HAMPTON BAY 266-848 Use & Care Instruction Manual
Date Purchased
Store Purchased
Model No.
Serial No.
Vendor No.
UPC
266-848
445993
718212340127
Hampton Bay Lifetime Motor Warranty
The retailer warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material
present at time of shipment from the factory for a lifetime after the date of purchase by the
original purchaser. The retailer also warrants that all other fan parts, excluding any glass or
plexiglass parts, to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of shipment
from the factory for a period of one year after the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
We agree to correct such defects without charge or at our option replace with a comparable or
superior model if the product is returned to the retailer. To obtain warranty service, you must
present a copy of the receipt as proof of purchase. All costs of removing and reinstalling the
product are your responsibility. Damage to any part such as by accident or misuse or
improper installation or by affixing any accessories, is not covered by this warranty.
Because of varying climatic conditions in the United States this warranty does not cover any
changes in brass finish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing or peeling. Brass
finishes of this type give their longest useful life when protected from varying weather
conditions. A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a defect.
Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shall render the warranty invalid. There is no
other express warranty. The retailer hereby disclaims any and all warranties,
including but not limited to. Those of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose to the extent permitted by law. The duration of any implied warranty which
cannot be disclaimed is limited to the time period as specified in the express warranty. Some
states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. The retailer shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or
special damages arising out of or in connection with product use or performance except
as may otherwise be accorded by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties.
Lifetime Motor Warranty
Table of Contents
SAFETY RULES.........................................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................
INSTALLING YOUR FAN..........................................................................................
HANGING THE FAN..................................................................................................
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION............................................................................
BLADE INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................
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INSTALLING THE LIGHT KIT................................................................................
INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULBS & GLASS SHADE..............................................
OPERATING THE TRANSMITTER.........................................................................
CARE OF YOUR FAN...............................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE
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1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the
circuit breaker or the fuse box.
2. Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information
before installing your new fan. Review accompanying
assembly diagrams.
3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local
codes, ordinances, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a
qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring
handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical
wiring.
4. 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 and 18 inches from the tip
of the blades to the wall.
5. If you are mounting the fan to a ceiling outlet box, use U.L.
Listed metal octagonal outlet box marked "Acceptable for
fan support". Secure the box directly to the building
structure. The outlet box and its support must be able to
support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs.) Do
not use a plastic box.
6. Caution: To reduce the risk of personal injury use only the
screws provided with the outlet box.
7. If you are mounting the fan to a joist, make sure it is able to
support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs.).
8. After you install the fan, make sure that all mountings are
secured to prevent the fan from falling.
1. Safety Rules
9. Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is operating.
10. Turn the fan off and wait for it to stop completely before changing the
fan direction.
ATTENTION: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be
equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190
watts, the ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically.
NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and care are
factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be
supplied by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER PERSONAL
INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY TO A U.L. LISTED OUTLET BOX OR SUPPORTING
SYSTEM MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE MOUNTING
SCREWS AND LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX, MOST
OUTLET BOXES COMMONLY USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF LIGHTING
FIXTURES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND NEED TO BE
REPLACED. CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE
HOLDERS WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES, OR CLEANING
THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN
BLADES.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN
WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE
WARNING
NOTE
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items;
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1 Fan blades (5)
2. Hanger bracket
3. Canopy
4. Canopy cover
5. Downrod assembly
6. Decorative scroll
7. Coupling cover
8. Fan motor assembly
9. Blade holders (5)
10. Mounting plate
11. Light kit
12. Decorative nut
13. Glass shade
14. Receiver with 6 wire nuts
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16. 40W bulbs (3)
17. Balancing kit
Transmitter+holder+2 mounting screws
candelabra
a. Mounting hardware:
Wire nuts (3)
b. Blade attachment hardware:
Screws (16), Rubber washers (16)
c. Blade holder hardware:
Screws with lock washers (11)
d. 4 mm Allen wrench
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Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; stepladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.
If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the
following instructions. Disconnect the power by
removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building
materials. The outlet box and its support must be
able to fully support the moving weight of the fan
(at least 50 lbs.). Use a UL Listed metal outlet box.
Do not use a plastic outlet box.
Figure 1, 2 and 3 are examples of different ways to
mount the outlet box.
Note: You may need a longer downrod to maintain
proper blade clearance when installing on a steep,
sloped ceiling. Longer downrods are available from
your Hampton Bay dealer.
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture
but no ceiling joist, you may need to install a hanger
bar as shown in Fig. 4 (available at your Hampton
Bay dealer).
Tools Required
Mounting Options
3. Installing Your Fan
Outlet box
Figure 1
Ceiling
joist
Ceiling
joist
Cross brace
Outlet box
Figure 2
Ceiling joist
or cross brace
Parallel
wood brace
Provide strong
support
Recessed
outlet box
Hanger bracket
opening must
be facing uphill
Figure 3
Angled ceiling
maximum
17 angle
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Figure 4
Ceiling
joist
Hanger bar
(optional)
Hanger
bracket
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