Harbor Breeze E-RLG52WW5C, E-RLG52BNK5C, E-RLG52NWZ5C Installation Manual

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CEILING FAN

MODEL #E-RLG52NWZ5C

E-RLG52WW5C

E-RLG52BNK5C

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EB15413

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ................................................................................................................2

Package Contents ................................................................................................................4

Hardware Contents
Preparation

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Initial Installation ...................................................................................................................6

Wiring ....................................................................................................................................9

Final Installation .................................................................................................................

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Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................14

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................16

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................16

Warranty .............................................................................................................................17

Replacement Parts List ......................................................................................................18

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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, install or operate the
product.

• Do not discard fan carton or foam inserts. Should this fan need to be returned to the factory for repairs, it
must be shipped in its original packaging to ensure proper protection against damage that might exceed
the initial cause for return.

• Make sure all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, the National Electrical Code and
ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook if you are
unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.

• Make sure the installation site you choose allows a minimum clearance of 7 ft. from the blades to the floor
and at least 30 in. from the end of the blades to any obstruction.

• After you install the fan, make sure all connections are secure to prevent the fan from falling.

• The net weight of this fan including the light kit is: 18.74 lbs.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER

When using an existing outlet box, make sure the outlet box is securely attached to the building
structure and can support the full weight of the fan. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or
death. The stability of the outlet box is essential in minimizing wobble and noise in the fan after

installation is complete.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, mount fan to outlet box
marked "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT OF 35 LBS. (15.9 KG) OR LESS" 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.

When mounting fan to a ceiling outlet box, use a METAL octagonal outlet box; do NOT use a
plastic outlet box. Secure the outlet 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 35 lbs.).

To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with
sharp edges.

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
corresponding fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use the fan with any solid state speed control
device or control fan speed with a full range dimmer switch.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when
installing them, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan. Do not insert objects between the
rotating fan blades.

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.

Before installation, be sure to shut off electricity at main switch or circuit breaker in order to avoid
electrical shock.

CAUTION

Be sure outlet box is properly grounded and that a ground wire (green or bare) is present.

Before beginning installation, carefully check all screws, bolts and nuts on fan motor assembly to
ensure they are secure.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

D

C

O

A

M

L

B

E

K

Q

P

J

F

I

N

DESCRIPTIONPART

QUANTITY

A Downrod 1
B Canopy 1
C Mounting Bracket 1
D Motor Housing 1
E Canopy Cover 1
F Light Kit Fitter 1
G Blade 5
H Blade Arm 5
I Glass Shade 3
J Motor Screw 10

(preassembled) + 1 extra

G

H

DESCRIPTIONPART

QUANTITY

K Lock Washer 10
(preassembled) + 1 extra

L Pin (preassembled) 1
M Clip (preassembled) 1
N Bulb 3
O Canopy Mounting Screw 2

(preassembled)
P Switch Housing Screw 3

(preassembled)
Q Balancing Kit 1

IMPORTANT: You must use the parts provided
with this fan for proper installation and safety.

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HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size)

AA

Blade

Screw

Qty. 15

+ 1 extra

BB

Blade

Washer

Qty. 15

+ 1 extra

CC

CC

E3 Wire

Connector

Qty. 4

DD

Pull Chain

Extension

Qty. 2

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Place motor on carpet or on
foam to avoid damage to finish. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to install, operate or assemble the product.

Estimated Assembly Time: 120 minutes

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Electrical Tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety
Glasses, Stepladder and Wire Strippers

Helpful Tools (not included): AC Tester Light, Tape Measure, Do-It-Yourself Wiring Handbook and
Wire Cutters

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INITIAL INSTALLATION

Turn off circuit breakers or fuse and wall switch to

1.
the fan supply line leads.

DANGER: Failure to disconnect power supply
prior to installation may result in serious injury or
death.

2.

Determine mounting method to use.
A. Standard mount
B. Angle mount

Note: Flushmount and closemount options are not
available for this fan.

1

2

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

IMPORTANT: If using the angle mount, ensure the
ceiling angle is not steeper than 19°.

*Helpful Hint: Downrod-style mounting is best
suited for ceilings 8 ft. high or higher. For taller
ceilings you may want to use a longer downrod
(not included). Angle-style mounting is best suited
for angled or vaulted ceilings. A longer downrod is
sometimes necessary to ensure proper blade
clearance.

Check to make sure blades (G) will be at least

3.
30 inches from any obstruction. Check downrod

(A) length to ensure blades (G) will be at least 7 ft.
above the floor.

A

19° max.

B

3

30 in.

min.

G

7 ft.
min.

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INITIAL INSTALLATION

Secure mounting bracket (C) to outlet box (not

4.
included) using screws, spring washers and flat
washers provided with the outlet box.
*NOTE: It is very important you use the proper

hardware when installing the mounting bracket
(C) as this will support the fan.

IMPORTANT: If using the angle mount, make
sure open end of mounting bracket (C) is installed
facing the higher point of the ceiling and the
ceiling angle is not steeper than 19º.

5.

Remove preassembled motor screws (J) and lock
washers (K) from underside of motor housing (D).
If there are plastic motor blocks installed with the
motor screws (J), discard the plastic motor blocks.

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5

ANGLE MOUNTSTANDARD MOUNT

C

C

Open End

Note: Make sure to keep loose hardware separate
to avoid confusion during installation.

Remove pin (L) and clip (M) from downrod (A).

6.
Partially loosen preassembled set screws in yoke

at top of motor housing (D).

Plastic

Motor

Block

6A

M

J
K

D

6B

Sideview

A

L

Set Screw

Yoke

D

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INITIAL INSTALLATION

Insert downrod (A) through canopy (B) and

7.
canopy cover (E). NOTE: Canopy cover (E)
must be turned with the shiny side toward the
motor housing (D).

7

A

Then, thread wires from motor housing (D)
through downrod (A).

8.

Slip downrod (A) into motor housing yoke, align
holes and re-install pin (L) and clip (M). Tighten
set screws in motor housing yoke and then
tighten preassembled nuts on the set screws.

8

B

E

M

A

L

Sideview

Set Screw
and Nut

M

L

Depending on the length of downrod you use,

9.
you may need to cut the lead wires back to
simplify the wiring. If you decide to cut back the
lead wires, it is suggested you do so in the
following manner:

Take the lead wires and make sure you have
pulled them all the way through the top of the
downrod. Start at the TOP of the hanging ball
on the downrod and measure 8 in. of lead wire,
and then cut the excess wire off with wire
cutters (not included).

NOTE: If you do not cut back the lead wires,
Steps 9 and 10 are not necessary and you
may proceed to Step 11 instead.

9

D

Yoke

8 in.

Hanging
Ball

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INITIAL INSTALLATION

10.

If you decided to cut back the lead wires in Step 9,
strip 1/2 in. of insulation from end of each
wire -- white, black, green and blue (if applicable).
Twist stripped ends of each strand of wire within
the insulation with pliers (not included).

11.

Install hanging ball of downrod (A) into opening of
mounting bracket (C). Align one of the slots in
hanging ball with tab in mounting bracket (C).

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11

DANGER: Failure to align one of the slots in
the ball with the tab may result in serious injury or
death.

Hanging
Ball Slot

A

WIRING

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 corresponding fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire
connectors to use.

CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is properly grounded and that a ground (GREEN or BARE)
wire is present.

WARNING: If house wires are different colors than referred to in the following steps, stop
immediately. A professional electrician is recommended to determine wiring.

C

Tab

WARNING: Using a full range dimmer switch (not included) to control fan speed will cause a
loud humming noise from fan. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT use a full
range dimmer switch to control fan speed.

NOTE: This fan is remote control adaptable (remote control not included). Please refer to
instructions provided with the remote control before proceeding with these wiring instructions.

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WIRING

Choose wiring diagram (Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B or Fig. 1C)

1.
that fits your situation and make appropriate wiring
connections as follows: [IMPORTANT: Use one of the
wire connectors (CC) provided to make each wire
connection, making sure to screw wire connector (CC)
on in a clockwise direction.]

1A. FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY PULL
CHAINS: Connect BLACK and BLUE wire from fan
to BLACK wire from ceiling. Connect WHITE wire
from fan to WHITE wire from ceiling. Connect
GROUND (GREEN) wires from downrod (A) and
mounting bracket (C) to BARE/GREEN wire from
ceiling.

FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAINS

FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY TWO WALL SWITCHES

1a

120V POWER
FROM CEILING

BLACK (POWER)
WHITE (NEUTRAL)

GROUND/GREEN (BARE)

GREEN

GREEN

WHITE

BLACK

BLUE &
BLACK

1B. FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT
BY WALL SWITCH: Connect BLACK wire from fan

to BLACK wire from ceiling. Connect BLUE wire from
fan to the BLACK (or RED) wire from the
independent wall switch for the light. Connect
WHITE wire from fan to WHITE wire from ceiling.
Connect GROUND (GREEN) wires from downrod
(A) and mounting bracket (C) to BARE/GREEN wire
from ceiling.

1C. FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY TWO
WALL SWITCHES: Connect BLACK wire from fan
to BLACK (or RED) wire from the independent wall
switch for the fan. Connect BLUE wire from fan to
the BLACK (or RED) wire from the other
independent wall switch for the light. Connect
WHITE wire from fan to WHITE wire from ceiling.
Connect GROUND (GREEN) wires from downrod
(A) and mounting bracket (C) to BARE/GREEN wire
from ceiling.

NOTE: BLACK wire is hot power for fan. BLUE wire
is hot power for light kit. WHITE wire is common for
fan and light kit. GREEN or BARE wire is ground.

FAN CONTROLLED BY PULL CHAIN, LIGHT BY WALL SWITCH

FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY TWO WALL SWITCHES

1b

120V POWER
FROM CEILING

BLACK (POWER)
WHITE (NEUTRAL)

GROUND/GREEN (BARE)

GREEN

GREEN

WHITE

FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY TWO WALL SWITCHES

FAN AND LIGHT CONTROLLED BY TWO WALL SWITCHES

BLACK
(WALL
SWITCH)

BLACK

BLACK

BLUE

1c

120V POWER
FROM CEILING

BLACK (WALL SWITCH)
WHITE (NEUTRAL)

GROUND/GREEN (BARE)

GREEN

GREEN

WHITE

BLACK
(WALL SWITCH
FOR LIGHT)

BLACK

BLACK

BLUE

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WIRING

2.

Wrap electrical tape (not included) around each
individual wire connector (CC) down to the wire.

WARNING: Make sure no bare wire or wire
strands are visible after making connections. Place
GREEN and WHITE wire connections on the
opposite side of the outlet box from the BLACK and
BLUE wire connections.

Turn spliced/taped wires upward and gently push
wires and wire connectors (CC) into outlet box.

Hardware Used

2

CC

CC

CC

CC

E3 Wire Connector x 4

FINAL INSTALLATION

1.

Locate two canopy mounting screws (O) on
underside of mounting bracket (C) and remove
canopy mounting screw (O) closest to the open end
of the mounting bracket (C). Partially loosen the
other canopy mounting screw (O).

Then, lift canopy (B) to mounting bracket (C). Place
rounded part of slotted hole in canopy (B) over
loosened canopy mounting screw (O) and push up.
Twist canopy (B) to lock. Re-insert canopy
mounting screw (O) that was removed, then tighten
both canopy mounting screws (O) securely. Finally,
slide canopy cover (E) up to canopy (B), aligning
rounded part of slotted holes in canopy cover (E)
with screw heads in bottom of canopy (B). Turn
canopy cover (E) clockwise until it stops.

1

C

O

O

O

B

B

O

A

E

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