Minka Group minkaAire CONCEPT I Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
U.S. Patent: 7,008,192
CONCEPT I 52”
BY

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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 (1) full year. Additionally, Minka-Aire® warrants the motor only for the lifetime of the Minka Aire ceiling
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
F517L
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 select FAQ to answer any questions or if you require additional assistance submit the
question form found there.

CONTENTS
BLADE INSTALLATION...........................................................................
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT & GLASS SHADE .................
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL............................................
CARE OF YOUR FAN..............................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................
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SAFETY RULES....................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS.....................................................................
INSTALLING THE FAN.....................................................................
HANGING THE FAN.........................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION................................................
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UL
LISTED
E75795
R

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 ELECTRONIC SHOCK, THIS FAN ONLY CAN USE CFR-3T SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL WITH TR111A-1 WALL CONTROL ONLY.
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!

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
B
1. Fan blades (3)
2. Hanger bracket
3. Canopy
4. Coupling cover
5. Fan motor/housing ass'y
6, 14W LED light kit
7. Glass Shade
8. Metal light cover (for optional use)
9. Standard downrod ass'y
10. Receiver (includes 6 wire nuts)
11. Hand held remote with 2 Screws
12. Balancing kit
A. Mounting hardware:
#8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2)
#10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2)
Flat washers (2)
Lock washers (2)
Wire nuts (3)
Washers (2)
B. Blade removal tool
1
2
3
4
7
6
8
9
510
11
12

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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 20 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 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

DOWNROD
SUPPLY
WIRES
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
SET SCREWS
HITCH PIN
LOCK PIN
COUPLING COVER
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
Fig. 5

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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 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.
.
Attach receiver to the motor housing using the double sided
tape pre-attached to the receiver. (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.

Fig. 11
Fig. 12
RECEIVER
HANGER BRACKET
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. 13
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. Remove 1 of the 2 screws from the bottom of the hanger bracket and loosen the other
one half a turn from the screw head.
Step 2. 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. 14)
Step 3. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket, secure
by tightening the two set screws.
Note: Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy are snug.
Fig. 14
CANOPY
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER
BALL

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Fig 15
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE.
Step 1. Insert the blades into the motor housing blade slots, push blade until it stops. You should be
able to hear the inside safety pin drops into the blade hole to secure the blade in place. (Fig. 15)
CAUTION: Re-check each blade to make sure all blades are secured to the motor by holding the blade
from the tip and gently pulling it outwards. The blades should be snug to the motor housing
without any up, down or sideways play.
All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because plastic injection varies in density, the fan may wobble
even though the blades are weight matched.
BLADE REMOVAL
In the event that the blades need to be removed, use the blade removal tool included with your fan.
Remove the blades by pulling the safety pin via the opening above the blade in the motor housing
as shown. (Fig. 16)
BLADE INSTALLATION

Fig 16

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Fig. 17
CAUTION: Before starting installation, make sure power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
If you do not plan to install the light kit with your fan at this time, skip step 1, 2 & 3.
1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting plate and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove)
2. While holding the LED light kit under the fan motor assembly, make the 2-pin wire connections:
- White to white
- Black to black
3. Place the key holes in the LED light kit over the two mounting screws previously loosened from the
mounting plate. Turn the LED light kit until the LED light kit locks in place at the narrow section of the
key holes. Secure by tightening the two screws previously loosened and the one previously removed.
(Fig. 17)
4. Raise the glass shade (or metal light cover) up against the mounting plate and secure it to the fan by
turning the glass shade clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (Fig. 17)
NOTE: The metal light cover included with your fan is an option to replace the glass for the light in the
event that you prefer not to use the light feature of your fan. The metal light cover is not necessary for the
light operation; it can be saved for later use if desired.
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT & GLASS SHADE
GLASS
SHADE
SCREWS
MOUNTING
PLATE
LED LIGHT KIT

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OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL
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 cool 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.

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 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.
FIG. 18 FIG. 19
WINTER OPERATION
(CLOCKWISE DIRECTION)
SUMMER OPERATION
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION)