Monte Carlo Fan Company 3LR38 Series User manual

Owner’s
anual
Ceiling Fan Installation Instructions
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Total fan weight
with lights
Shown With 38” blades
UL odel No. : 3LR38/22

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ANSI/NFPA 70-1999),
including fire-rated construction.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions contact the manufacturer.
After making the wire connections, 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. The splices, after being made, should be turned upward and
pushed carefully up into the outlet box.
Before you begin installing the fan, servicing or cleaning unit, Switch power off at Service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.
Be cautious! read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the accompanying assembly diagrams.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
ake 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 to
the trailing edge of the blade.
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( ounting must support at least 35 lbs.)
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eign object between rotating blades.
Attach the mounting bracket using only the hardware supplied with the outlet box.
% : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid state fan speed control device, or variable speed control.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment man-
ufacturer’s guideline safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
#"To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock, Disconnect the electrical supply circuit to the fan before installing the light kit.
All set screws must be checked and tightened where necessary before installation.
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Before you begin installing the fan, Switch power off
at Service panel and lock service disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
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Before installing this fan make sure the outlet
box is properly installed to the house structure.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or per-
sonal injury, mount to outlet box or supporting
system acceptable for fan support.
( ounting must support at least 35 lbs.)
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Use metal outlet box suitable for fan support and
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outlet box, ensure the outlet box is securely fas-
tened by at least two points to a structural ceiling
member ( a loose box will cause the fan to wob-
ble). Remove the two outlet box screws provided
with the box, aligning the holes of the mounting
bracket with the holes of the outlet box. Re-install
the 2 outlet box screws securely.
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Remove cotter pin from downrod, and
save for later use.
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Place canopy over downrod.
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Loosen the 2 screws on the yoke to
allow down rod to slip into yoke.

Place yoke cover over downrod.
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Thread the leadwires and safety
cable through the downrod.
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Insert downrod into the yoke on top
of fan body. Align the hole in the
downrod with the hole in the yoke.
Insert cotter pin through yoke and
downrod until point appears on the
other side
ake sure the studs protruding from the
bottom of the ounting bracket are
installed with threads all the way through
the bracket.
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Tighten the 2 set screws on the
yoke, once the down rod is in place.
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Hang assembled fan from the mounting bracket
installed to ceiling in previous step. ake sure the
fan is hanging straight. Rotate fan until the tab on
the ounting bracket engages the slot on the
Downrod Ball. This must be done to prevent the fan
body from rotating when the blades are in motion.
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Install keeper pin.
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Fan and light kit combinations over 35 lbs,
in both flush and downrod mode the safety
cable must be installed into the house struc-
ture beams using the 3” lag screws,washers,
and lock washers. provided. ake sure that
when the safety cable is fully extended the
lead wires are longer than the cable and no
stress is placed on the lead wires.
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Connect black and blue wire from fan to Black or (Hot)
wire from house. Connect White wire from Fan to
White (Neutral) wire from house. Connect Ground
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ake wire connections to power source using wire nuts
provided. ake sure that no filiments are outside of
the wirenut. After making the wire connections, the
wires should be spread apart with the grounded con-
ductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on one
side of the outlet box and ungrounded conductor on
the other side of the outlet box. The splices after being
made should be turned upward and pushed carefully
up into the outlet box.
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Lift canopy and install knurled nuts as
shown. Tighten the knurled nuts securely.
The canopy should adjust for any irregu-
larity in the ceiling or Outlet box.
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Check for shipping stabilizers and remove
if present. Attach blades using screws in
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201, Tighten screws securely. Repeat 2
more times.
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Connect white wire from fan to White
wire from light fixture. Connect blue
wire from fan to Black wire from light
fixture.
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Loosen 2 screws and remove one
screw. Keep removed screw for
later use.
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Align keyslot holes of light kit
plate and twist it to lock clock-
wise. Install the screw removed
in step 19 and tighten all screws
securely.
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Attach blanking plate by locating
dimples in light fixture with grooves
in the blanking plate and twist clock-
wise.
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Install 75 watt halogen bulb. Bulb
included. Do not touch bulb surface
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Over lamping the fan will result in the
fan lights shutting down until the
proper wattage bulbs are installed.
Reset lights by turning off the wall
switch, breaker, or by remote.
Replace with correct wattage bulbs,
turn the power on.
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Attach the glass by locating dimples
in light fixture with groves in the
glass and twist clockwise until tight.
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Align keyslot holes of light kit plate
and twist it to lock clockwise. Install
screw removed in step 22 and tighten
all screws securely.
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Lossen 2 screws and remove one
screw. Keep removed screw for later
use.
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Connect the plug from fan to the
plug from light kit plate.
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Customer Service Center:
301 West Washington St.
Riverside, NJ 08075
1-800-519-4092
www.montecarlofans.com
1.Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers.
2.Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire connections in switch housing.
3. ake sure forward/reverse switch is firmly in up or down position. Fan will not operate when
switch is in the middle.
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1.Check to make sure all screws in motor housing are snug (not over tightened).
2.Check to make sure the screws which attach the fan blade holder to the motor are tight.
3.Check to make sure wire nut connectors in switch housing are not rattling against each other or
against the interior wall of the switch housing.
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5.Allow "break-in" period of 24 hours. ost noises associated with a new fan will disappear after
this period.
1. ake sure that the ridge of the canopy engages the notch in the downrod ball.
2.Check that all blades are screwed firmly into blade holders.
3.Check that all blade holders are tightened securely to motor.
4. ake sure that canopy and mounting bracket are tightened securely to ceiling junction box and
junction box is mounted firmly to ceiling joist.
5. ost fan wobble problems are caused when blade levels are unequal. Check this level by selecting
a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the blades. easure this distance from blade tip to
ceilng. Keeping measure within 1/8", rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned for measure-
ment. Repeat for each blade. If all blade levels are not equal, you can adjust blade levels by the fol-
lowing procedure. To adjust a blade tip down, insert a washer (not supplied) between the blade and
blade holder at the screw closest to the motor. To adjust a blade tip up, insert washer (not supplied)
between the blade and blade holder at the two screws farthest from the motor. Reverse the posi-
tion of the washer if blades mount from top of blade.
6.If blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by side) blades can redistrib-
ute the weight and possibly result in smoother operation.
1.Check blue wire from fan to make sure it is connected to hot wire from house.
2.Check for loose or disconnected wires in fan switch housing.
3.Check for loose or disconnected wires in light kit.
4.Check for faulty light bulbs.
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2. If fan sounds noisy:
1. If fan does not start:
3. If fan wobbles:
4. If light does not work:
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you have difficulty operating your new ceiling fan, it may be the result of incorrect assembly, installation, or wiring. In
some cases, these installation errors may be mistaken for defects. If you experience any faults, please check this Trouble
Shooting Chart. If a problem cannot be remedied, or you are experiencing difficulty in installation, please call our
Customer Service Center at the
number printed on your parts list insert sheet.
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