Minka-Aire F688 User manual

CERTIFICATE
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The Minka-Aire® warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized Minka-Aire® dealer.
This warranty is only valid to the original purchaser or user against all defects in material and workmanship light bulbs (
excluded for one full year. Additionally, Minka-Aire® warrants the motor only for the lifetime of the Minka Aire ceiling ) (1)
fan excluding wall controls and electrical components , to the original purchaser or user. ( )
* The warranty is voided with the use of any non- Minka-Aire®electrical devices, E.g., wall controls or electrical dimmer switches, etc…
* The warranty is void once the original purchaser or user ceases to own the fan or the fan is moved from its original point of installation.
* The warranty is void with the use of any hanger bracket (non-Minka Aire or non-fan specific other than the hanger bracket supplied ) & installed
with this specific fan.

Date Purchased Store Purchased Model Number Serial Number
F688
Warranty Service Information
To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, the purchaser should return the fan with the sales receipt to the original place of
purchase. The authorized Minka-Aire® dealer, at its sole discretion, will either repair or replace the fan after verifying the legitimacy of the warranty
claim. Replacement is subject to availability of the same model. If the model is unavailable it will be replaced by one of equal value. This is a limited
warranty; the original purchaser or user is responsible for the cost of removal and reinstallation of repaired or replacement product.
To obtain the name of the Minka-Aire® authorized dealer nearest you call the Minka-Aire® customer care department at 1-800-307-3267, or
contact Minka-Aire® through www.minkagroup.net and write to: “Ask Mr. Minka” to answer any questions or if you require assistance.

BLADE INSTALLATION 7
INSTALLING THE SWITCH BOX PLATE&SWITCH CUP 8
OPERATING YOUR FAN 9
CARE OF YOUR FAN 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
SPECIFICATIONS 12
1
SAFETY RULES
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
INSTALLING THE FAN 3
HANGING THE FAN 4
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION 6
CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES
1
1.
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, ordinance, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a qualified electrician or
consult a do-it-your self 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 top 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. To operate the reverse function on this fan, press the reverse button while the fan isn’t running.
Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off the circuit breaker of the fuse box.

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!
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 BOXS COMMONLY USED FOR FAN SUPPORT OF LIGHTING FIXTURES ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONSULT A QUALIFIDE 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 ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE .

PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. Fan blades(5)
2. Hanger bracket
3. Canopy
4. Canopy cover
5. Coupling cover
6. Standard downrod assembly(6")
Minimum-length downrod(3.5")
7. Fan motor/housing assembly
8. Blade holders (5)
9. Switch box plate
10.Switch cup
(Pre-attached with switch box plate)
11. Balancing kit
C
B
A
A. Mounting hardware:
Wire nuts(3)
#8x3/4”Machine screws (2)
#10x1.5Wood screws (2)
4mm Star washers (2)
Spring washers (2)
Lock washers (2)
B. Blade attachment hardware:
3/16“x6mm Screws(16)
Fiber washers (16)
C. Blade holder attachment hardware:
1/4“x13.5mm screws with lock
washers(11)
D. Pull chain fobs (1)
2
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
11
2
1
9
10
7
8
3
5
6
4
D

3
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.
Figure1,2 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
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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
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install a hanger bar as shown in Fig.4(available at your Minka Aire dealer or local hardware store)
Tools Required: Philips screw driver, slotted screw driver, step-ladder, wire cutters, electrical tape.
FIG. 1
CROSS BRA CE
CEILING
JOIST
CEILING
jOIST
OUTLET BOX
FIG. 2
PARALL EL WOOD BR AC E
(MIN. 2’’ THICK )
OUTLET
BOX
CEILING JOIST OR
CROSS BRA CE
FIG. 3
ANGLE D CEILI NG
MAXIM UM 20°ANG LE
PROVI DE
STRON G
SUPPO RT
RECES SED
OUTLE T
BOX
HANGE R
OPENI NG
must be
FACING
UPSIDE
FIG. 4
CEILING
JOIST
OUTLE T BOX
HANGE R BA R
(OPTI ONAL)
HANGE R
BRACKET

4 HANGING THE FAN
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
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parts,hardware or components not supplied by Minka Aire with the fan
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will void the Minka Aire Warranty.
REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your
fan properly:
Stpe 2.Lossen the two set screws and remove the hitch pin and lock pin
from the top coupling of the motor assembly.(Fig 6)
Step 3.Remove hanger ball from downrod assembly by loosening set
screw,removing the cross pin, and sliding ball off rod.(Fig 7)
Step 1.Secure the hanger bracket to the ceiling outlet box using screws
and washers included with mounting hardware.(Fig.5)
Step 4.Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod(Fig 8).
Thread the rod into the coupling, next line up holes and replace lock
pin and hitch pin. Tighten set screws.
NOTE:DO NOT INSTALL THE COUPLING COVER IF YOU PLAN TO USE
THE MINIMUM LENGTH DOWNROD.
Step 6. Now lift motor assembly into position and place hanger ball
into hanger bracket. Rotate until the check groove has dropped into
the registration slot and seats firmly.(Fig 10)Rod should not rotate
if this is done correctly.
Step5.Slip coupling cover, canopy cover, and canopy onto downrod
(Fig.9).Carefully reinstall hanger ball onto rod being sure that cross
pin is in the correct position, set screws are tighten and wires are
not twisted.

Fig. 10
REGISTRATION
SLOT
Fig. 8
DOWNROD
SUPPLY
WIRES
Fig. 7
CROSS PIN
HANGER
BALL
DOWNROD
SET SCREW
Fig. 6
HITCH
PIN LOCK
PIN
SET SCREWS
Fig. 5
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
Fig. 9
LOCK PIN
CANOPY
COVER
DOWNROD
CANOPY
SCREWS
HITCH PIN
COUPLING
*OMIT COUPLING
COVER WHEN USING
DOWNROD
THE MINIMUM-LENGTH

5ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
REMEMBER to shut the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse
box.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your house supply wires.
Use the wire nuts supplied with your fan. Secure the wire nuts by
wrapping the connection with electrical tape.
Step 1. Connect the black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black and
the blue wires from the fan. Connect the white (Neutral) wire
from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan. (Fig 11)
Step 2. If your outlet has a ground wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect
the fan ground wires ((from hanger ball and hanger bracket) to it;
otherwise connect the fan ground wire wires from the hanger ball
and hanger bracket together. (Fig. 11)
Step 3. Figure 12 & 13 Illustrate the wiring connections using optional
wall unit. (Available at your Minka-Aire® Retailer.)
NOTE: If a light kit is not included with your fan, one can be purchased
at your Minka-Aire®Retailer. Fig.11
BLACK (HOT)
WALL
WHITE (NEUTRAL)GREEN (GROUND)
CEILING
HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY
BLUE (OPTIONAL LIGHT)
BLACK (MOTOR)
WHITE (NEUTRAL)
FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN.
GROUND
(CONNECT TO GROUND WIRE ON
HANGER BRACKET IF NO HOUSE
GROUND WIRE EXISTS.)

Fig.12 Fig.13
FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCH.
WIRING
OPTION 1
BLACK (HOT)
WALL
WHITE (NEUTRAL)GREEN (GROUND)
CEILING
HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY
BLUE (OPTIONAL LIGHT)WHITE (NEUTRAL)
LIGHT SWITCH
BLACK (MOTOR)
FAN CONTROLLED BY WALL CONTROL, LIGHT KIT CONTROLLED BY LIGHT SWITCH.
WIRING
OPTION 2
BLACK (HOT)
WALL
WHITE (NEUTRAL)GREEN (GROUND)
CEILING
HOUSE WIRE SUPPLY
BLUE (OPTIONAL LIGHT)
BLACK (MOTOR)
WHITE (NEUTRAL)
LIGHT SWITCH
FAN WALL CONTROL
GROUND
(CONNECT TO GROUND WIRE ON
HANGER BRACKET IF NO HOUSE
GROUND WIRE EXISTS.)
GROUND
(CONNECT TO GROUND WIRE ON
HANGER BRACKET IF NO HOUSE
GROUND WIRE EXISTS.)
NOTE: SOME WALL UNITS
INCORPORATE BOTH LIGHT
SWITCH AND FAN WALL
CONTROL IN ONE HOUSING.

6 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Fig. 14
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER
BALL
CANOPY
CANOPY
COVER
Step 1. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box.
Step 2. Remove one screw from the hanger bracket and loosen the other screw around 1/4. ”
Step 3. Align the canopy up to ceiling and over the loose screw. Place the canopy into key hole
and rotate canopy clockwise. (Figure 14)
Step 4. Secure the canopy by use previous removed screw.
Step 5. Place the canopy cover to the canopy and rotate canopy cover clockwise until it is
locked into right position.(Figure 14)

7
BLADE INSTALLATION
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE
INSTALLING THE SWITCH CUP.
Step 1.Attach the fan blade to the blade holder using the screws
and fiber washers provided. Tighten screws securely. Repeat
process for remaining blades.(Fig.15)
Step2.Remove the rubber stops from motor. Rotate the motor so
that the screw holes in motor are aligned with the holes in blade
holder and secure with proper screws. Repeat process for the other
blade holders.(Fig. 16)
Fib er
Washe r
Bla de
Scr ew
Bla de hol der
Fig. 15 Fig. 16
Bla de hol der
scr ews
Bla de
hol der

8INSTALLING THE SWITCH BOX
PLATE&SWITCH CUP
Step1. Remove the switch box plate from the switch cup by removing three screws
from the rim of the switch box plate and reserve the screws.
Step2.Remove 1of 3screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other 2
screws.(Do not remove.) (Fig.17)
Step3.Place the key holes from the switch box plate over the 2 screws previously
loosened from the mounting ring , turn switch box 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)
Step4.While holding the switch cup under your fan, firmly snap the wire molexes
together.(Fig.17)
Step5.Align the holes in the switch cup with the holes in the switch box plate.
Tighten the three screws removed in step1.(Fig. 17)
Step6.Attach the pull chain fob to the chain on the switch cup.(Fig.17)
Fig. 17
Mounting ring
Screw
Switch box plate
Switch Cup
Screw
Molex
Molex

9
OPERATING YOUR FAN
Restore power to ceiling fan and test for proper operation.
Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size. Ceiling height, number of fans, etc.
The Reverse switch is located on the switch cup. Slide the switch to the Left for warm weather operation. Slide the switch to the Right for cool
weather operation.
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. This 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. This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting without
affecting your comfort.
The pull chain controls the fan speed as follows: 1st pull - High , 2nd pul l - Med, 3rd pull - Low and 4th pul l - Off.

Fig. 19
WINTER OPERATION
Fig. 18
SUMMER OPERATION

10
CARE OF YOUR FAN
Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan.
1.Because of the fan’s natural movement some connections may
become loose. Check the support connections, brackets and blade
attachment twice a year. Make sure they are secure.(It is not necessary
to remove fan from the 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. Plated finishes are sealed with lacquer to minimize
discoloration or tarnishing.
Do not use water when cleaning, this could damage the motor, wood
blades or possibly cause an electrical shock.
3.Use a lint free lightly damp cloth or duster to remove dust from the
blades.
4.There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently
lubricated bearings.
5.If your fan is provided with glass shades, clean with lukewarm
soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge.DO NOT IMMERSE
GLASS SHADES IN HOT WATER. DO NOT PUT GLASS SHADES
INTO AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF AT THE ELECTRLCAL PAEL BOX
BEORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS. REFER TO THE
SECTION”ELECTRICAL CONECTIONS”.

11 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Fan will not start
SOLUTION
Check to make sure the wall switch is turned on.
Check circuit fuses or breakers.
Caution! Make sure the power is turned off before performing the
following steps.
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SYMPTOM
Fan Sounds Noisy
SOLUTION
Allow a 24 - hour “ break in ” period. Most noises associated
with a new fan will go away during this time.
Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade holder to the
motor hub is tight.
Make sure outlet box is secured to building structure, if
necessary use the wood screws provided to further secure
outlet box to joist.
Make sure hanger bracket is secure to the outlet box, screws are
tight.