Matthews Fan Company PUPLO-DINAMICO User manual

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EAD AND SAVE THESE SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INST UCTIONS.
Consult a licensed electrician if unsure of any point below mentioned.
DANGE IWA NING/CAUTION
1. ~~gh.voltage and ~oving parts around motors and motor driven equipment can cause serious or fatal
InJunes. 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. WA NING: To educe The isk Of Fire, Electric Shock, Or Personal Injury, Mount To Outlet Box
Marked Acceptable for Fan Support f 15.9 kg (35 '1bs) 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. WA NING: TO EDUCE THE ISKS OF FI E, ELECT IC SHOCK O INJU Y TO PE SONS, OBSE VE
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. WA NING: 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.

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AVE THE E IN TAllATION IN TRUCTION
CONTENT OF BOX ee Diagrams I, II and III
A. One ceiling fan bo?y. The Duplo-Dina~ico and Vent-Bettina total fan assembled weight is approximately 19.0
Lbs. Ar Ruthlane and Italo Ventanla total fan assembled weight is approximately 21.0 Lbs.
B. Two fan head sets (B1 and B2)'
~..If B1 and 82 ar~ metal blades and accompanied by safety cages (see Diagram II): To reduce the risk of
injury to person.s, Install fan so that blades are at least 7.0 Ft. above the floor in the U and 8.3 Ft./2.5 M
above the floor In Canada.
2. If 81 and 82 are metal blad~s and accompanied by decorative cages ( ee Diagram III) or unguarded
wooden blades: To reduce the fisk of injury to persons, install fan so that blades are at least 10.0 Ft. above
the floor In the U and 10.0 Ft./3.05 M above the floor in Canada.
C. Two flat ceiling canopies (C1 and C2): (C1) to cover junction box and (C2) to cover attachment of support pole (D)
to fan body. ee page 6 for supplemental installation instructions if you have ordered the slant ceiling
hanging mechanism for this fan.
D. One support pole (D), one hanging bracket (H) and two bolt, nut and lock washer sets (L1 and L2)' (L2), with
longer bolt to attach support pole (D), to bracket (H). (L1) with shorter bolt to attach support pole (D) to fan
body.
E. One 1/8th set screw wrench to tighten 1/8th set screws in fan heads (81 and B2) and canopies (C1 and C2)'
IN TAllATION DIRECTION ee Diagram I
Please read these instructions prior to installation.
Caution: Before installing fan turn off power at service panel and
check all visible screws and bolts for tightness.
1. Attach bracket (H) to junction box securely. Caution: Tighten screws well. Junction box should be suitable
for fan support and secured directly to building structure and be capable of withstanding a load of 15.9 kg
(35 Lbs).
2. Remove plastic white stabilizing bushing from top of central shaft (A). Insert narrow end of bushing into
end of support pole (0) with three holes, lining up the twin mounting holes in both support pole (0) and the
white plastic bushing. upport pole (0) should be oriented with end of three holes to the fan body. tring
wires (M) through support pole (0). haft (A) is to enter white plastic bushing and support pole (0). Holes
in both shaft (A) and support pole (0) are to be aligned. ecure support pole (0) to shaft (A) with shorter
(L1) bolt set with the lock washer positioned in between washer and nut. When pushing bolt through
support pole (0) 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.
3. Pull wires (M) taut through top of support pole (0).
4. lide canopy (C2) and canopy (C1) down support pole (0). Canopy (C2) should be oriented with wide
portion on bottom and canopy (C1) should be upside down with wide portion at top.
Note: if a 5" downrod is to be used, then the special, shorter canopy (C2) is utilized.
5. 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 THI CLEARANCE I NOT GIVEN.
Tighten set screws (P) well so that canopy (C2) is secure in its new and permanent position.

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. Attach fan heads (81 and 82) to motor shafts. Line up set screws (R1 and R2), located in hubs of fan
heads, to the flattened sides of motor shafts. Push fan heads (81 and 82) onto motor shafts carefully. If
stubborn, tap fan heads (81 and 82) lightly with the heel of your hand, striking knobs (S1 and S2) in
centers of fan heads (81 and 82). If metal blades were ordered, attach decorative guards to motor
faceplates 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 screws (R1 and R21
very well into holes on flattened side of motor shaft while holding onto only the hubs of fan heads
m..L and B~1.. Caution: Not tightening them well into the holes on the flattened sides of the motor
shafts will result in the fan heads (B1 and 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 support pole (D) and rest of fan unit to bracket (H), which should have been already attached to
your junction/outlet box. Support pole (D) 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 support pole (D) and nut. When
pushing bolt through support pole (D) 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 support pole (D).
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: Green 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 support pole (D) until the canopy lays flat against the ceiling - covering junction
box and bracket (H). Tighten setscrews (0) in canopy (C1) well so that it is secure in its new, permanent
position.
10. Use a level to test that the support pole (D) 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 support pole (D), bracket (H) or junction box
should be adjusted accordingly. Caution: Do not operate fan if your level shows that the fan is not
hanging exactly perpendicular to floor. Doing so will damage its internal gears.
11. 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.

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EGULATION OF OTATION OF FAN UNIT See Diagram I
Caution: Turn off power at the service panel
before servicing fan
1) egula e speed of fa 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 heads (81 and
82), and varying the position of the motor heads (G1 and G2)' See number 2 below. Wall switch
should be rated for an appliance of 4.0 Amps or greater and must be variable. This fan is suitable
for use with solid state speed control devices. We recommend the Lutron
SFS5E slide and FS5E rotary wall switches. Note: These Lutron controls have trim pots and may
have to be adjusted to find the lower speed of the fan.
2) Vary position of motor heads (G1 and G2)' The greater the angle (either up or down) of the motor
heads (G1 and G2) to the horizontal support rods, the greater the speed of rotation. The less the
angle of the fan head, the less the speed of rotation. Caution: When moving (G1 and G2) do
not touch fan heads (B1 and B2)'
T OUBLE SHOOTING
Contact Matthews Fan Company for any required assistance or if your
fan problem does not appear below.
Caution:Turn off power at service panel before servicing fan.
FAN VIB ATES: DO NOT OPE ATE FAN IF IT VIB ATES. Doing so will cause damage to the fan. Vibration is
caused by one or more of the fan blade brackets becoming bent and out of alignment. While fan is disconnected at
power source, spin each fan head 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 the 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 F OM FAN BODY AS UNIT OTATES: See Diagram I
Electrical contact brushes (I) and rings (J) are dry and need lubrication. loosen set screw (P) in canopy (C2) 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 F OM INSIDE BOTTOM 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 OTATING O DOING SO UNEVENLY: See "Regulation of Rotation" section above and verify
that bottom canopy (C2) has at least 1/8 - 1/4" clearance between it and top cap (I), otherwise canopy (C2)' will act
as a brake, impeding rotation.
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 4.0 Amps.
WALL SWITCH DOES NOT EGULATE 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 of switch.
FAN MAKES G INDING NOISE AS BLADES OTATE: Un-attach and re-attach the blade assembly. Make sure
that the set screw in the blade hub is counter sunk into the bore hole in the motor shaft.

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IMITED IFETIME WARRANTY
MATTHEWS-~.ERBAR, T~. IFETIME IMITED WARRANTY. Ceiling fans are warranted by Matthews-Gerbar,
td. to the ongmal user agamst defects in workmanship or materials under normal use and inside installation for:
Motors: lifet.ime of original purchaser: abor & Component parts: (lights, finish, blades, etc ... ): one year after date of
purchase, ight Bulbs: no warranty. Any part, which is determined by Matthews-Gerbar, td. to be defective in
m~te~ial or workman~hip and returned to an authorized service location, as Matthews-Gerbar, td. designates,
shlp~l~g costs prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced at Matthews-Gerbar td.'s option
provldmg 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.
IMITATION OF IABI ITY. To the extent allowable under law, Matthews-Gerbar, td.'s liability for consequential
and incidental damages is expressly disclaimed. Matthews-Gerbar, td.'s liability in all events is limited to, and shall
not exceed, the purchase price paid.
WARRANTY DISC AIMER. Matthews-Gerbar, td. 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, td. 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, td.
PRODUCT SUITABI ITY. 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, td. 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, td. 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 EXC USIONS. 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, td. 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, td. 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, td. 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 b~ d~fective ~ithin
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, td. 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.
Duplo-Dinamico 000 Vent-Bettina 000 Ar Ruthiane 000 Italo Ventania
MATTHEWS-GERBAR, TD. [phone]
SAO PAU O, SP BRAZI CHICAGO, I U.S.A.

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LTERN TE SL NT CEILING H NGING MECH NISM INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: M IN F N INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS RE WRITTEN TO CCOMMOD TE FL T
CEILING H NGER. IF SL NT CEILING H NGER H S BEEN SPECIFIED, PLE SE USE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR H NGING YOUR F N.
. 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 is 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.
CULlCS S FETY C BLE INST LL TION 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 3rd,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.

-One ceiling fan body andiwo fan head sets (61and 62),
Total fan assembled weight is approximately 19 Lbs.
-Two canopies (C1and C2). C
1
l10 cover junction box. (C2)
to cover attachment of support pole (D) to fan body.
-One support pole .(0), one hanging bracket (H) and two bolt,
nut and lock washer sets (L
1and L2). (L2) with longer
bolt to attach support pole (0) to bracket (H). (L1) with
shorter bolt to attach support pole (0) to fan.body.
-One 1/Slh set screwwrench to tighten 1/Slh set screws in
fan heads (61and 2)and canopies (C1and C2).
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