Monte Carlo Fan Company 5MX Series User manual

Quality Ceiling fans
Owner’s
Manual
Ceiling Fan Installation Instructions
For 5MX Series Fans
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Total fan weight
BLADES NOT INCLUDED

Insert downrod into motor yoke. Next, insert
clevis pin through yoke and downrod and
secure with cotter pin. (see inset)
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.
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.
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.
WARNING – Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, The fan in this box may be either directly supported from a structural framing mem-
ber of a building and/or may be mounted to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 31.8 kg. (70 lbs.) or less. Most outlet boxes
commonly used for the support of luminaires may not be acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician
if in doubt.
Do not bend blade holders during installation to motor, balancing or during cleaning. Do not insert foreign 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 equip-
ment manufacturer’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.
Before 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.
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Installation
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY TIPS
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver Wire Cutters Pliers Step Ladder
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.
Install canopy and yoke cover over the down-
rod.
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Thread wire through downrod with canopy and
yoke cover assembled.
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Outlet box
Wood
Screws
Mounting
Bracket
Secure mounting bracket directly to a joist from
the buliding structure via the two knock out
holes on the outlet box. Use only the appropri-
ate wood screws and washers included with
your fan. Caution: Wood screws must go
through into the building joist.
Warning-Risk of fire, electric shock, or person-
al injury. The fan in this box may be either
directly supported from a structural framing
member of a building and/or may be mounted
to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan sup-
port of of 31.8 kg (70 lbs) or less. Most outlet
boxes commonly used for the support of lummi-
naires may not be acceptable for fan support
and may need to be replaced. Consult a quali-
fied electrician if in doubt.
2OUTLET BOX METHOD BUILDING
STRUCTURE
METHOD

Carefully lift fan assembly onto mounting
bracket. Rotate fan so that the notch on the
ball engages the ridge in the mounting bracket.
This will allow hands-free wiring.
Place blade onto blade holder.
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Install 3 screws and washers per blade and
tighten securely. Repeat for all 5 blades
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Check the motor for plastic shipping stabilizer
tabs, and remove them if they are present.
Attach blade assembly to motor using the
motor screws and washers provided. Tighten
screws securely.
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After attaching blade; reinstall the switch hous-
ing using the three screws previously removed.
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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 conductor and the
equipment-grounding conductor on one side of
the outlet box and ungrounded conductor on
the other side of the outlet box.
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For pullchain controls, follow diagram above.
Make sure that all exposed wiring is secured
inside wire nuts. Note: Wires from house may
vary in color and may not include ground wire.
After wiring is conplete, gently push wires into
junction box with wire nuts pointing upward.
Refer to point 3 of safety tips.
11 House Fan
Black
White
Green
Black
White
Green(downrod)
Green(Bracket)
Blue
For control of fan and optional light from wall
location, follow diagram above. NOTE: A profes-
sional electrician is recommended for this type
of installation.
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For Canadian installation and for USA fan and
light kit combinations over 35 lbs, in both flush
and downrod mode 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.
9Safety cable installation
Safety Cable
Lag Screw
Raise the canopy up and align the two holes in
the canopy with the two holes in the hanger
bracket. Secure with two screws provided.
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Tighten both yoke set screws to further secure
downrod.
Light Switch
Fan Switch
Wall
Control

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.Check to make sure the dip switches from the transmitter and receiver are set on the same
frequency.
CAUTION: Make sure main power is turned off.
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.
CAUTION: Make sure main power is turned off before entering switch housing.
4.Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from Solid State variable speed controls. DO
NOT USE a Solid State variable speed control.
5.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.
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 posi-
tioned for measurement. Repeat for each blade. If all blade levels are not equal, you can
adjust blade levels by the following 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 position 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
redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother operation.
1.Check 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.
CAUTION: Make sure main power is turned off before entering switch housing.
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.
Warning: Before servicing or cleaning unit, 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.
Customer Service Center:
740 S.W. Loop 820, Suite 110
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
1-800-519-4092