Home Decorators Collection WILMINGTON AM696-BN User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
WILMINGTON 52 IN. CEILING FAN
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Item #1003 823 907
#1003 823 908
Model #AM696-BN
#AM696-EB
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Operation ......................................................................
Remote 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 ..............................................................
Specifications ..........................................................................
Tools Required .........................................................................
Hardware Included ..................................................................
Package Contents ....................................................................
Installation .....................................................................
Assembly ........................................................................
Hanging the Fan .......................................................................
Attaching the Fan Blades .......................................................
Installing the Light Kit ............................................................
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Safety Information
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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 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.
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) or less. 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. Suitable for use with solid-state speed control. (UC7304RE
ONLY)
11. 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.

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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Low
Medium
High
120
Fan size
Fan size
Watts
Watts
RPM
RPM
CFM
CFM
Speed
Speed
Volts
Volts
Amps
Amps
2.04 cu. ft.
N.W.
N.W.
G.W.
G.W.
C.F.
C.F.
0.3
0.47
0.61
11.15
32.23
72.39
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106
167
1563
3163
5020
8.1 kg
(17.82 lbs.)
9.62 kg
(21.16 lbs.)

Pre-Installation (continued)
HARDWARE INCLUDED
HARDWARE INCLUDED
NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size unless noted
otherwise in the table below.
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AA
BB
CC
DD
FF
EE
GG
HH
II
KK
JJ
LL
MM
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
II
JJ
KK
LL
MM
Plastic wire nut
Canopy mounting screw with lock washer (preassembled)
Blade arm screw with lock washer (not to scale)
Blade attachment screw and fiber washer (not to scale)
Clevis pin (preassembled)
Cotter pin (preassembled)
Cross pin (preassembled)
Setscrew (preassembled)
Collar setscrew (preassembled)
Light kit mounting plate screw (preassembled)
Light kit mounting screw (preassembled)
1.5V AAA battery (not to scale)
Plastic wire nut
Part
Part
Description
Description
3
4
10
16
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
6
Quantity
Quantity

PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pre-Installation (continued)
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Part
Part
H
I
J
K
L
M
Description
Description
Blade arm
Light kit mounting plate
14 Watt LED light kit
Glass shade
Receiver
Remote control
Quantity
Quantity
5
1
1
1
1
1
Part
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
Description
Description
Mounting bracket (preassembled)
Canopy ring (preassembled)
Canopy
Hanger ball/downrod assembly
Coupling cover
Fan motor assembly
Blade
L
M
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
I
J
K

To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling
joist, you may need an installation hanger bar (OO) (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 (NN) (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 (NN) (not included).
NN
NN
OO
NN
NN
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
(D), 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 canopy mounting screw
with lock washer (BB) from the canopy (C), and loosen
the slotted canopy mounting screw with lock washer
(BB) on the canopy (C).
□Remove the canopy (C) from the mounting bracket (A)
by turning the canopy (C) counterclockwise.
3Assembling the fan
A
BB
BB
B
□Remove the cotter pin (FF) and clevis pin (EE), and
loosen the two collar setscrews (II) from the motor
collar.
□Take out the setscrew (HH) located in the hanger ball
(PP), lower the hanger ball and remove the cross pin
(GG). Remove the hanger ball (PP) from the hanger
ball/downrod assembly (D).
□Remove the ground lead (QQ) from the downrod
assembly (D).
□Carefully feed the motor wires up through the
downrod (RR). Thread the downrod (RR) into the
collar.
□Align the holes and replace the clevis pin (EE) and
cotter pin (FF). Tighten the two collar setscrews (II).
□Slip coupling cover (E), canopy ring (B), and canopy
(C) onto the downrod (RR).
□Carefully reinstall the hanger ball (PP) onto the
downrod (RR) and reinstall the ground lead (QQ) onto
the downrod (RR), being sure that the cross pin (GG)
is in the correct position, the setscrew (HH) is
tightened and wires are not twisted.
WARNING: Failure to properly install the cotter pin (FF)
could result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.
NOTE: If a longer downrod (not included) is needed, take
out the screw located in the hanger ball (PP), lower the
hanger ball (PP) and remove the cross pin (GG). Remove all
three pieces from the downrod and assemble them onto the
new longer downrod before proceeding to the downrod
installation.
FF
EE
II II
HH
D
GG
PP
QQ
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Assembly
C
B
F
E
C
II
II
EE
FF
HH
GG
QQ
RR
PP

4Installing the mounting bracket
to the electrical box
Hanging the fan to the mounting
bracket
□Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (F) 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: 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/downrod assembly (D). Failure to properly
seat the tab in the groove could cause damage to the wiring.
D
F
A
NN
□Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center
hole in the mounting bracket (A).
□Attach the mounting bracket (A) on the outlet box
(NN) by sliding the mounting bracket (A) over the
screws provided with the outlet box (NN). Note that
the flat side of the mounting bracket (A) is toward the
outlet box (NN).
□Securely tighten the two mounting screws.
A
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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6Preparing the receiver and
remote control
L
M
LL
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.
Setting the Code on the Remote:
□Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote
control (M) by pressing firmly 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.
□The switch marked O/D controls the dimming
function of the lights. If using non-dimmable bulbs,
use a ballpoint pen or small screwdriver to set the
switch to O to disable the dimming function. If using
dimmable bulbs, set the switch to D to enable the
dimming function.
□Install two AAA batteries (LL) (included).
□Replace the battery cover on the remote control (M).
Setting the Code on the Receiver:
□Slide the code switches on the receiver (L) to the
same positions as set on the remote control (M). F
L
A