Modern Forms AXIS User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DC
MOTOR
WET SMART
s
works with the
Google Assistant
AXIS
FR-W1803-52L
modernforms.com

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All Modern Forms Smart Fans are:
Durably  nished and Rated for
interior and exterior use
WET SMART
Wet location-listed to the strictest
ETL/cETL safety regulations
Able to coordinate with smart
devices for voice-activated and
thermostat control
Quiet, reliable, and up to 70%
more effi 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY RULES..........................................................................................................................................
2 FTC ENERGY GUIDE & SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................
3 TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED......................................................................................................
4 PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................
5 MOUNTING OPTIONS.............................................................................................................................
6 HANGING THE FAN..................................................................................................................................
7 MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................
8 INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL .........................................................................................................
9 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................
10 ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES...............................................................................................................
11 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER PLATE ........................................................................................................
12 INSTALLING THE LED LUMINAIRE MODULE.........................................................................................
13 WALL CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................
14 APPLICATION...........................................................................................................................................
15 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................
16 ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................................................

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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 performed 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. Avoid placing 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-grounding 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 with the supplied wall control, or controlled from the Modern
Forms app or wall panel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade
arms (also referred to as anges), 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 or personal injury,
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.” Maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an
on/o switch or breaker when utilizing the app for the fan control
(without the wall control in the circuit).
NOTE: Maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the wall
control.

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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.
FAN FAN SIZE VOLTS N.W
(lbs)
G.W
(lbs)
STANDARD ELECTRICITY AIR FLOW ENERGY COSTS* FAN EFFICACY
Axis 52” 120 13.36 15.28
High Speed 33W 5200 CFM $9/yr 157.6 CFM/W
Weighted Average 27W 3290 CFM $8/yr 122 CFM/W
2. FTC ENERGY GUIDE & SPECIFICATION

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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
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H
B
G
D
C
E
F
J
K
L
A
REF. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
ABlade Set of 3 RPL-F1803-52-BD-**
BHanger Assembly
RPL-HGR-ASM-**
- Mounting Bracket
- Downrod Asm.
CCanopy & Canopy screw cover RPL-CAN-CYL-**
DCoupling Cover RPL-COU-CVR-**
EMotor Assembly ---
FAdapter Plate ---
G LED Module F4IN-120V-R1-30
HGlass Shade RPL-F1803-GLA
ILuminaire Cover ---
JControl Receiver W/Hardware RPL-F1803-52-REC
KWall Control W/Hardware F-WC-WT
LHardware Bag
RPL-AXIS-PARTS
wood screws (2), screws (2),
5/32” lock washers (2), at washers (2),
5.4mm lock washers (2), wire nuts (3)
W/ Blade Attachment Hardware
screws with rubber washers (10)

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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 support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan
(at least 35 lbs). Do not use plastic outlet boxes.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of dierent 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. (Fig. 3)
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. 4)
FIGURE 1
Outlet box
Outlet box
Outlet box
Provides strong support
Mounting bracket
Recessed
outlet box
SLOPED CEILING
MAX 30° ANGLE
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
Joist
Support
Brace

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6. HANGING THE FAN
REMEMBER to turn o power at the breaker.
Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly:
1. Disconnect power at the breaker to the fan location. A licensed
electrician must install the fan. (Fig. 5)
2. Remove 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of mounting bracket and
save for use in section 9. Loosen the other screw. (Fig. 6)
3. Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the
ceiling mounting bracket as shown in (Fig. 7)
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling outlet box with the
screws and washers provided with your outlet box. (Fig. 7)
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
Mounting
bracket
Screw
UL/cUL Listed
electrical box
Mounting
bracket
Mounting screws
(supplied with
outlet box)
120V wire

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6. HANGING THE FAN (cont.)
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
Cross pin
Hanger
ball
Downrod
Downrod
Clevis pin Cotter pin
Screws (2)
Collar
Safety cable
Motor wires
Set screw
1. Take out the set screw located in the hanger ball, lower the
hanger ball and remove the cross pin. Remove the hanger ball
from the hanger ball/downrod assembly. (Fig. 8)
2. Remove the clevis pin and cotter pin, and loosen the two collar
screws from the motor collar. (Fig. 9)
3. Carefully feed the motor wires and safety cable up through the
downrod. Thread the downrod into the collar.
4. Align the holes of downrod and collar and insert the cotter pin
and clevis pin. Tighten the two collar screws. (Fig. 9)
WARNING: Failure to properly install the cotter pin and/or tighten the
screws could result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.

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6. HANGING THE FAN (cont.)
Canopy screw
cover
Canopy
Safety Cable
Safety Cable
Wood Screw
Motor Wires
Downrod
Coupling Cover
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
1. Slip the coupling cover, canopy screw cover (painted side face
down), and canopy (opened side up) onto the downrod. (Fig. 10).
Coupling cover goes all the way to the bottom.
2. Carefully reinstall the hanger ball onto the downrod, being sure
that the cross pin is in the correct position, the setscrew is
tightened and wires are not twisted. (Fig. 10)
3. Carefully lift the fan motor assembly up to the mounting bracket
and seat the hanger ball in the mounting bracket socket.
Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket socket is properly
seated in the groove in the hanger ball. (Fig. 11) Rotate the socket
assembly until the ball drops and locks into the hanger bracket
screw.
4. Secure the safety cable to the building structure using a wood
screw (not included). (Fig. 11)