HOMEDEPOT AL383-WH User manual

Item #550-073
USE AND CARE GUIDE
HUGGER 52 IN. CEILING FAN
Model #AL383-WH
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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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3
4
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4
5
6
7
8
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11
12
Operation ......................................................................
Pull Chain Operating Instructions ...........................................
Reverse Switch Operating Instructions ..................................
Care and Cleaning .......................................................
Troubleshooting ...........................................................
Service Parts ................................................................
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Safety Information
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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. 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 the 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
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 one year 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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52 in.
Low
Medium
High
120
Fan size
Fan size
Watts
Watts
RPM
RPM
CFM
CFM
Speed
Speed
Volts
Volts
Amps
Amps
1.87 cu. ft.
N.W.
N.W.
G.W.
G.W.
C.F.
C.F.
0.26
0.40
0.50
10
29
60
60
110
158
1847
3281
4670
6.22 kg
(13.68 lb)
7.32 kg
(16.10 lb)
Phillips
screwdriver
Electrical
tape
Wire
stripper
Flat blade
screwdriver
Step
ladder

Pre-Installation (continued)
HARDWARE INCLUDED
HARDWARE INCLUDED
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
Blade attachment screw and fiber washer
Plastic wire nut (not to scale)
Mounting plate screw and lock washer (not to scale)
Motor housing screw and lock washer (preassembled)
Blade arm screw and lock washer
Light kit mounting screw (preassembled)
Light holder thumbscrew (preassembled)
Pull chain and fob (not to scale)
Part
Part
Description
Description
16
3
5
4
11
3
4
2
Quantity
Quantity
5
NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size unless noted
otherwise in the table below.
AA
EE
HH
FF
GG
BB
CC
DD
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Part
Part
E
F
G
Description
Description
Blade arm
Light kit
Glass shade
Pre-Installation (continued)
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Part
Part
A
B
C
D
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
5
Description
Description
Mounting plate
Fan motor assembly
Motor housing
Blade
Quantity
Quantity
5
1
1
A
B
C
F
G
D
E

To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling
joist, you may need an installation hanger bar (JJ) (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 (II) (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 (II) (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.
II
II
JJ
II
Installation
MOUNTING OPTIONS
MOUNTING OPTIONS
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1Attaching the mounting plate
to the electrical box
Hanging the fan from the
mounting bracket
□Attach the mounting plate (A) to the outlet box (II) (not
included) with two screws and washers provided
with the outlet box (II). Ensure the mounting plate (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.
□Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (B) and insert
the T section of the motor mounting plate (KK) into
the slot in the mounting plate (A).
2
A
II
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan
A
B
KK

3Making the electrical
connections
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.
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 (BB) with your
fan. Secure the wire nuts (BB) 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 (BB).
□Connect the fan motor black wire and the blue wire to
the supply black (hot) wire using a plastic wire nut
(BB).
□Turn the wire nut connections upward, spreading
them apart so the green (ground) wire and the white
wire will be on one side of the outlet box (II), the
black and blue wires will be on the other side, and
push carefully up into the outlet box (II).
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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Blue
Black
Green
White
Black
Ground
conductor
White
BB
II

4Finishing the fan installation
□Swing the motor assembly (B) up into position under
the motor mounting plate (KK). Secure the motor
mounting plate (KK) to the mounting plate (A) with the
screws and lock washer (CC) provided.
5Attaching the motor housing
to the mounting plate
□Carefully lift the motor housing (C) onto the mounting
plate (A), properly align the holes and tighten the
motor housing (C) with the four screws and lock
washer (DD) supplied.
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
C
DD
A
A
KK
CC
CC
B

C
E
EE
6Attaching the blades to
the blade arms 7Fastening the blade assemblies to the motor
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not
bend the blade arms (E) while installing, balancing the blades
(D), or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects between
rotating fan blades (D).
□Attach the blades (D) to the blade arms (E) using the
three blade attachment screws and fiber washers
(AA). Start a screw and fiber washer (AA) into the
blade arm (E), but do not tighten.
□Repeat for the two remaining blade attachment
screws and fiber washers (AA).
□Tighten each screw securely starting with the center
screw. Make sure the blade (D) is straight.
□Repeat these steps for the remaining blades (D).
□Align motor holes to blade arms (E) and secure with
screws and lock washer (EE) provided; tighten
screws securely.
□Repeat this procedure for the remaining blade arms
(E).
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Assembly — Attaching the Fan Blades
D
E
AA
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G
GG
F
FF
F
B
8Attaching the light kit to
the switch housing 9
□Remove the three light kit mounting screws (FF) from
the light kit (F) and keep these screws.
□While holding the light kit (F) under your fan motor
assembly (B), locate two single white and blue wires
in the switch housing labeled "FOR LIGHT". Make the
polarized plug connections:
- White to white
- Blue to black
□Carefully push all wires back into the switch housing.
Install the light kit (F) onto the switch housing with
the three light kit mounting screws (FF) provided. Be
sure to tighten all screws.
Installing the light bulb
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
sufficient to prevent electric shock.
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□Install 1 x 60W (or CFL equivalent) Medium base bulb
(not included).
□Mount the glass shade (G) to the light kit (F) by
unscrewing partially the thumbscrews (GG) on the
light kit (F). Then insert the glass (G) and gently
tighten the thumbscrews (GG) by hand evenly to the
glass (G). Do not overtighten.
Assembly — Installing the Light Kit

PULL CHAIN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PULL CHAIN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Attach the two pull chains and fobs (HH) to the pull chains located
on the switch housing (LL). Turn on the power and check the
operation of the fan.
The pull chain controls the fan speed as follows:
1 pull - High, 2 pulls - Medium, 3 pulls - Low and 4 pulls - Off.
Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such
as the room size, ceiling height, number of fans, and so on.
To turn the light kit on or off, pull the chain (HH) that is attached to
the switch housing (LL).
Operation
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HH HH
LL
NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop before reversing the direction
of the blade rotation.
REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The reverse switch is located on the surface of the switch housing.
This switch controls directions: forward (switch down) or reverse
(switch up).
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.
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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 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
Troubleshooting
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
The fan will not start.
The fan sounds noisy.
□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.
□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 the glassware are tight. Check that the light
bulbs are 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.
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□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 step 3
“Making the electrical connections” on page 9.

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
The fan wobbles.
□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
(1-877-527-0313) to order a complimentary Blade Balancing Kit.
- If deviation is greater than 1/8 in., please call Customer Service (1-877-527-0313) to order
complimentary replacements of your brackets.

Service Parts
Part
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Description
Description
Mounting plate
Fan motor assembly
Motor housing
Blade
Blade arm
Light kit
Glass shade
Part
Part
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
Description
Description
Blade attachment screw and fiber washer
Plastic wire nut
Mounting plate screw and lock washer
Motor housing screw and lock washer (preassembled)
Blade arm screw and lock washer
Light kit mounting screw (preassembled)
Light holder thumbscrew (preassembled)
Pull chain and fob
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A
F
G
B
C
D
E
AA FF
GG
HH
BB
CC
DD
EE

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