Monte Carlo Fan Company AC-552 Instruction manual

Owner’s Guide and Installation Manual
Total fan weight with light
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BF3-XX Series Fan
UL Model NO. : AC-552
7.91 kgs
17.4 lbs

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Cautions and Warnings
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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock, or Personal Injury, Mount To Outlet Box Marked “Acceptable for Fan Support of
15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less” And Use Mounting Screws Provided With The Outlet Box.
CAUTION: For Compliance with Local Codes and Regulations, If Installing The Secondary Support Safety Cable in the U.S., Do Not Remove
Knockouts In The Outlet Box. Mount the secondary support safety cable through the reserved nail/screw hole on the outlet box to the
building structure (or the ceiling joist).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any unverified 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 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.
CAUTION: 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.
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Electrical Tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety Glasses, Stepladder and Wire Strippers
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Customer Service
800-969-3347
Customer Service Center
7400 Linder Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
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Preparation
Warning: Before starting assembly of this product, please disconnect
power to area and familiarize yourself with the safety information
provided on page 2.
Determine mounting method to use.
A - Downrod Mount
B - Angle Mount
Important: If using the angle mount, check
to make sure the ceiling angle is not steeper
than 18º.
Important: If using the angle mount, make sure open end of mounting
bracket is installed facing the higher point of the ceiling.
C - Flushmount
Note: Flushmount is not available with vaulted ceiling.
Installation Instruction
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 warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel. (Fig. 1)
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). (Fig. 2)
Use metal outlet box suitable for fan support and use only the screws
(and may be with flat washers and lock washers) provided with the outlet
box (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 to wobble). Remove the
two outlet box screws provided with the box, aligning the holes of the
mounting bracket with the holes of the outlet box. Reinstall the 2 outlet
box screws securely. (Fig. 2-1)
A
B
C
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 2-1
Mounting
bracket

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Installation Instruction (Downrod Mount)
Partially loosen downrod set screws from yoke at top of motor
assembly.
Remove keeper pin and cross pin from yoke, and save for later use.
Place downrod over canopy, thread lead wires and safety cable from
motor assembly through downrod.
Slip downrod into motor housing yoke, aligning holes and install cross
pin and keeper pin.
Insert cross pin through yoke and downrod until point appears on the
other side, and insert keeper pin on cross pin.
Pull the downrod up tight against the cross pin, and then evenly tighten
the downrod set screws on motor housing yoke. (Fig. 3)
Warning: Cross pin and keeper pin must be installed securely, failure
to install them will result in serious injury.
Install ball end of downrod into mounting bracket opening. Align
(engage) slot on ball with tab on mounting bracket.
Warning: Failure to align slot on ball with tab may result in serious
injury. (Fig. 4)
Canopy
Downrod
Lead wires and
Safety cable
Motor assembly
Set screw
Cross pin Keeper
pin
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Yoke
Downrod
Tab
Slot

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Installation Instruction (Flushmount)
Remove and set aside canopy cover to reveal 6 holes. Notice that 3 of
these holes are larger. (Fig. 5)
Thread lead wires and safety cable through canopy. Place canopy over
yoke, aligning larger holes in canopy with the 3 existing screws on top
of motor housing. Install 3 screws and 3 lock washers (these screws
and lock washers will be located in the hardware pack) into the
remaining holes. Tighten all screws securely. (Fig. 6)
To prepare the fan for wiring, hang fan onto mounting bracket by
sliding the canopy over the mounting bracket hook (Use one of
non-slotted holes on the rim of the canopy). (Fig. 7)
Safety Cable Installation
For Canadian installation and for USA fan and light kit combinations
over 35 lbs, in both flush and downrod modes the safety cable must
be installed into the house structure beams using 3” lag screws,
washers and lock washers provided. Make 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. (Fig. 8)
Note: If Installing The Secondary Support Safety Cable in the U.S., Do Not
Remove Knockouts In The Outlet Box.
SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION
Lag screw
Safety cable
Washer
Lock washer
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 6
Yoke
Canopy cover
Canopy
Screw and
lock washer
Canopy
Lead wires and
Safety cable
Hook

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Wiring
Warning: Make sure main power is turned off before making
wiring.
Make wire connections as indicated. Connect Black and Blue
wire from fan to Black (Hot) wire from house. Connect White
wire from Fan to White (Neutral) wire from house. Connect all
green grounded wires from fan to Grounded wire from
House. Make sure that no filaments are outside of the wire
connectors. (Fig. 9)
For control of fan and light separately from wall location,
follow diagram as shown. (Fig. 9-1)
Note : A professional electrician is recommended for this
type of installation.
Note : Wrap each wire connector separately with electrical
tape as an extra safety measure.
Canopy Installation
Partially loosen 2 of the set screws on mounting bracket
corresponding to the slotted holes on the canopy upper ring.
Remove the other 2 set screws. Save screws.
Raise canopy to mounting bracket, aligning loosened screws
in mounting bracket with slotted holes in canopy. Twist
canopy to lock. Reinstall screws (with washers) that were
previously removed and then tighten all screw securely. (Fig.
10, Fig. 10-1)
Power supply
Black
white Grounding/Green
Fan
Light Blue
Black
Wall controller
Wiring Option with Wall Controller
Fig. 9
Fig. 9-1
Mounting bracket
Mounting bracket
Fig. 10
Fig. 10-1
Wall Switch
White
White
Black
Black
Power
Line
Blue
Grounded/
Green
Outlet box
Canopy
Screws
Outlet box
Canopy
Screws

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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Blade installation
Install blade bracket with blade by 3 blade screws and
washers provided. Tighten screws securely. Repeat this
process for remaining blades. (Fig. 11)
Remove shipping stabilizers from motor assembly.
Install the blade assembly to motor using the preinstalled
screws. Tighten screws securely. Repeat this process for
remaining blade assemblies. (Fig. 11)
Note: Tighten blade bracket screws twice a year.
Light fixture installation
Warning: Make sure main power is turned off before making
wiring.
Connect WHITE wire from switch housing to WHITE wire from
light fixture. Connect BLUE wire from switch housing to
BLACK wire from light fixture. Be sure plugs connections
snap together completely.
Remove the 3 set screws on top of light fixture, keep
screws. Align the slot on top of light fixture with the reverse
switch on switch housing, and then attach light fixture onto
switch housing. Reinstall the 3 set screws. Securely tighten
all 3 screws. (Fig. 12)
Screws
Blade
Blades bracket
Screws
Fiber
washers
shipping stabilizers
Slot
Light fixture Screws
Switch
housing
Wire connectors (plugs)
Reverse switch

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Light bulbs and glass installation
Install 3 x 60 watt candelabra base bulbs, Bulbs included.
WARNING: Over lamping the fan will result in the fan lights
shutting down until the proper wattage of bulbs are installed.
Reset the lights by turning off the wall switch, breaker,or by
remote. Replace bulbs with the correct wattage bulbs, turn
the power on.
Caution: Do not replace bulb until it cools down.
Partially unscrewing the thumb screws on the glass holder,
insert the glass, then tighten the thumb screws evenly. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE THUMB SCREWS. (Fig. 13)
Install fan pull chain and light kit pull chain to preassembled
pull chains on fan and light fixture. Pull chains provided.
(Fig. 13)
Forward/Reverse switch setting
Setting the reverse switch in the down position will result in
downward airflow and setting the switch in the up position
will result in upward airflow.
Note: Reverse switch must be set either completely down
or completely up for fan to function. If the reverse switch is
set in the middle position, fan will not operate. (Fig. 14)
Operation and Maintenance
Refer to operation and maintenance on the second page of
parts list.
Fig. 13
Reverse switch
Glass
Light fixture Thumb screws
Bulbs
Fig.14
Pull chains

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