Air King 9848M1, 9856M1 User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Models: 9848M1, 9856M1 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:

SHOCK 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.

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

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 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.

CAUTION: IF BRACKET AND/OR ELECTRICAL BOX ARE

NOT SECURELY ATTACHED, THE FAN COULD WOBBLE.

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).

Rubber Roller

Downrod

J-Hook Bracket

Upper Canopy

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 - 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

Screw

Figure 1

J-Hook
Bracket

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.

CAUTION: DO NOT PINCH

WIRES BETWEEN THE J-HOOK
AND DOWNROD ASSEMBLY.

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

(Figure 3).

NOTE: Wires omitted

from figure for clarity

Lower
Canopy

Screw

SECTION 4

Wiring

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT

SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

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. Make sure the electrical box is properly secured. Run wiring
from an approved wall switch carrying the appropriate rating.
One neutral (white), one ground (green or bare copper), and
one hot (black lead connected to the switch).Connect the
white wire from the fan to the white wire from the supply.
Connect the black wire from the fan to the black (hot) wire
from the wall switch. Connect the green or bare copper
ground wire from the house to the green wire from the fan.
Use approved methods for all connections and carefully push
wires up into the outlet box (Figure 4).

Figure 3

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