nut (AA).
□Connect the fan motor black wire to the supply black
(hot) wire using a plastic wire nut (AA).
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 fire or electric shock, do
not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure
electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring.
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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Green
White
Black
Ground
conductor
White
AA
HH
Black
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5Finishing the fan installation
□Move the fan motor assembly (B) into position over
the four mounting bracket studs (LL) and secure with
the washers (DD) and nuts (CC) provided.
□Raise the fan housing (C) up against the mounting
bracket (A). The four supports (MM) inside the fan
housing (C) should be placed against the four studs
(LL) on the mounting bracket (A). Twist the fan
housing (C) clockwise until snug.
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
A
CC
DD
LL
MM
B
C

Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not
bend the blades (D) while installing, balancing the blades (D),
or cleaning the fan.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating
fan blades (D).
6Attaching the Fan Blades
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□Attach the blade (D) to blade arm (NN) using the blade
arm screw with lock washer (BB) and blade
medallion (E) provided.
□Tighten each screw securely starting with the center
screw. Make sure the blade (D) is straight.
□Repeat steps for the remaining blades.
E
NN

F
EE
G
H
7Attaching the light kit mounting
plate to the mounting ring 8
□Remove one of the three light kit mounting plate
screws (DD) from the mounting ring (OO) and loosen
the other two screws. (Do not remove.)
□Place the key holes in the light kit mounting plate (F)
over the two screws (DD) previously loosened from
the mounting ring (OO). Turn the light kit mounting
plate (F) until the light kit mounting plate (F) locks in
place at the narrow section of the key holes.
□Securely tighten the two light kit mounting plate
screws (DD) previously loosened and the one (DD)
previously removed.
Attaching the LED light kit
and glass shade
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit
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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
sufficient to prevent electric shock.
□Remove one of the three light kit mounting screws
(EE) from the light kit mounting plate (F) and loosen
the other two screws (EE). (Do not remove.)
□While holding the 21W LED light kit (G) under the fan
motor assembly (B), make the 2-pin wire
connections:
- Red to white
- Black to black
□Place the key holes in the 28W LED light kit (G) over
the two mounting screws (EE) previously loosened
from the light kit mounting plate (F). Turn the 28W
LED light kit (G) until the 28W LED light kit (G) locks in
place at the narrow section of the key holes. Secure
by tightening the two light kit mounting screws (EE)
previously loosened and the one (EE) previously
removed.
□Raise the glass shade (H) up against the 28W LED
light kit (G) and secure it to the fan by turning the
glass shade (H) clockwise until snug. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
F
OO
DD
B
B

Operation
□Remove the battery cover by pressing firmly on the arrow and
sliding the cover off.
□Install two 1.5V AAA batteries (FF) (included).
□Replace the battery cover on the remote control (H).
SETTING THE CODE ON THE TRANSMITTER
NOTE: The battery will weaken with age and should be
replaced before leaking takes place as this will damage
the remote control. Dispose of used battery properly
and keep the battery out of the reach of children.
NOTE: The switch marked ON/DIM controls the
dimming function of the lights. If using non-dimmable
bulbs, use a ballpoint pen or small screwdriver to set
the switch to ON to disable the dimming function. If
using dimmable bulbs, set the switch to DIM to enable
the dimming function.
Should you desire to use another remote control unit with your
new fan, install one using the steps below:
□Turn the main power source off to begin the learning process.
□Return the power to the unit.
□Within 30 seconds of turning the fan’s AC power ON, Press and
hold the button for 5 seconds to enter the learning function.
Once the receiver has detected the set frequency, the down
light of your fan, if applicable, will blink twice. There is no
indication if your fan is not equipped with a light.
LEARNING PROCESS
NOTE: After the AC power is on, do not press any other
button on the remote control before pressing the “ ”
button. Doing so will cause the procedure to fail.
NOTE: The remote control can learn multiple receivers.
Make sure no other receivers are operating during the
learning process. Separate the fan power switches by
approximately 2 meters.
FF
H
Timer
Fan on/off
Light on/off
Decreases the
light level
(Dimmer)
Warm weather
(Forward)
Comfort BreezeTM
LED bar
Scale indicating
fan speed
Cool weather
(Reverse)
Increases the
light level
(Dimmer)
Decreases fan speed
Increases fan speed
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2. Speed functions
+ button, increases the fan speed
□Pressing and releasing the + button one time will increase the speed of the fan. Each setting increase will cause the LED bar to
illuminate slightly more, until the fan has reached the maximum speed setting, at that time the LED bar will be fully illuminated.
□Pressing and holding the + button will increase the fan speed automatically through the speed settings and the increments will be
denoted on the LED bar. When the LED bar is fully illuminated, the fan has reached maximum speed setting.
□Pressing the + button while in Comfort BreezeTM mode will automatically cancel the Comfort BreezeTM mode and resume normal fan
operation.
– button, decreases fan speed
□Pressing and releasing the - button one time will decrease the speed of the fan. Each setting decrease will cause the LED bar to dim
slightly more, until the fan has reached the minimum speed setting. At that time the LED bar will be approximately 25% illuminated.
□Pressing and holding the - button will decrease the fan speed automatically through the speed settings and the increments will be
denoted on the LED bar. When the LED bar is 25% illuminated, the fan has reached the minimum speed setting.
□Pressing the - button while in Comfort BreezeTM mode will automatically cancel the Comfort BreezeTM mode and resume normal fan
operation.
3. Comfort BreezeTM
There are three Comfort BreezeTM settings. Pressing the button will activate the Comfort BreezeTM mode and LED bar will illuminate
slowly from bottom to top to display the current setting.
□Setting 1: Alternates through speeds 1 – 3, the LED bar should fill approximately 33%.
□Setting 2: Alternates through speeds 1 – 6, the LED bar should fill approximately 66%.
□Setting 3: Alternates through speeds 1 – 9, the LED bar should be fully illuminated.
□Fan off. The fan memory function will store the current setting for the next time the fan is in use.
Operation (continued)
NOTE: You must turn the fan on prior to using the timer function.
1. Fan button. - Press and release the button to turn the fan on or off.
□Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to enter the learning function.
□Fan on. The fan memory function will resume the speed set on the fan prior to the power being turned off. The LED bar will display the
current settings for 5 seconds after the button is released.
NOTE: If you are currently using Comfort BreezeTM mode, pressing the button will cancel Comfort BreezeTM mode and resume normal fan
operation.
Off Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Disable Comfort BreezeTM
OPERATING YOUR FAN AND REMOTE CONTROL
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REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such
as the room size, ceiling height, number of fans, and so on.
Warm weather - (Counterclockwise Direction) A downward air flow
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 flow moves
warm air off the ceiling. This allows you to set your heating unit on
a cooler setting without affecting your comfort.
NOTE: To operate the reverse function on this fan, press the
for/rev button while the fan is running.
4. Timer
□Pressing the timer button will automatically turn fan and light (if light is on) off after 2, 4, or 8 hours. When you activate the timer
mode, the LED to the left of the time above the clock will illuminate.
5. Fan reverse button (Must be pushed when the fan is in operation)
□Warm weather: LED bar will illuminate and the lights will flow from high to low.
□Warm weather: LED bar will illuminate and the lights will flow from high to low.
Off 2H 4H 8H Disables timer
6. Light
□Press and release the light button to turn the light on or off.
□Light on: The fan memory function will resume the light setting (on or off and dim) on the fan prior to the power being turned off.
7. Dimmer
□Press to increase the desired light level.
□Press to decrease the desired light level.
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Operation (continued)

Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
□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 finish. The plating is
sealed with a lacquer to minimize discoloration or
tarnishing.
□(Optional) Apply a light coat of furniture polish to the wood
blades.
□(Optional) Cover small scratches with a light application of
shoe polish.
Do
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
Do not
WARNING: Make sure the power is off at the electrical
panel box before you attempt any repairs. Refer to the section
“Making the Electrical Connections” on page 9.
Problem
Problem
Solution
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 arm 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.
□If using the ceiling light kit, make sure the screws securing are tight. Check that the light bulb is also
secure.
□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.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
□Do not connect the fan with wall mounted variable speed control(s).
□Make sure the frequency switches are set correctly.
The fan wobbles.
The remote control is
not working.
□Verify that all blades and blade bracket screws are secure (most fan wobble problems are caused by
loose parts). Once the fan is properly installed, run the ceiling fan for 10 minutes to let the fan
self-adjust.
If wobble occurs after running the fan for 10 minutes, verify blade level using the following process:
- Select a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the blades, then select any fan blade and
measure from the center of the selected blade to the point on the ceiling. Rotate the fan until the next
blade is positioned and repeat the measurement using the same point from the ceiling for every blade.
Measurement deviations should be within 1/8 in..
- If all deviations are less than 1/8 in. and the fan continues to wobble, please call Customer Service
(1-800-986-3460) to order a complimentary Blade Balancing Kit.
- If deviation is greater than 1/8 in. , please call Customer Service (1-800-986-3460) to order
complimentary replacements of your brackets.
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Part
Part
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Description
Description
Plastic wire nut
Blade arm screw with lock washer
Nut
Washer
Light kit mounting plate screw (preassembled)
Light kit mounting screw (preassembled)
1.5V AAA battery
Service Parts
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Part
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Description
Description
Mounting bracket (preassembled)
Fan motor assembly
Fan housing
Blade
Blade medallion
Light kit mounting plate
28 watt LED Light kit
Glass shade
Remote control
F
G
H
I
D
E
A
B
C
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EE
FF
DD

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