Modern Forms FR-W1818-56L User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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FR-W1818-56L

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All Modern Forms Smart Fans are:
Durably nished and Rated for
interior and exterior use
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
SMARTWET
Wet Location-listed to the strictest
ETL/cETL safety regulations
RF WALL CONTROL
F-WC-WT
Included with each fan
6 Fan speeds
Dims light to 1%
ON/OFF
WI-FI 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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1 Safety Rules..........................................................................................................................................
2 FTC Energy Guide & Specications................................................................................................
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...........................................................................................................................................
Table Of Contents

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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.

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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, 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.”
NOTE: A 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: A maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the wall control.

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*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
Nautilus 56” 120 23.15 27.07
High Speed 37W 7299 CFM $10/yr 197.3 CFM/W
Weighted Average 21W 4744 CFM $6/yr 226 CFM/W
2. FTC Energy Guide & Specications
3. Tools and Materials Required
Electrical tapePhillips screwdriver Step ladder Wire cutters

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REF. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
ABlade Set of 4 RPL-F1818-56-BD-**
BBlade Arm Set of 4 RPL-F1818-ARM-**
CHanger Assembly
RPL-HGR-ASM-**
- Mounting Bracket
- Downrod Assembly
DCanopy & Canopy screw cover RPL-CAN-CYL-**
ECoupling Cover RPL-COU-CVR-**
FMotor Assembly ---
GAdapter Plate ---
HLED Module F6IN-120V-R1-30
IGlass Shade W/Trim RPL-F1818-GLA-**
JControl Receiver W/ Hardware RPL-F1818-56-REC
KWall Control W/ Hardware F-WC-WT
LHardware Bag
RPL-NAUTILUS-PARTS
W/ Mounting Hardware
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 lock washers (13)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
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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FIG. 1
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Provides Strong Support
Mounting Bracket
Recessed
Outlet Box
SLOPED CEILING
MAX 30° ANGLE
FIG. 2
FIG. 4
FIG. 3
Joist
Support
Brace
5. Mounting Options
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, ensure electricity has been
turned o at the circuit breaker before beginning.
If there isn’t an existing UL/cUL listed outlet box, please refer to the
following instructions. Secure the outlet box directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The
outlet box and support structure must be able to fully support the
moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs/15.9 kg). Do not use plastic
outlet boxes. Use only UL/cUL listed outlet boxes marked
“FOR FAN SUPPORT.”
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 1-4 are examples of dierent ways to mount the
outlet box.
NOTE: To hang your fan where there is an existing xture but no
ceiling joist, you may need an installation hanger bar.
NOTE: Downrod fans can be suspended up to a maximum
recommended length of 72” using additional downrods
(sold separately) and the included 80” lead wire.
NOTE: The sloped ceiling kit (sold separately) is required for sloped
ceiling applications, and will accommodate slopes up to 45° (Fig.3).
NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade
clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling (Fig. 3).

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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).
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
UL/cUL Listed
Electrical Box
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting Screws
(supplied with
outlet box)
120V Wire
Mounting
Bracket
FIG. 6
Screw

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FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
Cross Pin
Hanger
Ball
Downrod
Downrod
Clevis Pin Cotter Pin
Screws (2)
Collar
Safety Cable
Motor Wires
Screw
6. Hanging the Fan (cont.)
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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Motor wires
Canopy
Downrod
Coupling cover
Canopy screw cover
Safety cable
Safety cable
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 10 Wood Screw
6. Hanging the Fan (cont.)
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 wood
screw (FIG. 11).

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7. Making the Electrical Connections
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity
is turned o at the main fuse box before wiring.
WARNING: Installation of this fan requires that a three-conductor
cable (including ground wire) which should run between ceiling
and wall outlet box.
WARNING: Check to see that all connections are tight, including
ground, and that no bare wire is visible at the wire nuts,
except for the ground wire.
Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket with the at side
of the receiver facing the ceiling (FIG. 12).
Complete the follow steps below to connect the fan to your
household wiring. Use the plastic wire nuts with your fan.
Secure the plastic wire nuts with electrical tape. Make sure
there are no loose strands or connections.
FIG. 12
Mounting Bracket
Receiver

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7. Making the Electrical Connections (cont.)
FIG. 13
White (neutral)
Outlet Box
Black (hot)
Black (“AC IN L”)
Red (to motor)
Gray (to motor)
Yellow (to motor)
Yellow (motor)
Gray (motor)
Red (motor)
Receiver
Green (Ground)
To Hanger Ball
Green (Ground)
To Hanger Bracket
Green (Ground)
White (for light)
White (for light)
Blue (for light)
Blue (for light)
White (“AC IN N”)
Green (ground)
Motor to receiver electrical connections: (FIG. 13)
1. Connect the hanger ball/downrod assembly ground wire,
mounting bracket ground wire and receiver ground wire
to the ground wire in outlet box.
WARNING: Failure to connect ground wires could result in
poor fan control functionality.
2. Connect the red wire from the fan to the red wire marked
“TO MOTOR” from the receiver.
3. Connect the gray wire from the fan to the gray wire marked
“TO MOTOR” from the receiver.
4. Connect the yellow wire from the fan to the yellow wire marked
“TO MOTOR” from the receiver.
5. Connect the white wire from the fan to the white wire marked
“For Light” from the receiver.
6. Connect the blue wire from the fan to the blue wire marked
“For Light” from the receiver.
Receiver to house supply wires electrical connections: (FIG. 13)
1. Connect the black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black wire
marked “AC in L” from the receiver.
2. Connect the white (neutral) from the ceiling to the white wire
marked “AC in N” from the receiver.

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8. Installing the Wall Control
1. Connect ground wires - Important for proper control function.
2. Connect the black wire marked “LINE IN” from the control to the black LINE VOLTAGE wire from the outlet box that
feeds back to the breaker.
3. Connect the red wire from the control to the black wire from the wall outlet box that feeds up to the fan.
4. Connect the white wire from the control to the white (neutral) wire from the wall outlet box.
Wall control to wall outlet box electrical connections: (FIG. 16)
WARNING: Remember to shut the power o at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
FIG.16
White White
Red
Black
Green (Ground)
Black (To Fan)
Copper
Ground
Black (From Breaker)
Wall ControlWall Outlet Box
White
(Neutral)

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8. Installing the Wall Control (cont.)
FIG. 17
1. Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the junction box.
Secure the wall control with the two wall control mounting screws
provided (FIG. 17).
2. Attach the wall mounting plate over the wall control and secure
with the two wall mounting plate screws provided.
3. Fasten the wall plate to the wall mounting plate.
NOTE: A maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the
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).
Wall Mounting Plate
Wall Outlet Box Wall Control
Wall PlateMounting Screws

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9. Finishing the Installation
1. Secure all wire connections with supplied wire ties to assist in
canopy installation.
2. Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box.
3. Slide the canopy up to hanger bracket and place the key hole on
the canopy over the screw on the hanger bracket. Turn canopy until
it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes (FIG. 18).
4. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the
hanger bracket. Secure by tightening the one screw previously
loosened and the one previously removed.
5. Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and
canopy cover are snug.
FIG. 18
Screws
Outlet Box
Hanger
Bracket
Canopy
Canopy Screw Cover
WARNING: Make sure tab at bottom of hanger bracket is properly seated
in groove of hanger ball before attaching canopy to bracket. Failure to
properly seat tab in groove could cause damage to electrical wiring.

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10. Attaching the Fan Blades
11. Installing the Adapter Plate
1. Insert the blade through the slot in the housing. Align the holes
in the blade with the fan motor assembly holes and secure with
blade attachment screw with rubber washers (FIG. 19).
2. Repeat this procedure with the remaining blades.
1. Remove one of the three mounting plate screws from the
mounting ring and loosen the other two screws (do not remove).
2. Place the key holes in the mounting plate over the two screws
previously loosened from the mounting ring. Turn the mounting
plate until the adapter plate locks in place at the narrow section
of the key holes (FIG. 20).
3. Tighten the two mounting ring screws previously
loosened and the one previously removed to secure adapter plate.
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
Screws with
Rubber Washers
Blade
Blade Arm
Screws
Mounting Ring
Adapter Plate
Screws

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FIGURE 19
LED Luminaire Module
Connection Plugs
Screws
Screws
Glass Shade
Adapter plate
12. Installing the LED Luminaire Module
WARNING: Before starting installation, disconnect the power by turning
o the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box. Turning power o
using the fan switch is not sucient to prevent electric shock.
1. Remove 1 of the 3 screws from the outer perimeter of the
adapter plate and keep it for future use. Loosen the other
2 screws (do not remove).
2. Raise and hold the LED luminaire module close to the mounting
plate and proceed to secure the wire connections. Connect the
white wire connectors from the luminaire module to the white
wire of the fan. Follow the same procedure with the black wire
connectors (FIG. 21).
3. Tuck connections neatly into mounting plate, Place the luminaire
module key holes over the 2 screws previously loosened from the
mounting ring, turn luminaire module 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. 21).
4. Raise acrylic shade up against the luminaire module, and secure it
to fan by turning glass clockwise until snug. Do not over-tighten.

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Restore power to ceiling fan and test wall control as below
for proper operation.
Pairing the wall control to your fan
Your fan is pre-paired at the factory. No pairing is necessary.
NOTE: For pairing instructions please skip to the “Pairing” section.
Wall Control Button Functions
button: Turns the light ON or OFF.
Press or hold to increase the light level.
Press or hold to decrease the light level.
button: Turns the fan ON or OFF.
Press or hold the button to increase fan speed.
Press or hold the button to decrease fan speed.
NOTE: Your fan features 6 speeds. An audible tone will indicate
when the speed is increased or decreased. When the fan has
reached the minimum/maximum speed level the audible
indication will stop.
button: Switch between Summer Mode and Winter Mode.
ON-OFF Switch: Pull tab to power o in case of emergency.
Not necessary for normal fan operation.
ON-OFF switch
13. Wall Control Operating Instructions

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Summer Mode
(counter-clockwise): A downward airow creates
a cooling eect (FIG.23). This allows you to set your air
conditioner on a warmer setting without aecting your comfort.
Winter Mode
(clockwise): An upward airow moves warm air o the ceiling area
and redistributes the warm air that hovers around the ceiling to the
living space. This should allow for savings on heating costs (FIG.24).
NOTE: To operate the reverse button on your fan, press the
button while the fan is running.
13. Wall Control Operating Instructions (cont.)
FIG.24FIG.23