Air King 9848 User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Models: 9848, 9856,

9856UF

Ceiling Fan

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and injury to person, including the following:

WARNING:

AND INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Read all instructions before installing or using fan.

2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

3. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service
panel and lock the 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.

4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-related construction.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: THIS FAN MUST NOT BE USED IN POTENTIALLY

DANGEROUS LOCATIONS SUCH AS FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE,
CHEMICAL-LADEN OR WET ATMOSPHERES.

5. Make certain that the power source conforms to the electrical
requirements of the fan.

6. The fan must be hung with at least 10 feet of clearance from the
floor to the blades.

7. Completely reassemble fan according to instructions before
reconnecting to power supply.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY,

DO NOT BEND THE BLADE BRACKETS OR BLADES WHEN
INSTALLING THE BLADES, BALANCING THE BLADES, OR CLEANING
THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBLECTS IN BETWEEN THE
ROTATING FAN BLADES.

8. This fan is not for use in wet or damp locations.

9. Do not use fan outdoors and never locate the fan where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.

10. This unit must be grounded.

11. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power
unit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL
DEVICE.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT

SECTION 3

Mounting the Fan

2. Carefully lift the fan and hang on the J-Hook, ensuring that all
wires are clear of the rubber roller (Figure 2).

SECTION 1

Installation Requirements

1. Electrical Requirements: This unit requires a grounded electrical
supply line of 120 volts AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,

OR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERLY INSTALL TO AN OUTLET BOX
MARKED “ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT”. USE SCREWS
PROVIDED WITH OUTLET BOX. MOST OUTLET BOXES COMMONLY
USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF LIGHTING FIXTURES ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.

2. Electrical Box: This unit will fit any of the following electrical
boxes: 4" octagon box, 3" octagon box, 1/2" deep ceiling pan, or
a plaster ring with 3-1/2" mounting hole centers mounted on one
of the above listed boxes. This fan will also install on a “Wiremold”
No. 5738 fixture box. The electrical box must be securely anchored
and capable of withstanding a load of at least 35 pounds.

CAUTION: IF ONE OF THE ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOXES IS

NOT PRESENT FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, CONTACT A LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN.

SECTION 2

Preparing the Ceiling Fan

1. Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces are
present. The following should be present:

1 - Motor assembly 1 - Package containing:

1 - Lower canopy 4 - Flat washers
1 - Upper canopy 2 - 8/32" screws
6 - Blade lock washers 2 - #8 lock washers
6 - Blade screws 2 - #10 lock washers

1 - Downrod assembly 3 - Wire nuts
1 - J-hook bracket 2 - Wood screws
1 - Wall control 1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
3 - Blades

2. Install J-Hook Bracket to an
electrical box marked
“Acceptable For Fan Support”
using the screws provided with
the outlet box. Insert the
screws through the slotted
holes in the bracket and attach
to the electrical box. Tighten
both screws (Figure 1).

Electrical Box

Rubber Roller

J-Hook Bracket

Downrod

Upper Canopy

Figure 2

NOTE: Wires omitted from figure for clarity

WARNING: FAILURE TO SEAT DOWNROD ASSEMBLY ON

J-HOOK BRACKET COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL WIRES
AND CAUSE FAN TO FALL.

NOTE: Wires omitted

CAUTION: DO NOT PINCH

WIRES BETWEEN THE J-HOOK
AND DOWNROD ASSEMBLY.

from figure for clarity

Screw

2. Slide lower canopy down the
downrod until it is snug
against the motor housing.
Tighten both set screws
(Figure 3).

SECTION 4

Wiring

Lower
Canopy

Figure 3

CAUTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

1. Unscrew the speed control cover and screw base to wall.

2. Connect the Black (Hot) supply wire into socket marked “A”.
Connect the Black lead wire from the fan into socket marked
“F” and tighten screws (Figure 4).

FA

CAUTION: IF BRACKET

AND/OR ELECTRICAL BOX ARE
NOT SECURELY ATTACHED, THE
FAN COULD WOBBLE.

984856 Rev B. 7-07

Screw

Figure 1

J-Hook
Bracket

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Figure 4

Wall Control

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