Home Decorators Collection SFL-550L1 User manual

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22 in. LED Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan with Remote Control
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Item # 000-000
Model # SFL-550L1, SFL-550L2, SFL-550L3, SFL-550L4
120V 60Hz 0.61A Weight of the fan with light kit: approx. 20.86lbs
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What is cover . . .
What is not covered
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W arranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Pre-Installation
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Maintenance
Safety Information
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
WARNING:
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
Before beginning installation, read and understand all instructions and safety information. Thoroughly review all
assembly information and drawings and be sure you understand the assembly requirements.
Before installing, servicing, or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
Installation and wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all local codes.
If you are unfamiliar with or unable to comply with these requirements, have ceiling fan installed by a licensed
electrician.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application and be
to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) —protected branch circuit.
Do not bend the blade brackets when cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
Mount ceiling fan directly to a structural framing member or to a metal outlet box marked “Acceptable for Fan Support
of 35 lbs. or less. For outlet box mounting, use mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
When using an existing outlet box, make sure it is securely attached to the building structure and can support the full
support and would therefore need to be replaced. Do not use a plastic outlet box. Failure to follow this instruction
can result in serious injury or death.
Ensure power is off before beginning installation. After making the wire connections, wires should be spread apart
with the grounded conductor and the equipment grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box and the
ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box. Splices should be turned upward and pushed carefully
up into the outlet box.
Always turn fan off and allow to come to a complete stop before reversing blade direction.
When installation is complete, make sure all connections are secure to prevent ceiling fan from falling.
All set screws must be checked, and retightened where necessary, before installation.
After making the wire connections, the wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the
equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box and the ungrounded conductor on the other side
of the outlet box.
The splices after being made should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
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Hardware Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation 6-14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
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Warranty
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from manufact uring defects in the material and workmanship under
norchaser.mal use for a period of one year after the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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This warranty does not cover transit damages. This warranty does not apply to damages from accident, misuse, alteration of
any kind to the fan or where the connected voltage is more than above the nameplate voltage. This warranty does not apply
to the finish on any portion of the product. Serving performed by unauthorized persons shall render the warranty invalid.
This warranty is not responsible for damages or any kind, including accident and consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of the incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation my not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
Pre-Installation
WARNING: Items in this section are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require installation. Use of a
product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.
Remove all parts from the package, and verify that everything listed in this Package Contents section are present.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
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WARNING: s, unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before the fan installation, cleaning, or servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the brackets, balancing the
blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
WARNING: an with any solid-state speed control device.
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with
damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injur y.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with his product. Any such a
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Pre-Installation (continued)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Part Description Quantity
AMounting bracket assembly* 1
B1
C1
D1
E1
F3
G1
H1
HIMEDLOWOFF
ABC JIFMHGE KDLI1
J
K
L
M
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2
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Pivot ball/downrod assembly
Canopy*
Canopy screw cover ring*
Center arm support
Decorative legs
Motor housing cap
Fan assembly
Remote receiver
Remote control
Remote control wall mount
Remote control AAA batteries
Center arm support cover**
*For packing purposes, the mounting bracket assembly, canopy, and caopy screw cover ring are assembled together.
**This part is used only if ceiling fan using an extended-length downrod longer than one provided in this package.
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Pre-Installation (continued)
Part Description of Enclosed Installation Hardware Quantity
ACanada installation hardware bag 1
B4
C
Phillips cap screws
4Phillips cap screw covers
ABCTOOLS NEEDEDStep ladder Wire cutters/Strippers
LOOP
STRIP
WIREGAGE
PLERS
22
2018161412
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Phillips screwdriverAdjustable wrenchFlat head screwdriverHARDWARE INCLUDED
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Installation
1 INSTALLING THE CEILING FAN
MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
shock, or personal injury, turn off power to room
and wall switch by removing fuses or turning off
circuit breakers as needed before beginning
installation.
WARNING: Mount fan only to a metal outlet box
marked acceptable for fan support and use only
the mounting screws provided with the outlet
box. Plastic outlet boxes and outlet boxes
commonly used for the support of lighting
and may need to be replaced. If you are unsure
whether your outlet box is appropriate or
uncertain about the proper method for mounting
ƑIf your installation site does not have an existing
UL-listed metal outlet box, one must be installed
before proceeding.Make sure box is mounted directly
to the building structure using ceiling joist screws
provided with the box.
Once installed, there must be at least 7 ft. clearance
between the bottom of the ceiling fan and the floor.
Ceilings taller than 8 ft. may benefit from an extended
length downrod (not included) to achieve the best
results.
NOTE: Extended-length downrods longer than 48 in.
will also require a downrod wire extension kit (not
included, available from the retailer where you
purchased your fan).
Angled ceilings must not be steeper than 30 °from
thehorizontal canopy.
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30° max.CEILINGƑThe mounting bracket assembly, canopy, and the canopy
screw cover ring are assembled together for shipping
purposes. If you haven’t already done so, separate these
pieces now.
· Twist the canopy screw cover ring counterclockwise to
release.
· Loosen the two screws over the slots in the canopy.
· Remove the two screws securing the canopy to the
mounting bracket assembly, then twist the canopy
counterclockwise to release from the other two screws.
CANOPY SCREW COVER RINGCANOPYMOUNTINGBRACKETSCREWSCREWSCREW OVER CANOPY SLOTSCREW OVER CANOPY SLOT

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PREPARING YOUR CEILING FAN
FOR MOUNTING
ƑRemove any existing ceiling fan or light where you
intend to install this ceiling fan. Verify the existing
outlet box is marked acceptable for fan support up to
35 lbs. and that it is securely fastened to the ceiling
joists.
OUTLETBOX For Canada installations, refer to the Canada Installation Addendum located in the Canada Installation Hardware Bag and install the eye bolt or anchor assembly now.ƑUsing the screws provided with the outlet box, attach
the ceiling mounting bracket assembly to the electrical
box, passing the 120V electrical supply wires through
the hole in the center of the mounting bracket assembly.
NOTE: If you are installing the mounting bracket
assembly for an angled orientation, make sure the
open end of the bracket is installed facing the lower
point of the ceiling. SCREWCEILING MOUNTINGBRACKET
ANGLED CEILING
OPEN ENDFACING DOWNANGLED CEILING
ƑLoosen the screw securing the pivot ball to the downrod.
Slide the pivot ball down and off the downrod and set
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Remove the retainer pin from the downrod.

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ƑRemove the screw and star washer securing the ground
wire terminal to the downrod. Remove the wire and set
aside.
ƑLoosen (but do not remove) the lock screws securing the
downrod to the mounting collar on the fan assembly,
then remove the hitch pin and the clevis pin from the
mounting collar. Carefully feed the fan’s electrical
wiring up through the threaded end of the downrod.
ƑThread the downrod into the motor housing until it bottoms
out, then back it out until the hole in the downrod aligns
with the hole in the motor housing. Be careful not to twist
the electrical wiring when tightening.
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DOWNRODSTAR WASHERSCREWGROUND WIRETERMINALCLEVIS PINMOUNTING COLLARDOWNRODHITCH PINLOCK SCREWHOLEHOLELOCK SCREWDOWNROD HOLEMOTOR HOUSINGHOLELOCK SCREWDOWNRODHITCH PINMOTOR HOUSINGCLEVIS PINLOCK SCREWHOMEDEPOT.COM/HOMEDECORATORS
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Install the clevis pin through the holes in the motor housing and the
downrod, then reinsert hitch pin. Retighten the lock screws to
secure.

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Installation (continued)
ƑCarefully feed the fan’s electrical wiring through the
motor housing cap, then install the cap as shown.
ƑCarefully feed the fan’s electrical wiring through the
center arm support, then install the support with the
cupped side facing up.
NOTE: If you do not intend to use the decorative arms
supplied with this ceiling fan, you can skip this step
because the center arm support will not be needed.
However, if you are installing using an extended-leng
the downrod (not provided), you may still wish to use
the center arm support and the cover discussed in the
next step for a more finished appearance, even when
not using the decorative arms.
ƑThis step is needed only if you are installing your ceiling fan
using an extended-length downrod (not provided) and have
installed the center arm support from the previous step.
If you are using the downrod provided in this package, or if
you are using an extended-length downrod but chose not to
install the center arm support, skip this step and proceed
directly to installing the canopy screw cover ring and canopy.
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CUP SIDE UPCENTER ARM SUPPCUP SIDE DOWNCENTER ARMSUPPORT COVERCANOPYCANOPY SCREW COVER RINGNOTCHEDOPENINGSCarefully feed the fan’s electrical wiring through the canopy screw
cover ring and canopy, then install the cover ring and canopy on the
downrod as shown.
Note: Make sure the notched openings on the rim of the canopy screw
cover ring are facing up.
Carefully feed the fan’s electrical wiring through the center arm
support cover, then install the support with the cupped side
facing down.
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ƑCarefully feed the fan’s electrical wiring through the
pivot ball, then reinstall the pivot ball on the downrod
with the flat side facing the ceiling.
ƑReinstall the ground wire with the wire facing up to
ensure proper grounding, make sure the star washer
is reinstalled in the location shown below.
ƑReinstall the retainer pin in the downrod.
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NOTE:
For Canadainstallations,refer to the Canada
InstallationAddendum and install the support
cable on theretainer pin now.
PIVOT BALLFLAT SIDE UPDOWNRODDOWNRODRETAINER PINPIVOT BALL FLUSH WITH TOP OF DOWNRODRETAINER PINSCREWGROUNDSCREWGROUND WIRESTAR WASHERLift the pivot ball back to the top of the downrod until the retainer pin
is captured. Tighten the screw to secure.
When the pivot ball is oriented correctly, it will also cover the
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