Minka-Aire Light wave F844 User manual

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Installation instruction manual .......................................................................................... 3
D Installationsanleitung ........................................................................................................12
F Guide d’installation............................................................................................................21
E Manual de instrucciones de instalación.............................................................................30
I Manuale delle istruzioni di installazione............................................................................39
NL Installatiehandleiding.........................................................................................................48
CONTENTS

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Congratulations on purchasing your Light Wave energy saving ceiling fan by Minka Aire. To ensure
correct function and safety, please read all instructions before using the product. Save all instructions
for future reference.
The information contained in the following pages has been prepared to ensure you of trouble-free
operation of your ceiling fan.
1. In Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be undertaken by children
without supervision.
2. In Australia: This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
are adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. An all-pole disconnection switch must be incorporated into the fixed wiring, in accordance with
local wiring rules.
5. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate
collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the
collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or
dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food
chain, damaging your health and well-being.
6. The structure to which the fan is to be mounted must be capable of supporting a weight of 30kg.
7. The fan should be mounted so that the blades are at least 2.3 metres above the floor in Europe or
2.1 metres above the floor in Australia
8. This fan is designed for indoor use only. Mounting the fan in a location where it is subject to water
or moisture is dangerous and will void the warranty.
9. Only a licensed electrician should execute the installation.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Unpack the fan and carefully identify the parts. Please refer to Fig 1.
1 Fan blades x 1 A Mounting hardware:
2 Mounting bracket x 1 Wooden screws (φ6 x 50mm) x 2
3 Canopy x 1 Explosive bolts (M6 x 50mm) x 2
4 Canopy cover x 1 B Blade attachment hardware:
5 Standard 6” down rod assembly x 1
Minimum 4.5” down rod x 1 1/4” x 15.8mm screws with lock washers x 10
6 Coupling cover x 1 C Flywheel attachment hardware:
7 Fan motor housing assembly x 1 1/4” x 9.5mm screws with lock washers x
6
8 Flywheel x 1
9 17W LED light kit x 1
10 Wall switch with mounting screws x 1 set
BEFORE INSTALLATION
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The ceiling fan must be installed in a location so that the blades are a minimum 300mm spacing
from the tip of the blade to the nearest objects or walls.
Secure the hanging bracket to the ceiling joist or structure that is capable of carrying a load of at
least 30kg, with the two long screws provided. Ensure at least 30mm of the screw is threaded into
the support.
NOTE: The bracket screws provided are for use with wooden structures only. For structures
other than wood, the appropriate screw type MUST be used.
Angled Ceiling Installation
This fan hanging system supports a maximum 18
degree angled ceiling installation.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET
Fig. 2
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Installing the down rod
Remove the rock pin (2) and hitch pin (1) from the coupling (9) of the motor housing assembly.
(Fig.4)
Loosen the set screws (3) from the coupling (9).
Remove the ball joint (4) and cross pin (5) from the down rod (7) assembly by loosening the set
screw (6). Carefully feed the fan wires (8) through the down rod (7), then thread the rod into the
coupling.
Line up holes and reinstall the rock pin (2) and hitch pin (1). Finally re-tighten the set screws (3).
Slide the coupling cover (8), canopy cap (6) and canopy
(5) onto the downrod (7). (Fig. 5)
Reinstall the ball joint and cross pin (4) on to the down
rod (7). Make sure that the cross pin is in the correct
position and the ball joint set screw is tightened.
Lift the fan assembly onto the mounting bracket. Ensure the registration slot of the hanger ball is
positioned on the stopper of the mounting bracket to prevent the fan from rotating when in
operation. (Fig.6)
HANGING THE FAN
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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Blade attachment
Align the 3 holes of the blade (3) to the fan motor (1).
Secure the blade with 3 blade screws with lock washers (2) provided.
Follow the same process for the remaining two blades. (Fig.7)
Align the holes on the flywheel (4) and the fan motor (1), and secure with the flywheel screws
provided. (Fig. 8)
While holding the LED light kit assembly under your fan, firmly connect the wire plugs together. (Fig. 9)
Attach the LED light kit assembly to switch box by turning it clockwise.
BLADE INSTALLATION
LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY
A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
NOTE: AN ADDITIONAL ALL POLE DISCONNECTION SWITCH MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE
FIXED WIRING.
USE WITH WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM:
USE WITH REMOTE WIRING DIAGRAM: (REMOTE sold separately)
1/ Remote without plugs
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
Fig. 10
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2/ Remote with plugs
 R emove 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of the hanger bracket (1) and loosen the other one a half
turn from the screw head. (Fig. 13)
Slide the canopy (3) up to the hanger bracket and place the key hole on the canopy over the
screw on the hanger bracket and turn the canopy until it locks in place at the narrow section of the
key holes.
Align the circular hole on the canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket and secure by
tightening the two screws.
Attach the canopy cover (4) to the canopy and turn it clock wise to secure it.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Fig. 13
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FAN WALL CONTROL
Turn on the power and check the operation of the fan.
• OFF Position – fan off
• 3rd Position – low fan speed
• 2nd Position – medium fan speed
• 1st Position – high fan speed
Light Control
• Toggle Switch – on/off
REVERSE FUNCTION
Your ceiling fan can operate either in fan mode or reverse fan mode.
SUMMER Mode: The reverse switch shall be in “down” (SUMMER) position to make the fan rotate in
the anticlockwise direction. The airflow will be directed downwards, for cooling in summer.
WINTER Mode: The reverse switch shall be “up” (WINTER) position to make the fan rotate in
clockwise direction. The airflow will be directed upwards, for energy conservation in winter.
USING YOUR CEILING FAN
Fig. 14
Fig. 15