Kiva Lighting Sheridan Quick start guide

Owners & Installation Manual
for the
Sheridan, Mountainair, Pine Valley
and Old Forge Ceiling Fan Family
Part of the Kiva Lighting Family
Custom Lighting and Fans Since 1992
1312 12th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 342 - 9044
Your Western, Rustic and Specialty Ceiling Fan Source

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Over 90% of ceiling fan problems are the result of improper installation. Ceiling
fans are complicated, sensitive and precision products that must be treated with re-
spect and care during installation. If there are any problems, please see the trouble-
shooting section at the end of this manual.
Before beginning installation of your new Copper Canyon ceiling fan, please read and follow these
safety instructions. If you are not familiar with national/local electrical codes and basic electrical proce-
dures, we recommend that you have a qualified electrician install your new ceiling fan. We are not re-
sponsible for any damage to your fan caused by improper installation.
Important Safety Considerations
 TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY before starting fan installation. Determine which circuit your new fan
will be using and remove the fuse or turn off the circuit breaker at the main panel.
 Make sure that all wiring conforms to national and local electrical codes. If you are in question, ob-
tain a copy of the codes and wire the fan accordingly. Never leave bare wires uncovered and all
wire connections should have wire nuts to cap all connections. Plastic electrical tape is NOT rec-
ommended.
 When working with electricity never take short cuts. Follow the code in every respect. Basic re-
quirements for a ceiling fan installed with lights are 120 volts AC –60Hz on a grounded circuit
with a 15 amp breaker or fuse. Make sure that your electrical system and choice of location meet
these requirements.
 If you plan to use an existing electrical location, check to make sure that the outlet box is NOT
plastic, that it is securely attached to a wood ceiling joist and able to support at least 50 lbs of mov-
ing weight. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, outlet boxes and support sys-
tems for ceiling fans you may get more information at your local Hardware store or Home center.
In most cases, your dealer will also have all the necessary knowledge and products for the proper
and safe installation of your ceiling fan.
 If the location where you plan to install your fan does not already have an electrical outlet, hire a
licensed electrician to run the wiring and install an outlet box designed for a ceiling fan or any
heavy fixture. The outlet box should be able to support a minimum moving weight of 50 lbs. and be
marked “acceptable for fan support”.
 The fan should be located in a spot that has a minimum of 30 inches between the wall and tip of the
fan blade at any point in its rotation. There should be a minimum of 7 feet from the blade level to
the floor to minimize any accidental contact with the fan.
 Attach fan blades after the fan body has been properly mounted to the ceiling.
 Lubrication will not be necessary in your new ceiling fan. The ball bearings have been greased and
permanently sealed at the factory so that further attention will not be necessary.
 Every effort has been made to provide you with proper instructions for the safe installation of this
ceiling fan. You could, however, encounter situations or problems not covered in the manual.
Should this occur, please refer to an electrical wiring handbook or hire a qualified electrician to in-
stall your fan.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury –mount this fan to an outlet box
marked “acceptable for fan support” using the mounting screws provided with the outlet box only.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, take care to not bend the blade arms or blades. Be careful not to
insert foreign objects into rotating fan blades.
The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and care-
ful attention to detail are factors which cannot be built into this product. These factors must be sup-
plied by the person or persons installing, caring for and operating the unit.
Look for:
To find safety tips and ideas for installation.
These instructions are designed for a number of similar, but different, ceiling fans. As you proceed, some steps may or
may not apply to the fan you purchased. Compare each step or optional procedure to your fan and proceed accordingly.
Have you turned OFF the
ELECTRICITY to the Fan?
STEP 1: Install the included 4-25W light bulbs in the top of the fan
(figure 1)
Do not use any size larger than 25 Watts or the fan will overheat.
STEP 2: Attach the Support Assembly
 Loosen the set screws (2) in the support rod coupler located on
the top center of the motor housing (figure 2) until the inside
channel is clear.
 Note: If a longer down rod is being used, transfer the hanging
ball to the new down rod and tighten the screws and pin securely
 Remove and save the hair pin clip and clevis pin from the cou-
pler.
 Place the ceiling canopy decorative strip coupling cover onto
support rod. Slide the cover onto support rod. (figure 2)
 Thread the support rod into the support rod coupler until the
clevis pin can be inserted through the hole in both the rod and
coupler. DO NOT TIGHTEN PAST THIS POINT OR YOU
WILL CUT THE WIRES AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
 Insert the clevis pin through the hole in the support rod coupler
and support rod; tighten firmly.
 Tighten the two set screws in the coupler; tighten firmly so the
pipe will not twist or come loose.
Figure 2
Figure 1
Please follow these Minimum fan mounting
Guidelines. Fans with light kits will require an
additional 8-12 inches of ceiling height

STEP 3: Attach the Mounting Bracket
 Loosen the 2 small canopy mounting screws on the downside
face of the hanger bracket. Back them out about halfway, this will
allow for easier installation of the ceiling canopy later. (figure 3)
 Install the hanger bracket on the electrical junction box in the
ceiling using 2 machine screws, 2 washers and 2 lock washers.
(figure 3) The mounting bracket has slotted holes to enable it to
move sideways for a proper alignment. Make sure the mounting
bracket is centered over the electrical junction box and that it is
securely attached. (figure 3)
STEP 4: Hanging the Fan Body
 Notice the half ball on the end of the support rod is grooved down
one side. (figure 4) This keyway fits over the small keyway pin
on the inside of the mounting bracket and keeps the ceiling fan
from spinning on the mounting bracket.
 Using a ladder, lift the fan and place the half ball in the center of
the mounting bracket with keyway pin inserted in the keyway of
the ball.
 Turn the fan left and right slightly to make sure it is seated on the
bracket with the keyway pin in the keyway. Trim the lead wires,
leaving about 6 inches of each wire extending from the support
rod.
When using an optional longer down rod, be sure to at-
tach the half ball properly with the clevis pin through the
rod and the set screw tightened down. These parts have to
be removed from the 4-5” rod included with the fan.
STEP 5: Making the Electrical Connections
In order to operate your ceiling fan with both pull chain(s) and
switches mounted on your fan –follow the instructions below. If using
wall switches or a remote control, please refer to the wiring diagrams
at the back of this manual.
 Attach the GREEN wire (connected to the half ball) to the
GROUND wire in the junction box. The GROUND wire is usu-
ally a bare copper wire without plastic insulation. It could also be
covered in green plastic insulation or attached to the metal junc-
tion box in the ceiling. (figure 5)
 Attach the BLACK wire and the BLUE wire from the ceiling fan
to the BLACK wire in the junction box.
Attach the WHITE wire and the ORANGE wire from the fan to
the WHITE wire in the junction box.
 Fold the connected wires (figure 5) and push them up inside the
electrical junction box with the black and blue wires to one side
and white and orange wires to the other side.
 Make sure the wire nuts do not come loose during this operation
and that the wires are still tightly bound together inside the wire
nut.
 Note: a common problem is when one of the wires pulls out of
the wire nut when pushing the wires into the box.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Canopy Mounting
Screws
Figure 5

STEP 6: Attaching the Ceiling Canopy
 Slide the ceiling canopy up into place over the ceiling mounting
bracket. The canopy will vary in style based on the model pur-
chased.
 The 2 screws on the mounting bracket face should slip through
the keyhole slots in the canopy. (figure 6) Tighten until snug but
do not over tighten as this is a decorative part only.
STEP 7: Fan Blade & Fan Arm Assembly
Most fans are supplied with a reversible blade finish. Choose the
blade finish that you prefer and attach as follows:
 Attach each fan blade to a blade arm with included screws. The
arm style will vary and may include a star, horseshoe, squares or
other medallion on some models. (see Figures 7)
 Screws should be tightened until very snug. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS.
 Hold the blade arm with decorative side down and place the blade
on top with the flat side of the blade facing down. Each screw is
passed through the screw pad and blade and then screwed into the
blade arm.
STEP 8: Fan Blade Assembly Installation
 Remove the large screws and rubber shipping block on the motor.
 Discard any rubber blocks attached to these screws. These blocks
are placed by the factory to stabilize the motor during shipping.
 Attach each blade arm to the motor face using the 2 screws in-
cluded in the parts kit. Medallions styles will vary. (figure 8)
 Take special care not to bend any of the blade arms during this
installation; this will cause the fan to wobble while running.
STEP 9: Electrical Switch Housing Installation
 Back off (or loosen) the screws on the electrical housing mount
plate attached to the motor shaft. (figure 9)
 A color coded wire connector (female) is located inside the elec-
trical switch housing. (figure 9)
 A male connector extends from the mounting plate.
 Align the colors on each connector and push them securely to-
gether. It is a very tight connection so make sure it is all the way
pushed together or the fan will not work properly.
 The connectors are also notched and will connect only when the
colors are aligned. Connect the single wire from the fan to the
single plug in the switch housing unit.
(Step 9, continued next page)
Try mounting the blades on opposing sides of the motor
face. This will help keep the fan level during the blade
installation.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8

 The switch housing has 3 slotted holes around the top.
 Align these holes with the 3 screws on the mounting plate.
 Push the switch housing up and rotate to the right so the screws
are at the far left of the horizontal slot. Tighten each screw.
STEP 10: Attaching the Pull Chain ( if used)
 Attach the decorative pull chain to the switch housing and adjust
the reverse switch to select. (figure 10)
STEP 11: Final Checks
 Check all safety pins.
 Check screws and connections; make sure they are properly
placed and tight.
 Check blade clearance and rotation.
 Be sure fan is tight and secure on the ceiling
Figure 9
Figure 10
Troubleshooting Tips
Over 90% of ceiling fan problems are the direct result of improper installation.
Ceiling fans are complicated, sensitive and precision products that must be
treated with respect and care during installation.
Fan and Light Do Not Turn On:
1. Make sure you have power to the fan at the electrical box
2. Make sure the fan pull chain is on an actual speed and not the off position.
3. Check that the white multi-pin connector in the bottom fan switch cup is pushed together completely.
4. Does the fan turn easily by hand and is not locked up or dragging?
Fan Hums, Turns Slowly or Requires a Push to Start Moving:
1. Make sure the fan speed pull chain is on high when using a wall speed control.
2. If the fan will not start on its own but turns after manually pushing it, then the starter capacitor needs to
be replaced. Please call us at [phone] for a replacement part.
3. Is the wall switch working properly? Try bypassing it (experienced electricians only) and see if that
fixes the problem.
Fan Wobbles when Turning:
1. Is the fan secure to the ceiling and are all the blades and blade arm screws tight?
2. Use the included balance kit to try balancing the fan. YouTube has many good video instructions on
how to balance fan blades if you are not familiar with the technique.
3. Did any of the blade arms get bent when installing the fan?
If these procedures do not fix the problem, please contact us for replacement parts or advice.

Figure 12:
Shows the wiring used to
control the fan with the pull
chain on the electrical switch
housing plus an optional light
fixture with a wall switch.
Figure 13:
Shows the wiring used to
control the fan and optional
light fixture with separate
wall switches.
NOTE: If you choose to use a wall switch, select one that has been designed for use with ceiling fans.
Light dimmers will damage the fan if used as a speed control. Your dealer or local home center carries
a number of different types of wall switches that have been designed and tested for use with our prod-
ucts.
Fan settings required for use with a Wall Switch:
 If you choose to control the motor of your fan from a on/off only wall switch, remember that the wall
switch will only turn your fan ON or OFF. The speed can only be adjusted on the fan itself.
 If you choose to control the speeds of your ceiling fan from a wall switch, you must set your fan on HIGH
and leave it in that setting.
Fan Makes a Clicking Sound When Turning:
1. Is the fan wobbling? That will cause the metal ball hanger in the ceiling canopy to click when. Balance
the fan to fix the problem.
2. Is the pull chain hitting the light kit causing noise?
3. Turn off the fan and try turning the blades slowly by hand to determine where the sound is coming
from and please call us with any questions at [phone]
Upper or Lower Lights are Not Working:
1. Make sure wire connections at the top of the fan and the pin connectors (2) in the switch housing at
the bottom of the fan are connected.
2. Is the pull chain pulled and in the on position for the top light?
3. Are there bulbs in the top light sockets?
Warranty Information
This fan has a lifetime warranty on the motor for the original purchaser and a 1 year uncondi-
tional warranty on all other parts. Electrical parts other than the motor are covered for 1 year
only. The warranty covers replacement parts only and we will send you the parts or fan based on
the circumstances. The warranty is void if an indoor fan is used outdoors or physically damaged
in any way. Any labor, loss of use or other costs are not covered under this warranty. Please
contact us at [phone] if you need assistance with this fan.
Wiring Information

Reset your circuit breaker and restore electricity.
Operation Instructions:
 The pull chain, located on the switch housing (see figure
8), will control the speed of your fan.
When the fan is OFF –pull the chain once for HIGH, twice
for MED and 3 times for LOW –pull the chain a 4th time and
the fan turns off again. The optional remote controls do not
use the pull chain switches or reverse switch.
Maintenance:
Your fan requires very little maintenance.
 Clean the housing with a damp, soft cloth (DO NOT use
cleaning products or agents).
Clean the fan blades with a DRY soft cloth or duster; mois-
ture may cause the blades to warp. If the fan starts wobbling,
make sure the blades and fan are still tight and rebalance the
blades if needed. It is normal to have to rebalance the fan
blades after several years if the fan starts to wobble.
Alternate fan blade assembly
Final Instructions & Maintenance:
Your new Copper Canyon ceiling fan
is now ready for use. Typical fan breakdown is shown below.

Remote Control Installation Instructions
RM807 Remote Control Module—If not already done, remove the capacitor and electrical components from
the lower switch housing of the fan and replace with the relay module included with this kit. The pull chain
switches and reverse switch can be left in but cut off the wires to make room for the module.

On some models the single blue
wire in the switch housing may be
white or vice versa
On some models the single blue
wire in the switch housing may be
white or vice versa

Wires colors may
vary based on wire
used.
Wires colors may
vary based on wire
used.
On some models the single blue
wire in the switch housing may be
white or vice versa
On some models the single blue
wire in the switch housing may be
white or vice versa

Kiva Lighting
1312 12th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 342 - 9044
On some models the single blue
wire in the switch housing may be
white or vice versa
On some models the single blue
wire in the switch housing may be
white or vice versa