Minka-Aire Wind User manual

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CONTENTS
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FINISHING THE INSTALLATION.........................................................
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL .........
CARE OF YOUR FAN.................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................
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2
3
4
5
SAFETY RULES.....................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS.....................................................................
INSTALLING THE FAN.....................................................................
HANGING THE FAN.........................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................

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.
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 ELECTRONIC SHOCK, THIS FAN ONLY CAN USE UC70846T REMOTE CONTROL ONLY.
NOTE: READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

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1. Canopy assembly (hanger bracket, canopy and
canopy cover)
2. Extra metal canopy cover
3. Standard downrod ass'y
4. Top housing
5. Fan motor/blades ass'y
6. Hand held remote + holder + 2 mounting screws
+ A23 12 volt battery
A. Mounting hardware:
#10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.)
#8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2 PCs.)
Lock washers (2 PCs.)
4mm star washers (2 PCs.)
Wire nuts (3 PCs. )
Washers (2 PCs.)
B. Soft lint
C. Cotton gloves
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should
have the following items:
1
2
3
4
6
5
A
B
C
1
2
34
5
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 24°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. Remove the decorative canopy bottom cover from the canopy by
turning the cover counter clockwise. (Fig. 5)
Step 2. Remove the hanger bracket from the canopy by removing the
non-slotted screw from the bottom of the hanger bracket and loosening
the slotted one a half turn from the screw head. Next, turn the canopy
counter clockwise to removing the hanger bracket from the canopy. (Fig.
5)
Step 3. 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 4. Loosen the two set screws and remove the hitch pin and lock
pin from the top coupling of the motor assembly. (Fig. 7)
Step 5. Remove hanger ball from downrod assembly by loosening set
screw, removing the cross pin, and sliding ball off rod. (Fig. 8)
Step 6. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. (Fig. 9) Thread
the rod into the coupling, next line up holes and replace lock pin and
hitch pin. Tighten set screws.
HANGING THE FAN

Step 7. Slip Top Housing, 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. 10)
Make sure the arrow inside the top housing aligns with the arrow on the motor before installing
the top housing onto the blade. (Fig. 11)
Step 8. 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. 12)
Note:
Note:
The canopy cover with the larger opening is for a slope ceiling installation.
Noted:
Noted:
If the top housing installation is improper, use a straight slot screwdriver to remove the
top housing.
Fig. 5
HANGER BRACKET
CANOPY
CANOPY COVER

Fig. 6
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
Fig. 9
DOWNROD
SUPPLY
WIRES
Fig. 7
HITCH
PIN LOCK
PIN
SET SCREWS
Fig. 8
CROSS PIN
HANGER
BALL
DOWNROD
SET SCREW
Fig. 10
DOWNROD
CANOPY
SET SCREWS
HITCH PIN
LOCK PIN
TOP HOUSING
CANOPY COVER

Fig. 12
Fig. 11
REGISTRATION
SLOT
ARROW
INSIDE TOP
HOUSING
ARROW
ON MOTOR

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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 for this DC motor fans is equipped with a learning frequency
function which has 32 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. 13) No
frequency change is necessary, should you desire to install another Minka Aire DC motor fan within
the same home or area with a separate frequency code please see the "frequency interference"
troubleshooting section of this instruction manual to learn how to change the frequency.
Step 1. Motor 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 motor. Connect the BLACK wire (Hot)
from the outlet box to the BLACK wire marked "AC in L" from the motor. Secure all wire connections
with the plastic wire nuts provided. (Fig. 14)
FREQUENCY
Fig. 13

Step 2. 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. 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.
WHITE (NEUTRAL)
WHITE ("AC IN N")
GREEN OR BARE
COPPER (GROUND)
GROUND
(GREEN)
(CONNECT TO
GROUND WIRE
ON HANGER
BRACKE IF NO
HOUSE GROUND
WIRE EXISTS.)
BLACK (HOT)
BLACK ("AC IN L")
Fig. 14

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Step 1. Slide the canopy up towards the hanger bracket and place the key hole on the canopy
over the screw on the hanger bracket, turn canopy until it locks in place at the narrow section of
the key holes. (Fig. 15)
Step 2. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket, secure
by tightening the two set screws.
Note:
Note:
Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Fig. 15
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
SCREW
SCREW
CANOPY
CANOPY
BOTTOM
COVER

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OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL
B. Reverse button:
This button is used to change the direction of
the rotation of the blades; forward for warm
weather or reverse for warm weather.
C. button:
This button turns the power Off and On to
the Fan and Light(s).
D. 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
Your DC brushless motor is equipped with a self
learning frequency function remote control.
Restore power to ceiling fan and test the
transmitter as below for proper operation:
A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 button:
These six buttons are used to set the fan
speed as follows:
1 = minimum speed
2 = low speed
3 = medium low speed
4 = medium speed
5 = medium high speed
6 = high speed
( 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.
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.
IMPORTANT: THIS REMOTE CONTROL & DC FAN MOTOR ARE DESIGNED TO PERFORM A ONE TIME SELF CALIBRATION TEST. THIS TEST WILL
IMPORTANT: THIS REMOTE CONTROL & DC FAN MOTOR ARE DESIGNED TO PERFORM A ONE TIME SELF CALIBRATION TEST. THIS TEST WILL
BEGIN ONCE A NEW CODE HAS BEEN SET, AND WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY SIX MINUTES.
BEGIN ONCE A NEW CODE HAS BEEN SET, AND WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY SIX MINUTES.
NOTE: THIS FAN HAS BEEN PRECISION BALANCED AT THE FACTORY AND WILL NOT NEED TO BE BALANCED AGAIN.
NOTE: THIS FAN HAS BEEN PRECISION BALANCED AT THE FACTORY AND WILL NOT NEED TO BE BALANCED AGAIN.

Note: The auto learning function will only
mandate within 60 seconds when turning the
fan’s AC power ON.
1. Select desired frequency from the back of
transmitter.
2. Press the transmitter’s “Off” button, and hold
the “Off” button for over 5 seconds. Once the
receiver has detected the frequency, the fan will
automatically begin to operate and start to
rotate in the counter-clockwise direction and on
the highest RPM for 3 minutes. When
counter-clockwise rotation has finished, the fan
will automatically reverse to clockwise direction
again to the highest RPM for 3 minutes. Fan will
shut off when the self calibration test has
finished. The total self calibration test will last
about 6 minutes.
Note: During self calibration test, the remote
will be non-function.
Note: The learning frequency function and self
calibration test will continue to retain the last
set frequency and calibration set even when the
AC power is shut off. If the frequency is
changed the self calibration test will occur
again.
1. Lock position: The DC motor has a built-in
safety against obstruction during operation. The
motor will get locked operation and disconnect
power after 30 seconds if interruption occurs.
Please remove obstacles before re-set.
2. Over 38W protection: When the receiver
detects motor power consumption which is
greater than 38W, the receiver’s power will stop
and operation will be immediately discontinued.
Turn the receiver power on after 5 seconds.
3. “D” and “ON” dip switch:
The “D” selection is the light dimmable selection
and is to be used with all bulbs except for CFL
bulbs. The “ON” selection is For CFL bulbs.

Fig 16 Fig 17
Speed settings for warm or cold weather
depend on factors such as room size, ceiling
height and number of fans.
NOTE: To change the direction of the rotation of
the blades the fan must be in operation mode.
Warm Weather (forward)
A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect
as shown in Figure 16. 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 17. This allows
you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting
without affecting your comfort.
SUMMER OPERATION WINTER OPERATION

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CARE OF YOUR FAN
Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan.
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:
Use the white cotton gloves provided when handling the
wing. Natural oils on fingers can leave permanent marks on the finish.
1. Because of the fan's natural movement some connections may become
loose. Check the support connections, brackets and blade attachments
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. If your fan is provided with wood veneer blades; you can apply a light
coat of furniture polish for additional protection and enhanced beauty.
Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish.
4. Use a lint free lightly damp cloth (one included with your fan) with
lukewarm water or duster to remove dust from the blades.
5. There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently lubricated
bearings.
6. 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
ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT
ANY REPAIRS. REFER TO THE SECTION,
"ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS".