Minka-Aire Bolo Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Bolo
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Minka-Aire warrants to the original owner that this fan will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase, excluding the motor. Minka-Aire warrants to the original owner that the motor in this fan
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the fan, and it remains in
the original installation.
This is a limited warranty. Minka-Aire's only obligation under this limited warranty is to replace or repair, or refund the purchase price, in
Minka-Aire's sole discretion without charge to the original owner, of the fan once Minka-Aire confirms that the fan has a defect covered by this
limited warranty.
Call our customer service department at 1-800-307-3267 to obtain the name of the Minka-Aire authorized dealer closest to your location, or
contact us through our web site, www.minkagroup.net and write to: Ask Mr. Minka if you have any questions or require further assistance.
To obtain warranty service, the owner should return the fan along with proof of purchase to a Minka-Aire authorized dealer. The Minka-Aire
authorized dealer shall then, at its sole discretion: repair the fan, replace the fan, refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to
the consumer's prior usage of the fan, or if necessary instruct the consumer to contact Minka-Aire directly for warranty service. Minka-Aire will be
responsible for the cost of any repair, or replacement for any warranty service provided by a Minka-Aire authorized dealer for product under
warranty.
You may also at your preference obtain warranty service by returning the fan directly to Minka-Aire along with proof of purchase, your name
and return address, and a description of the claimed product defect. Pack carefully; damage sustained in return transit to Minka-Aire will be the
original owner's responsibility. Original owner shall be responsible to pay all shipping charges. To obtain warranty service, you may return a fan that
proves to be defective during the warranty period to the following address:
Minka-Aire - Warranty Service, 1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882
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Date Purchased Store Purchased Model Number Serial Number
F620
This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been damaged in any way, including improper installation, damage as a result of the removal
of the fan from the origial installation, or damage in shipping. This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been subjected to use for which the
fan was not designed. The purchaser of the fan shall be responsible for any cost of removing the old fan, installing a new fan, or any other costs.
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. This limited warranty excludes all incidental and consequential damages, and
Minka-Aire shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some States do not allow the exclusion of or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. We encourage you to promptly
complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card. However, return of the warranty registration card is not a condition of this warranty.
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CONTENTS
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE............................................
INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT...............................................................
INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE & LIGHT BULBS....................
FAN WITHOUT LIGHT KIT ...................................................................
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL.......
CARE OF YOUR FAN..............................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................
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LISTED
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1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267
SAFETY RULES....................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS.....................................................................
INSTALLING THE FAN.....................................................................
HANGING THE FAN.........................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION................................................
BLADE INSTALLATION...................................................................

SAFETY RULES
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1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the circuit breaker of the fuse box.
2. Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review accompanying assembly diagrams.
3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a
do-it-yourself wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.
4. Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet from the
floor and 18 inches from the tip of the blades to the wall.
5. If you are mounting the fan to a ceiling fan outlet box, use a U.L. Listed metal octagonal outlet box marked "Acceptable for Fan Support". Secure the
box directly to the building structure. The outlet box and its support must be able to support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 pounds) Do
not use a plastic box.
6. Caution: To reduce the risk of injury use only the screws provided with the outlet box in conjunction with the lock washers provided with the fan.
7. If you are mounting the fan to a joist, make sure it is able to support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 pounds).
8. After you install the fan, make sure that all mounting components are secured to prevent the fan from falling.
9. Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is operating.
10. Turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop completely before performing any maintenance or cleaning.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY TO A U.L. LISTED OUTLET BOX OR SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED
ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX IN CONJUCTION WITH THE LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE
FAN. MOST OUTLET BOXES COMMONLY USED FOR FAN SUPPORT OF LIGHTING FIXTURES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE HOLDERS WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES OR CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT
INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
NOTE: 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 are factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be
supplied by the person (s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.
NOTE:READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190 watts, the
ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically.

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14. 60W candelabra bulbs (3)
15. Extra plug
16. Balancing kit
A. Mounting hardware:
#10 x 1.5 Wood screws (2 PCs.)
#8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2PCs.)
Lock washers (2 PCs.)
4mm Star washers (2 PCs.)
Wire nuts (3 PCs. )
Washers (2 PCs.)
B. Blade attachment hardware:
3/16" x 7.5 mm Screws (16 PCs.)
Fiber washers (16 PCs.)
C. Bracket holder hardware:
1/4" x 13.5mm Screws with lock
washers (11 PCs.)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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5a
5b
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Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
1. Fan blades (5)
2. Hanger bracket
3. Canopy
4. Canopy cover
5a. Standard downrod assembly
5b. Minimum-length downrod (for close
to ceiling mounting only)
6. Coupling cover
7. Fan motor/housing assembly
8. Blade holders (5)
9. Mounting plate
10. Light kit assembly
11. Glass shade
12. Receiver with 6 wire nuts
13. Transmitter+holder+2 mounting screws

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Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.
INSTALLING THE FAN
MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing 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.). Use a UL Listed metal outlet box. Do not use a plastic outlet box.
Figure 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. Longer downrods are available from your Minka-Aire dealer.
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need to install
a hanger bar as shown in Fig. 4 (available at your Minka-Aire dealer).
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FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
FIG. 4
CROSS BRACE
CEILING
JOIST
CEILING
jOIST
CEILING
JOIST
OUTLET BOX
PARALLEL WOOD BRACE
(MIN. 2" THICK)
OUTLET
BOX
OUTLET BOX
CEILING JOIST OR
CROSS BRACE
ANGLED CEILING
MAXIMUM 29 ANGLE PROVIDE
STRONG
SUPPORT
RECESSED
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
OPENING
must be
FACING
UPSIDE
HANGER BAR
(OPTIONAL)
HANGER
BRACKET

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WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the
hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and
the proper installation of your new ceiling fan. The use of other parts,
hardware or components not supplied by Minka Aire®with the fan will
void the Minka Aire®Warranty.
REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your
fan properly:
Step 1. Secure the Hanger Bracket to the ceiling outlet box using the screws
provided with your outlet box in conjunction with the lock-washers
provided with the fan. (Fig. 5)
Step 2. Loosen the two Set Screws and remove the Hitch Pin and Lock Pin
from the coupling located on the top of the Motor Assembly. (Fig. 6)
Step 3. Remove the Hanger Ball from the Downrod Assembly by loosening
the Set Screw and removing the Cross Pin. (Fig. 7)
Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. (Fig. 8) Thread
Downrod into the Coupling until the holes are lined up and secure with
the Lock Pin and Hitch Pin previously removed, tighten Set Screws. (Fig. 9)
Step 5. Slip Coupling Cover,
Canopy cover and Canopy onto Downrod.
Carefully re-install the Hanger Ball onto the Downrod being sure that it's
properly positioned over the Cross Pin and the wires are not twisted,
tighten Set Screw. (Fig. 9)
Step 6. Lift the Motor Assembly and place the Hanger Ball into the Hanger
Bracket. Rotate the Motor Assembly as needed until the check groove
from the Hanger Ball rests firmly over the registration tab from the
Hanger Bracket. Motor Assembly should not rotate if this is done
correctly. (Fig. 10)
HANGING THE FAN

OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
DOWNROD
SUPPLY
WIRES
Fig. 5
Fig. 7 Fig. 8Fig. 6 Fig. 10
REGISTRATION
SLOT
CROSS PIN
HANGER
BALL
DOWNROD
HITCH
PIN LOCK
PIN
SET SCREWS
SET SCREW
Fig. 9
DOWNROD
CANOPY
CANOPY COVER
SET SCREWS
HITCH PIN
LOCK PIN
COUPLING
*OMIT COUPLING
COVER WHEN USING
DOWNROD
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WARNING:
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To avoid possible electrical shock be sure electricity is
turned off at the main fuse or breaker box before wiring.
NOTE: The Aire Control® System is equipped with a learning frequency
function which has 256 code combinations to prevent potential
interference from other remote units. The frequency on your Receiver
and Transmitter units have been preset at the factory. (Fig. 11) No
frequency change is necessary, should you desire to install another fan
within the same home or area with a seperate frequency code please see
the "frequency interference" troubleshooting section of this instruction
manual to learn how to change the frequency.
Step 1.
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Insert Receiver into Hanger Bracket with the flat side of the
Receiver facing the ceiling. (Fig. 12)
Step 2. Motor to Receiver Electrical Connections: Connect the WHITE
wire from the fan to the WHITE wire marked "TO MOTOR N" from the
Receiver. Connect the BLACK wire from the fan to the BLACK wire
marked "TO MOTOR L" from the Receiver. Connect the BLUE wire from
the fan to the BLUE wire marked "For Light" from the Receiver.
NOTE: If your ceiling fan features an UP Light: Connect the ORANGE wire
from the fan to the ORANGE wire marked "For Up Light" from the
Receiver. Otherwise disregard this step and proceed to secure all wire
connections with the plastic wire nuts provided. (Fig. 13)
Note: Fan must be installed from a maximum distance of 40 feet from
the transmitting unit for proper signal transmission between the
transmitting unit and the fan's receiving unit.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Step 3. Receiver to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections:
Connect the WHITE wire (Neutral) from the outlet box to the WHITE
wire marked "AC in N" from the receiver. Connect the BLACK wire
(Hot) from the outlet box to the BLACK wire marked "AC in L" from
the receiver. Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts
provided. (Fig. 13)
Step 4. If your outlet box has a GROUND wire (Green or Bare Copper)
connect this wire to the Hanger Ball and Hanger Bracket Ground
wires. If your outlet box does not have a Ground Wire, then connect
the Hanger Ball and Hanger Bracket Ground Wires together. Secure
wire connection with the plastic wire nut provided. (Fig. 13)
After all splices are made, check to make sure there are no loose
strands. As an additional precaution we suggest to secure the plastic
wire connectors to the wires with electrical tape.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
RECEIVER
HANGER BRACKET

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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 BRACKE
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)
ORANGE
(FOR UPPER LIGHT)
BLACK (MOTOR)
ORANGE
(FOR UPPER LIGHT)

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FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Step 1. Slide the canopy up to ceiling and over the two screws on hanger bracket. Rotate
canopy clockwise, next, while holding the canopy with one hand, slide the canopy cover over
the screws and rotate clockwise until tight.
Note: Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug.
(Fig. 14)
Fig. 14
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER
BALL
CANOPY
CANOPY
COVER

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Fig 15
Fig 16
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED
BEFORE INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT.
Step 1. Attach the fan blades to the blade holders using the
screws and fiber washers provided, tighten screws
securely. (Fig. 15)
Step 2. Remove rubber stops from motor. Rotate motor so
that the screw holes are revealed through the opening on
switch cap plate. Align motor holes to blade holders and
secure with screws provided, tighten screws securely. (Fig.
16)
BLADE INSTALLATION
BLADE HOLDER
BLADE HOLDER
SCREWS
BLADE HOLDER
SCREWS
FIBER WASHERS
BLADE

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Fig 17
Step 1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not
remove)
Step 2. Place the key holes from 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)
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE
MOUNTING
RING
SCREWS
MOUNTING PLATE

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Fig. 18
NOTE: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse at fuse box.
Step 1. Remove the 3 screws from the mounting plate.
Step 2. Place the light kit attached close to the mounting plate, firmly snap the wire molex
together. (Fig. 18)
Step 3. Carefully place the light kit assembly over the mounting plate and secure it with the 3
screws. (Fig. 18)
INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT
SCREWS
LIGHT KIT
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING PLATE
MOLEX

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ATTENTION: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a 190 watt
limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190 watts, the ceiling fan's light kit will shut off
automatically.
1. Install 3 x 60W (Max.) candelabra base bulbs (included). (Fig. 19)
2. Remove the nut, metal washers, rubber washers and decorative nut from the light kit. Place
the rubber washer. glass shade, rubber washer and metal washers over the light kit stem.
Place the nut over the stem and turn it clockwise until it locks up against the glass shade.
Do not overtighten. (Fig. 19)
3. Raise the glass shade to the light kit and secure tightly with the glass cap and decorative
nut. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (Fig. 19)
INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE & LIGHT BULBS
Fig. 19
60W BULBS
GLASS SHADE
LIGHT KIT
GLASS CAP
DECORATIVE NUT
NUT
RUBBER WASHER
METAL WASHER
RUBBER WASHER

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Fig. 21Fig. 20
1. Disassemble the switch housing from the light
kit, you can keep the light kit for future use.
(Fig. 20)
2. Attach the plug to the switch housing. (Fig. 21)
3. Holding the switch housing under your fan,
snap together the wire connection plugs .
4. Install the switch housing to the mounting
plate with screws provided. (Fig. 21)
FAN WITHOUT LIGHT KIT
SCREWS
SWITCH
HOUSING
MOUNTING PLATE
PLUG
MOLEX
NUT
LOCK WASHER SWITCH CUP
LIGHT KIT