Modern Forms Aviator Flush FH-W1811-54 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DC
MOTOR
WET SMART
s
AVIATOR FLUSH
FH-W1811-54
works with the
Google Assistant modernforms.com

All Modern Forms Smart Fans are:
Durably nished and Rated for
interior and exterior use
WET SMART
Able to coordinate with smart devices
for voice-activated and thermostat
control
Quiet, reliable, and up to 70%
more ecient than AC fans
Wi-Fi and RF enabled for
unlimited control
DC
MOTOR
RF WALL CONTROL
F-WC-WT
Included with each fan
6 fan speeds
Dims light to 1%
ON/OFF
WIFI TOUCH PANEL
WALL CONTROL
F-TS-BK Black
F-TS-WT White
Sold separately
Full app control
FREE APP DOWNLOAD
Sync with our exclusive Modern Forms app
to control fan speed, use smart features like
Adaptive Learning, create groups and reduce
energy costs
APP INSTRUCTIONS AND SMART HOME DEVICE INTEGRATION
modernforms.com/mfappins
Wet location-listed to the strictest ETL/
cETL safety regulations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY RULES........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. FTC ENERGY GUIDE & SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED................................................................................................................................................ 5
4. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. MOUNTING OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
6. INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET......................................................................................................................................... 9
7. ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES.........................................................................................................................................................10
8. ATTACHING DECORATIVE LOWER CAP ........................................................................................................................................10
9. MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................11
10. FINISHING THE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................................14
11. INSTALLING THE LED LUMINAIRE MODULE (Optional Accessory)..................................................................................15
12. INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL...............................................................................................................................................16
13. WALL CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................................................18
14. APPLICATION......................................................................................................................................................................................20
15. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................................21
16. ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................................................................22

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1. SAFETY RULES
For operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information,
visit modernforms.com/help.
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been turned o
at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code“ANSI/
NFPA 70” and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be per-
formed by a qualied licensed and insured
electrician.
3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and
capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 lbs (15.9 kg). Use only
UL-listed outlet boxes marked“FOR FAN SUPPORT.”
4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. (2.1m)
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the oor.
5. Never place objects in the path of the blades.
6. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items,
be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
7. Do not use chemicals when cleaning the fan or fan blades.
A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable for most
cleaning.
8. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned
upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box. The wires should be
spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-ground-
ing conductor on one side of the outlet
box and ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.
9. All set screws must be checked and re-tightened where necessary before
installation.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed and
operated with the supplied wall control, or controlled from the Modern Forms
app or WIFI Touch Panel wall control (not included).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms
when installing the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, personal injury or damage to
the fan or other items, mount the fan to the outlet box marked acceptable for fan
support with the screws provided with the outlet box.
NOTE: For use only with light kits marked “Suitable for use in wet locations.”
NOTE: A maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the supplied wall
control.
NOTE: A maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an on/o switch
or a breaker when utilizing the Modern Forms app for the fan control (without
the wall control in the circuit).

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3. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Phillips screw driver
• Step ladder
• Wire cutters
• Electrical tape
* Estimated annual energy cost based on $0.12 per kWh and 6.4 hours use per day.
2. FTC ENERGY GUIDE & SPECIFICATION
FAN FAN SIZE VOLTS N.W.
(lbs)
G.W.
(lbs)
STANDARD ELECTRICITY AIR FLOW ENERGY
COSTS*
FAN EFFICACY
Aviator Flush 54” 120 6.85 10.67 High Speed 27W 6744 CFM $8/yr 246.1 CFM/W
Weighted Average 15W 3982 CFM $4/yr 259 CFM/W

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4. PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
NOTE: ** denotes nish code of fan
REF. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
A Blade Set of 3 RPL-F1811-54-BD-**
B Blade Collector Ring ---
C Hanger Plate RPL-F1811-HANGER-**
D Hanger Gasket ---
E Motor Assembly ---
F Bottom Cap (Aluminum) ---
G Control Receiver w/ Hardware RPL-F1811-54-REC
H Wall Control w/ Hardware F-WC-WT
I Hardware Bag RPL-AVIATORFH-PART
3/16” x .375” Flat head screws (5 pcs) -Blade Collector Ring
Φ 4x9mm Flat head screws (10 pcs) - Blade Screws
1/4” x 16mm Pan head Philips screws with washer (7 pcs)
Φ 5x14x1mm Flat washers (2 pcs) - Hanger Plate
#8-32x38mm Pan Head Philips Screw (2 pcs) - Hanger Plate
Φ 5.2x8.4x1mm Spring washers (2 pcs) - OPTIONAL for direct wood mount - Hanger Plate
Φ 4.4x9.4x1mm Star washers (2 pcs) OPTIONAL for direct wood mount - Hanger Plate
#10x38mm Pan head Philips wood screws (2 pcs) - OPTIONAL for direct wood mount -Hanger Plate
Φ 5.2x8.4x1mm Spring washer (1 pc) - Safety Cable
Φ 6.5x19x2mm Flat washer (1 pc) - Safety Cable
#10x76mm Pan head Philips wood screw (1 pc) - Safety Cable

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4. PACKAGE CONTENTS (cont.)
REF. DESCRIPTION
A Blade Set of 3
B Blade Collector Ring
C Hanger Plate
D Hanger Gasket
E Motor Assembly
F Bottom Cap (Aluminum)
G Control Receiver w/ Hardware
H Wall Control w/ Hardware
I Hardware Bag

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5. MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn’t an existing UL/cUL listed mounting box, then read the
following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning o
circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure.
Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box and its sup-
port must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs).
Do not use plastic outlet boxes.
Figures 1 and 2 are examples of dierent ways to mount the
outlet box.
To hang your fan where there is an existing xture but no ceiling joist, you may
need an installation hanger bar as shown in (Fig. 3).
FIGURE 1
Outlet box
Outlet box
Outlet box
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
Support brace
Joist

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6. INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET
REMEMBER to turn o power at the breaker.
Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly:
1. Disconnect power to the fan location at the breaker. A licensed electrician
must install the fan.
2. There are four screws on top of the motor assembly. Remove two that are
on the opposite of eachother and save for section 10. Loosen remaining
two.
3. Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the ceiling
mounting bracket as shown in Figure 4.
4. Secure the hanger plate and hanger gasket to the ceiling outlet box with
the screws and washers provided (Fig. 5).
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5

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7. ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES
8. ATTACHING DECORATIVE LOWER CAP
1. Place blade on motor as shown in Fig. 6 and secure with the blade attach-
ment screws and washers.
2. Repeat this procedure with the remaining blades (Fig. 6).
3. Secure the bottom of the blades together using the provided blade
collector ring and hardware (Fig. 7).
1. Tightly twist the decorative lower cap onto the motor assembly (Fig. 8).
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
Blade Collector Ring