Monte Carlo Fan Company 4MC20 Series User manual

Ceiling Fan Installation Instructions
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Before you begin installing the fan, Switch
power off at Service panel and lock service dis-
connecting means to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service dis-
connecting means cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
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 personal injury,
mount to outlet box or supporting system acceptable
for fan support. (Mounting must support at least 35
lbs.)
Insert downrod into yoke on top of the Fan
Body. Align the hole in the Downrod with the
hole in the Yoke. Insert the Pin through the
Yoke and Downrod until the point appears on
the other side. Install the Keeper Pin
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Yoke
Cross Pin
Keeper
Pin
Installation
Use metal outlet box suitable for fan support
(must support 35 lbs). Before attaching fan to
outlet box, ensure the outlet box is securely
fastened by at least two points to a structural
ceiling member ( a loose box will cause the fan
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Remove the cotter pin from the downrod
and save it for later use.
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Tread leadwires and safety cable first
through the canopy disk, canopy and last
the downrod.
Canopy disk Downrod
Canopy
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.
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 to
the trailing edge of the blade.
$: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box or supporting system acceptable for fan support.
(Mounting must support at least 35 lbs.)
$: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend blade holders during installation to motor, balancing or during cleaning. Do not insert for-
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.
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All set screws must be checked and tightened where necessary before installation.
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Downrod mount installation

Tighten the 2 Set screws on the Yoke
once the downrod is in place.Check
motor for shipping stabilizers and
remove if present.
Hang assembled fan from the mounting bracket
installed to ceiling in previous step. Make sure the
fan is hanging straight. Rotate fan until the tab on
the Mounting 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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Make wire connections to power source using wire nuts
provided. Make 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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Make sure the studs protruding from
the bottom of the Mounting bracket
are installed with threads all the way
through the bracket.
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Pass leadwires and safety cable
through the canopy.
Remove side covers from canopy
exposing 4 holes. 2 closed holes
and 2 open “ ” shape holes.
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Flush Mount Installation
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ift Canopy allowing the 2 studs
to protrude through the canopy.
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Next lift the canopy disk and install
knurled nuts as shown. Tighten the
knurled nuts securely. The canopy should
adjust for any irregularity in the ceiling or
Outlet box.
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Canopy disk
Install rubber pad between fan
body and canopy.
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Remove every other screw as circled
and save for later use.
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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
leads from mounting bracket and downrod to Ground
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For Canadian installation, the safety cable must be
installed into the house structure beams using the
3” lag screws provided. Make sure that when the
safety cable is fully extended the leadwires are
longer than the cable and no stress is placed on
the leadwires.
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Safety Cable
ag Screw
ag Screw
Washer
ock Washer
Safety Cable
Safety cable installation

Install 3 screws ( screws are in the hardware
pack ) to back side of blade as shown. Tighten
the screws securely.
Install the blade holder assembly to
motor using the screws pre-installed.
Tighten screws securely.
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ift fan to mounting bracket, aligning the “ ”
shape holes with the scresws on the mount-
ing bracket. Turn the fan clockwise to lock
in position. Install the screws that were not
installed from earlier step. Tighten securely.
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Install switch cap to fan using the 3
screws removed in step 29. Tighten
securely.
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Make wire connections to power source using wire nuts
provided. Make 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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Hang fan from mounting bracket by
the hands free hook into a closed
hole on the edge of the Canopy.
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Hands free hook
Take 4 screws from hardware pack and
insert 2, one on each side of bracket to
match the slot screw holes in canopy.
Keep 2 screws for later use. Remove the
all thread studs from the lower part of
the mounting bracket.
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Replace the 3 screws removed and
tighten securely. Check motor for
shipping stabilizers and remove if
present.
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Place canopy over fan body
aligning holes.
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Remove the screws from switch
housing and save for use later.
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For Canadian installation, the safety cable must be
installed into the house structure beams using the
3” lag screws provided. Make sure that when the
safety cable is fully extended the leadwires are
longer than the cable and no stress is placed on
the leadwires.
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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
leads from mounting bracket and downrod to Ground
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1.Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers.
2.Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire connections in switch housing.
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3.Make sure forward/reverse switch is firmly in up or down position. Fan will not operate when
switch is in the middle.
4.Make sure that shipping stabilizer tabs have been removed from motor.
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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4.If using an optional Ceiling Fan ight Kit, check to be sure the screws securing the glassware are
finger tight. Check to be sure light bulb is tight in socket and not touching glass shade(s). If vibra-
tion persists from glass, remove glass and install a 1/4" wide rubber band on glass neck to act as
an insulator. Replace glass and tighten screws against rubber band.
5.Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from Solid State variable speed controls.
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6.Allow "break-in" period of 24 hours. Most noises associated with a new fan will disappear after
this period.
1.Make sure that the ridge of the canopy engages the notch in the downrod ball. (See illustration in
Step #6 of Downrod Mount installation).
2.Check that all blades are screwed firmly into blade holders.
3.Check that all blade holders are tightened securely to motor.
4.Make sure that canopy and mounting bracket are tightened securely to ceiling junction box and
junction box is mounted firmly to ceiling joist.
5.Most 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. Measure 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:
TROUB E 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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Trouble Suggested Remedy
Customer Service Center:
301 West Washington St.
Riverside,NJ 08075
1-800-519-4092
www.montecarlofans.com