minkaAire San Francisco F528-L Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
SAN FRANCISCO
BY
U.S. Patents: 5,951,253; 6,158,964; 6,171,060; 6,250,885

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
F528-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
INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER.................................................
FINISHING MOUNTING THE FAN .............................................................
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 ........................................................................
INSTALLING THE FAN.. .......................................................................
INSTALLING THE BLADES..................................................................
INSTALLING THE DOWNBRIDGE..................................................
HANGING THE FAN..............................................................................
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER.............................................................

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.

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.
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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1. Fan Blades (3)
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Downbridge Assembly
4. Motor Assembly
5. Lower Decoration Plate
6. Receiver with 6 wire nuts
7.Wall Transmitter Incl. 2 Mounting
Screws
8. Wall Plate
(Includes two mounting screws)
9. Extra Wall Plate w/2 Mounting screws
10. Blade balancing kit
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.)
Wire nuts (3 pcs.)
B. Switch Cup & Transmitter
Screws/Tools:
4mm Top Plate Allen Wrench
1.5mm Downbridge Allen Wrench
Switch Cup Screws (1 pc.)
Coupling Cover Screws (1 pc.)
Canopy Screw (1 pc.)
C. Wire Nuts (3 pcs.)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents.
You should have the following items:
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
3
A
B
C

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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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WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components 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. (Fig. 5) Remove Mounting Bracket from the Canopy by removing the four screws, save screws for later use.
Step 2. (Fig. 6) Install the Mounting Bracket to the ceiling outlet box, carefully pull the outlet wires through the access window located on one of the
slotted holes. Use the two 8-32x3/4" screws, Lock Washers and Flat Washers included with your fan to secure it in place. Tighten the screws so that
the Mounting Bracket is held securely. A loose Mounting Bracket can cause the fan to wobble or fall. Note: If fan is to be hung in a slope ceiling, the
opening between the two arms of the Mounting Bracket must be perpendicular to the slope (see Fig. 3). Optional wood screws and spring washers
are provided for mounting the bracket directly to the building structure.
Step 3. (Fig. 7) Remove the Top Plate using the 4mm Allen Wrench to remove the six Allen Set Screws and Washers.
Step 4. (Fig. 8) Install the Blades over the studs and over the sections marked "BLADE" on bottom plate, with the side of the blade marked "THIS SIDE
UP" on the top. NOTE: Blades must be installed on an angle in order to slide down smoothly over the studs, the side of the blade that goes over the
Short Column must slide into the stud first.
INSTALLING THE BLADES

Fig. 5
MOUNTING
BRACKET
HANGING
BRACKET
PHILLIPS
SCREW
HEXNUT
Fig. 6
MOUNTING
BRACKET
Fig. 7
4MM ALLEN WRENCH
MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Fig. 8
TOP PLATE
SWITCH CUP
ALLEN
SET SCREW
BLADE
TALL COLUMN
SHORT COLUMN
BOTTOM
PLATE
Fig. 9
TOP &
BOTTOM
PLATE
4MM ALLEN WRENCH
SWITCH CUP
BLADE
Step 5. (Fig. 9) Replace the Top Plate, align the "ARROW" labels from the Motor and Top Plate and secure with the six Allen Set Screws and Washers
previously removed. CAUTION: Before tightening screws, make sure to pull blades straight out so that all blades are aligned the same. Tighten the
Allen Set Screws making sure the blades sit flat over the Columns and also make sure that the top and bottom Columns are aligned straight with
each other.Remove the "BLADE" and "ARROW" labels.

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Step 1. (Fig. 10) Use the 1.5mm Allen Wrench to loosen the top and bottom Rod
ties from the Downrod Bridge Assembly and carefully slide both Rodties next to the Rod tie in the center, lightly re-tighten the Allen Set Screws
to keep them in place (do not over tighten the screws as this could scratch or damage the rod).
Step 2. (Fig. 10) Remove the three screws and "C"clips from the switch cup and save for later use.
Step 3. (Fig. 11) Bring the Downrod Bridge Assembly close to the Motor Switch Cup, firmly snap the White Wire Connector from the Downrod
Assembly to the White Wire Connector from the Switch Cup. Repeat this process with the Black Wire Connectors.
Step 4. (Fig. 11) Align the Reverse Switch Access Hole from the Coupling Cover Plate to the Reverse Switch in the Switch Cup. Place the Downrod
Assembly over the Switch Cup, making sure that all wire connections are tucked into the Switch Cup. Snap the "C" clips over the Switch Cup and
Coupling Cover Plate holes and secure with the three screws previously removed. Lower the Switch Cup Cover and secure it with the two Switch Cup
Cover screws provided.
INSTALLING THE DOWNBRIDGE

Fig. 10 Fig. 11
CANOPY
TOP& BOTTOM
RODTIES
SWITCH CUP
COVER SCREW
SWITCH CUP
SCREW
SWITCH
CUP
COVER
COUPLING COVER
PLATE
COUPLING COVER
PLATE
SWITCH
CUP
COVER
REVERSE
SWITCH
ACCESS
HOLE
1.5MM
ALLEN
WRENCH REVERSE
SWITCH
"C"-CLIP
SWITCH CUP

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Step 1. (Fig 12) With the Canopy resting over the top Rodtie, raise the fan assembly and place the
Downrod Hanging Bracket inside the two arms in the Mounting Bracket and secure it with the
Philips Screw and Hex Nut provided. Note: If the fan is being hung on a slope ceiling, the longer of
the three rods should face the peak of the ceiling.
HANGING THE FAN
Fig. 12
MOUNTING
BRACKET
HANGING
BRACKET
PHILLIPS
SCREW
HEXNUT

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
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. 13) 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 the receiver into the Mounting Bracket, with the flat side
of the Receiver facing the ceiling. (Fig. 14)
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. 15 & 16)
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.

Fig. 13 Fig. 14
CANOPY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
TABS
RECEIVER
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. 15 & 16)
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. 15 & 16)
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. 15 Fig. 16
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. 17
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.16. 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. 17)
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. (Fig 18). Apply several drops of "Loctite"
anaerobic (provided) retaining adhesive to the
threaded stud of the "Lower Decoration Assembly"
before installing it to the motor shaft.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Do not apply the "Loctite" directly to
the motor shaft threads, the adhesive can run
down through the shaft and into the motor and
damage the internal components of the motor.
Step 2. (Fig 19). Install the bottom Decoration
assembly by screwing it to the motor shaft.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Fig. 18 Fig. 19
LOWER
DECORATION PLATE
LOWER
DECORA TION
ASSEMBLY
STUD

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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 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.
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.
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.

REVERSE
SWITCH
Fig 21
Fig 20
Fig 22
Warm Weather (forward)
A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as
shown in Figure 21. 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 22. This allows you
to set your heating unit on a cooler setting without
affecting your comfort.
SUMMER OPERATION WINTER OPERATION