minkaAire DREAM STAR F788L Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
DREAM STAR
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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
F788L
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............................................................................
PREPARING THE CANOPY...................................................................
HANGING THE FAN................................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION.......................................................
ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES..........................................................
INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT ........................................................................
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT ..............................................................
INSTALLING THE 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
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LISTED
E75795
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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 UC7084T REMOTE CONTROL ONLY.
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.
ATTENTION:
ATTENTION:
The Energy Policy act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a limiting device. If lamping exceeds 75 watts the ceiling fan
light kit will shut off automatically.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
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:
Blade upper section screws (3/16”x
18mm) with flat washers & rubber
washers (17 PCs.)
Blade Lower section screws (3/16”x
13mm) with rubbers washers (17 PCs.)
Extension cords 18" x 1 set & 24" x 2 set
1. Fan blades (8)
2. Canopy assembly (hanger bracket &
seat, canopy and decorative canopy)
3. Downrod assembly
4. Coupling cover
5. Fan motor/housing assembly
6. Mounting plate
7. 18W LED Light kit
8. Glass Shade
9. Receiver
10. Remote control with holder and 2
mounting screws
11. 12V MN21/A23 battery
12. Balancing kit
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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).

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PREPARING THE CANOPY
Fig. 5
DECORATIVE
CANOPY
CANOPY
SCREWS
HANGER
BRACKET
Step 1. Remove the decorative canopy from the canopy assembly by turning the decorative canopy
counterclockwise.
(Fig. 5)
Step 2. Remove the two non-slotted canopy mounting screws from the canopy, and loosen the slotted
canopy mounting screws on the canopy.
Step 3. Remove the canopy from the mounting bracket by turning the canopy counterclockwise.

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HANGING THE FAN
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 & Seat to the ceiling outlet box using the
screws provided with your outlet box in conjunction with the lock-washers
provided with the fan. (Fig. 6)
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. 7)
Step 3. Remove the Hanger Ball from the Downrod Assembly by loosening
the Set Screw and removing the Cross Pin. (Fig. 8)
Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. (Fig. 9)
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)
NOTE:
NOTE:
This fan comes with a 12” downrod. In addition you have been
provided with a wire harness which you can attached to the fans wiring
should you need to use a longer down rod. Please refer the owner's
manual included with the extension cord packge.
Step 5. Slip coupling cover, decorative canopy and canopy onto downrod.
(Fig. 10) Carefully reinstall hanger ball onto rod being sure that cross pin is
in correct position, set screws are tighten and wires are not twisted.
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. 11)

Fig. 8Fig. 7
CROSS PIN
HANGER
BALL
DOWNROD
HITCH
PIN LOCK
PIN
SET SCREWS
SET SCREW
Fig. 11
REGISTRATION
SLOT
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
& SEAT
Fig. 6
Fig. 10
DOWNROD CANOPY
HITCH PIN
LOCK PIN
COUPLING
COVER
SET SCREWS
DOWNROD
SUPPLY
WIRES
Fig. 9

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
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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 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. 12) 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.
The “D (DIMMER)” selection is the light dimmable selection and is to be used with all
bulbs except for CFL bulbs. The “ON (ON/OFF)” selection is the light on only (no dimming
function) and is to be used with CFL bulbs as CFL bulbs cannot be dimmed properly.
FREQUENCY
Fig. 12

Step 1. Insert Receiver into Hanger Bracket with the flat side of the Receiver facing the ceiling. (Fig. 13)
Step 2. Motor to Receiver Electrical Connections: Be sure to snap together the 2-PIN and 4-PIN connectors, the male plug from the receiver and
female plug from the fan. (Fig. 14)
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. 14)
Step 4. If your outlet box has a GROUND wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect this wire to the Hanger Ball, Hanger Bracket and Receiver Ground
wires. If your outlet box does not have a Ground Wire, then connect the Hanger Ball, Hanger Bracket and Receiver 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.
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. 13
RECEIVER
HANGER BRACKET
Fig. 14
GREEN OR BARE
COPPER (GROUND)
GREEN
(HANGER
BRACKET)
GREEN
(RECEIVER)
GREEN
(DOWNROD)
OUTLET BOX
RECEIVER
2-PIN WIRE
CONNECTORS
4-PIN WIRE
CONNECTORS
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BLK
WH
BLK

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Step 1. Slide the canopy up to the ceiling. Make sure you have placed the wires safely into
the outlet box. (Fig. 15)
Step 2. Secure the canopy to the mounting bracket with the four canopy mounting screw
included with your fan.
Step 3. Raise up decorative canopy and line up the 4 tabs with the 4 grooves on the canopy.
Once lined up, slide the decorative canopy and secure it to the canopy until snug.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Fig. 15
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
CANOPY
SCREWS
TABS (Inside the
decorative canopy)
GROOVES
DECORATIVE
CANOPY

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ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES
WARNING:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blades while installing,
balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan.
Step 1. Align the holes on the blade upper section and the top of fan motor assenbly, and
secure with the blade upper screw (3/16”x 18mm) with flat and rubber washers. Securely
tighten all screws. (Fig. 16)
Step 2. Repeat step 1 for the remaining blades.
Step 3. Align the holes on the blade lower section and the bottom of fan motor assenbly,
and secure with the blade lower section attachment screw (3/16”x 13mm) and rubber
washer. Securely tighten all mounting screws.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Please make sure blades are all close to each other. Please adjust, if necessary, before
tighten the blade mounting screws.
Fig. 16
FAN BLADE
SCREWS WITH
RUBBER WASHERS
SCREWS WITH FLAT
AND RUBBER
WASHERS

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INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE
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. 17)
Fig. 17
MOUNTING RING
SCREWS
MOUNTING
PLATE

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NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
ATTENTION: The Energy Policy act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a limiting device.
If lamping exceeds 75 watts the ceiling fan light kit will shut off automatically.
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. 18)
- White to white - Blue to black
Step 3. Place the key holes on the LED light kit over the 2 screws previously loosened from the
mounting plate, turn LED 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. 18)
INSTALLING THE LED LIGHT KIT
Fig. 18
SCREWS
LED LIGHT
KIT
MOUNTING
PLATE
WIRE CONNECTOR

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Raise glass shade up against mounting plate and secure it to the fan by turning the glass shade
clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (Fig. 19)
INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE
Fig. 19
GLASS SHADE
MOUNTING
PLATE