Intertek RSS52 Installation Manual

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Professional Installation Recommended

Note: Approximate time of assembly is 30 min to 1 hour

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INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Guide

MODEL NO.:

RSS52

Table of Contents:
Safety tips Pg.2
Unpacking your fan. Pg.3
Installation Preparation.Pg.4
Hanging Bracket Installation Pg.4
Tools and material required Pg.5
Electrical Outlet Box Pg.5
Bulb installation Pg.6
Fan Assembly Pg.7-8
Wiring Pg.8
Canopy Assembly Pg.9
Blade Assembly Pg.9
Light Kit Assembly Pg.10
Testing Your Fan Pg.10
Trouble Shooting Pg.11-12
Maintenance Pg.12

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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
so that the tips of the blades are 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
50 pounds (23 kilograms). The outlet box must be supported directly by the building structure.
Use only ETL 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,” 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 one12 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 ETL listed and
marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be ETL 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, fire and to prevent humming noise do not use this fan with any
solid state speed control device or control fan speed with a full range dimmer switch. [Using a full range dimmer
switch to control fan speed will cause a loud humming noise from fan.] (Note: This fan is suitable for use with
remote control.)

8. Do not operate the reverse switch until 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 brackets when installing the brackets,

balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan 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
c. 4 in. down rod and hanging ball (with pin and clip)
1 piece
d. Motor housing: 1 piece
e. Blade arm: 5 pieces
f. Down rod cover:1 piece
g. Blade: 5 pieces
h. Glass shade: 1 piece
i. Light kit fitter: 1 piece
j. Component bags (below components are included)
k. 21in. Down rod

Blade screw: 16 pieces Pull chain fob: 2 piece
Paper washer: 16 pieces Waist beads: 4 pieces
Wood screw: 2 pieces Wire nuts: 3 pieces
Metal washer: 2 pieces
Small lock washer: 2 pieces Safety Bolt: 1 pieces
Balancing weight: 3 pieces

Plastic Clip: 1 pieces Large lock washer: 1 piece
Required bulbs:

Light kit- use – E12, Type B, 40W x 2 (Not Included)
Motor housing-use - E12, Type C, 7W x 4 (Not Included)

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED INDICATED BULB WATTAGE

NOTE: Your fan is equipped with a wattage limiter, if you exceed the indicated wattage your ceiling fan will not function.

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3. Installation Preparation.

To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure that
the hanging location allows the blade a clearance
of 7ft.(2.13m) from the floor and 30in.(76cm) from
any wall or obstruction.
The fan is suitable for room sizes up to 400 square
feet (37.2square meters).

This fan can be mounted with a down rod
on a normal or vaulted ceiling. The hanging length
can be extended by purchasing a longer down rod
(0.625in/1.59cm diameter).

This fan can also be mounted using
Flush mount installation only on a normal ceiling.

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 cleanly
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.

Partially loosen screws in slotted holes of canopy. Remove
the other 2 screws (along with the star washers)--save for
later use. Twist canopy to remove hanging bracket.

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 hanging bracket opening.

Note: It is very important that you use the proper hardware when
installing the hanging bracket as this will support the fan.