Minka Group minkaAire SKYHAWK Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
SKYHAWK
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
F749L
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
SAFETY RULES...........................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................
INSTALLING THE FAN............................................................................
HANGING THE FAN................................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION.......................................................
ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES..........................................................
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE.....................................................
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT ..............................................................
INSTALLING GLASS SHADE .....................................................................
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL.............
CARE OF YOUR FAN......................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................
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1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267
3171583

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:
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:
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 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 CAN ONLY USE AL170-MK989F155001 SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL WITH
RC1000 REMOTE CONTROL ONLY

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Mounting hardware:
#10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.)
#8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2PCs.)
Lock washers (2 PCs.)
4mm Star washers (2 PCs.)
Wire nuts (3 PCs. ),
Washers (2 PCs.)
Blade attachment hardware:
1/4" x 30mm Screws with lock washers
(7PCs.)
A.
B.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
B
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
Fan blades (3)
Blade support plates (3)
Hanger bracket
Canopy
Canopy cover
Downrod assembly
Coupling cover
Fan motor/housing assembly
Mounting plate
20W LED Light kit
Glass shade assembly
Remote control with holder and
2 mounting screws
1.5V AAA battery (2)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
1
2
39
10
11
12
13
4
5
6
7
8
AAA 1.5V
1
2
34
5
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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:
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 18 ANGLE PROVIDE
STRONG
SUPPORT
RECESSED
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
OPENING
must be
FACING
UPSIDE
HANGER BAR
(OPTIONAL)
HANGER
BRACKET

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WARNING:
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, 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. 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
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
Fig. 5
CANOPY COVER
DOWNROD
CANOPY
SET SCREWS
HITCH PIN
LOCK PIN
COUPLING COVER

ON
12345
ON
12345
ON
12345
ON
12345
FREQUENCY
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Fig. 11
WARNING:
:
To avoid possible electrical shock be sure electricity is turned off at the
main fuse or breaker box before wiring.
NOTE:
NOTE:
The Aire Control®System is equipped with a learning frequency function which
has 1024 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.
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Step 1. Motor to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections: Connect the WHITE wire (Neutral) from
the outlet box to the WHITE wire from the motor. Connect the BLACK wire (Hot) from the outlet box
to the BLACK wire from the motor. Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts provided.
(Fig. 12 )
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. 12)
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. 12

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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. 13)
Step 3. 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. 13
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER
BALL
CANOPY
CANOPY
COVER

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Fig. 14
BLADE
SCREWS WITH
LOCK WASHERS
BLADE SUPPORT
PLATES
ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES
Align the holes from the blade to the holes from the motor, and secure the blade in
place with blade support plate and screws with lock washer provided. Insert a blade
attachment screws with lock washers into the motor, but do not tighten
but do not tighten
. Repeat for
the other screws with lock washers, and do not tighten
and do not tighten
. (Fig. 14)
Repeat process with other blades. Tighten all blade screws with lock washers after
blades are attached in place.

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Fig. 15
Step 1. Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting ring and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do
not remove)
Step 2. Place the key holes from the mounting plate over the 2 screws previously loosened
from the mounting ring, turn mounting 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. 15)
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE
SCREWS
MOUNTING
PLATE
MOUNTING RING

Fig 16
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT
NOTE:
NOTE:
Before starting installation, make sure power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The light source is designed for this specific application and can overheat if serviced by
untrained personnel. If any servicing is required, the product should be returned to an authorized
service facility for examination or repair.
Step 1. Remove 1 of the 3 screws from the mounting plate and keep it for future use. Loosen the
other 2 screws. (Do not remove)
Step 2. While holding the LED light kit under the fan motor assembly, make the 2-pin wire
connections: (Fig. 16)
- White to white - Blue to black
Step 3. Place the key holes from the LED light kit over the 2 screws previously loosened from the
mounting plate, turn light kit 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. 16)
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SCREWS
CONNECTORS
LED LIGHT KIT
MOUNTING
PLATE

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Raise glass shade assembly up against bottom of light kit and secure it to the fan by turning
the glass shade assembly clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (Fig. 17)
INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE
Fig. 17
GLASS SHADE
ASSEMBLY

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OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL
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
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:
Remote Control only: Install two AAA 1.5 volt batteries (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
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 ONE MINUTES.
TEST WILL BEGIN ONCE A NEW CODE HAS BEEN SET, AND WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTES.
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.
B. Reverse button:
This button is used to change the direction of
the rotation of the blades; forward for warm
weather or reverse for cool weather.
C. button:
This button turns the power Off to the Fan.
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 ( button) only or ceiling

NOTE:
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. Within 60 seconds of turning AC power on,
press and hold the " (Off)" button to enter the
learning function. Once the fan has detected the
remote controls's frequency, the down light of
your fan, if applicable, will blink, and the fan
blades will start to spin.
NOTE:
NOTE:
During self calibration test, the remote
will be non-function.
NOTE:
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 80W protection: When the receiver
detects motor power consumption which is
greater than 80W, the receiver’ s power will stop
and operation will be immediately discontinued.
Turn the receiver power on after 5 seconds.