Kichler Lighting 54 Meredith User manual

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Kichler®Lighting
7711 East Pleasant Valley Road
P.O. Box 318010
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-8010
Customer Service
866.558.5706
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST,
Monday - Friday
Instruction Manual
54" MeredithTM
A Kichler®Décor™ ceiling fan

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure
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 and local
electrical codes. Electrical installation
should be performed by a qualied
licensed electrician.
3. WARNING: Suitable for use with solid-
state speed controls.
4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, or other personal injury,
mount fan only on an outlet box or
supporting system marked acceptable for
fan support of 35 lbs (15.9 kg) or less and
use mounting screws provided with the
outlet box. Most outlet boxes commonly
used for the support of lighting xtures are
not acceptable for fan support and may
need to be replaced. Consult a qualied
electrician if in doubt.
5. The outlet box and support structure must
be securely mounted and capable of
reliably supporting a minimum of 50
pounds. Use only CUL Listed outlet boxes
marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT".
6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum
of 7 feet clearance from the trailing edge of
the blades to the oor.
7. To operate the reverse function on this fan,
press the reverse button while the fan is
running.
8. Avoid placing objects in the path of the
blades.
9. To avoid personal injury or damage to the
fan and other items, be cautious when
working around or cleaning the fan.
10. 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.
11. After marking electrical connections,
spliced conductors should be turned
upward and pushed carefully up into
outlet box. The wires should be spread
apart with the grounded conductor and
the equipment-grounding conductor on
one side of the outlet box.
12. Electrical diagrams are reference only.
Light kits that are not packed with the fan
must be CUL Listed and marked suitable
for use with the model fan you are
installing. Switches must be CUL General
Use Switches. Refer to the Instructions
packaged with the light kits and switches
for proper assembly.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT
FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKED
"ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT".
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1. SAFETY RULES
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE
BRACKETS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS
FLANGES) DURING ASSEMBLY OR AFTER
INSTALLATION. DO NOT INSERT
OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF THE BLADES.
Special Notice
This appliance is equipped with a "Wattage
Limiting Device" required by the United
States Department of Energy. The device
has been installed at the factory and can
not be removed.
Installing Lamps in excess of 190 total
watts will disable the unit's light xture. If
this should happen, you will need to reset
the lighting xture by turning the power off
to the ceiling fan and/or light xture,
reinstalling lamps totaling less that 190
watts and then turning the power back on.

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3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You
should have the following items:
a. Fan blades (5)
b. Canopy & Ceiling mounting bracket
c. Ball/downrod assembly
d. Decorative scroll assembly
e. Coupling cover
f. Fan motor assembly
g. Set of 5 blade brackets and Pre-Installed
mounting screws
h. Switch house mounting plate
i. Switch housing
j. Light kit
k. Glass shade
l. Receiver+6 wire nuts
m. CoolTouchTM Control System
n. 60 Watt candelabra bulbs (3)
o. Part bag contents
1) Mounting hardware :
wood screws (2), machine screws (2)
screws (2), flat washers (4),
lock washers (2), star washers (2),
wire nuts (3)
2) Blade attachment hardware:
screws (17), flat washers (17),
fiber washers (17)
3) Blade brackets hardware:
extra screws (2)
4) Safety cable hardware:
wood screw, lock washer, flat washer
5) Balance Kit
Philips screw driver
Blade screw driver
11 mm wrench
Step ladder
Wire cutters
2. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
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4. MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing UL (cUL for Canadian
Installation) listed mounting box, then read the
following instructions. Disconnect the power
by removing fuses or turning off circuit
breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and
building materials. The outlet box and its
support must be able to fully support the
moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs). Do
not use plastic outlet boxes.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of different
ways to mount the outlet box.
NOTE: If you are installing the ceiling fan on a
sloped (vaulted) ceiling, you may need a
longer downrod to maintain proper clearance
between the tip of the blade and the ceiling. A
minimum clearance of 12" is suggested for
optimal operation.
NOTE: Depending on the location you have
selected for installation, you may need to
purchase and install a "Joist Hanger" for the
support of the outlet box. Make sure the joist
hanger you purchase has been designed for
use with ceiling fans. (Fig. 4)
Outlet box
Provide strong
support
Recessed
outlet box Ceiling
mounting
plate
Outlet box
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Outlet box
Fig. 2
ANGLED CEILING
MAXIMUM 20°ANGLE

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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Mounting screws
(supplied with
electrical box)
Hook
Ceiling
mounting
bracket
CUL Listed
electrial
box
120V Wires
Washers
REMEMBER to turn off the power before you
begin.
To properly install your ceiling fan, follow the
steps below.
Step 1. Remove the decorative canopy
bottom cover from the canopy by turning the
cover counter clockwise. (Fig. 5)
Step 2. Remove the ceiling mounting bracket
from the canopy by removing (and save one
of the two screws. Loosen the remaining
screw by a half turn. (Fig. 5)
Step 3. Pass the 120 volt supply wires from
the ceiling outlet box through the center of the
ceiling mounting bracket. (Fig.6)
Step 4. Attach the ceiling mounting bracket to
the outlet box using the screws and washers
included with the outlet box. (Fig. 6)
Step 5. Remove the hanger ball from the
downrod assembly by loosening the set
screw, removing the cross pin and
unscrewing the ball off the rod. (Fig.7)
Step 6. Loosen the two set screws and
remove the hitch pin and retaining clip from
the coupling on top of the motor assembly.
(Fig. 8)
Step 7. Carefully feed the electrical lead wires
from the fan up through the downrod. Thread
the downrod into the coupling until the Hitch
pin holes are aligned.
Next, replace the hitch pin and retaining clip.
Tighten both set screws. (Fig. 8)
Downrod
Cross pin
Hanger
ball Set screw
Supply wires
Downrod
Hitch pin
Retaining clip Set screws
Set screws
Fig. 5
Hanger bracket
Ceiling
canopy
Canopy
cover
5. HANGING THE FAN
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Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Registration slot
Downrod
Canopy
Canopy cover
Step 8. Slip the coupling cover, decorative
scroll assembly, canopy cover and canopy
onto the downrod. Secure tighten the
decorative scroll set screw. (Fig. 9)
Thread the hanger ball onto the downrod,
insert the cross pin through the downrod and
tighten. Now tighten the set screw.
Step 9. Lift the motor assembly into position
and place the hanger ball into the ceiling
mounting bracket.
Rotate the entire assembly until the "Check
Tab" has dropped into the "Registration Slot"
and seats rmly. (Fig. 10)
The entire motor assembly should not rotate
(left or right) when seated properly.
WARNING: Failure to reattach the cross pin
and seat the "Check Tab" can cause the fan
to fall from the ceiling during operation. Take
special care to make sure this pin is
reattached.
Set screws
Hitch pin Retaining clip
Coupling cover
Decorative scroll
assembly
Decorative scroll
set screw

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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Hanger bracket
Safety cable
Code switch
Receiver
Hanger
bracket
Attach safety cable
to ceiling joist with
screw and washer
7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical
shock, be sure you have turned off the power
at the main circuit panel.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to
your household wiring. Use the wire
connecting nuts suppled with your fan.
Secure the connectors with electrical tape.
Make sure there are no loose wire strands or
connections.
NOTE: The CoolTouch™ Control System is
equipped with 16 possible frequency
combinations to prevent interference from or
with other remote control units. The frequency
switches on your receiver and transmitter
have been preset at the factory. Please
recheck to make sure the switches on
transmitter and receiver are set to the same
position, any combination of settings will
operate the fan as long as the transmitter and
receiver are set to the same position. (Fig. 12)
Step 1. Insert the receiver in the ceiling
mounting bracket with the at side of the
receiver facing the ceiling. (Fig. 13) For best
performance, make sure the Black Antenna,
on the end of the receiver, remains extended
and not tangled with any of the electrical
wires.
6. INSTALLATION OF SAFETY SUPPORT
(required for Canadian installation ONLY)
A safety support cable is provided to help
prevent the ceiling fan from falling.
Step 1. Attach the provided wood screw and
washers to the ceiling joist next to the
mounting bracket but do not tighten. (Fig. 11)
Step 2. Adjust the length of the safety cable
to reach the screw and washers by pulling the
extra cable through the cable clamp until the
overall length is correct, put the end of the
cable back through the cable clamp, forming
a loop at the end of the cable. Tighten the
cable clamp securely. Now, put the loop in the
end of the safety cable over the wood screw
and under the washer. Tighten the wood
screw securely.
NOTE: Although the safety support cable is
required for Canadian installations only. It's a
good idea to make the attachment with any
installation.
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Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Step 1. Tuck all the connections neatly into
the ceiling outlet box.
Step 2. Slide the canopy up to the mounting
bracket and place one of the key hole slots
over the mounting screw on the mounting
bracket. Rotate the canopy until the screw
head locks in place at the narrow section of
the key hole. See figure 15.
Step 3. Align the remaining circular hole on
the canopy with the remaining hole on the
Ceiling Mounting Bracket. Insert and tighten
the mounting screw you removed earlier and
the mounting screw from Step 2 above. Now,
attach the canopy cover to the mounting
screw heads by inserting the screw heads into
the bottom side of the canopy cover and
rotating the cover clockwise.
NOTE: Adjust the canopy screws as
necessary until the canopy and canopy cover
are snug. (Fig. 15)
Step 2. (Fig. 14) Motor to Receiver Electrical
Connections: Connect the black wire from the
fan to black wire marked "TO MOTOR L".
Connect the white wire from the fan to the
white wire marked "TO MOTOR N" from the
receiver. Connect the blue wire from the fan to
the blue wire marked "For Light" from the
receiver. Secure the wire connections with the
plastic wire nuts provided.
Step 3. (Fig. 14) Receiver to House Supply
Wires Electrical Connections: Connect the
black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black
wire marked "AC in L" from the receiver.
Connect the white(neutral) wire from the ceiling
to the white wire marked "AC in N" from the
Receiver. Secure the wire connections with the
plastic wire nuts provided.
Step 4. (Fig. 14) If your outlet box has a ground
wire (green or bare copper) connect it to the fan
ground wires; otherwise connect the hanging
bracket ground wire to the mounting bracket.
Secure the wire connection with a plastic nut
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.
Note: Fan must be installed at a maximum
distance of 30 feet from the CoolTouch™
Remote Transmitter for optimal signal
transmission between the transmitter and the
fan's receiving unit.
Outlet box
Ceiling
mounting
bracket
Canopy
Canopy cover
Screws
Screws
White (neutral)
White (neutral)
Green or bare
copper (ground)
White ("AC IN N")
White ("to motor N")
Ground
(green)
(Connect to
ground wire on
hanger bracket
if no house
ground wire
exists.)
Outlet box
Black (hot)
Black ("AC IN L")
Black ("to motor L")
Receiver
Blue (for light)
Blue (for light)
Black (motor)
8. FINISHING THE INSTALLATION

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9. ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
10. INSTALLING THE SWITCH HOUSE
MOUNTING PLATE
CAUTION: Remove the five rubber shipping
blocks attached to the face of the motor.
These blocks keep the motor from shifting
during shipping and MUST be removed during
installation.
Step 1. Attach a blade to a blade bracket
using the screws, flat washers and fiber
washers provided. (Fig.16)
Make sure the blade is straight when set on
the blade bracket. Tighten each mounting
screw and then repeat this procedure for each
blade.
Step 2. Attach each blade assembly to the
motor using the "Pre-Installed" mounting
screws in the blade bracket. (Fig 16)
1. Remove 1 of the 3 screws from the
mounting ring and loosen the other 2 screws
(do not remove).
2. Place the key holes on the mounting plate
over the 2 screws previously loosened from
the mounting ring, turn mounting plate until it
locks in place at the narrow section of the key
holes. Secure by tightening the 2 screws
previously loosened and the one previously
removed. (Fig. 17)
54"MeredithTM
Screws
Blade
Blades bracket
Screws
Flat washers
Fiber washers
Mounting
plate
Mounting ring
Screws

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Fig. 18
Fig. 19
NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect
the power by turning off the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse at fuse box.
Step 1. Loosen the 3 screws from the
mounting plate.
Step 2. Raise and hold the light kit assembly
close to the mounting plate. Push the nine pin
square wire connectors together. One from
the fan and one from the light kit assembly.
(Fig. 19)
Step 3. Tuck the connections neatly into the
switch housing and attach the light kit
assembly to the ceiling fan. Place the key hole
slots on the top edge of the switch housing
over the mounting screw heads on the
mounting plate. Turn the switch housing until
the screw heads are at the narrow end of the
key hole slots. (Fig.19)
Tighten all of the screws.
12. INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT
Remove and discard the center plug from the
switch housing. Attach the light kit to the
switch housing by feeding the light kit wires
(black and white) through the hole in the
center of the switch housing and then screw
the threaded pipe on the light kit into the
same hole. Add a nut & lock washer to the
threaded pipe on the inside of the switch
housing and tighten.
Attach the wires from the light kit to the
wires inside the switch housing by pushing
the polarized connections together. (Fig.18)
- White wire to White wire
- Black wire to Blue wire
11. INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT TO
SWITCH HOUSING
Light kit
Switch housing
Nut
Lock washer
Center
plug
Mounting plate
Connection plugs
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Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Remove the battery compartment cover on
the back of the CoolTouch™ Transmitter and
insert both batteries provided. Make sure the
+ sign is facing up.
Take care during this procedure NOT TO
move the frequency dip switches inside this
compartment. The settings MUST remain the
same as the settings on the receiver for
proper communication with the control
system.
It's a good idea to remove these batteries if
your fan is not used for extend periods of
time, (months).
14. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
13. INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS &
GLASS SHADE
1. Install 3, 60W candelabra bulbs (included).
2. Remove the decorative nut, glass cap and
metal nut from the light kit. Place glass shade
over the light kit stem, secure with the metal
nut (rubber side on the top), add the glass cap
and decorative nut. Do not overtighten. (Fig.
20)
3. Restore power and your light kit is ready for
operation.
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Light kit
Bulbs
Glass shade
Glass cap
Decorative nut
Metal nut

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Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Fig. 24
Speed settings for warm or cool weather
depend on factors such as the room size.
Ceiling height, number of fans and so on.
NOTE: To operate the reverse function on this
fan, press the reverse button while the fan is
running.
Warm weather-(Forward) A downward airflow
creates a cooling effect as shown in Fig. 23.
This allows you to set your air conditioner on
a warmer setting without affecting your
comfort.
Cool weather - (Reverse) An upward airflow
moves warm air off the ceiling area as shown
in Fig. 24. This allows you to set your heating
unit on a cooler setting without affecting your
comfort.
15. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Restore power to ceiling fan and test for
proper operation.
A. , , and buttons:
These three buttons are used to set the
fan speed as follows:
= High speed
= Medium speed
= Low speed
B. button:
This button turns the fan off.
C. The " " and " " button:
The " " button turns the upper light ON or
OFF and also controls the brightness setting.
The " " button turns the bottom light ON or
OFF and also controls the brightness setting.
Press and hold either button to set the desired
brightness level. The next time you turn the
light on, the system will remember this setting.
Press and release either button to turn the
light ON or OFF.
D. The " " button is used to set the fan
forward or reverse, press the button forward
(for warm weather) or reverse (for cool
weather).

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Fig. 25
Fig. 26
16. INSTALLING THE COOLTOUCHTM
CONTROL SYSTEM WALL PLATE
17. IINSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER
1. Insert the transmitter into the wall plate by
inserting the bottom of the transmitter first
and then press the top of the transmitter into
the pocket. The transmitter will fully function
from this location or you can remove the
transmitter and use as a "Hand Held" device.
2. To remove the transmitter from the wall
plate, push the release button and the
transmitter will fall into your hand.
Wall plate
Switch
Outlet box
Release
button
Fig. 27
NOTE: All wiring must be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local electrical codes.
Electrical installation should be performed by a
qualified licensed electrician.
Select a location to install your CoolTouch™
Control System Transmitter. You can replace an
existing wall switch or, install the transmitter on
ANY flat surface.
Option 1: Install the control system using an
existing wall switch outlet box. Make sure the
electrical power is TURNED OFF at the main panel
before continuing.
NOTE: Switch installation must comply with all
local and national electric code.
Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and the old
switch from the wall outlet box. Wire nut the
BLACK leads (hot) together and push back inside
the outlet box. (Fig. 25)
Step 2. Install the metal plate and CoolTouch™
wall plate to the existing wall outlet box with 4
screws provided. Then place the two plastic
plugs into the wall plate. (Fig. 26)
Option 2: Install the control system on ANY flat
surface.
Select the desired location and use the CoolTouch
™ wall plate to mark the location for the mounting
holes. Use the dry wall anchors and/or screws
provided and finish the installation.
Screws
Screws
Plastic plugs
CoolTouchTM wall plate
Outlet box Metal plate
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19. SPECIFICATIONS
These are approximate measurements. They do not include data for any lamps or fixtures attached
to the ceiling fan.
Problem
Fan will not start.
Fan sounds noisy.
Fan wobble.
Remote control
malfunction.
Solution
1. Check circuit fuses or breakers.
2. Check all electrical connections to insure proper contact. CAUTION: Make
sure the main power is OFF when checking any electrical connection.
3. Make sure the transmitter batteries are installed properly. Positive (+) side
facing out.
4. Insure the batteries have a good charge.
1. Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
2. Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade brackets to the motor are tight.
3. Make sure wire nut connections are not rubbing against each other or the
interior wall of the switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off.
4. Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noise associated with a new fan
disappear during this time.
5. If using an optional light kit, make sure the screws securing the glassware
are tight. Check that light bulb is also secure.
6. Do not connect this fan to wall mounted variable speed control(s). they are
not compatible with ceiling fan motors or remote controls.
7. Make sure the upper canopy is a short distance from the ceiling. It should
not touch the ceiling.
1. Check that all blade and blade arm screws are secure.
2. Most fan wobbling problems are caused when blade levels are unequal.
Check this level by selecting a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the
blades. Measure this distance. Rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned
for measurement. Repeat for each blade. The distance deviation should be
equal within 1/8".
3. Use the enclosed Blade Balancing Kit if the blade wobble is still noticeable.
4. If the blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by
side) blades can redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother
operation.
1. Ceiling Fans with remote control systems CAN NOT be operated in
conjunction with any other control system EXCEPT a basic On/Off wall switch,
if desired.
2. Make sure the frequency dip switches in the transmitter and receiver have
identical settings.
3. Make sure the Black Antenna on the receiver is NOT tangled with any other
electrical wires and is extended around the inside of the ceiling canopy.
18. TROUBLESHOOTING
13
2.76'
14.0
kgs
15.0
kgs
0.58
0.48
0.31
70.3
36.0
11.7
145
105
52
5225
3694
1910
74
103
163
RPM CFM CFM/W N.W. G.W. C.F.
120
120
120
Fan Size
54"
Speed Volts
Amps Watts
Low
Medium
High