Home Decorators Collection MOLIQUE AM128-NI User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
MOLIQUE 54 IN. CEILING FAN
Item #657-840
Model #AM128-NI
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Operation .....................................................................
Wall Control Operating Instructions .......................................
Reverse Switch Operating Instructions .................................
Care and Cleaning ......................................................
Troubleshooting ..........................................................
Service Parts ...............................................................
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents ..........................................................
Safety Information .........................................................
Warranty .........................................................................
Pre-Installation ..............................................................
Tools Required .........................................................................
Hardware Included ..................................................................
Package Contents ....................................................................
Dual Mounting Instruction ........................................................
Installation .....................................................................
Assembly ........................................................................
Standard Ceiling Mounting .......................................................
Close-to-Ceiling Mounting .....................................................
Hanging the Fan ....................................................................
Attaching the Fan Blades .......................................................
Installing the Light Kit ............................................................
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Safety Information
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. Use only UL-listed outlet boxes marked “FOR FAN
SUPPORT.”
4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. 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.
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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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips
screwdriver
Electrical
tape
Wire
stripper
Flat blade
screwdriver
Step
ladder
NOTE: These are approximate measures. They do not
include amps and wattage used by the light kit.
Warranty
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Pre-InstallationPre-Installation
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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54 in.
Low
Medium
High
120
Fan size
Fan size
Watts
Watts
RPM
RPM
CFM
CFM
Speed
Speed
Volts
Volts
Amps
Amps
3.22 cu. ft.
N.W.
N.W.
G.W.
G.W.
C.F.
C.F.
0.32
0.48
0.55
12
35
65
62
114
158
1815
3372
4822
12.35 kg
(27.16 lb)
14.16 kg
(31.15 lb)

Pre-Installation (continued)
HARDWARE INCLUDED
HARDWARE INCLUDED
NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size unless noted
otherwise in the table below.
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
II
JJ
KK
LL
MM
NN
OO
Plastic wire nut (not to scale)
Canopy mounting bracket screw with lock washer (preassembled)
Blade arm screw and lock washer (preassembled)
Clevis pin (preassembled)
Cotter pin (preassembled)
Cross pin (preassembled)
Setscrew (preassembled)
Collar setscrew (preassembled)
Collar mounting screw with lock washer (preassembled)
Light kit mounting plate screw (preassembled)
Light kit mounting screw (preassembled)
Wall plate screw (not to scale)
Wall control screw (not to scale)
Plastic wire nut (not to scale)
13 watt compact fluorescent bulb (not to scale)
Part
Part
Description
Description
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4
10
1
1
1
1
2
6
3
3
2
2
4
2
Quantity
Quantity
5
EE
FF
GG
HH
II
KK
JJ
LL
MM
OO
NN
AA
BB
CC
DD
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A
F
J
K
L
G
E
M
N
O
H
I
PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pre-Installation (continued)
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B
C
D
Part
Part
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
Description
Description
Blade arm
Light kit mounting plate
Light kit
Glass shade
Receiver
Wall plate
Wall control
Quantity
Quantity
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
Description
Description
Mounting bracket (preassembled)
Canopy ring (preassembled)
Canopy
Canopy bottom cover (preassembled)
Hanger ball/downrod assembly
Coupling cover
Fan motor assembly
Blade

Pre-Installation (continued)
DUAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
DUAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
This ceiling fan is supplied with two types of hanging assemblies: the
standard ceiling installation using the downrod with ball and socket
mounting, and the "close-to-ceiling" mounting. The "close-to-ceiling"
mounting is recommended in rooms with less than 8 ft. ceilings or in
areas where additional space is desired from the floor to the fan blades.
When using the standard downrod installation, the distance from the
ceiling to the bottom of the fan blades will be approximately 12 in. The
"close-to-ceiling" installation reduces the distance from the ceiling to the
bottom of the fan blades to approximately 9 in.
Once you have decided which ceiling installation you will use, refer to the
corresponding sections and procedures during the assembly period.
Where necessary, each section of the instructions will note the different
procedures to follow for the two types of installation.
Standard Ceiling Mounting
Close-to-Ceiling Mounting
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To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling
joist, you may need an installation hanger bar (QQ) (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 (PP) (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 three different ways to mount the
outlet box (PP) (not included).
PP
PP
QQ
PP
PP
A
Installation
MOUNTING OPTIONS
MOUNTING OPTIONS
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.
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 (C) touches the hanger ball/downrod assembly (E),
then remove the decorative canopy bottom cover (D) and turn
the canopy (C) 180° before attaching the canopy (C) to the
mounting bracket (A).
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1Preparing the canopy 2Preparing the motor
□Remove the canopy ring (B) from the canopy (C).
□Remove the two non-slotted mounting bracket screws
(BB) from the canopy (C), and loosen the slotted
mounting bracket screws (BB) on the canopy (C).
□Remove the canopy (C) from the mounting bracket (A)
by turning the canopy (C) counterclockwise.
3Assembling the fan
□Remove the clevis pin (DD) and cotter pin (EE), and
loosen the two collar setscrews (HH) from the motor
collar.
□Take out the setscrew (GG) located in the hanger ball
(RR), lower the hanger ball (RR) and remove the cross
pin (FF). Remove the hanger ball (RR) from the
hanger ball/downrod assembly (E).
Assembly — Standard Ceiling Mounting
A
BB
BB
C
B
EE
DD
HH HH
GG
E
FF
RR
WARNING: Failure to properly install the cotter pin (EE)
could result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.
B
G
F
RR
C
SS
HH
HH
DD
EE
GG
FF
□Carefully feed the motor wires up through the
downrod (SS). Thread the downrod (SS) into the
collar.
□Align the holes and replace the cotter pin (EE) and
clevis pin (DD). Tighten the two collar setscrews (HH).
□Slip the coupling cover (F), canopy ring (B), and
canopy (C) onto the downrod (SS).
□Carefully reinstall the hanger ball (RR) onto the
downrod (SS), being sure that the cross pin (FF) is in
the correct position, the setscrew (GG) is tightened
and wires are not twisted.
NOTE: If a longer downrod (not included) is needed, take
out the screw located in the hanger ball (RR), lower the
hanger ball (RR) and remove the pin (FF). Remove all three
pieces from the downrod and assemble them onto the new
longer downrod before proceeding to the downrod installa-
tion.
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Assembly — Close-to-Ceiling Mounting
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3Assembling the fan
Preparing the motorPreparing the canopy
□Remove three of the six collar mounting screws with
lock washers (II) (every other one) from the collar on
top of the fan motor assembly (G).
WARNING: Failure to completely tighten the three collar
mounting screws (II) could result in the fan becoming loose
and possibly falling. C
B
G
II
II
G
□Remove the canopy ring (B) from the canopy (C).
□Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (C)
by loosening the four canopy mounting bracket
screws (BB) on the top of the canopy (C). Remove the
two non-slotted canopy mounting bracket screws
(BB) and loosen the slotted canopy mounting bracket
screws (BB).
□Remove the canopy bottom cover (D) from the
canopy (C).
□Make sure the slot openings of the canopy ring (B)
are on top, and then proceed to place the canopy ring
(B) and canopy (C) over the collar at the top of the fan
motor assembly (G).
□Align the mounting holes in the bottom of the canopy
(C) with the holes in the top of the fan motor assem-
bly (G). Fasten using the three collar mounting screws
with lock washers (II) previously removed.
□Tighten the collar mounting screws (II) securely.
D
A
BB
BB
C
B

Assembly — Hanging the Fan
4Attaching the fan to the
electrical box
5b5a Hanging instructions for
standard mounting
Hanging instructions for
close-to-ceiling mounting
□Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center
hole in the mounting bracket (A).
□Attach the mounting bracket (A) on the outlet box (PP)
by sliding the mounting bracket (A) over the screws
provided with the outlet box. When using “close-to-
ceiling” mounting, it is important that the mounting
bracket (A) be level. If necessary, use leveling
washers (not included) between the mounting
bracket (A) and the outlet box (PP). Note that the flat
side of the mounting bracket (A) is toward the outlet
box (PP).
□Securely tighten the two mounting screws.
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.
WARNING: The tab in the ring must rest in the groove of
the hanger ball (E). Failure to properly seat the tab in the
groove could cause damage to the wiring.
WARNING: The hook is only to hold the fan while attaching
wiring. Failure to hang as instructed may result in the tab
breaking causing the fan to fall. The hook must pass from the
inside to the outside of the canopy.
□Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (G) up to the
mounting bracket (A) and seat the hanger ball (E) 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 (E). This will help to
balance the ceiling fan.
□Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (G) up to the
mounting bracket (A) and hang the fan on the hook
provided using one of the holes at the outer rim of the
canopy (C).
A
PP
AA
G
E
C
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G
C
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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6Preparing the receiver and
remote control
CAUTION: The frequency switches on the receiving unit are
covered with a rubber cover. Remove the rubber cover, and
then replace it after making any changes to the frequency
switches.
CAUTION: Do not use with wall light dimmer switch.
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure
electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring.
G
M
A
M
O
If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring
knowledge or experience, have your fan installed by a
licensed electrician.
This remote control unit is equipped with 16 code
combinations to prevent possible interference from or to
other remote units. The frequency switches on your
receiver (M) and wall control (O) have been preset at the
factory. Please recheck to make sure the switches on the
wall control (O) and the receiver (M) are set to the same
position. Any combination of settings will operate the fan
as long as the switches in the wall control (O) and receiver
(M) are set to the same position.
□After checking the switches, insert the receiver (M)
into the mounting bracket (A) with the flat side of the
receiver (M) facing the ceiling.

7Making the electrical connections
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring.
□Secure the above wire connections with the plastic wire nuts (AA) provided.
□After connecting the wires, spread them apart so that the green and white wires are on one side of the outlet box and black
and blue wires are on the other side. Carefully tuck the wire connections up into the outlet box (PP).
The receiver (M) wire connections :
CONNECT
Black receiver wire (BBB)
White receiver wire (AAA)
TO
Black wall control wire (DDD)
White house supply wire (III)
The wall control (O) wire connections:
CONNECT
Black wall control wire (EEE)
Green wall control wire (FFF)
TO
Black house supply wire (GGG)
Secure with plastic wire nut (AA) provided
Connect it to wall junction box ground wire
(green or bare copper) or to one of the screws
from the wall junction box.
□Secure the above wire connections with the plastic wire nuts (NN) provided.
The motor (G) wire connections:
TO
Bare house supply wire (HHH)
White receiver wire (Marked TO MOTOR N) (XX)
Black receiver wire (Marked TO MOTOR L) (YY)
Blue receiver wire (Marked FOR LIGHT) (ZZ)
CONNECT
Green fan wire (TT)
White fan wire (UU)
Black fan wire (VV)
Blue light wire (WW)
PP
M
NN
AA
G
O
GGG HHH III
AAA
ZZ
WW
VV
UU
HHH
GGG
BBB
YY
XX
FFF
EEE
DDD
TT
HHH
BBB
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8Installing the wall control
Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
□Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the
wall junction box (JJJ) (not included).
□Make the wall control (O) electrical connections.
(Refer to section 7 “Making the electrical
connections” for the correct wire connections.)
□Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the
junction box. Secure the wall control (O) with the two
wall control screws (MM) provided.
□Attach the wall plate (N) over the wall control (O) and
secure with the two wall plate screws (LL) provided.
WARNING: Remember to shut the power off at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.
WARNING: Hook up in “series” only, do not connect the
hot and neutral wires of electric circuit to the wall control
which will damage the wall control and possible fire could
occur.
O
N
MM
LL
AA
JJJ
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
9a Standard ceiling mounting 9b Close-to-ceiling mounting
BB
PP
BB
A
BB
A
BB
WARNING: The locking slots of the canopy (C) are provided
only as an aid to mounting. Do not leave the fan assembly
unattended until all four canopy mounting bracket screws
(BB) are engaged and firmly tightened.
WARNING: Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket (A)
properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball (E) before
attaching the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A) by
turning the canopy (C) until it drops into place.
WARNING: Locking slots of the canopy (C) are provided
only as an aid to mounting. Do not leave the fan assembly
unattended until all four canopy screws (BB) are engaged and
firmly tightened.
□Slide the canopy (C) up to the ceiling. Make sure you
have placed the wires safely into the outlet box (PP).
□ Secure the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A)
with the four canopy mounting bracket screws and
lock washers (BB) included with your fan.
□Slide the canopy ring (B) over the canopy (C) and
tighten by turning the ring (B).
□Remove the fan from the hook on the mounting
bracket (A).
□Secure the canopy (C) to the mounting bracket (A)
with the four mounting bracket screws with lock
washers (BB) provided.
□Slide the canopy ring (B) over the canopy (C) and
tighten by turning the ring (B).
B
C
B
C
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Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades
10 Attaching the blades to
the blade arms
H
KKK
LLL
I
H
I
MMM
WARNING: Failure to properly seat the blades (H) on the
blade arms (I) and engage in the spring locking mechanism
(MMM) could result in the fan blades (H) loosening and
possibly falling.
□Hold the blade (H) with hands close to the blade arm
(I), align the key-slot holes (KKK) with the blade arm
posts (LLL) and press the blade down firmly. Ensure
the key-slot holes (KKK) are properly seated on the
blade arm posts (LLL).
□Firmly slide the blade (H) away from the blade arm (I)
until the blade (H) engages in the spring locking
mechanism (MMM). Make sure the spring of the
spring locking mechanism (MMM) is upward and the
butt of the spring locking mechanism (MMM) is
against the edge of the blade.
To install the blade to the blade arm:
□Press down the spring locking mechanism (MMM) to
release the blade (H) from the blade arm (I). Slide the
blade (H) toward the blade arm (I) until the blade (H)
disengages from the spring locking mechanism
(MMM), carefully push the blade (H) up to detach
from the blade arm (I).
To detach the blade from the blade arm:
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H
I
G
CC
Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades
11 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 no insert foreign objects between
rotating fan blades (H).
□Fasten the blade assemblies (H) to the fan motor
assembly (G) by lining up the slots of the motor (NNN)
with the tabs (OOO) on the blade arms (I).
□Tighten the two blade arm screws with lock washers
(CC) already installed in the blade arms (I).
□Repeat this procedure for the remaining blade arms
(I).
NNN
OOO
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J
J
PPP
JJ
G
G
KK
K
12 Attaching the light kit mounting
plate to the mounting ring 13
□Remove one of the three light kit mounting plate
screws (JJ) from the mounting ring (PPP) and loosen
the other two screws. (Do not remove.)
□Place the key holes in the light kit mounting plate (J)
over the two screws (JJ) previously loosened from
the mounting ring (PPP). 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 (JJ) previously loosened and the one (JJ)
previously removed.
Attaching the light kit to
the light kit mounting plate
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit
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
(KK) from the light kit mounting plate (J) and loosen
the other two screws (KK). (Do not remove.)
□While holding the light kit (K) under your fan motor
assembly (G), make the wire connections:
- White to white
- Black to black
□Place the key holes in the light kit (K) over the two
mounting screws (KK) previously loosened from the
light kit mounting plate (J). Turn the light kit (K) until
the light kit (K) locks in place at the narrow section of
the key holes. Secure by tightening the two light kit
mounting screws (KK) previously loosened and the
one (KK) previously removed.
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□Install two 13 watt compact fluorescent bulbs (OO)
(included).
□Raise the glass shade (L) up against the light kit (K)
and secure the glass shade (L) to the fan by turning
the glass shade (L) clockwise until snug. Do not
overtighten.
L
OO
K
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.
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit (continued)
14 Installing the light bulb
and glass shade
G
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Operation
WALL CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WALL CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
O
HI key – For fan high speed.
MED key – For fan medium speed.
LOW key – For fan low speed.
FAN OFF key – For fan speed off.
OFF-ON Slide Button-This button turns the power Off and On to the
Fan and Light(s).
LIGHT key – Turns the light “ON” or “OFF”.
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