Kichler 300144 User Manual

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A Kichler® Décor™ ceiling fan

Kichler® Lighting
7711 East Pleasant Valley Road
P.O. Box 318010
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-8010

Customer Service

866.558.5706
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST,
Monday - Friday

Includes our Basic Function

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CoolTouch

Looks permanent, but goes wherever you go!

U.S. Patent Pending

Control System

Instruction Manual

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1. SAFETY RULES

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure
electricity has been turned off at the circuit
breaker or fuse box before beginning.

2. All wiring must be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local electrical
codes. Electrical installation should be
performed by a qualified licensed
electrician.

3. WARNING: Suitable for use with solid­state speed controls.

4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal
injury, use only the two steel screws (and
lock washers) provided with the outlet box
for mounting to 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, ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT

FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKED

"ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT".

5. The outlet box and support structure must
be securely mounted and capable of
reliably supporting a minimum of 50
pounds. Use only CUL Listed outlet boxes
marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT".

6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum
of 7 feet clearance from the trailing edge of
the blades to the floor.

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.

11. After making the electrical connections,
spliced conductors should be turned
upward and pushed carefully up into outlet
box. The wires should be spread apart with
the ground wire and white (common) wire
to one side with the black (load) wire to the
other side of the outlet box.

12. Electrical diagrams are reference only.
Light kits that are not packed with the fan
must be CUL Listed and marked suitable
for use with the model fan you are
installing. Switches must be CUL General
Use Switches. Refer to the Instructions
packaged with the light kits and switches
for proper assembly.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL

INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE

BRACKETS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS

FLANGES) DURING ASSEMBLY OR AFTER

INSTALLATION. DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS

IN THE PATH OF THE BLADES.

Special Notice

This appliance is equipped with a "Wattage

Limiting Device" required by the United

States Department of Energy. The device

has been installed at the factory and can not

be removed.

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

8. Avoid placing objects in the path of the

blades.

9. To avoid personal injury or damage to the

fan and other items, be cautious when
working around or cleaning the fan.

Installing Lamps in excess of 190 total watts

will disable the unit's light fixture. If this

should happen, you will need to reset the

lighting fixture by turning the power off to

the ceiling fan and/or light fixture,

reinstalling lamps totaling less that 190

watts and then turning the power back on.

2. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

Philips screw driver
Blade screw driver
11 mm wrench
Step ladder
Wire cutters

3. PACKAGE CONTENTS

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Unpack your fan and check the contents. You
should have the following items:

a. Fan blades (5)
b. Canopy & Ceiling mounting bracket
c. Ball/downrod assembly
d. Coupling cover
e. Fan motor assembly
f. Set of 5 blade brackets and Pre-Installed

mounting screws
g. Light plate
h. Socket plate assembly
i. Glass shade
j. E12, 40 Watt T3, Krypton lamps (3)
k. CoolTouch™ Receiver
l. Basic Function CoolTouch™ Control

System
m. Part bag contents

1) Mounting hardware:
wood screws (2), flat washers (2),
star washers (2), wire nuts (3),
screws (2)

2) Blade attachment hardware:
screws (17), fiber washers (17)

3) Blade bracket attachment hardware:
screws (2)

4) Safety cable hardware:
wood screw, spring washer, flat washer

5) Balance Kit

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4. MOUNTING OPTIONS

If there isn't an existing UL (cUL for Canadian
Installation) listed 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

Outlet box

Fig. 1

Outlet box

Fig. 2

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). Do
not use plastic outlet boxes.

Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of different
ways to mount the outlet box.

NOTE: If you are installing the ceiling fan on a
sloped (vaulted) ceiling, you may need a
longer downrod to maintain proper clearance
between the tip of the blade and the ceiling. A
minimum clearance of 12" is suggested for
optimal operation.

ANGLED CEILING
MAXIMUM 20° ANGLE

Recessed
outlet box

Fig. 3

Outlet box

Fig. 4

Provide strong
support

NOTE: Depending on the location you have
selected for installation, you may need to
purchase and install a "Joist Hanger" for the
support of the outlet box. Make sure the joist
hanger you purchase has been designed for
use with ceiling fans. (Fig. 4)

Ceiling
mounting
plate

5. HANGING THE FAN

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REMEMBER to turn off the power before you
begin.

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

Step 1. Remove the decorative canopy bottom
cover from the canopy by turning the cover
counterclockwise. (Fig. 5)

Step 2. Remove the ceiling mounting bracket
from the canopy by removing (and save) one
of the two screws. Loosen the remaining
screw by a half turn. (Fig. 5)

Step 3. Pass the 120 volt supply wires from
the ceiling outlet box through the center of the
ceiling mounting bracket. (Fig.6)

Step 4. Attach the ceiling mounting bracket to
the outlet box using the screws and washers
included with the outlet box. (Fig. 6)

UL Listed
outlet box

Ceiling
mounting
bracket

Cross pin

Hook

Hanger ball

Fig. 5

120V Wires

Fig. 6

Ceiling mounting
bracket

Canopy

Canopy
cover

Washers

Mounting screws
(supplied with
electrical box)

Set screw

Step 5. Remove the hanger ball from the
downrod assembly by loosening the set screw,
removing the cross pin and sliding the ball off
the rod. (Fig.7)

Step 6. Loosen the two set screws and
remove the hitch pin and retaining clip from
the coupling on top of the motor assembly.
(Fig. 8)

Step 7. Carefully feed the electrical lead wires
from the fan up through the downrod. Thread
the downrod into the coupling until the Hitch
pin holes are aligned.

Next, replace the hitch pin and retaining clip.
Tighten both set screws. (Fig. 8)

Downrod

Fig. 7

Supply wires

Downrod

Coupling

Set screwSet screw

Hitch pin Retaining

clip

Fig. 8

5

Cross pin

Hanger ball

Coupling cover

Coupling

Fig. 9

Hanger ball

Downrod

Canopy cover

Step 8. Slip the coupling cover, canopy cover
and canopy onto the downrod.

Thread the hanger ball onto the downrod,
insert the cross pin through the downrod and
tighten. Now tighten the set screw. (Fig. 9)

Canopy

Step 9. Lift the motor assembly into position
and place the hanger ball into the ceiling
mounting bracket.

Rotate the entire assembly until the "Check
Tab" has dropped into the "Registration Slot"
and seats firmly. (Fig. 10)

The entire motor assembly should not rotate
(left or right) when seated properly.

WARNING: Failure to reattach the cross pin
and seat the "Check Tab" can cause the fan to
fall from the ceiling during operation. Take
special care to make sure this pin is
reattached.

Registration slot

Check tab

Fig. 10

6. INSTALLATION OF SAFETY SUPPORT

(required for Canadian installation ONLY)

A safety support cable is provided to help
prevent the ceiling fan from falling, please install
it as follows.

Step 1. Attach the provided wood screw and
washers to the ceiling joist next to the mounting
bracket but do not tighten. (Fig. 11)

Step 2. Adjust the length of the safety cable to
reach the screw and washers by pulling the
extra cable through the cable clamp until the
overall length is correct, put the end of the
cable back through the cable clamp, forming a
loop at the end of the cable. Tighten the cable
clamp securely. Now, put the loop in the end of
the safety cable over the wood screw and under
the washer. Tighten the wood screw securely.
NOTE: Although the safety support cable is
required for Canadian installations only. It's a
good idea to make the attachment with any
installation.

Ceiling mounting
bracket

Fig. 11

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Attach
safety cable
to ceiling joist
with screw and
washer

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7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be

sure you have turned off the power at the main
circuit panel.

NOTE: In the Transmiter, Set Dip Switch #5 on
the X position. This disables the dimming
function because your ceiling utilizes CFL lamps
that can NOT be dimmed. (Fig.12)

NOTE: The CoolTouch™ Control System is
equipped with 16 possible frequency
combinations to prevent interference from or with
other remote control units. The frequency
switches on your receiver and transmitter have
been preset at the factory. Please recheck to
make sure the switches on transmitter and
receiver are set to the same position, any
combination of settings will operate the fan as
long as the transmitter and receiver are set to the
same position. (Fig. 12)

Step 1. Insert the receiver into the ceiling
mounting bracket with the flat side of the receiver
facing the ceiling. (Fig. 13) For best performance,
make sure the Black Antenna, on the end of the
receiver, remains extended and not tangled with
any of the electrical wires.

Step 2. Motor to Receiver Electrical Connections:
(Fig. 14) Connect the black wire from the fan to
the black wire marked "TO MOTOR L" on the
receiver.

Dip switch

Receiver

ON

ON

1 2 3 4

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

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Ceiling Mounting
Bracket

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Connect the white wire from the fan to the

Outlet box

white wire marked "TO MOTOR N" from the
receiver. Connect the blue wire from the fan to

Black (hot)

Black ("AC IN L")

Receiver

White (neutral)

Green or bare
copper (ground)

White ("AC IN N")

the blue wire marked "FOR LIGHT" from the
receiver. Secure all the wire connections with
the plastic wire nuts provided.

Step 3. (Fig. 14) Receiver to House Supply
Wires Electrical Connections: Connect the
black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black

Black ("to motor L")

Blue (for light)

Blue (for light)

Black (motor)

White ("to motor N")

Ground
(green)

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

White (neutral)

wire marked "AC in L" from the receiver.
Connect the white(neutral) wire from the
ceiling to the white wire marked "AC in N" from
the Receiver. Secure the wire connections
with the plastic wire nuts provided.

Step 4. (Fig. 14) If your outlet box has a
ground wire (green or bare copper) connect it
to the fan ground wires; otherwise connect the
hanging bracket ground wire to the mounting
bracket. Secure the wire connection with a
plastic nut provided. After connecting the
wires, spread them apart so that the green
and white wires are on one side of the outlet
box and black and blue wires are on the other
side. Carefully tuck the wire connections up
into the outlet box.

Note: Fan must be installed at a maximum
distance of 30 feet from the CoolTouch™
Remote Transmitter for optimal signal
transmission between the transmitter and the

Fig. 14

fan's receiving unit.

Outlet box

Ceiling
mounting
bracket

Screws

Fig. 15

Screws

Canopy

Canopy cover

8. FINISHING THE INSTALLATION

Step 1. Tuck all the connections neatly into

the ceiling outlet box.
Step 2. Slide the canopy up to the mounting
bracket and place one of the key hole slots
over the mounting screw on the mounting
bracket. Rotate the canopy until the screw
head locks in place at the narrow section of
the key hole. See figure 15.
Step 3. Align the remaining circular hole on
the canopy with the remaining hole on the
Ceiling Mounting Bracket. Insert and tighten
the mounting screw you removed earlier and
the mounting screw from Step 2 above. Now,
attach the canopy cover to the mounting screw
heads by inserting the screw heads into the
bottom side of the canopy cover and rotating
the cover clockwise.
NOTE: Adjust the canopy screws as
necessary until the canopy and canopy cover
are snug. (Fig. 15)

9. ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES

Step 1. Attach a blade to a blade bracket using
the screws and fiber washers provided.
(Fig.16)

Make sure the blade is straight when set on
the blade bracket. Tighten each mounting
screw and then repeat this procedure for each
blade.

Step 2. Attach each blade assembly to the
motor using the "Pre-Installed" mounting
screws in the blade bracket. (Fig 16)

Screws

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Blade brackets

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Screws

Fiber
washers

Blades

10. INSTALLING THE LIGHT PLATE

Step 1. Loosen the two screws on the
mounting ring attached to the motor shaft and
"remove" and save the third screw. (Fig. 17)

Step 2. Place the key hole slots on the light
plate over the two screws previously loosened
on the mounting ring.

Turn the light plate until is locks in place at the
narrow section of the key hole slots.

Tighten both key hole screws and replace the
third screw previously removed and tighten
securely.

Fig. 16

Mounting ring

Light plate

Screws

Fig. 17

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11. INSTALLING THE SOCKET PLATE
ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before continuing installation, confirm

that the power is still turned off at the main
circuit breaker or by removing the correct fuse.
Turning the power off using a wall switch is not
sufficient to prevent electrical shock.

Step 1. Loosen the two mounting screws on
the inside of the light plate then remove and
save the third screw.

Hold the socket plate close to the light plate

Light plate

Wire connectors

Socket plate
assembly

Screws

Fig. 18

and connect the white wires from the socket
plate assembly and the fan by pushing the
connectors together. Follow the same
procedure with the black wire connectors.
(Fig. 18)

Step 2. Tuck the connections neatly into the
light plate. Place the key holes on the socket
plate assembly over the 2 screws previously
loosened from the light plate, turn the socket
plate assembly until it locks in place at the
narrow section of the key holes. Secure by
tightening all three screws. (Fig. 18)

Lamps

Fig. 19

Light plate

Socket plate assembly

Glass
shade

Decorative nut

12. INSTALLING THE LAMPS AND

GLASS SHADE

Step 1. Install the 3, 40 Watt/E12 T3 Krypton
lamps (provided). (Fig. 19)

Step 2. Remove the decorative nut from the
light fixture stem. Place the glass shade over
the light fixture stem and secure the shade
with the decorative nut. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN. (Fig. 19)

13. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Remove the battery compartment cover on the
back of the CoolTouch™ Transmitter and insert
both batteries provided. Make sure the + sign is
facing up.

Take care during this procedure NOT TO move the
frequency dip switches inside this compartment.
The settings MUST remain the same as the
settings on the receiver for proper communication
with the control system.

It's a good idea to remove these batteries if your
fan is not used for extended periods of time,
(months).

NOTE: Make sure Dip Switch #5 is set to the X
position. This disables the dimming function. You
light fixture utilizes CFL lamps that can NOT be
dimmed.

Fig. 20

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1 2 3 4

Code Switch

ON

ON

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14. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Restore power to ceiling fan and test for
proper operation.

A. , , and buttons:

These three buttons are used to set the

fan speed as follows:
= High speed
= Medium speed
= Low speed

B. button:
This button turns the fan off.

C. The " " button: turns the light fixture

On/Off or controls dimming. Press and
release for On or Off, Press and HOLD
for full range dimming.

NOTE: As stated above, the light dimming
function on this control is operated by holding
down the light button and releasing it at the
desired brightness level.

Fig. 21

Slide switch

This control system is NOT designed to
"Reverse" the rotation of the blades. To set
the fan blades in reverse, the reverse slide
switch is located on the top of the Motor
Housing. See Fig. 22

Fig. 22

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Speed settings for warm or cool weather
depend on factors such as the room size.
Ceiling height, number of fans and so on.

Warm Weather Operation: Forward (counter
clockwise) A downward airflow creates a
cooling effect as shown in Fig. 23. This allows
you to set your air conditioner on a warmer
setting without affecting your general comfort.

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

Cool Weather Operation: Reverse
(clockwise). An upward airflow moves warm
air off the ceiling areas as shown in Fig. 24.
This allows you to set your heating unit on a
cooler setting without affecting your general
comfort.

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15. INSTALLING THE COOLTOUCH

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CONTROL SYSTEM WALL PLATE

Select a location to install your CoolTouch™
Control System Transmitter. You can replace
an existing wall switch or, install the
transmitter on ANY flat surface.

Option 1: Install the control system using an
existing wall switch outlet box.
Make sure the electrical power is TURNED
OFF at the main panel before continuing.

Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and the
old switch from the wall outlet box. Wire nut
the BLACK leads (hot) together and push back
inside the outlet box. (Fig. 25)

Step 2. Install the metal plate and CoolTouch™
wall plate to the existing wall outlet box with 4
screws provided. Then place the two plastic
plugs into the wall plate. (Fig. 26)

Outlet box

Outlet box

Metal plate

Screws

Switch

Wall plate

Fig. 25

CoolTouch™ wall plate

Plastic plugs

Option 2: Install the control system on ANY
flat surface.

Select the desired location and use the
CoolTouch™ wall plate to mark the location
for the mounting holes. Use the dry wall
anchors and/or screws provided and finish the
installation.

16. INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER

1. Insert the transmitter into the wall plate by
inserting the bottom of the transmitter first and
then press the top of the transmitter into the
pocket. The transmitter will fully function from
this location or you can remove the transmitter
and use as a "Hand Held" device.

2. To remove the transmitter from the wall
plate, push the release button and the
transmitter will fall into your hand.

Screws

Fig. 26

Release
button

Fig. 27

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17. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Solution

Fan will not start.

Fan sounds noisy.

Fan wobble.

1. Check circuit fuses or breakers.

2. Check all electrical connections to insure proper contact. CAUTION: Make
sure the main power is OFF when checking any electrical connection.

3. Make sure the transmitter batteries are installed properly. Positive (+) side
facing out.

4. Insure the batteries have a good charge.

1. Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.

2. Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade brackets to the motor are tight.

3. Make sure wire nut connections are not rubbing against each other or the
interior wall of the switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off.

4. Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noise associated with a new fan
disappear during this time.

5. If using an optional light kit, make sure the screws securing the glassware
are tight. Make sure the light bulbs are not touching any other component.

6. Do not connect this fan to wall mounted variable speed control(s). they are
not compatible with ceiling fan motors or remote controls.

7. Make sure the upper canopy is a short distance from the ceiling. It should not
touch the ceiling.

1. Check that all blade and blade arm screws are secure.

2. Most fan wobbling problems are caused when blade levels are unequal.
Check this level by selecting a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the
blades. Measure this distance. Rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned
for measurement. Repeat for each blade. The distance deviation should be
equal within 1/8".

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

4. If the blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by
side) blades can redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother
operation.

Remote control
malfunction.

1. Ceiling Fans with remote control systems CAN NOT be operated in
conjunction with any other control system EXCEPT a basic On/Off wall switch,
if desired.

2. Make sure the frequency dip switches in the transmitter and receiver have
identical settings.

3. Make sure the Black Antenna on the receiver is NOT tangled with any other
electrical wires and is extended around the inside of the ceiling canopy.

18. SPECIFICATIONS

Fan Size

52"

Speed Volts

High

Medium

Low

120
120
120

Amps

0.50

0.42

0.29

Watts

60.4

32.0

11.8

These are approximate measurements. They do not include data for any lamps or fixtures attached
to the ceiling fan.

RPM

150
107

58

CFM CFM/W

4790.97

3243.94

1720.61

79.32

101.37

145.81

N.W. G.W. C.F.

9.36
kgs

10.70
kgs

2.0'