Minka-Aire Flyte User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
FLYTE
BY
U.S. Patent: D453,216

This product is protected by United States Federal and/or State Law, including Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright laws.
Manual design and all elements of manual design are protected by U.S. Federal and/or State Law, including Patent, Trademark and/or Copyright laws.

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

Date Purchased Store Purchased Model Number Serial Number
F531-L
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.

CONTENTS
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ................................................................
INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULB & GLASS SHADE ................................
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/ WALL TRANSMITTER....
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................
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UL
LISTED
E75795
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1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267
SAFETY FIRST .........................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................
BEGIN INSTALLATION ......................................................................
BLADE INSTALLATION .......................................................................
HANGING THE FAN............................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ..........................................................
INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER....................................

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 proceeding with maintenance or cleaning.

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: 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.
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.

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1. Fan blades (3 pcs)
2. DownLink assembly
3. Fan motor housing assembly
4. Glass shade
5. Hanger bracket
6. Standard 9" downrod
7. Canopy
8. 100w Mini-Can halogen bulb
9. Blade bracket plate (3 pcs)
10. Remote control Receiver
11a. Wall Transmitter Incl. 2 Mounting
Screws
11b. Wall Plate w/2 Mounting screws
12. Extra Wall Plate w/2 Mounting
screws
13. Blade balancing kit
14. Optional switch cup cover
A. Mounting Hardware:
#10 x 2-1/2 screws (2 pcs.)
#8-32 x 3/4 machine screws (2 pcs.)
Flat Washers (2 pcs.)
Spring Washers (2 pcs.)
4 mm Star washers (2 pcs.)
B. Blade Attachment Hardware:
3/16" W20 Screws (7 pcs.)
Fibber Washers (7 pcs.)
C. Wire Nuts (7 pcs.)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
A
B
C
3
1
2
9
10
8
11a
11b
13
12
14
4
5
7
6

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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).
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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Step 1.Remove the bottom styrofoam packaging from the box and use it to support the Fan
Motor Assembly.
Step 2. Remove the six screws from the Top Housing Cover and lift off along with the
coupling washer. (Fig. 5)
Step 3. Insert Blade through one of the slots from the Blade Band, make sure the side of the
Blade marked ¡§THIS SIDE UP¡¨ is on the top. Align holes from Blade and Blade Band, place
Blade Bracket Plate over the Blade and secure with two screws and fibber washers. Repeat
process with the other two blades. (Fig. 5)
Step 4. Reinstall the Top Housing Cover and motor coupling washer, secure with only three
of the six screws previously removed, install the screws on every other screw hole. (Fig. 5)
BLADE INSTALLATION
SCREWS
BLADE
SLOT
BLADE BAND
BLADE BRACKET
PLATE
SCREWS
TOP HOUSING
COVER
Fig. 5
FIBBER WASHERS

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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 screws
included with your outlet box, lock washers included with the fan. (Fig.6)
Step 2. Loosen the two set screws in the top coupling of the top housing
assembly. (Fig. 7)
Step 3. Remove downrod hanger ball by loosening set screw, removing
the cross pin, and sliding ball off rod. Remove the hitch pin and lock pin.
(Fig. 8)
Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. Insert the
rod into the coupling and tighten onto fan until the holes are aligned.
Next, replace lock pin and hitch pin. Tighten the set screws. (Fig. 9)
Step 5. Slip the DownLink assembly onto the Downrod (slotted plate to
the bottom) align the slots from the Top Motor Housing and DownLink
plate, plate should rest flat over housing. Secure with the remaining
three screws previously removed. Make sure the coupling cover located
between the three extrusions rests flat over the coupling and housing.
(Fig. 9)
Step 6. Place the Canopy over the Downrod and allow it to rest over the
DownLink. Reinstall the Hanger Ball over the Downrod, secure in place
by tightening the screw. (Fig. 9)
Step 7. Now lift motor assembly into position and place downrod ball
into hanger bracket. Rotate until the check groove has dropped into the
registration slot and seats firmly. Rod should not rotate if this is done
correctly. (Fig. 10)
HANGING THE FAN

Fig. 6
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
Fig. 10
REGISTRATION
SLOT
Fig. 7
HITCH
PIN LOCK
PIN
SET SCREWS
Fig. 8
CROSS PIN
HANGER
BALL
DOWNROD
SET SCREW
Fig. 9
DOWNROD
CANOPY
SCREWS
DOWNLINK
HANGER BALL
SET SCREWS
HITCH PIN
MOTOR HOUSING
LOCK PIN
CANOPY
DOWNLINK
HANGER BALL

WARNING: 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. 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 & 14)
Note: Fan must be installed at 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
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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 & 14)
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 & 14)
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

Fig. 13 Fig. 14
WALL
CONTROL
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
GROUND
GROUND
ORANGE
GREEN
INPUT
AC120V
AC SUPPLY
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)
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
GREEN

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Fig. 15
INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER
WARNING! HOOK UP "IN SERIES" ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT NEUTRAL SUPPLY WIRE
OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH, DAMAGE TO THE
TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall outlet box.
Step 2. Make the electrical connections as shown in Fig.14. If your outlet box has a ground
wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect the Transmitter's ground wire directly to one of the
screws from the outlet box . Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts
provided.
Step 3. Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the outlet box. Use the screws provided
to secure the wall transmitter and wall plate to the outlet box. (Fig. 15)
NOTE: Your Aire Control™ System includes two sets of face and decorative plate color
options. The wall control comes with standard white faceplate attached. If you desire to
replace it with the Ivory color faceplate included, use a small flat screw driver and gently
pry it apart from the top or bottom of the plate.

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Step 1. Remove two of the four screws from the Hanging Bracket, loosen the other two
screws but do not remove. Slide the Canopy up against the ceiling, engage the Canopy
key holes onto the two screws left attached to the Hanging Bracket. Turn the Canopy
until the holes are aligned. Install the other two screws previously removed and securely
tighten all four screws. (Fig. 16)
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Fig. 16
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
CANOPY
SCREWS

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WARNING: Shut off the power supply before removing or replacing lamp. In handling of halogen
bulb, care should be taken not to touch it with your bare hands. Oil residue will shorten the life of
the halogen bulb. If you accidentally come into contact, wipe thoroughly with a clean, lint-free,
cotton cloth. Allow the bulb to cool for 10 minutes before changing the bulb. Use light bulb in
accordance with the fan's specification. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WATTAGE RATING.
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.
Step 1. Install the Halogen Bulb into the bulb socket. (Fig. 17)
Step 2. Install the Glass Diffuser over the Light Cup Plate, gently turn until it locks into place and is
firm; DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULB & GLASS SHADE
Fig. 17
HALOGEN
BULB
100W
MINI- CAN
MOTOR
HOUSING
GLASS
DIFFUSER

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OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL TRANSMITTER
Restore Power to Ceiling Fan.
A. Buttons:
These buttons are used to set the fan speeds as follows;
= Low Speed
= Medium Speed
= High Speed
B. Button:
This button turns the fan off.
C. Button:
These buttons turn the light ON or OFF and also control
the brightness settings of the light. The following
instructions apply to ceiling fans that feature a DOWN
light ( button) only or ceiling fans that feature an UP
light ( button) and a DOWN light ( button) that are
controlled independent of each other;
Press and release the button for the desired light to turn
the light ON or OFF. Press and hold the button to set the
desired light brightness. The light will cycle between
bright and dim settings as long as the button is pressed.
The light key has an automatic auto-resume feature that
allows the light to remain at the same brightness as the
last time it was turned off.
D. OFF-ON Slide Button (Wall Control Fans Only)
This button turns the power Off and On to the Fan and
Light(s).
E. Button: (Full Function Remote Control Units Only)
This button is used to change the direction of the
rotation of the blades; forward for warm weather or
reverse for warm weather.
NOTE: If your Remote Control or Wall Control does not
have a " " button, Please look for a slide reverse
switch on the motor housing.
Remote Control only: Install a A23 12 volt battery (included). To prevent damage to transmitter remove the battery if not used for long periods of time.

Fig 18 Fig 19
Speed settings for warm or cold weather
depend on factors such as room size, ceiling
height and number of fans.
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 Figure 18. This allows you to set
your air conditioner on a warmer setting
without affecting your comfort.
Cool Weather (Reverse)
An UPWARD airflow moves warmer air off the
ceiling area as shown in Figure 19. This allows
you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting
without affecting your comfort.
SUMMER OPERATION WINTER OPERATION