minkaAire Calais F544 Series User manual

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U.S. PATENTS D526,714; D527,094; D530,415; D532,896; D536,777

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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 This is a limited warranty. Minka-Aire®only obligation under this limited warranty is to replace
or repair, or refund the purchase price, in Minka-Aire®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

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.
Date Purchased Store Purchased Model No. F544 Serial No.

CONTENTS
1151W. Bradford Court, Corona CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267
SAFETY FIRST 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
HANGING THE FAN 3
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4
ATTACHING THE BLADES 5
INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT & GLASS SHADE 6
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL 7
CARE OF YOUR FAN 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
SPECIFICATIONS 10

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 reversing fan direction.
1
SAFETY FIRST

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, tDO 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 FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
NOTE: READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

1. Mounting bracket
2.Fan motor assembly
3. Fan housing
4. Glass
5. Medallion
6. Blade holder(5 pcs)
7. Fan blade(5 pcs)
8. Light Kit
9. Cap
10. Balancing kit
11. Hand Held Remote
Transmitter with Wall
Holster (includes 2
2
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Star washers (2 pcs)
Flat washers (2 pcs)
C. Blade Holder Hardware:
1/4"X11mm screws (11
pcs)
D. Wire Nuts (3 pcs)
E. Plug (4 pcs)
F. 1/4"X13mm screws (4
pcs)
mounting screws and
A23, 12v battery)
12. Receiver pre-installed in
13. 60W bulb (2pcs)
fan motor.
A. Blade Attachment Hardware:
3/16"X8mm screws (21
pcs)
B. Mounting Hardware :
#8-32X38mm machine
screws (2 pcs)
#10X38mm wood screws
(2 pcs)
Spring washers (2 pcs)

HANGING THE FAN
3
Fig.1
OUTLET
BOX
GROUND
WIRE
WASHER
LOCK WASHER
SCREW
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MOUNTING BRACKET
SCREW
SCREW
MOTOR
Fig.2
REMEMBER to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to
hang your fan properly;
Step 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the outlet box with 2
screws and washers provided. Make sure the bracket is tight
and secured (Fig. 1)
Step 2. Insert the bracket from the motor into the slot of the
mounting bracket and install the bracket with 4 screws
provided. Make sure the bracket is tight and secured (Figs. 2
and 3).
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.
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-
ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.

Fig.3
SCREW