Mercury Row W005485583 Owner Manual

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Installation Guide
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
Table of Contents:
Safety Tips. pg. 1 Unpacking Your Fan. pg. 2 Parts Inventory. pg. 2 Installation Preparation. pg. 3 Hanging Bracket Installation. pg. 3 Fan Assembly. pgs. 4 - 5 Wiring. pg. 6 Canopy Assembly. pg. 7 Blade Assembly. pg. 7 Switch Housing Assembly. pg. 7 Handheld Remote Control Assembly. pg. 8 Automated Learning Process./ Activating Code. pg. 9 Remote/Wall Control Operation. pg. 10 Testing Your Fan. pg. 10
net weight of fan: 13.49 lb (6.12 kg)
Troubleshooting. pg. 11 Parts Replacement. pg. 11 Warranty. pg. 11
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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 . 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
ten (10) feet (3.05 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 35 pounds (16 kilograms). The outlet box must be supported directly by the building structure. Use only CUL 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 of 15.9 kg (35 lb) or less," 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 one 12 gauge house wire a 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.
nd two lead wires from the fan. If your house wire is larger than 12
5. Electrical diagrams are for 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 or UL 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 fire or electrical shock, 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.]
8. Do not operate the reverse switch until the fan has come to a complete stop. [Note: If using remote control
with reverse capability, reverse fan blade direction only when on LOW speed.]
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 arms during assembly or after installation. Do not insert objects into the path of the 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.
b. hanging bracket. 1 piece
c. downrod and hanging ball. 1 piece
d. motor housing. 1 piece
e. switch housing plate. 1 piece
f. switch housing cap. 1 piece
h. blade plate. 6 pieces
i. safety cable (already attached to motor).
j. canopy cover (in hardware pack). 1 piece
a. canopy. 1 piece
g. yoke cover. 1 piece
1 piece
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f
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m. remote control cover. 1 piece
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for proper installation and safety.
k. blade. 6 pieces
wall c
ontrol. 2 pieces
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e. 1 piece
plat
eplate. 3 pieces
dware packs
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3. Installation Preparation.
blade edge
To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure that the hanging location allows the blades a clearance of 10 feet (3.05m) from the floor and 30in. (76cm) from any wall or obstruction. This fan is suitable for room sizes up to 400 square feet (37.2 square meters).
This fan can be mounted with a downrod on a regular (no-slope) or vaulted ceiling. The hanging length can be extended by purchasing a longer downrod (0.5in./1.27cm diameter). Other installation, such as flushmount, is not available for this fan.
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire cutters, and rated electrical tape
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
30
10 feet
(3.05m) (76cm)
inches
downrod
installation
12ft. - 20ft.
(3.66m - 6.1m)
12ft. - 20ft.
(3.66m - 6.1m)
flushmount
installation
Vaulted ceiling angle is not to exceed 25 degrees.
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 box is securely attached to the building structure and can support the full weight of the fan. Ensure it is clearly 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 and that a ground wire (GREEN or bare) is present.
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 bracket opening.
*Note: It is very important that you use the proper hardw when installing the hanging br fan.
acket as this will suppor
are
t the
hanging bracket
flat washers
spring washers
outlet box screws
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5. Fan Assembly.
If you wish to extend the hanging length of your fan, you must remove the hanging ball from the downrod provided to use with an extended downrod (sold separately). [If you wish to use the
downrod provided, please proceed to instructions following the dotted line below.]
set screw
set screw hole
stop pin
To remove hanging ball, loosen set screw on hanging ball, lower hanging ball and remove stop pin. Slide hanging ball off the original downrod, A, and slide it down the longer downrod, B (the top of the downrod should be noted as having a set screw hole; use this hole when setting the set screw). Insert stop pin into top of extended downrod and raise hanging ball. Be sure stop pin aligns with slots on the inside of the hanging ball. Tighten set screw securely.
Tip: To prepare for threading electrical wires through downrod, apply a small piece of electrical tape to the ends of the electrical wires--this will keep the wires together when threading them through the downrod.
Locate canopy cover in hardware pack. Loosen yoke set screws and nuts at top of motor housing. Remove pin and clip from motor housing yoke. Slide downrod through canopy, canopy cover and yoke cover. [Note: Canopy cover must be turned with shiny side toward the motor housing.]
Thread safety cable and electrical wires through downrod and pull extra wire slack from the upper end of the downrod.
hanging ball
A
electrical wiring
downrod
canopy
safety cable
canopy cover
Thread downrod into the motor housing yoke until holes for pin and clip in downrod align with holes in yoke--make sure wires do not get twisted. Re-insert pin and clip that were previously removed. Tighten yoke set screws and nuts securely. Lower yoke cover to motor housing.
WARNING: Failure to tighten set screw on hanging ball completely could result in the fan becoming loose and possibly falling.
["Fan Assembly" continued on next page.]
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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yoke cover
yoke set screw and nut
clip
pin
motor housing
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5. Fan Assembly. (cont.)
With the hanging bracket secured to the outlet box and able to support the fan, you are now ready to hang your fan. Grab the fan firmly with two hands. Slide downrod through opening in hanging bracket and let hanging ball rest on the hanging bracket. Turn the hanging ball slot until it lines up with the hanging bracket tab.
wood
ceiling
joist
safety cable loop
wood screw
and washer
WARNING: Failure to align slot in hanging ball with tab in hanging bracket may result in serious injury or death.
Tip: Seek the help of another person to hold the stepladder in place and to help lift the fan up to you once you are set on the ladder.
Find a secure attachment point (wood ceiling joist highly recommended) and secure safety cable. It will be necessary to use a heavy duty wood screw, washer and lock washer (not supplied) with the safety cable loop. If necessary, adjust the loop at the end of the safety cable. The loop at the end of the safety cable should just fit over the threads on the wood screw. Extra cable slack can be left in ceiling area.
canopy
safety cable
hanging bracket tab
hanging ball slot
motor housing
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6. Wiring.
green/
bare
ground
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WARNING: Turn off circuit breakers to current fixture from breaker panel and be sure switch is turned to the OFF position.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is properly grounded or that a ground wire (GREEN or Bare) is present.
Make sure all electrical connections comply with Local Codes or Ordinances and the National Electrical Code. If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring or if the house/building wires are different colors than those referred to below, please use a qualified electrician.
Note: Excess lead wire length from the fan can be cut to the desired length and then stripped.
When fan is secured in place on the hanging bracket, electrical wiring can be made as follows: Connect BLACK wire from fan to BLACK wire from ceiling with wire connector provided. Connect WHITE wire from fan to WHITE wire from ceiling with wire connector provided. Connect all GROUND (GREEN) wires together from fan to BARE/GREEN wire from ceiling with wire connector provided.
from ceiling
from fan
(wiring for fan)
white supply wire
black supply wire
black
white
white
black
ground (green or bare)
wire
connector
ground
(green
or bare)
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* Wrap each wire connector separat
trical tape as an extra safety measure.
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ely with
[PLEASE NOTE: Wall and/or handheld remote control must be used for fan to operate. If you do not
wish to use the wall control, please proceed to Section 7 below to continue with fan installation.]
To install wall control, remove existing wall switch. Wire one of the wall controls with wire connectors provided as shown in diagram at right.
*Wrap each wire connector separat
trical tape as an extra safety measure. Ge
elec push wir bo
es and taped wire connectors into
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ntly
outlet
Install one 12-volt battery (included) in wall control. IMPORTANT: Wall control will not function unless battery is installed.
Since this fan does not have a light kit, the dimmer switch (labeled ON and D) has been pre-set to the "OFF" position (D). If wish to purchase a light kit and have dimming capability, please move the switch to the "ON" position (ON).
Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
*NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or r * Incr * C
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
outlet box
elocate the receiving antenna.
ease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
wall
control
green/
green/
ground
ground
black
(AC IN from
breaker box)
bare
bare
black
black (TO POWER supply)
green
black (OUT to fan)
I
dimmer
switch
Attach wall control to outlet box and secure with
plate
screws from original wall switch. Attach plate (included) to wall control using 2 screws provided
12V battery
with the wall control.
(wiring for wall control)
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7. Canopy Assembly.
Locate 2 screws on underside of hanging bracket and remove screw closest to the open end of the hanging bracket. Partially loosen the other screw. Lift canopy to hanging bracket. Place rounded part of slotted hole in canopy over loosened screw in hanging bracket and push up. Twist canopy to lock. Re-insert screw that was removed, and then tighten both screws securely. Slide canopy cover up to canopy, aligning rounded part of slotted holes in canopy cover with screw heads in bottom of canopy. Turn cover to the right (clockwise) until it stops.
8.
Blade A
Time Saver: Washers for blade screws can be set on each blade screw prior to installing blades.
Locate 24 blade attachment screws and washers in hardware pack. Slide blade through one of the narrow, rectangular openings on motor housing, aligning holes in blade with holes in blade arm (located on the underside of the motor
housing)--refer to drawing at right. [Be sure to note label on blade indicating THIS SIDE UP.] Then, place
blade plate over holes in blade arm, making sure to align all 4 holes, as shown in drawing at right. Partially insert 4 blade attachment screws (along with washers). Securely tighten screws with Phillips screwdriver only after all 4 screws have been inserted. Repeat procedure for remaining blades.
Note: Tighten blade arm screws twice a year.
ssembly.
hanging bracket
screw
canopy
screw
canopy cover
motor housing
blade
blade arm
blade plate
blade attachment screws and washers
9. Switch Housing Assembly.
Remove 3 screws from outer edge of switch housing plate (save screws for later use).
Remove 1 screw from fitter plate on underside of motor and partially loosen the other 2 screws. Align slotted holes in center of switch housing plate with loosened screws in fitter plate, allowing molex plugs from motor housing to come through hole in middle of switch housing plate. Twist switch housing plate to lock. Re-insert screw that was removed and secure all screws.
Align holes in switch housing cap with holes in switch housing plate. Re-insert screws that were previously removed and use a Phillips screwdriver to secure all screws.
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motor housing
fitter
molex
plugs
switch housing
plate
switch
housing cap
plate
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10. Handheld Remote Control Assembly.
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IN ORDER TO USE THE HANDHELD REMOTE CONTROL, PLEASE CONTINUE WITH SECTION 10 for remote control assembly instructions. If you have already installed the wall control but do not wish to use the handheld remote control, please proceed to Section 11.
Gently pull on remote control cover to separate top and bottom parts. [Refer to diagram 1.]
In order to use wall control as a handheld remote control, cut each wire on wall control (that was not previously used)--use wire cutters to cut off each wire as close to the wall control as possible. [Refer to diagram 2.]
Install one 12-volt battery (included) in wall control. [Refer to diagram 2.]
Since this fan does not have a light kit, the dimmer switch (labeled ON and D) has been pre-set to the "OFF" position (D). If wish to purchase a light kit and have dimming capability, please move the switch to the "ON" position (ON).
remote control
cover
(top)
(bottom)
diagram 1
wall control
wire
dimmer
switch
wire
Align holes in wall control with posts located on inside of TOP part of remote control cover and press together firmly. Place wall control into BOTTOM part of remote control cover, aligning posts in top of remote control cover with post holes in the bottom. [Refer to diagram 3.] (NOTE: Make sure to align narrower ends of remote control cover before closing.) Squeeze top and bottom of remote control cover together until you hear a click at each end, indicating that the remote control cover has closed completely.
IMPORTANT: Store the handheld remote control away from excess heat or humidity. To prevent damage to handheld remote control, remove the battery if remote control will not be used for long periods.
diagram 2
post hole
remote control
cover, BOTTOM
12V battery
hole
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control
wire
post
remote control
cover, TOP
diagram 3
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11. Automated Learning Process./Activating Code.
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CAUTION: The wall and/or handheld remote control can be programmed to multiple receivers or fans. If this is not desired, turn wall switch off to any other programmable receiver or fan.
Restore electrical power and then, if using wall control, set slider switch on wall control to the ON position. Within 60 seconds of turning on the wall control, press and hold the fan SET button on the wall control for 5 seconds or until light blinks twice.
Turn power off again for at least 5 seconds and then turn power back on. Within 60 seconds of restoring the power, press and hold the fan SET button on the handheld remote control for 5 seconds or until light blinks twice.
Test the light and fan functions to confirm the learning process is complete--see Section 13 on the
following page.
Select a faceplate (almond or white) and press firmly onto front of wall control that was previously installed to the outlet box on the wall. [Refer to
diagram 1.]
wall control
diagram 1
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SET button
handheld
remote control
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faceplate
(black)
Attach black faceplate to front of handheld remote control; press down firmly. [Refer to diagram 2.]
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SET button
diagram 2
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12. Remote/Wall Control Operation.
handheld
remote control
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IMPORTANT:
Handheld remote control and wall control must be SYNCHRONIZED with fan in order to properly function.
wall control
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Fan SPEED control buttons--1: Use to control the ceiling fan speed 1-6 Fan OFF button--2: Use to turn the fan off
REVERSE function button--3: Use to control fan direction LIGHTING button--4: Use to control down-light and up-light (if applicable) ON/OFF slider switch--5: [Wall control only] Use to turn wall control ON or OFF
IMPORTANT: The Automated Learning Process takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Please
leave the fan “ON” for the duration of the 5-minute programming and do NOT use the remote control or turn off the power during this time.
The fan will cycle through ALL SIX (6) speeds in forward and reverse and will then stop
automatically after the learning process is complete.
13. Testing Your Fan.
It is recommended that you test fan before finalizing installation. Restore power from circuit box and light switch (if applicable). Test wall control (optional installation) by locating ON/OFF slider switch on wall control, then set to the ON position. Test light and dimmer function and
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then test fan speeds. Next, locate handheld remote control. Test fan
speeds with the different fan speed buttons (I - VI) on handheld
remote control.
Test the light ON/OFF function by pressing the button; test the dimmer function by pressing the button and holding it down for 1 second.
If the remote control operates all of the functions of the fan, battery has been installed correctly. If the wall and/or remote controls do (does) not operate all of the fan functions, refer to "Troubleshooting" section to solve any issues before contacting Customer Service.
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Fan must be on LOW before setting the fan in reverse. Use button to recirculate air depending on the season. A ceiling fan will allow you to raise your thermostat setting in summer and lower your thermostat setting in winter without feeling a difference in your comfort.
NOTE: If the wall control/handheld remote control interferes with other appliances, activate a new code on the wall control/ handheld remote control by turning the power off first. Go back to the instructions for the SET button in Section 11 (page 9).
IMPORTANT: Handheld remote control and wall control must be synchronized with fan in order to properly function.
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Troubleshooting.
Warranty.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply prior to troubleshooting any wiring issues may result in serious injury.
Problem: Fan fails to operate. Solutions:
1. Check power to wall switch/wall control.
2. Verify that wall control (optional use) is wir
ed
properly.
3. Check to be sure fan is wired properly.
4. Learning process between fan, remote contr
ol transmitter and wall control may not have been successful and code was not activated. Turn off power and repeat instructions for SET button in Section 11 (page 9).
5. Check that red light on remote control transmitter turns on when a button is pressed indicating that the battery is good.
Problem: Fan fails to operate with remote control and/or wall control.
Solutions:
1. Check that red light on remote contr
ol transmitter turns on when a button is pressed indicating that the battery is good.
2. Learning process between fan, remote control transmitter and wall control may not have been successful and code was not activated. Turn off power and repeat instructions for SET button in Section 11 (page 9).
3. If using optional wall control, check that battery in wall control is still good.
Problem: Fan wobbles. Solutions:
1. Check to be sure set screw(s) on mot
or housing yoke is (are) tightened securely.
2. Check to be sure set screw on hanging ball is tightened securely.
LIFETIME WARRANTY: household purchaser for indoor use under the following provisions: 1-YEAR WARRANTY: will replace or repair any fan which has faulty performance due to a defect in material or workmanship. Contact
5-YEAR WARRANTY: will repair or replace at no charge to the original purchaser any fan motor that fails to operate satisfactorily when failure results from normal use. RETURN FAN MOTOR ONLY, shipping prepaid, to . We will repair or ship purchaser a replacement motor and will pay the return shipping cost. 6-YEAR to LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY:
will repair the fan, at no charge for labor only to the original purchaser, if the fan motor fails to operate satisfactorily when failure results from normal use. Parts used in the repair will be billed to the purchaser at prevailing prices at time of repair.
The purchaser shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal, reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs. This warranty does not apply when damage from mechanical, physical, electrical or water abuse results in causing the malfunction. Deterioration of finishes or other parts due to time or exposure to salt air is specifically exempted under this warranty. Neither nor the manufacturer will assume any liability resulting from improper installation or use of this product. In no case shall the company be liable for any consequential damages for breach of this, or any other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever. This limitation as to consequential damages shall not apply in states where prohibited.
warrants this fan to the original
Parts Replacement.
For parts and information, please refer to "Parts Inventory" on page 2.
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