Hinkley 52 TROPIC AIR Owner's Manual

52" TROPIC AIR

INDOOR / OUTDOOR FAN

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This manual contains complete instructions for the installation and operation of this fan. It has been designed to make the installation process as easy as possible. If you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with wiring, please contact a qualiﬁed electrician. If you need additional assistance or have any questions, please reach out to us.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

03 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

03 TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED

04 UNPACKING YOUR FAN

05 PREPARATION

05 INSTALLING THE HANGING BRACKET

06 HANGING THE FAN

08 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

09 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION

GENERAL INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10 BLADE ATTACHMENT

11 INSTALLATION OF REMOVABLE SWITCH HOUSING

12 OPERATION

13 CARE AND CLEANING

13 TROUBLESHOOTING

14 ENERGY GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS

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WARNING:

Read and follow these instructions carefully and be mindful of all warnings shown throughout.

GENERAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure the success of the installation, be sure to read the instructions and review the diagrams thoroughly before beginning.

To avoid possible electric shock, be sure electricity is turned oﬀ at the main power box before wiring. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with local codes, ordinances and/or the National Electric Code. If you are unfamiliar with the methods of installing electrical wiring and products, secure the services of a qualiﬁed and licensed electrician as well as someone who can check the strength of the supportive ceiling members and make the proper installation(s) and connections.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or other personal injury, mount fan only on an outlet box or supporting system 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.

Make sure that your installation site will not allow rotating fan blades to come in contact with any object. Blades should be at least 7 feet from ﬂoor.

Blades should be attached after motor housing is hung and in place. Fan motor housing should be kept in the carton until ready to be installed to protect its ﬁnish. If you are installing more than one ceiling fan, make sure that you do not mix fan blade sets, as each blade is part of a weighted set.

After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the common conductor and the grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box, and the "HOT" wires on the other side.

Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL listed and should be installed per the light kit's installation instructions.

After fan is completely installed, check to make sure that all connections are secure to prevent fan from falling and/or causing damage or injury.

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The fan can be made to work immediately after installation - the bearings are adequately charged with grease so that, under normal conditions, further lubrication should not be necessary for the life of the fan.

To operate the reverse function on this fan, press the reverse button while the fan is running.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS:

• Disconnect power by removing fuse or turning oﬀ circuit breaker before installing the fan and/or optional lighting.

• Support directly from building structure.

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to 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.

• Do not use an incandescent light dimmer. Do not use this fan with any transformer type fan speed control device.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when installing them, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan. Do not insert any objects(s) between rotating fan blades.

NOTE:

The important precautions, 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 carefulness are factors which cannot be

built into this product. These factors must be supplied by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.

TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED

• PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

• FLAT SCREWDRIVER

• WRENCH OR PLIERS

• WIRE CUTTER

• STEPLADDER

• WIRING SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED BY

ELECTRICAL CODE

UNPACKING YOUR FAN

UNPACK YOUR FAN AND CHECK THE CONTENTS.

• Do not discard the carton. If warranty replacement or repair is ever necessary, the fan should be returned in original packing. Remove all

parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its side, or the decorative housing may shift, be bent or damaged.

• Examine all parts. You should have the following:

1 Blade Set of 5

2 Hanging Bracket

3 Ceiling Canopy and Trim Ring

Ball Moisture Cover

Downrod/Ball Assembly

Yoke Cover

Fan Housing with Motor *Remove rubber shipping

supports around motor, if

included on your fan. Save screws

Mounting plate

DetachableSwitch housing

Blade Arm Set of 5

Pull Chain with Fob, Bracket Mounting Hardware (wood screws, screws, lock washers, washers, wire nuts), Blade to Blade Arm Screws and Rubber Washers, Balance Kit

TROPIC AIR PACKAGE CONTENT

Hardware Bag

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NOTE: Design of parts shown above may look slightly diﬀerent for your speciﬁc model of fan.

PREPARATION

PREPARATION:

Verify you have all parts before beginning the installation. Check foam insert closely for missing parts. Remove motor from packing. To avoid damage to ﬁnish, assemble motor on soft padded surface or use the original foam inset in motor box.

DO NOT LAY MOTOR HOUSING ON ITS SIDE AS THIS COULD RESULT IN SHIFTING OF MOTOR IN DECORATIVE ENCLOSURE.

Parts identiﬁcation on assembled fan.

Blade Arms

Motor Housing

DetachableSwitch

Housing

INSTALLING THE HANGING BRACKET

CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned oﬀ

at the main power box before wiring. All wiring must be in accordance with National and Local Electrical Codes and the ceiling fan must be grounded as a precaution against possible electric shock.

Locate ceiling joist where fan is to be mounted, being sure location

agrees with the requirements in the minimum clearance section of this guide. Wood joists must be sound and of adequate size to support 35 pounds (See page 2, items 3 and 4).

If not already present, mount a UL listed outlet box marked "suitable for

fan support" following the instructions provided with the outlet box. The outlet box must be able to support a minimum of 35 pounds.

Downrod

Ceiling Fan Outlet Box

Hanger Bracket

Canopy

Yoke Cover

Blade

Attach hanging bracket to outlet box using screws provided with the

outlet box.

Flat Washer

Spring Washer

Outlet Box Screw

Fig. 1

HANGING THE FAN

Remove ball from downrod by loosening set screw in the

side of the ball. Slide ball down and remove ball pin; remove ball. (Fig. 1)

Carefully support fan body (motor) in its styrofoam packing

with the mounting collar (where the wires come out) facing upward.

Loosen the two set screws and remove the hitch pin and

retaining clip from the coupling on top of the motor assembly. (Fig. 2)

Hanger ball

Cross pin

Set screw

Downrod

Carefully feed the electrical lead wires from the fan up

through the downrod. Insert downrod pin through holes in mounting collar and downrod; slip cotter pin through small hole in end of downrod pin to hold downrod in place.

Tighten security screws against downrod using a large ﬂat

blade screwdriver to ensure a tight ﬁt against downrod. Tighten nuts against mounting collar.

Fig. 1

Hook-up (3) Wires

Downrod

Mounting Collar

Cotter Pin

Top of Fan Body

Fig. 2

Security Screws

Downrod Pin

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REMEMBER to turn oﬀ the power before you begin.

To properly install your ceiling fan, follow the steps below.

Slip the yoke cover, trim ring and canopy onto the downrod. (Fig. 3)

Slide the hanger ball onto the downrod, insert the cross pin through

the downrod and tighten. Tighten the set screw.

Feed wires through holes in rubber ball moisture cap and slide cap

down over top of ball. (Fig. 3)

Lift ball/downrod/fan into hanger bracket opening.

NOTE: The tab opposite hanger bracket opening should ﬁt in slot on ball. (Fig. 4)

NOTE:

6 feet of lead wire is supplied on the fan for use with

longer downrods.

Ball Moisture Cap

Cross Pin

Ground Wire

Hanger ball

Hook-up (3) Wires

Downrod

Yoke Cover

Top of Fan Body

Fig. 3

Set screw

Canopy

Trim Ring

Registration slot

Fig. 4

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING:

To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned oﬀ

at the main fuse or breaker box before wiring.

Connect the fan supply (black) and light (blue) wires to the black household supply wire as shown in Figure 1

Connect the neutral fan (white) wire to the white neutral household wire (Figure 1).

After all splices are made, check to make sure there are no loose strands. As an additional precaution we suggest to secure the plastic wire connectors to the wires with electrical tape.

Outlet Box

Black ("AC IN L")

Blue (Light)

Black (Motor)

White ("AC IN N")

Green or bare copper (ground)

Ground (green)

White (Neutral)

(Connect to ground wire on hanger bracket if no house ground wire exists.)

Fig. 1

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FINISHING THE INSTALLATION

Tuck connections neatly into ceiling outlet box.

Slide the canopy up to mounting bracket and place the

key hole on the canopy over the screw on the mounting bracket, turn canopy until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes.

Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining

hole on the mounting bracket, secure by tightening the two set screws.

NOTE: Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and trim ring are snug.

Make sure the hook on the hanging bracket properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball before

attaching the canopy to the bracket by turning the housing until it drops into place.

WARNING:

Ceiling Fan Outlet Box

Hanger Bracket

Canopy

Trim Ring

Groove

Screws

BLADE ATTACHMENT

WARNING: The fan motor assembly is shipped with rubber packing

mounts to prevent movement during transportation. Remove the ﬁve rubber packing mounts from the fan motor assembly and discard prior to attaching the blade arms.

Place rubber washer on screw. Insert this assembly through

the blade and start the screw into the blade arm. Repeat this procedure without tightening the screw until all 3 screws have been started into the blade arm (Fig. 1).

Tighten each screw starting with center screw.

Fasten blade assembly to motor with provided screws and

lock lockwashers. Repeat procedure for remaining blades (Fig. 2). Make sure screws are TIGHT! Loose motor screws can contribute to unnecessary hum during operation.

NOTE:

Cordless power screwdrivers are NOT recommended, as

they usually strip the heads of the screws and usually will not

fully compress the lock washers on the motor screws. Use a

large ﬂat blade screwdriver for ﬁnal tightening to fully

compress the washers. This will help ensure proper

alignment of the blades and noise-free, wobble-free running.

Fig. 1

Screw

Rubber Washer

Blade Arm

Blade

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Blades Assembly

Screws

Fig. 2

INSTALLATION OF REMOVABLE SWITCH HOUSING

Mounting Hub (bottom of motor)

Mounting plate

DetachableSwitch housing

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Remove the 1 of 3 screws from the mounting hub and keep it

1 1

for future use. Loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove)

Screws

Place the key holes on the mounting plate over the 2 screws

previously loosened from the mounting hub , turn mounting plate until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes. Secure by tightening the 2 screws previously loosened and the one previously removed. (Figure 1)

Wire connectors

Remove the 1 of 3 screws from the mounting plate and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove)

Raise and hold the DetachableSwitch housing close to the mounting plate and push the square wire connectors together. (Fig. 2)

Place the key holes on the DetachableSwitch housing over the 2 screws previously loosened from the mounting plate, turn light kit until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes. Secure by tightening the 2 screws previously loosened and the one previously removed. (Fig. 2)

Mounting plate

OPERATION

Turn on the power and check operation of the fan. The fan is controlled by the use of the pull chain as follows:

1. one pull = high speed

2. two pulls = medium high speed

3. three pulls = medium speed

4. four pulls = low speed

5. ﬁve pulls = oﬀ

For proper functions, ensure that the chain is pulled down fully and released each time.

NOTE: Leave pull chain switch in "high speed" position when using optional wall control.

The slide switch on the side of the switch housing controls forward or reverse rotation. Make sure switch is not stuck between

forward and reverse positions.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage or cause injury, be sure that fan is switched to oﬀ and blades have stopped moving completely

before attempting to change direction of rotation.

Summer Mode and Winter Mode Operation

Summer Mode (forward):

A DOWNWARD airﬂow creates a cooling eﬀect as shown in Figure 1. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting without aﬀecting your comfort.

Winter Mode (Reverse):

An UPWARD airﬂow moves warmer air oﬀ the ceiling area as shown in Figure 2. This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting without aﬀecting your comfort.

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

(COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION)

SUMMER MODE

WINTER MODE

(CLOCKWISE DIRECTION)

CARE AND CLEANING

Periodically it may be necessary to re-tighten blade to blade arm screws or blade arm to motor screws to prevent clicking or humming sound during operation. This is especially true in climates with broad temperature and humidity ranges.

When dusting the blades, you must support the blade to prevent bending - no pressure should be applied to the blades. If you experience any ﬂaws in the operation of your fan, please check the following points.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION:

Switch oﬀ power supply before carrying out any of these checks.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

FAN WILL NOT START

FAN SOUNDS NOISY

FAN WOBBLES

1. Check main and branch circuit breakers and/or fuses.

2. Check line wire connections to fan housing wiring. Make sure forward/reverse switch is set to one or the other position, not stuck in between.

1. Check and make sure that all screws in motor housing are snug (but not over tight).

2. Check that the screws securing blade arms to the motor are tight.

3. Check that wire connectors in switch housing are not rattling against each other or the interior wall of the switch housing.

4. Check that all glassware is ﬁnger tight and that bulb(s) are well held in the sockets, if a light kit is used.

5. Check that the canopy is ﬁrmly attached to hanging bracket and not vibrating against ceiling.

1. Check that all blades are ﬁrmly screwed into blade arms. Check that all blade arms are ﬁrmly secure to the motor.

2. Check to make sure that light kit (if present) is ﬁrmly attached to switch housing and that all glassware and shades are fastened properly. Wobble can also result from even the smallest deviations in distance from blade tip to blade tip.

3. If measurements from blade tip to blade tip are not equal, loosen screws connecting blade to blade arm one at a time and adjust blade(s) so that distances are equal.

4. Interchanging adjacent blades may redistribute mass and result in smoother operation. Blade arms can be bent slightly to restore same pitch to all blades if a blade is diﬀerent than the other blades when viewed edge on.

5. Most wobble can be traced to a loose electrical box or mounting bracket. Make sure these are tight and the ball is completely seated in the bracket.

6. Use the enclosed Blade Balancing Kit if the blade wobble is still noticeable.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE ARM WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES, OR CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES.

ENERGY GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

AVERAGE PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY INFORMATION

Estimated

Yearly Energy Cost

Cost Range of Similar Models (19” – 84”)

• Based on 12 cents per kWh and 6.4 hours use per day

• Your cost depends on rates

• Energy Use: 19.5 Watts

All estimates based on typical use, excluding lights

Airﬂow Shown Is a Weighted Average of High and Low Cubic Feet per Minute Based on Downrod

and use

Airflow

4,523

Cubic Feet Per Minute

• The higher the airflow, the more air the fan will move

• Airflow Efficiency: 232 Cubic Feet Per Minute Per Watt

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HINKLEY SMART FAN OPTIONS:

In addition to the included wall control, you can control your Hinkley fan through the Bond app.

• To use the app, download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.

• Open the app to create your account. You can also login with your Facebook or Google account.

• Next, set up a WiFi connection. You will need the SSID and WiFi password for the network you want to connect to.

• You will receive a prompt to choose the ﬁnish of your fan and name your fan device.

• The app will walk you through the main screen and show you how to change fan speeds, dim the light, set timers or utilize breeze mode.

PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

Airﬂow (CFM)

Energy Use (Watts)

Airﬂow Eﬃciency (CFM/W)

Energy Costs (Yearly)

Amps

RPMs 141 52

HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED

6345

29.9

212

0.39 0.09

STANDARD

2459

4.6

535

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NOTE: Maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the wall control. Maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an on/oﬀ switch or breaker when utilizing the app for the fan control (without the wall control in the circuit).

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HINKLEY IS PROUD TO PROVIDE YOU WITH CEILING FAN PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE YOUR SPACE WITH COMFORT, PURPOSE AND STYLE. AS A FAMILY COMPANY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO DESIGN, PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY, AND WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU IS PARAMOUNT TO US.

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INSTALLATION OF SAFETY CABLE SUPPORT

Attach the wood screw and the flat washer to the ceiling joist as shown (do not fully tighten). Slide the cable clamp onto the safety cable from the fan. Loop the safety cable around the wood screw that was just attached to ceiling joist. Feed the end of the cable into the clamp and pull as much cable through as possible. Firmly tighten screw in the clamp. Cut o excess cable.

safety cable clamp

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