Matthews Fan Company Brisa 2000 User manual

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3/2/2012 RISA 2000
With DOWNROD LIGHT CANOPY
READ AND SAVE THESE SAFETY AND INSTAllATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Consult a licensed electrician if unsure of any point below mentioned.
DANG ERIW ARNI NG/CAUTION
1. High voltage and moving parts around motors and motor driven equipment can cause serious or fatal
injuries. Always disconnect power source at main switch before wiring, servicing or cleaning unit. Do
not rely on fan control device to prevent unexpected start-up or electrical shock. In addition, power
supply must have fuses or circuit breakers for short circuit protection.
2. All electrical wiring must conform to national and local electrical codes such as: NEC, OSHA, etc.
3. Fan should be secure in its electrical grounding to avoid possible electrical shock.
4. Fan should not be used in any wet or hazardous location defined by article 500 of the NEC. In
addition, its ambient temperature should not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Power supply should conform to voltage rating of 115V.
6. Before applying power, visually re-inspect the installation. Make sure that all guards and protective
devices are securely in place and all visible screws and bolts are tightened.
7. WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock, Or Personal Injury, Mount To Outlet Box
Marked Acceptable for Fan Support f 15.9 kg (35 Ibs) r less And Use Mounting Screws Provided
With The Outlet Box and/or Support Directly From Building Structure
8. CAUTION: to reduce the risk of injury to persons, install fan so that bottom edges of fan blades are to
be: In Canada, to satisfy CSA requirements: at least 8.3 Ft/2.5 M above the floor and all objects in
room if safety cages are utilized. 10.0 Ft if safety cages are not utilized.
In the US, to satisfy UL requirements: at least 7.0 Ft above the floor and all objects in room if
safety cages are utilized. 10.0 Ft. if safety cages are not utilized.
9. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend blades or any other part of fan when cleaning. Do
not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades or in space surrounding entire rotating fan
unit. Fan must be turned off at power at supply source before installation, cleaning or servicing.
10. Instructions for Supply Connections: Conductor of a fan identified as grounded conductor to be
connected to a grounded conductor of a power supply, conductor of fan identified as ungrounded
conductor to be connected to an ungrounded conductor of a power supply, conductor of fan identified
for equipment grounding to be connected to an equipment-grounding conductor. After making the
wire connections in junction box, the splices should be turned upward and pushed carefully into the
outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the fan-grounding
conductor on one side of the junction box and the ungrounded conductor on the other side of the
outlet box. Be sure that all wiring connections are properly insulated from each other and any
surrounding metal parts. For safety and best operating results, we recommend that you have a
qualified electrician assemble and install your fan.
11. To reduce the risk of personal injury, install the supplementary mounting means and use only the
hardware provided with the fan.
12. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOllOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
B. Before installing, servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service
panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked
acceptable for fan support and use screws provided with outlet box.

CONTENTS OF BOX See DiagramS I, II and III
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E One hanging bracket (H) and two bolt, nut and lock washer sets (L, and LZ)' (LZ) with longer bolt to
attach down_rod-light-.:anOpy/sUpport pole (D) to bracket (H). (L ) with shorter bolt to attach down-rod-
light-canOpy/supportpole (D) to fan body.
F. One 118'" set screw wrench to tighten 1/8'" set screws in fan head (BZ)' canopies (Cl and Z)'
O. One down-rod-light _canopy/Support Pole (0). The total weight of the OLC is: 13 oz or .81 Ibs.
c. Two canopies (C and Z): (C ) to cover junction box and ( Z) to cover attachment of support pole
(D) to fan body. See page 6 for supplemental instanatlon instructions if you have ordered Ihe slant ceiling
hanging mechanism for this fan.
A. One ceiling fan body. Total fan assembled weight is approximately 21.0 Lbs.
B. One fan head (B2)'
. If B2 Is a metal blade and aocompanled by a salety cage (see DIagram til' ToceduceIhe risk 1 Inj"'y to
pe<sons,Instanfan so that blades aceat least 7.0 Ft. above the floor In the US and 8.3 FII2.5 M above the
floor in Canada.
2. If B2 Is a metal blade and aocompanled by a deco<atlvecage (see DIagram til) or unguarded wooden
blade To ceducethe < 5kof Inju,,! to pe<sons,Instanfan so that blades aceat least 0.0 Ft. above the floor
in the US and 10.0 Ft.l3.05 M above the floor in Canada.
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS See Diagram I
Read these instructions prior to installation.
Caution: Before installin _fan turn off ower at service anel and
check all visible screws and bolts for tightness
Z. Remove plastic, white stabilizing bushing from top of central shaft (A). Insert narrow end of bushing
into the shaft end of down_rod-light-canOpy/support pole (D) with three holes, iining up the twin mounting
holes in both down_rod-light-canOpy/support pole (D) and those of the white plastic bushing. Down-rod-
light-canopy/support pole (D) should be oriented with end of three holes to the fan body (wide portion of
light canopy stin towards ceiling). String wires (M) through the bottom of the down-rod-Iight-
canopy/support pole (D) to top of pole. Shaft (A) is to enter white plastic bushing and down-rod-Iight-
canopy/support pole (D). Holes in both shaft (Al and down_rod-light-.:anOpy/support pole (D) are to be
aligned. Secure down_rod-Iight-canopy/support pole (D) to shaft (A) with shorter (L,) bolt set with the iock
washer positioned In between washer and nut. When pushing bolt through down_rod-light-.:anOpy/support
poie (D) and shaft (A), make sure wires (M) are not damaged. Use set screw wrench to push the wires out
of the way if necessary. Caution: Tighten nut and bolt set very well.
. Attach bracket (H) to junctIon box securely. Caution, Tighten sc",ws wetl. JunctIon box should be suItable
for fan support and secu",d dIrectly to butldlng structu'" and be capable of withstanding a load of 5.9 kg
(35 Lbs).
Z. Orient the down_rod-light-canOpy/support pole (D) so that the wide end of the canopy is towards the
ceiling. Leave the protective, plastic sleeve over the lower portion of the down_rod_light-.:anOpy/support
pole (D), below the canopy. Take canopy ( Z) and retract its set screws. Orient canopy ( Z) so that the
narroW end is to the ceiling and slide it up the shaft of down_rod-light-eanOPy/support pole (D), to the
bottom of the light canopy Itself. Use electrical tape to secure the canopy ( Z) temporarily to the bottom
of the lightcanopy.

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3. Pull wires (M) taut through top of down-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0).
4. Carefully un-tape and slide canopy (C2) down the shaft towards the fan. Remove protective plastic
sleeve from the bottom portion of the down-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0). Position canopy (C2) with
1/8 - 1/4" clearance between it and top cap (I), so that fan body can rotate around its central axis.
FAN WILL NOT ROTATE IF THIS CLEARANCE IS NOT GIVEN. Tighten set screws (P) well so
that canopy (C2) is secure in its new and permanent position.
5. Canopy (C1) should be oriented upside down with wide portion at top. Slide canopy carefully down the
shaft so that it gently rests light canopy surface.
6. Attach fan head (B2) to motor shaft. Line up set screw (R2). located in hub of fan head. to the
flattened side of motor shaft. Push fan head (B2) onto motor shaft carefully. If stubborn. tap fan head
(B2) lightly with the heel of your hand, striking knob (S2) in center of fan head (B2)' If metal blades were
ordered, attach decorative guard to motor faceplate with nut and bolt assemblies positioned in orth and
South positions, above and below the motor shaft. Orient grill so that medallion is right side up. Caution:
Tighten set screw (R~) very well into hole on flattened side of motor shaft while holding onto only
the hub of fan head (B~1.. Caution: Not tightening them well into the hole on the flattened side of
the motor shaft will result in the fan head (B~) falling off while in motion. Caution: Do not hold
onto or touch fan blades or blade irons when tightening set screws, doing so can bend the blades'
brackets causing vibration during operation of fan. DO NOT OPERATE FAN IF THERE IS ANY
VISIBLE VIBRATION IN EITHER ARM, T1 or T2.
7. Attach down-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0) and rest of fan unit to bracket (H), which should have
been already attached to your junction/outlet box. Oown-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0) is to be
positioned in between the wings of bracket (H). Use larger bolt set (L2) and again lock washer is to be
positioned in between down-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0) and nut. When pushing bolt through down-
rod-light-canopy/support pole (0) and bracket (H) make sure that wires (M) are not damaged. Use set
screw wrench to push wires out of the way if necessary. Caution: Tighten bolt set very well so that
the wings of the bracket (H) collapse against the downrod.
8. Caution: Connect fan and power source wires at junction box according to national and local
electrical codes such as: NEC, OSHA etc. Re-read recommendations under heading of "Danger I
Warning I Caution." Note on Ceiling Fan: Green wire is always grounding wire and should be
attached to the junction box for safe operation. Note on Downrod Light Canopy: Bare copper wire
is always grounding wire and should be attached to the junction box for safe operation. If you
are not sure that the junction box is grounded, contact a licensed electrician for advice. Caution:
Do not turn power back on at service panel until step #10 below has been completed.
9. Push canopy (C1) up down-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0) until the canopy lays flat against the
ceiling - covering junction box and bracket (H). Tighten set screws (0) in canopy (C1) well so that it is
secure in its new, permanent position.
10. Insert light bulbs into down rod light canopy sockets. Position sockets/bulbs so that they are not
touching and farthest away possible from any and all metal/wiring.
11. Use a level to test that the down-rod-light-canopy/support pole (0) is hanging perpendicular to floor.
The level should be placed across the support rods (T1 and T2) and the fan body rotated slowly one full
revolution. If the fan is not hanging perpendicular, the level will tell you and the Oown-rod-light-
canopy/support pole (0), bracket (H) or junction box should be adjusted accordingly. Caution: Do not

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operate fan if your level shows that the fan is not hanging exactly perpendicular to floor. Doing so
will damage its internal gears.
12. Matthews Fan Co fans should be cleaned every six months to remove all grime and dust. Doing so
will protect its finish against premature oxidization. Caution: Before cleaning fan, shut off power at
service panel. Then, simply clean all metal parts with a clean, soft cloth and mild detergent mixed with
water. When finished, dry all metal with another absorbent, clean, soft cloth. Caution: Do not
vigorously rub the metal, finish may scratch or suffer rub marks.
EGULATION OF OTATION OF FAN UNIT See Diagram I
Caution: Turn off power at the service panel
before servicing fan
1) Regulate speed of fan at wall switch. The rotation of the fan can be sped up or slowed down by increasing or decreasing the
power at the wall switch, regulating the speed of fan head (8Z)' and varying the position of the motor heads (GZ). See number Z
below. Wall switch should be rated for an appliance of Z.O Amps or greater and must be variable. This fan is suitable for use with
solid-state speed control devices. We recommend the Lutron FS5E slide or SFS5E rotary controls. Note: These Lutron controls
have trim pots and may have to be adjusted to find the lower speed of the fan.
3) Vary position of motor head (GZ). The greater the angle (either up or down) of the motor head (GZ) to the horizontal support
rods, the greater the speed of rotation (the lesser the angle, the lesser the speed of rotation). This fan rotates best when the blades
are practically horizontal to the floor. Caution: When moving (G2) do not touch fan head (B2).
T OUBLE SHOOTING
Contact Matthews Fan Company for assistance if your fan problem does not appear below.
Caution: Turn off power at the service panel before servicing fan.
FAN VIBRATES: DO NOT OPERATE FAN IF IT VIBRATES. Doing so will cause damage to the fan. Vibration is caused by the
fan blade brackets becoming bent and out of alignment. While fan is disconnected at power source, spin fan head (8Z) by hand,
holding a finger out at the edge of the outer blade surface. Verify that all three blades contact your finger evenly. If not, find bent
blade and gently push it back into place so that all blades touch your finger evenly. Push blade back only slightly. Chances are that
it is only slightly out of alignment.
SQUEAKING FROM FAN BODY AS UNIT ROTATES: See Diagram I
Electrical contact brushes (I) and rings (J) are dry and need lubrication. Loosen set screw (P) in canopy (CZ) and lift it up. Put
fluid with Teflon onto a "Q-tip" and dab surface of rings (J) through hole in cap (I).
CLICKING NOISES FROM INSIDE BOnOM CAP (K): As unit rotates at higher R.P.M.s, clicking noises are normally heard from
the braking mechanism within the fan body. If the noise is bothersome, slow the unit down. To do this, see "Regulation of
Rotation" section above.
FAN UNIT IS NOT ROTATING OR DOING SO UNEVENLY: See "Regulation or Rotation" section above and verify that bottom
canopy (CZ) has at least 1/8 - 1/4" clearance between it and top cap (I), otherwise canopy (CZ) will act as a brake, impeding
rotation. Also, verify that white bushing is installed between downrod and central shaft.
FAN MAKES A BUZZING/HUMMING NOISE: If noise seems to be electrical, verify that the wall switch is rated for an appliance of
at least Z.OAmp.
WALL SWITCH DOES NOT REGULATE FAN SPEED: Adjust trim pot dial on surface of wall switch body. Remove wall switch's
"switch plate" and look for trim pot dial on either front or side of switch body. Dial down speed to find lower speed on fan.

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IMITED IFETIME WARRANTY
MATTHEWS-GERBAR, LTD. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY. Ceiling fans are warranted by Matthews-Gerbar,
Ltd. to the original user against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use and inside installation for:
Motors: lifetime of original purchaser: labor Component parts: (lights, finish, blades, etc ... ): one year after date of
purchase, light Bulbs: no warranty. Any part, which is determined by Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. to be defective in
material or workmanship and returned to an authorized service location, as Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. designates,
shipping costs prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced at Matthews-Gerbar Ltd.'s option
providing that proof of purchase is provided. For limited warranty claim procedures, see PROMPT DISPOSITION
below. This limited warranty gives purchasers specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the extent allowable under law, Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd.'s liability for consequential
and incidental damages is expressly disclaimed. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd.'s liability in all events is limited to, and shall
not exceed, the purchase price paid.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. has made a diligent effort to illustrate and describe the products
in this literature accurately: however, such illustrations and descriptions are for the sole purpose of identification, and
do not express or imply that the products will necessarily conform to the illustrations or descriptions. Furthermore,
there is no express warranty derived from any viewed sample or model. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. disclaims
any expressed warranty and implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular use.
Except as provided below, no warranty or affirmation of fact, expressed or implied, other than as stated in "limited
lifetime Warranty" above is made or authorized by Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd.
PRODUCT SUITABILITY. Many states and localities have codes and regulations governing sales, construction,
installation and/or use of products for certain purposes, which may vary from those in neighboring areas. While
Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. attempts to assure that its products comply with such codes, it cannot guarantee compliance
and cannot be responsible for how the product is installed or used. Before purchase and use of a product, please
review the product application and national and local codes and regulations, and be sure that the product,
installation, and use will comply with them. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. disclaims any expressed warranty and
implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular use if any modifications are made to the
original manufacturer's product.
Certain aspects of disclaimers are not applicable to consumer products: e.g.(a) some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you: (b) also, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, consequently the above
limitation may not apply to you.
OTHER EXCLUSIONS. This warranty does not cover defects caused by: exposure to extremes of heat and humidity,
neglect, modification, alteration, repair or service of the enclosed product by anyone other than an authorized
Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the product or operation of it in a manner
contrary to the accompanying instructions; or shipment of the product to a Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. dealer or service
center for service. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from adjustment of user controls, products
purchased outside of the U.S.A., and costs for initial technical adjustments (set-up). Matthews-Gerbar assumes no
liability for labor costs, installation costs or other losses. Consult the operating instructions included with the product
for information regarding user controls.
PROMPT DISPOSITION. Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. will make a good faith effort for prompt correction respect to any
product, which proves to be defective within limited lifetime warranty. For any product believed to be defective within
limited lifetime warranty, first call or write dealer from whom the product was purchased. Dealer will give additional
directions. If unable to resolve satisfactorily, call Matthews-Gerbar, Ltd. at the phone number below, giving the
dealer's name, address, date and number of dealer's invoice, and describe the nature of the defect. Title and risk of
loss pass to buyer on delivery to common carrier. If product was damaged in transit to you, file claim with the carrier.
Brisa 2000
MATTHEWS-GERBAR, lTD. [phone]
SAO PAULO, SP BRAZIL CHICAGO, IL U.S.A.

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ALTERNATE SLANT CEILING HANGING MECHANISM INSTAllATION
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: MAIN FAN INSTAllATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE WRITTEN TO
ACCOMMODATE A FLAT CEILING HANGER. IF A SLANT CEILING HANGER HAS
BEEN SPECIFIED, PLEASE USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANGING YOUR
FAN.
. Secure the hanger bracket securely to the ceiling junction/outlet box using the hardware provided.
2. Attach the down rod end with 3 holes to the fan body according to the main installation instructions (down
rod end with 4 holes should be oriented to top/ceiling and end with 3 holes to bottom/fan). Attach lower
canopy to down rod with /4- /8" clearance between fan body and canopy. Slip ceiling canopy down the
down rod and rest it on the lower canopy with open/wide end upwards.
3. Carefully slide ball hanger down the down rod with flattened side upward and curved side downward. Push
cross pin through 2 of the 4 upper down rod holes and then raise ball hanger until the cross pin is correctly
positioned and tight in the ball hanger. Secure ball hanger onto down rod with set screw located in ball.
Tighten setscrew well. Ball hanger should now be securely fastened to down rod.
4. Lift entire fan body by down rod and place ball into the socket of the hanger bracket already securely
attached to junction/outlet box. Rotate the down rod until the check groove in ball meets the notch in the
bracket and the ball/down rod/fan assembly are firmly positioned. The ball/down rod assembly should not
rotate any longer in the bracket if this is done properly. The fan body itself should be free to rotate. The
ball/down rod assembly should slide in the check groove of the bracket up and down, but it should not
rotate from side to side.
5. Make all electrical connections and then tuck the wires neatly into the ceiling junction/outlet box.
6. Attach the ceiling canopy by sliding the canopy up the down rod until it meets the hanger bracket. Rotate
the canopy so that the screw holes are aligned and secure with the two screws positioned on bracket.
7. Make sure that down rod is hanging perpendicular to floor.
BRISA 2000 CULlCSA SAFETY CABLE INSTAllATION INSTRUCTIONS
See Diagram I
Note: These instructions are for residents of Canada only.
. Thread one looped end of cable directly through both horizontal wire ports on sides of Top Shaft (A),
stopping short of pulling other looped end through Top Shaft (A). You may need to flatten loop slightly to
make it to pass through the shaft easily.
2. Thread other looped end of cable through the eye of first looped end and pull cable taut so that the cable is
secured to the side of Top Shaft (A). Cable should be tight in an arc against one side of Top Shaft (A).
3. Down Rod (D) should now be attached to Top Shaft (A), oriented with three-holed end to bottom, closest to
top Shaft (A).
4. Thread cable through Down Rod (D) by entering 3
rd,
upper hole in the down rod.
5. Attach end of cable protruding from Down Rod (D) to building structure. Hardware to attach cable to
building structure not provided.

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.--One ceiling fan body and one fan head (B2).
Total fan assembled weight is approximately 21 Lbs.
-Two canopies (C1and C2). (C1) to cover junction box.
(C2) to cover attachment of support pole ( ) to fan body.
--One support pole ( ), one hanging bracket (H) and two bolt, nut
and lock washer sets (L1and L2). (L2) with longer bolt to
attach support pole (0) to bracket (H). (L1) with shorter
. bolt to attach support pole ( ) to fan body.
--One 1/B'h set screw wrench to tighten 1 B
lh set screws in fan
head (B2), canopies (C1and C2).

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