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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
Installation Guide
For Model:
OP42BC5
Table of Contents:
Safety Tips. pg. 1
Unpacking Your Fan. pg. 2
Parts Inventory. pg. 2
Installation Preparation. pg. 3
Hanging Bracket Installation. pg. 3
Fan Assembly. pgs. 4 - 5
Wiring. pg. 6
Canopy Assembly. pg. 6
Blade Assembly. pg. 7
Testing Your Fan. pg. 7
Troubleshooting. pg. 8
Parts Replacement. pg. 8
E124404
net weight of fan: 10.21 lb (4.63 kg)
Warranty. pg. 8
PRINTED IN CHINA
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SAFETY TIPS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn off the electricity to the fan at the main fuse box or circuit
panel before you begin the fan installation or before servicing the fan or installing accessories.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FAN
AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with sharp
edges.
2. Make sure all electrical connections comply with Local Codes or Ordinances, the National Electrical Code,
and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring or if the house/building wires are
different colors than those referred to in the instructions, please use a qualified electrician.
3. Make sure you have a location selected for your fan that allows clear space for the blades to rotate, and at
least seven (7) feet (2.13 meters) of clearance between the floor and the fan blade tips. The fan should
be mounted at least thirty (30) inches (76 centimeters) from walls or other upright structures.
4. The outlet box and ceiling support joist used must be securely mounted, and capable of supporting at
least 35 pounds (16 kilograms). The box must be supported directly by the building structure. Use only
UL listed outlet boxes marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT."
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount to the outlet box marked
"Acceptable for Fan Support of 15.9 kg (35 lb) or less" and use the 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this fan
are designed to accept only one 12 gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan. If your house wire is
larger than 12 gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires, consult an
electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.
5. Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL listed and
marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be UL general use
switches. Refer to the instructions packaged with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.
6. After installation is complete, check that all connections are absolutely secure.
7. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up
into the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the
equipment-grounding conductor on opposite sides of the outlet box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire, do not use this fan with any variable (rheostat) wall
control. (Note: This fan is suitable for use with remote control.)
8. Do not operate the reverse switch until the fan has come to a complete stop.
9. Do not insert anything between the fan blades while they are rotating.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms during assembly or after
installation. Do not insert objects into the path of the blades.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be cautious when working around or
cleaning the fan.
10. Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or fan blades. A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened
cloth will be suitable for most cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only parts provided with this fan. The use of parts OTHER
than those provided with this fan will void the warranty.
NOTE: The important safety precautions and instructions appearing in the manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are
necessary factors in the installation and operation of this fan.
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1. Unpacking Your Fan.
Carefully open the packaging. Remove items
from Styrofoam inserts. Remove motor housing
and place on carpet or Styrofoam to avoid
damage to finish. Do not discard fan carton or
Styrofoam inserts should this fan need to be
returned for repairs.
Check against parts inventory that all parts have
been included.
2. Parts Inventory.
a. canopy. 1 piece
b. hanging bracket (pre-attached to canopy).
1 piece
ab
c. 4in. downrod and hanging ball (with pin and
clip). 1 piece
d. motor housing. 1 piece
e. blade arm. 5 pieces
f. switch housing cap. 1 piece
g. blade. 5 pieces
h. hardware packs
c
e
g
h
d
f
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for
proper installation and safety.
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3. Installation Preparation.
blade edge
To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure
that the hanging location allows the blades a
clearance of 7ft. (2.13m) from the floor and 30in.
(76cm) from any wall or obstruction.
This fan is suitable for room sizes up to 144 square
feet (13.4 square meters).
This fan can also be mounted with a downrod
on a regular (no-slope) or vaulted ceiling. The
hanging length can be extended by purchasing a
longer downrod (0.5in./1.27cm diameter). After
installing hanging bracket, continue to Section 5 on
page 4 for those instructions. This fan can also be
mounted using flushmount installation only on a
regular (no-slope) ceiling. After installing hanging
bracket, continue to Section 6 on page 5 for those
instructions.
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
7 feet
(2.13m)
inches
(76cm)
downrod
installation
30
10ft. - 12ft.
(3.05m - 3.66m)
10ft. - 12ft.
(3.05m - 3.66m)
flushmount
installation
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 25 degrees.
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
Turn off circuit breakers to current fixture from breaker panel
and be sure operating light switch is turned to the OFF position.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply prior to installation
may result in serious injury.
Remove existing fixture.
WARNING: When using an existing outlet box, be sure the outlet
box is securely attached to the building structure and can support
the full weight of the fan. Ensure outlet box is clearly marked
"Suitable for Fan Support." If not, it must be replaced with an
approved outlet box. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is grounded properly and that a
ground wire (green or bare) is present.
Locate screws in slotted holes of canopy and partially loosen
these screws. Remove the other 2 screws (along with star
washers)--save for later use. Twist canopy to remove hanging
bracket from canopy.
Install hanging bracket to outlet box using original screws,
spring washers and flat washers provided with new or original
outlet box.* If installing on a vaulted ceiling, face opening of
hanging bracket towards high point of ceiling. Arrange electrical
wiring around the back of the hanging bracket and away from
the bracket opening.
*Note: It is very important that you use the proper hardware
when installing the hanging bracket as this will support the fan.
hanging bracket
flat washers
spring washers
outlet box screws
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5. Fan Assembly (with downrod).
If you wish to extend the hanging length of your
fan, you must remove the hanging ball from the
4in. downrod provided to use with an extended
downrod (sold separately). [If you wish to use the
4in. downrod, please proceed to instructions
following the dotted line below.]
To remove hanging ball, loosen set screw on
hanging ball and remove the pin and clip. Lower
hanging ball and remove stop pin. Slide hanging
ball off the original downrod, A, and slide it down
the longer downrod, B (the top of the downrod
should be noted as having a set screw hole; use
this hole when setting the set screw). Insert stop
pin into top of extended downrod and raise
hanging ball. Be sure stop pin aligns with slots on
the inside of the hanging ball. Tighten set screw
securely.
set screw
clip
set screw
hole
stop pin
hanging ball
pin
A
B
motor
housing
Remove 3 screws from switch housing cap. Align
holes in switch housing cap with holes in switch
housing. (Note: The gap on the top edge of the
switch housing cap must align with the reverse
switch on the switch housing for the proper fit.)
Use screws that were just removed to attach
switch housing cap to switch housing.
Tip: To prepare for threading electrical wires
through downrod, apply a small piece of electrical
tape to the ends of the electrical wires--this will
keep the wires together when threading them
through the downrod.
Loosen yoke set screws and nut at top of motor
housing. Remove pin and clip from downrod (if
you have not already done so). Slide downrod
through canopy.
Thread electrical wires through downrod and pull
extra wire slack from the upper end of the
downrod.
Place downrod into the motor housing yoke and
re-insert pin and clip that were previously
removed. Tighten yoke set screws and nut
securely. Lower canopy to motor housing yoke.
["Fan Assembly" continued on next page.]
reverse switch
electrical wiring
clip
switch housing
switch housing cap
downrod
canopy
yoke set screw
pin
NOTE: The important safety precautions and
instructions appearing in the manual are not meant
to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood that common
sense and caution are necessary factors in the
installation and operation of this fan.
motor
housing
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5. Fan Assembly (with downrod).
(cont. )
With the hanging bracket secured to the outlet
box and able to support the fan, you are now
ready to hang your fan. Grab the fan firmly with
two hands. Slide downrod through opening in
hanging bracket and let hanging ball rest on
the hanging bracket. Turn the hanging ball slot
until it lines up with the hanging bracket tab.
Tip: Seek the help of another person to hold the
stepladder in place and to lift the fan up to you
once you are set on the ladder.
Continue to "Wiring" section for wiring diagram.
6. Fan Assembly (flushmount).
Remove and set aside canopy cover to reveal 6
holes. Notice that 3 holes are larger than the
others.
hanging bracket tab
hanging ball slot
canopy
canopy cover
If there are only 3 screws in top of motor
housing, please proceed to next paragraph. If
there are 6 screws in top of motor housing,
remove every other screw and lock washer.
Thread wiring through canopy. Place canopy
over yoke, aligning larger holes in canopy with
the 3 existing screws in top of motor housing.
Insert the 3 screws and 3 lock washers that were
removed (if there were only 3 screws located in
top of motor housing, these screws/lock
washers will be located in one of the hardware
packs) into the remaining holes. Securely
tighten these screws.
To prepare the fan for wiring, hang fan onto
hanging bracket by sliding the canopy over the
hanging bracket tab. (Use one of the
non-slotted holes on the rim of the canopy to
do so.)
canopy
yoke
motor housing
non-slotted
hole
hanging bracket tab
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canopy
motor housing
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7. Wiring.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is properly
grounded and that a ground (GREEN or Bare)
wire is present.
Make sure all electrical connections comply
with Local Codes or Ordinances and the
National Electrical Code. If you are unfamiliar
with electrical wiring or if the house/building
wires are different colors than those referred to
in the instructions below, please use a qualified
electrician.
When downrod is secured in place on the
hanging bracket, electrical wiring can be
made as follows:
Connect BLACK wire from fan to BLACK wire
from ceiling with wire connector provided.
Connect WHITE wire from fan to WHITE wire
from ceiling with wire connector provided.
Connect all GROUND (GREEN) wires
together from fan to BARE/GREEN wire from
ceiling with wire connector provided.
Since this fan does not come with a light kit,
you will need to cap off the BLUE wire with a
wire connector (as shown with arrow in
diagram). [Note: If you elect to purchase a
light kit for the fan, the BLUE wire from the
fan must be connected to the BLACK wire
from the ceiling instead.]
from ceiling
from fan
white supply wire
black supply wire
black
white
white
black
blue
ground
(green or bare)
ground
(green
or bare)
*
* Wrap each wire connector separately with
electrical tape as an extra safety measure.
This fan is remote adaptable (remote control
sold separately.
8. Canopy Assembly.
Raise canopy to hanging bracket, aligning
slotted holes in canopy with loosened screws
in hanging bracket. Twist canopy to lock.
Insert screws (with star washers) that were
previously removed (page 3, Section 4) and
secure all screws with Phillips screwdriver.
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slotted
hole
hanging bracket
canopy
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9. Blade Assembly.
Time Saver: Washers for blade screws can
be set on each blade screw prior to
installing blades.
Locate 15 blade attachment screws and
washers in one of the hardware packs. Hold
blade arm up to blade and align holes. Insert
3 blade attachment screws (along with
washers) with fingers first and then tighten
screws securely with a Phillips screwdriver.
Repeat for the remaining blades.
Remove blade arm screws and lock washers
from fan motor and set aside. Align blade
arm holes with motor screw holes and
attach blade arm with lock washers and
blade arm screws. Before securing screws
permanently, repeat with remaining blade
arms. Secure all screws.
Note: Tighten blade arm screws twice a year.
lock washers
motor housing
blade attachment
screws and washers
blade
blade arm
blade arm
screws
10. Testing Your Fan.
It is recommended that you test fan before
finalizing installation. Restore power from circuit
box and light switch (if applicable). Test fan speeds
with the pull chain. (diagram 1) Start at the OFF
position (no blade movement). First pull will set
the fan to HI. Second pull will set the fan to
MEDIUM. Third pull will set the fan to LOW. Fourth
pull will again set the fan to OFF setting. If fan and
does not function, please refer to
"Troubleshooting" section to solve any issues
before contacting Customer Service.
Turn fan completely off before moving the reverse
switch. Set reverse switch to recirculate air
depending on the season:
- DOWN position in summer (diagram 2)
- UP position in winter (diagram 3)
A ceiling fan will allow you to raise your
thermostat setting in summer and lower your
thermostat setting in winter without feeling a
difference in your comfort.
Important: Reverse switch must be set either
completely UP or completely DOWN for fan to
function. If the reverse switch is set in the middle
position (diagram 4), fan will not operate.
Attach pull chain extension provided or custom
pull chain extension (sold separately) to pull chain.
reverse switch
diagram 1
diagram 2 diagram 3 diagram 4
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Troubleshooting.
Warranty.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply
prior to troubleshooting any wiring issues may
result in serious injury.
Problem: Fan fails to operate.
Solutions:
1. Check wall switch to fan.
2. Verify that reverse switch is set completely in
either direction.
3. Check to be sure that fan is wired properly.
Problem: Fan wobbles.
Solutions:
1. Use the balancing kit provided in one of the
hardware packs. If no blade balancing kit is
provided, please call Customer Support,
1-800-527-1292, to request one.
2. Check to be sure set screw(s) on motor
housing yoke is (are) tightened securely.
3. Check to be sure set screw on hanging ball is
tightened securely.
Parts Replacement.
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 2.
Ellington Customer Support:
1-800-527-1292
www.ellingtonfans.com
ELLINGTON LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY:
ELLINGTON/LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. warrants this fan to the
original household purchaser for indoor use under the
following provisions:
1-YEAR WARRANTY: ELLINGTON/LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD.
will replace or repair any fan which has faulty performance
due to a defect in material or workmanship. Contact Litex
Customer Service at 1-800-527-1292 to arrange for return
of fan. Return fan, shipping prepaid, to Litex Industries, Ltd.
We will repair or ship you a replacement fan, and we will
pay the return shipping cost.
5-YEAR WARRANTY: ELLINGTON/LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD.
will repair or replace, at no charge to the original purchaser,
any fan motor that fails to operate satisfactorily when
failure results from normal use.
RETURN FAN MOTOR ONLY, shipping prepaid, to Litex
Industries. We will repair or ship purchaser a replacement
motor and Litex will pay the return shipping cost.
6-YEAR to LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: ELLINGTON/LITEX
INDUSTRIES, LTD. will repair the fan, at no charge to the
original purchaser for labor only, if the fan motor fails to
operate satisfactorily when failure results from normal use.
Parts used in the repair will be billed to the purchaser at
prevailing prices at time of repair.
The purchaser shall be responsible for all costs incurred
in the removal, reinstallation and shipping of the product
for repairs.
This warranty does not apply when damage from
mechanical, physical, electrical or water abuse results in
causing the malfunction. Deterioration of finishes or other
parts due to time or exposure to salt air is specifically
exempted under this warranty.
Neither Litex Industries nor the manufacturer will
assume any liability resulting from improper installation or
use of this product. In no case shall the company be liable
for any consequential damages for breach of this, or any
other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever. This
limitation as to consequential damages shall not apply in
states where prohibited.
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