HAMPTON BAY 786-756 User Manual
Date Purchased
Store Purchased
Model No.
Serial No.
Vendor No.
UPC
786-756
219054
718212343425
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.
Hampton Bay Lifetime Motor Warranty
Table of Contents
Safety Rules..........................................................................................................
Unpacking Your Fan...............................................................................................
Installing Your Fan................................................................................................
Hanging The Fan....................................................................................................
Electrical Connection.............................................................................................
Finishing the Installation........................................................................................
Attaching the Fan Blades........................................................................................
Installing the Light Kit...........................................................................................
Operating the Transmitter.......................................................................................
Care of Your Fan....................................................................................................
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................
Specifications.......................................................................................................
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1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the
circuit breaker of 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 fan outlet box, use
a 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
pounds) Do not use a plastic box
6. Caution: To reduce the risk of injury use only the screws
provided with the outlet box in conjunction with the lock
washers provided with the fan.
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 pounds).
1. Safety Rules
8. After you install the fan, make sure that all mounting components
are secured to prevent the fan from falling.
9. Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is
operating.
10. Turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop completely before
changing the fan direction.
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 UNLY TO A U.L. LISTED OUTLET BOX OR SUPPORTING
SYSTEM MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE MOUNTING
SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX OR IN CONJUCTION WITH THE
LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE FAN. MOST OUTLET BOXES
COMMONLY USED FOR FAN 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
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:
Package Contents 2.
1. Fan blades (5 )
2.
7. Coupling cover
Hanger bracket
3. Canopy
4. Canopy cover
5. Rubber cover
6a. Standard downrod ass'y
6b. Minimum-length downrod (for close
to ceiling mounting only)
8. Fan motor/housing ass'y
9. Light kit housing
10. Glass shade
11. Glass frame
12. Receiver with 6 wire nuts
13. Remote control
14.
15. Balancing kit
14 Watt compact fluorescent bulb
a. Mounting Hardware:
Wire nuts (3 PCs.)
b. Blade Attachment Hardware:
Screws (16 PCs.)
Fiber washers (16 PCs.)
c. Light Kit Hardware:
Thumb screws (1 PCs.)
d. Light Kit Housing Assembly Screw:
Screws with lock washers (5 Purchase.)
a
c d
b
LO
MED
HI
FAN OFF
LIGHT / DIMMER
3
1
2
6a
6b
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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 U. L. 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 our
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
opening must
be facing up-side
Figure 3
Angled ceiling
maximum
23 angle
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Figure 4
Ceiling
joist
Hanger bar
(optional)
Hanger
bracket
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