Matthew James AMERICA User manual

MERIC 2" CEILING F N
INST LL TION ND OPER TION M NU L
ISTED
Ceiling Fan Weight Including
Accessories: 21.00 bs.
EAD AND SAVE THESE INST UCTIONS

ABLE OF CON EN S
ools and Materials Required 1
Package Contents 1
Safety Rules 2
Mounting Options 3
Hanging the Fan 4
Make the Electric Connections , 6
Finishing the Installation 7
Attaching the Fan Blades 8
Operating Your Fan 9
Care of Your Fan 10
roubleshooting 10

. TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED
Philips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
• mm wrench
Step ladder
Wire cutters
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Unpack your fan and check the contents. You
should have the following items:
a. Blade set (5)
b. Hanger bracket
c. Canopy
d. 3" standard downrod assembly and
9" extra downrod
e. Fan motor assembly
f. Blade bracket set (5)
g. Package hardware
1) Mounting hardware:
wood screws (2), machine screws (2),
lock washers (2), fiat washers (2)
star washers (2), wire nuts (3),
2) Blade attachment hardware:
screws (16), fiber washers (16)
3) Pull chain and fob
4) Balance Kit
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. SAFETY RULES
. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure
electricity has been turned ff 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 qualified licensed electrician.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock and fire, do not use this fan with any
solid-state fan speed control device.
4. WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire,
Electric Shock, Or Personal Injury, Mount To
Outlet Box Marked Acceptable for Fan
Support of 5.9 kg (35 Ibs) or less And Use
Mounting Screws Provided With The Outlet
Box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for
the support of lighting fixtures are not
acceptable for fan support and may need to
be replaced, consult a qualified electrician if
in doubt.
5. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of
7 feet clearance from the trailing edge of the
blades to the floor.
6. Do not operate reversing switch while fan
blades are in motion. Fan must be turned
ff and blades stopped before reversing
blade direction.
7. Avoid placing objects in the path of the
blades.
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8. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan
and other items, be cautious when working
around or cleaning the fan.
9. 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.
0. 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.
. Electrical diagrams are reference only. Light
kit that are not packed with the fan must be
UL Listed and marked suitable for use with
the model fan you are installing. Switches
must be UL General Use Switches. Refer to
the Instructions packaged with the light kits
and switches for proper assembly.
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.

. MOUNTING OPTIONS
f there isn't an existing UL 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
15.9 kgs (35 bs) or less. Do not use plastic outlet
boxes.
Figures 1,2 and 3 are examples of different ways to
mount the outlet box.
Note: You may need a longer downrod to maintain
proper blade clearance when installing on a steep,
sloped ceiling. (Fig. 3)
Figure 1
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture
but no ceiling joist, you may need an installation
hanger bar as shown in Figure 4.
Angled ceiling
axi u 25°
Recessed
outlet box
Figure 2
~ Provide strong
support
~ Ceiling
mounting
bracket
Figure 3
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Outlet box
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. HANGING THE FAN
REMEMBER o urn off he power. Follow he s eps
below o hang your fan properly.
NOTE: This ceiling fan is supplied wi h wo ypes of
hanging assemblies; he s andard ceiling ins alla ion
using he downrod wi h ball and socke moun ing
and he "close- o-ceiling" ins alla ion. The
"c1ose- o-ceiling" ins alla ion is recommended in
rooms wi h less han 8-fee ceilings or in areas
where addi ional space is desired from he floor o
he fan blades.
STANDARD CEILING INSTAllATION
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Moun ing screws
(supplied wi h
120VWires elec rical box)
Figure
S ep 1. Pass he 120-vol supply wires hrough he
cen er hole in he ceiling hanger bracke as shown in
Fig. 5.
S ep 2. Secure he hanger bracke o he ceiling
ou le box wi h he screws and washers provided
wi h your ou le box.
S ep 3. Remove he hanger pin, lock pin and se
screws from he downrod assembly.
S ep 4. Rou e wires exi ing from he op of he fan
mo or hrough he canopy and hen hrough he
ball/downrod. (Fig. 6)
Hangerpin
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Se screws
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Lock pin
S ep 5. Align he holes a he bo om of he downrod
wi h he holes in he collar on op of he mo or
housing. Carefully inser he hanger pin hrough he
holes in he collar and downrod. Be careful no o
jam he pin agains he wiring inside he downrod.
Inser he lock pin hrough he hole near he end of
he hanger pin un il i snaps in o i s locked posi ion.
(Fig. 6)
S ep 6. Tigh en wo se screws on op of he fan
mo or firmly.
S ep 7. Place he downrod ball in o he hanger
bracke socke . This will allow you o make he
elec rical connec ions. (Fig. 7)
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Figure 6
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lOSE-TO- EILING INSTAllATION
. Remove the decorative canopy bottom cover
from the canopy. (Fig. 8)
2. Pass the 20-volt supply wires through the
center hole in the ceiling hanger bracket as
shown in Fig. 5.
3. Secure the hanger bracket to the ceiling outlet
box with the screws and washers provided with
your outlet box.
4. Remove three of the six screws and lock
washers (every other one) from the collar of top
motor. (Fig. 9)
5. Place the ceiling canopy over the collar at the
top of the motor. Align the mounting holes with
the holes in the motor and fasten using the
screws and lock washers provided (Fig. 9).
6. Tighten the mounting screws securely. (Fig. 9)
WARNING: Failure to completely tighten the three
screws in step 5 could result in fan loosening and
possibly falling.
Collar
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7. Hang the fan on the hook of the hanger bracket.
Be certain that the canopy is fully locked into
hook as shown in Fig. 0. This will allow you to
make the electrical connections.
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Figure 9
Figure 10

Outlet Box
Ground
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HANGING THE DOWN ROD (Optional)
NOTE: Your fan comes with a 3" downrod attached to
the hanger ball. In addition, a 9" downrod has)een
provided to be used in case the ceiling is higher,
Perform the following steps for correct installation:
1. Remove the hanger ball from downrod by loosening
the setscrew at the top of the downrod which holds the
hanger ball to the downrod. (Fig. 11)
2. Slide the hanger ball down the downrod and remove
the support pin.
3. Insert the support pin in the holes at the top of the
9" downrod and slide the hanger ball up the. 9"
downrod. Make sure the support pin is properly seated
inthe grooves in the top of the hanger ball.
4. Tighten the setscrews firmly.
. AKE THE ELECTRIC
CONNECTIONS
Remember to disconnect the power.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your
household wiring. Use the wire connecting nuts
supplied with your fan. Secure the connectors with
electrical tape. Make sure there are no .Ioose
strands or connections.
Step 1 onnect the fan supply (black) wire to the,
black household supply wire as shown in Figure 12.
Step 2. onnect the neutral fan (white) wire to the
white neutral household wire.
Step 3 onnect the fan ground wire (green) to the
household ground wire. .
Step 4 After connecting the wires, spread them
apart so that the green and white wires are on one
side of the outlet box and the black and the blue
wires are on the other side.
Step 5 Turn the connecting nuts upward and push
the wiring into the outlet box.
WARNING: TO REDU E THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELE TRI SHO K, OR OTHER PERSONAL
INJURY. MOUNT FAN ONLY ON AN OUTLET
BOX OR SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED
A EPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT.
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Set screw
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Downrod
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. FINISHING THE
INSTAllATION
STANDARD CEILING INSTAllATION
lide canopy up to the ceiling as shown in Figure
13. Make sure you place the wires safely into the
outlet box. ecure the canopy to the hanger bracket
with the four screws with your fan.
ClOSE-TO-CEILING INSTAllATION
Remove the fan from the hook on the hanger
bracket. ecure the canopy to the hanger bracket
as shown in Figure 14 with four screws included
with your fan.
Outlet box --.
Hanger
bracket
Figure 13
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Canopy
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Hanger ..
bracket
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. ATTACHING THE FAN
BLADES
Caution: emove 5 rubber packing mounts and
discard before installation.
Step 1 Attach the blade to the blade bracket using
the screws and fiber washers as shown in Figure
15. Start screw into bracket. epeat for the two
remaining screws.
Step 2 Tighten each screw. Make sure the blade is
straight.
Step 3 Fasten blade assembly to motor using the
screws supplied. (Fig. 15)
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Blades bracket
+-Screws
-Fiber
washers
Blade
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Figure 15

. ATTACHING THE LIGHT
KIT (Optional)
. Remove the switch housing cover from the
switch housing. Remove the plug from the
switch housing cover, attach the light kit to the
switch housing cover by feeding the light kit
wires (black and white) through the hole of
switch housing cover and then screw it onto the
switch housing cover by nut &lock washer
provided. Be sure it is tight enough to prevent
light kit from vibrating loose. (Fig. 6)
Nut
Plug -.IS
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Lock washer
_Switch
housing
cover
2. While holding the light kit under your fan, locate
two single white and blue wires in the switch
housing labeled "FOR LIGHT". Make the
polarized plug connections: (Fig. 7)
- White to white
- Blue to black
3. Carefully push all wires back into the switch
housing. Attach the light kit fitter by aligning its
keyhole slots with the three screw holes and the
reverse switch on the side of the switch
housing. Tighten the three screws securely to
prevent the light kit from vibrating loose.
4. Install CFL bulbs (not included).
5. Remove the rubber washer, metal nut, light cap
and decorative nut from the light kit. Place glass
shade over the light kit stem, secure with the
rubber washer, metal nut, light cap and
decorative nut. Do not overtighten.
6. Restore power and your light kit is ready for
operation.
NOTE: Make sure to leave enough space between
the fan pull chain and the bulbs so the chain
doesn't rub against any of the bulbs.
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Figure 16
Ligh! kit -+ .••.... ~+- Bulbs
assembly
Glass shade -+
Figure 17

0. OPERATING YOUR
AN
urn on the power and check the operation of your
fan. he pull chain controls the fan speed as
follows:.
1. 3-speed pull chain- it 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.
he slide switch controls directions: forward (switch,
down) or reverse (switch up).
NOTE: Wait for fan to stop before changing the
setting of the slide switch.
Warm weather - (Forward) A downward airflow
creates a cooling effect as shown in Fig. 18. his
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. 19.
his allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler
setting without affecting your comfort.
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. CARE OF YOUR FAN
ere are some suggestions to help you maintain your fan
1. Because of the fan's natural movement, some connections may become loose. Check the support
connections, brackets, and blade attachments twice a year. Make sure they are secure. (It is not
necessary to remove fan from ceiling.)
2. Clean your fan periodically to help maintain its new appearance over the years. 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. Do not use water when cleaning. This could damage the motor, or the wood, or possibly
cause an electrical shock.
3. You can apply a light coat of furniture polish to the wood blades for additional protection and enhanced
beauty. Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish.
4. There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently lubricated bearings.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE T E POWER IS OFF AT T E ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS. REFER TO T E SECTION "MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS".
2. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Fan will not start. 1. Check circuit fuses or breakers.
2. Check line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the switch
housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is ff.
Fan sounds noisy. 1. Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
2. Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade bracket to the motor hub is 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 ff.
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 the light bulb is also secure.
6. Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from solid-state variable speed controls. If
you have installed this type of control, choose and install another type of control.
7. Make sure the upper canopy is a short distance from the ceiling. It should not touch the
ceiling.
Fan wobble. 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE T E RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND T E
BLADE ARM W ILE INSTALLING, BALANCING T E BLADES, OR CLEANING T E
FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES.