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BETTER BY DESIGN
WarPlanes
WB242 / WB348TS / WB448GG
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Read and Save These Safety Precautions
1. Turn off electricity at main switch before wiring or servicing fan in order to avoid
possible electrical shock.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA
70-1999) and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a
qualified licensed electrician.
3. After making the wire connections, the wires should be spread apart with the
grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on the one side of the
outlet box and the ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.
4. The splices after being made should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into
the outlet box.
5. Conductor of a fan identified as grounded conductor to be connected to grounded
conductor of power supply, conductor of a fan identified as ungrounded conductor to
be connected to an ungrounded conductor of power supply, conductor of fan
identified for equipment grounding to be connected to an equipment-grounding
conductor.
6. Fan should not be mounted in an area where it might get wet.
7. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, mount to outlet box
marked "Acceptable for Fan Support" and use mounting screws provide with the
outlet box.
8. For safety and best operating results, we recommend that you have a qualified
electrician assemble and install your fan.
9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any
solid state speed control device.
10. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing
the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in
between rotating fan blades.
Before Assembly
1.Make sure that the fan voltage (120) is compatible with your own electrical system.
2.Check to make sure that your carton contains all the parts mentioned in the parts list.
NOTE: When the motor is taken out of carton, please put it in a soft cloth to prevent
any damage on the ornamental surface.
CAUTION: Before installing, choose a location for mounting the fan where the blades
have at least 7 feet of clearance from all objects and floor. Mount an outlet box to the
ceiling or use an existing box.
CAUTION: Do not mount fan to sheet rock or drywall type materials. To insure proper
support, use the two #1 wood screws to secure mounting bracket to joist or beam. If the
location you choose does not have a suitable support beam, install a 2”X4” brace between
ceiling joists to support.
Tools You Need
1. Phillips Screwdriver 3. Needle Nose Pliers 2. Adjustable Wrench
What You Have
Parts Quantity
1. Mounting Plate 1
2. Fan Motor/
Outer Housing 1
3. Globe 1
4. Blades 4
Tiger Shark Model 3
5. Balance Kit 1
6. 60W Candelabra Bulb 1
1
2
3
4
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Screw Package Quantity
S1. Wood Screws
& Washers 2
S2. Screws & Washer for 2
Mounting Plate
S3. Outer Housing Screws 3
S4. Blade Screws 13
Tiger Shark Model 10
S5. Wire Connectors 3
S6. Pull Chains 2
S7. "J" Hook 1
S8. Zip Tie 1
S7 S8
S6
S5
S4
S3
S2
S1
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Step 1
Turn off circuit breakers and wall switch to the
fan supply line leads.
Warning: Failure to disconnect power supply prior to
installation may result in serious injury or death.To
reduce the risk of shock, this fan must be installed with
an isolating wall control/switch.
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Step 2
Check to make sure blades are at
least 30” from any obstruction.
Check downrod length to
ensure blades are at least
7' above the floor.
2
84”
(2.1m)
Min.
30”
0.75m
Min.
Preparation
Important: When using an existing outlet box, be sure the box is securely
attached to the building structure and can support the full weight of the fan.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Step 3
Prior to securing mounting bracket, screw "J" hook (S7) into ceiling
outlet box as a secondary support means. Secure mounting plate (1)
using screws and washers (S2) directly to the outlet box. Arrows on
mounting plate and fan body inner housing plate will line up (see step 6).
Be sure to position arrow on mounting plate in the direction that the
cowling on the fan body should face. If not mounting to an outlet box,
use wood screws (S1) and mount securely to a beam or joist.
Note: Do not mount directly to sheet rock or ceiling tile.
NOTE: J Hook installation is a Canadian requirement only.
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Step 3 Continued
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OUTLET BOX
Mounting Plate (1)
Support Beam
Ceiling
Wood Screws
& Washers (S1)
Screws & Washers
for Mounting Plate (S2)
“J” Hook (S7)
Fan Motor
Outer Housing (2)
Mounting Plate
Cowling
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Step 4
Hang the fan motor/outer housing (2) onto the hook that is positioned
on the mounting plate (1).
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Step 5
1. Connect fan wires to ceiling wires: white fan wire to white outlet wire,
black to black and green to green. Wire connectors (S5) are provided for
your convenience. If an additional blue wire is present then also connect
the blue wire to the black wire. (Optional light kit may be wired to
individual wall switches, if desired.)
2. After connections are made, turn splices upward and push carefully
into outlet box. Separate blue and black wires on one side of the box, and
white and green wires on the other side.
There are 3 colored wires coming from the top of the motor (including
ground wire).
NOTE: Wire connectors that are not pushed up into the outlet box may in time sag and
rub against the top of the motor housing. This sound can be mistaken for bearing noise.
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Wire Connectors (S5)
Ground (Green)
White (Neutral)
Ground
White
Black
Blue
Black (Power)
Wire Connnections
Outlet Box Fan wires
Black Black
(Hot wire for fan)
Green Green (Ground wire)
White White (Neutral wire)
Black Blue (Light kit wire)
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Step 6
For added security, attach safety cable from fan unit to "J" hook (S7) in
outlet box. Secure by looping zip tie (S8) through safety cable and "J"
hook. Tighten zip tie securely.
NOTE: Parts furnished will allow
you to install your fan at up to a
35° angle. Angles greater than 35°
will require a 45° angle adapter (see
dealer). NOTE: J Hook
installation is a Canadian
requirement only.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, mount
so outlet box marked "acceptable for fan support" and use mounting screws
provided with the 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.
Safety Cable
Zip Tie (S8)
“J” Hook (S7)
“J” Hook (S7)
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Step 8
For blade assembly, position blade arms and blade (4) so that all screw
holes are aligned (as shown in figure below). Using blade screws (S4),
insert through blade and up into blade arms. Tighten securely.
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Install glass (3) to fan by raising glass to fan and turning glass clockwise
until firmly seated.
9
Glass (3)
Blade Screws (S4)
Blade (#4)
Step 7
Line up arrow on mounting plate (1) to arrow on fan body inner housing
plate (2). Push outer housing (2) up and twist clockwise approximately
1/2". Outer housing unit will set in mounting bracket. Secure with outer
housing screws (S2).
Outer Housing (2)
Outer Housing
Screws (S2)
Line up arrows on mounting
plate and inner housing plate.
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Step 9
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Ground
Black
White
White
Green
Optional Light
Black
Blue
Light Switch
Figure B
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Electrical Connections
Connect black and blue (if provided) fan wires to black outlet wire.
Connect white fan wire to white outlet wire and green grounding lead
wire from the grounding conductor to the supply circuit (see figure A).
Use wire connectors provided with your fan. No loose strands or loose
connections should be present. After wires have been connected, they
must be spread apart so the green and white are on one side of the outlet
box and the black and blue are on the other side. Turn
splices upward and carefully
push all wiring into outlet
box. For optional wall
control see figure B or
Figure C for alternate wiring.
When wall switches are employed,
switches should be UL listed
for use with ceiling fan.
NOTE: Make sure fan on/off switch
is always at "high speed" location if
your fan is controlled by additional
wall switch.
Ground
Black
White
Blue
Black
White
Green
Optional Light
Figure A
Operation Instructions
1. The sequence of operation for the motor pull/chain switch is
OFF-HI-MED-LOW.
2. Push the slide switch RIGHT for FORWARD, and LEFT for
REVERSE action of the blades.
3. The pull chain switch for the uplights and side body lighting in the
body of the fan is two positions - ON/OFF.
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CAUTION
Even if your fan is mounted with the blades more than 7 feet from the floor,
be careful to avoid placing your raised arms or any object in the path of the
blades.
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BETTER BY DESIGN
WarPlanes
WB242 / WB348TS / WB448GG
Common Problems
Problem A: Fan Will not Start
Remedies: 1. Check fuse or circuit breaker and replace if necessary
2. Turn off electrical power and check all wire connectors.
3. Check on/off TCS and wall control selector switch. See operation
instructions.
Problem B: Fan is Excessively Noisy
Remedies: 1. Check that all screws in fan assembly are tight and properly seated.
2. Check to make sure mounting bracket is installed properly.
3. Check to make sure light kit and glass reinstalled properly and tight.
4. If wall control is used, insure the wall control is not a transformer or
a variable speed type.
Problem C: Fan Wobbles
Remedies: 1. Check that all blades are screwed firmly into blade holders.
2. Check that all blade holders are screwed firmly into motor.
3. Check the weight of blades. All our blades are weighed on electronic
scales. The weight is marked on the reverse side of the fan blade near
the motor end. All of the blades should be the same weight to
prevent fan from wobbling.
4. A balancing kit is enclosed if needed.
Weight: The weight of the complete fan, including assembly hardware is:
Ground
Black
White
White
Green
Optional
Light
Black
Blue
Light
Switch
Fan
Switch
Black
Figure C
Electrical Connections Continued…
UL MODEL PRODUCT MODEL WEIGHT (LBS/KG)
FC-TO52 WB450 17.2 / 7.8
FC-TO52 WB348 17.2 / 7.8
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