Minka Group F802-ORB User Manual

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Minka-Aire® warrants to the original owner that this fan will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one

year from the date of purchase, excluding the motor. Minka-Aire

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warrants to the original owner that the motor in this fan

shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the fan, and it remains in

This is a limited warranty. Minka-Aire's
Minka-Aire's

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sole discretion without charge to the original owner, of the fan once Minka-Aire® confirms that the fan has a defect covered by this
limited warranty.
Call our customer service department at 1-800-307-3267 to obtain the name of the Minka-Aire
contact us through our web site, www.minkagroup.net and write to: Ask Mr. Minka if you have any questions or require further assistance.
To obtain warranty service, the owner should return the fan along with proof of purchase to a Minka-Aire
authorized dealer shall then, at its sole discretion: repair the fan, replace the fan, refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the
consumer's prior usage of the fan, or if necessary instruct the consumer to contact Minka-Aire
responsible for the cost of any repair, or replacement for any warranty service provided by a Minka-Aire
You may also at your preference obtain warranty service by returning the fan directly to Minka-Aire
return address, and a description of the claimed product defect. Pack carefully; damage sustained in return transit to Minka-Aire

the original installation.

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only obligation under this limited warranty is to replace or repair, or refund the purchase price, in

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authorized dealer closest to your location, or

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authorized dealer. The Minka-Aire

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directly for warranty service. Minka-Aire® will be

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authorized dealer for product under warranty.

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along with proof of purchase, your name and

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will be the original
owner's responsibility. Original owner shall be responsible to pay all shipping charges. To obtain warranty service, you may return a fan that proves to
be defective during the warranty period to the following address:
Minka-Aire

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- Warranty Service, 1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882

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This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been damaged in any way, including improper installation, damage as a result of the removal
of the fan from the origial installation, or damage in shipping. This warranty shall not apply to fans which have been subjected to use for which the
fan was not designed. The purchaser of the fan shall be responsible for any cost of removing the old fan, installing a new fan, or any other costs.
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. This limited warranty excludes all incidental and consequential damages, and
Minka-Aire

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shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some States do not allow the exclusion of or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. We encourage you to promptly
complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card. However, return of the warranty registration card is not a condition of this warranty.

Date Purchased Store Purchased Model Number Serial Number

F802

SAFETY RULES ...........................................................................................

PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................

INSTALLING THE FAN ..........................................................................

HANGING THE FAN ...............................................................................

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .............................................................

INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER ......................................

FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ......................................................

1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267

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INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULB AND GLASS SHADE ...............

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ADJUSTING THE TILT ANGLE ............................................................

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OPERATING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL/WALL

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TRANSMITTER .......................................................................................

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CARE OF YOUR FAN .............................................................................

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TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................

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SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................

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CONTENTS

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Be cautious!

Caution:

SAFETY RULES

1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the circuit breaker of the fuse box.

2. Be cautious!

3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a
do-it-yourself wiring handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.

4. Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet from the
floor and 18 inches from the tip of the blades to the wall.

5. If you are mounting the fan to a ceiling fan outlet box, use a U.L. Listed metal octagonal outlet box marked "Acceptable for Fan Support". Secure
the 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 50
pounds) Do not use a plastic box.

6. Caution:

7. If you are mounting the fan to a joist, make sure it is able to support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 pounds).

8. After you install the fan, make sure that all mounting components are secured to prevent the fan from falling.

9. Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is operating.

10. Turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop completely before proceeding with maintenance or cleaning.

Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review accompanying assembly diagrams.

To reduce the risk of injury use only the screws provided with the outlet box in conjunction with the lock washers provided with the fan.

NOTE:

NOTE:

ATTENTION:

ATTENTION:

ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically.

NOTE:

The important 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 care are factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be
supplied by the person (s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.

NOTE:

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190 watts, the

READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY TO A U.L. LISTED OUTLET BOX OR SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED

WARNING

ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX IN CONJUCTION WITH THE LOCK WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE

FAN. MOST OUTLET BOXES COMMONLY USED FOR FAN SUPPORT OF LIGHTING FIXTURES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE HOLDERS WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES OR CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRONIC SHOCK, THIS FAN ONLY CAN USE UC7067RY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL WITH UC9040T WALL CONTROL ONLY.

CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.

INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

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

1. Fan motor assembly

2. Hanger bracket

3. Canopy

4. Canopy cover
5a. Standard downrod assembly
5b. Minimum-length downrod (for close

to ceiling mounting only)

6. Coupling cover

7. Glass shade

8. 100W halogen bulb

9. Receiver with 6 wire nuts
10a. Wall transmitter Incl. 2 mounting

screws and 3 wire nuts

10b. Wall plate w/2 mounting screws

11. Extra Wall Plate w/2 Mounting
screws

12. Metal light cap

A. Mounting hardware:

#10 x 1.5" Wood screws (2 PCs.)
#8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2PCs.)
Lock washers (2 PCs.)
Star washers (2 PCs.)
Wire nuts (3 PCs. )
Washers (2 PCs.)

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PULL PULL

2

3

4

5a

5b

6

7

8

9

A

10a

10b

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Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.

Note:

INSTALLING THE FAN

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MOUNTING OPTIONS

If there isn't an existing 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 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.). Use a UL Listed metal outlet box. Do not use a plastic outlet box.

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

Note:

You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a

steep, sloped ceiling. Longer downrods are available from your Minka-Aire

To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need to install
a hanger bar as shown in Fig. 4 (available at your Minka-Aire

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dealer).

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dealer.

CROSS
BRACE

CEILING
jOIST

FIG. 1

ANGLED CEILING
MAXIMUM 29°
ANGLE

RECESSED
OUTLET BOX

FIG. 3

CEILING
JOIST

OUTLET BOX

PROVIDE
STRONG
SUPPORT

HANGER
OPENING
MUST BE
FACING
UPSIDE

PARALLEL WOOD BRACE

CEILING JOIST
OR CROSS BRACE

FIG. 2

HANGER BAR
(OPTIONAL)

OUTLET BOX

FIG. 4

(MIN. 2" THICK)

OUTLET
BOX

CEILING
JOIST

HANGER
BRACKET

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WARNING:

REMEMBER

WARNING:

hanger bracket and hanger ball have been provided for your safety and
the proper installation of your new ceiling fan. The use of other parts,
hardware or components not supplied by Minka Aire
void the Minka Aire

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fan properly:

Step 1. Secure the hanger bracket to the ceiling outlet box using screws
included with your outlet box, lock washers included with the fan. (Fig.5)

Step 2. Loosen the two set screws and remove the hitch pin and lock pin
from the top coupling of the motor assembly. (Fig. 6)

HANGING THE FAN

All of the parts, hardware and components such as the

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Warranty.

to turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your

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with the fan will

Step 3. Remove hanger ball from downrod assembly by loosening set
screw, removing the cross pin, and sliding ball off rod. (Fig.7)

Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires up through the downrod. (Fig. 8)
Thread the rod into the coupling, next line up holes and replace lock
pin and hitch pin. Tighten set screws.

Step 5. Slip coupling cover, canopy cover and canopy onto downrod.
(Fig. 9) Carefully reinstall hanger ball onto rod being sure that cross pin
is in the correct position, set screws are tighten and wires are not
twisted.

Step 6. Now lift motor assembly into position and place hanger ball
into hanger bracket. Rotate until the check groove has dropped into the
registration slot and seats firmly. (Fig. 10) Rod should not rotate if this
is done correctly.

OUTLET BOX

SET SCREWS

LOCK PIN

HANGER BRACKET

Fig. 5 Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Fig. 6

HITCH

PIN

HANGER
BALL

CROSS PIN

SET SCREW

DOWNROD

DOWNROD

SUPPLY
WIRES

DOWNROD

CANOPY

COUPLING
*OMIT COUPLING
COVER WHEN
THE MINIMUM­LENGTH
DOWNROD

HITCH PIN LOCK PIN

CANOPY COVER

SET SCREWS

Fig. 9

REGISTRATION
SLOT

Fig. 10

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WARNING:

NOTE:

NOTE:

Note:

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING:
turned off at the main fuse or breaker box before wiring.

NOTE:

The Aire Control™ System is equipped with a learning frequency
function which has 256 code combinations to prevent potential
interference from other remote units. The frequency on your Receiver
and Transmitter units have been preset at the factory. (Fig. 11) No
frequency change is necessary, should you desire to install another fan
within the same home or area with a seperate frequency code please
see the "frequency interference" troubleshooting section of this
instruction manual to learn how to change the frequency.

Step 1. Insert Receiver into Hanger Bracket with the flat side of the
Receiver facing the ceiling. (Fig. 12)

To avoid possible electrical shock be sure electricity is

Step 2. Motor to Receiver Electrical Connections: Connect the WHITE
wire from the fan to the WHITE wire marked "TO MOTOR N" from the
Receiver. Connect the BLACK wire from the fan to the BLACK wire
marked "TO MOTOR L" from the Receiver. Connect the BLUE wire from
the fan to the BLUE wire marked "For Light" from the Receiver.
NOTE:

If your ceiling fan features an UP Light: Connect the ORANGE wire
from the fan to the ORANGE wire marked "For Up Light" from the
Receiver. Otherwise disregard this step and proceed to secure all wire
connections with the plastic wire nuts provided. (Fig. 13 & 14)

Note:

Fan must be installed at a maximum distance of 40 feet from the
transmitting unit for proper signal transmission between the
transmitting unit and the fan's receiving unit.

Step 3. Receiver to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections:
Connect the WHITE wire (Neutral) from the outlet box to the WHITE
wire marked "AC in N" from the receiver. Connect the BLACK wire
(Hot) from the outlet box to the BLACK wire marked "AC in L" from
the receiver. Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts
provided. (Fig. 13 & 14)

RECEIVER

Step 4. If your outlet box has a GROUND wire (Green or Bare Copper)
connect this wire to the Hanger Ball and Hanger Bracket Ground
wires. If your outlet box does not have a Ground Wire, then connect
the Hanger Ball and Hanger Bracket Ground Wires together. Secure
wire connection with the plastic wire nut provided. (Fig. 13 & 14)

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.

HANGER BRACKET

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

OUTLET BOX

BLACK (HOT)

BLACK ("AC IN L")

RECEIVER

BLACK ("TO MOTOR L")

BLUE (FOR LIGHT)

GRAY
(FOR CENTER MOTOR)

BLUE (FOR LIGHT)

BLACK (MOTOR)

GRAY
(FOR CENTER MOTOR)

Fig. 13

WHITE (NEUTRAL)

GREEN OR BARE
COPPER (GROUND)

WHITE ("AC IN N")

WHITE ("TO MOTOR N")

GROUND (GREEN)

(CONNECT TO GROUND
WIRE ON HANGER BRACKE
IF NO HOUSE GROUND WIRE
EXISTS.)

WHITE (NEUTRAL)

WALL

Fig. 14

GROUND

BLACK

CONTROL

BLACK

AC120V

GREEN

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

INPUT

WHITE

BLACK

AC SUPPLY

WHITE

BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
GRAY

GROUND

GREEN

BLUE

BLACK

WHITE

GRAY

WARNING!

NOTE:

INSTALLING THE WALL TRANSMITTER

WARNING!
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH, DAMAGE TO THE
TRANSMITTER WALL SWITCH AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and switch from the wall outlet box.

Step 2. Make the electrical connections as shown in Fig. 14. If your outlet box has a ground
wire (Green or Bare Copper) connect the Transmitter's ground wire directly to one of the
screws from the outlet box. Secure all wire connections with the plastic wire nuts provided.

Step 3. Carefully tuck the wire connections inside the outlet box. Use the screws provided
to secure the wall transmitter and wall plate to the outlet box. (Fig. 15)

NOTE:
options. The wall control comes with standard white faceplate attached. If you desire to
replace it with the Ivory color faceplate included, use a small flat screw driver and gently
pry it apart from the top or bottom of the plate.

HOOK UP "IN SERIES" ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT NEUTRAL SUPPLY WIRE OF

Your Aire Control™ System includes two sets of face and decorative plate color

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Fig. 15

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Note:

FINISHING THE INSTALLATION

Step 1. Remove 1 of the 2 screws from the bottom of the hanger bracket and loosen the other
one half a turn from the screw head.

Step 2. Slide the canopy up towards the hanger bracket and place the key hole on the canopy
over the screw on the hanger bracket, turn canopy until it locks in place at the narrow section of
the key holes. (Fig. 16)

Step 3. Align the circular hole on canopy with the remaining hole on the hanger bracket, secure
by tightening the two set screws.

Note:

Adjust the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug.

Hanger
Bracket

Screw

Fig. 16

Outlet Box

Screw

Canopy

Canopy
Bottom Cover

WARNING:

ATTENTION:

CAUTION:

NOTE:

INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULB AND GLASS SHADE

WARNING:
your bare hands. Oil residue will shorten the life of the halogen bulb. If you accidentally come into contact, wipe thoroughly with a clean,
lint-free, cotton cloth. Allow the bulb to cool off for 10 minutes before changing the bulb. Use light bulb in accordance with the fan's specification.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WATTAGE RATING.

ATTENTION:
ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically.

1. Install the 100w halogen bulb (included). (Fig. 17)

2. Place glass shade into light plate, align the three flat sections from the glass neck with the three raised dimples from the light plate. Press glass
into light plate and gently turn clockwise until it stops and feels snug, do not over tighten. (Fig. 17)

CAUTION:
easily. (Fig. 17)

NOTE:
your fan. This metal light cap is not necessary for the light operation. It can be saved for later use if desired.

Shut of the power supply before removing or replacing lamp. In handling of halogen bulb, care should be taken not to touch it with

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190 watts, the

hold the edges of the glass with both hands and very gently wiggle it up and down to make sure is properly secured and it won't come off

A metal light cap has been included with your fan as an option to replace the glass in the event that you prefer not to use the light feature of

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To install the metal light cap follow Step 2. above. To remove the metal light cap, you must first press and then turn counterclockwise, the custom

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built in spring mechanism inside the light plate will push the metal light cap out of the light plate. (Fig. 18)

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100W HALOGEN BULB

Fig. 17 Fig. 18

GLASS SHADE

METAL LIGHT CAP

Step 1. Pull the "PULL" knob out to unlock the fan, tilt the fan
body to desired location, push back the "PULL" knob to lock
the fan. (Fig. 19)

Fig. 19

ADJUSTING THE TILT ANGLE

PULL

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NOTE:

OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL/WALL CONTROL

Remote Control only: Install a A23 12 volt battery (included). To prevent damage to transmitter remove the battery if not used for long periods of time.

Restore Power to Ceiling Fan.
A. Buttons:
These buttons are used to set the fan speeds as
follows;
= Low Speed
= Medium Speed
= High Speed

B. Button:
This button turns the fan off.

C. Button:
These buttons turn the light ON or OFF and also
control the brightness settings of the light. The
following

instructions apply to ceiling fans that feature a
DOWN light ( button) only or ceiling fans that
feature an UP light ( button) and a DOWN
light ( button) that are controlled independent
of each other.

Press and release the button for the desired
light to turn the light ON or OFF. Press and hold
the button to set the desired light brightness.
The light will cycle between bright and dim
settings as long as the button is pressed. The
light key has an automatic auto-resume feature
that allows the light to remain at the same
brightness as the last time it was turned off.

D. OFF-ON Slide Button (Wall Control Fans
Only)

This button turns the power Off and On to the
Fan and Light(s).

E. Button: This button rotates the fan
assembly at 3 RPM.

NOTE:

The complete fan assembly is designed to
rotate in one direction however, when blocked
it will automatically turn to the opposite
direction. The rotation change will not have any
effect on the performance of the fan.

Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan.

WARNING!

1. Because of the fan's natural movement some connections may become
loose. Check the support connections, brackets and blade attachments
twice a year. Make sure they are secure. (It is not necessary to remove
fan from the ceiling).

2. Clean your fan periodically to help maintain its new appearance over
the years. Use only a soft brush or lint free cloth to avoid scratching the
finish. Plated finishes are sealed with lacquer to minimize discoloration
or tarnishing. Do not use water when cleaning, this could damage the
motor, wood blades or possibly cause an electrical shock.

3. If your fan is provided with wood veneer blades; you can apply a light
coat of furniture polish for additional protection and enhanced beauty.
Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish.

CARE OF YOUR FAN

4. Use a lint free lightly damp cloth or duster to remove dust from
the blades.

5. There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently lubricated
bearings.

6. If your fan is provided with glass shades, clean with lukewarm soapy
water and a soft cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE GLASS SHADES IN
HOT WATER. DO NOT PUT GLASS SHADES INTO AN AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER.

WARNING!
MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF AT THE
ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX BEFORE YOU
ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS. REFER TO THE
SECTION, "ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS".

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Note:

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Fan will not start

SOLUTION

Check to make sure the wall switch is turned on.

Check circuit fuses or breakers.

Caution! Make sure the power is turned off before performing the
following steps.

Remove canopy and check wire connections.

Check wall control transmitter connections (if applicable).

Fan must be installed at a maximum distance of 40 feet from

Note:
the transmitting unit for proper signal transmission between the
transmitting unit and the fan's receiving unit.

SYMPTOM
Fan will not start

SOLUTION

Allow a 24-hour "break in" period. Most noises associated with a new
fan will go away during this time.

Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade holder to the motor
hub is tight.

Make sure outlet box is secured to building structure, if necessary use
the wood screws provided to further secure outlet box to joist.

Make sure hanger bracket is secure to the outlet box, screws are tight.

SYMPTOM

NOTE:

Fan Wobble

SOLUTION

All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because wood and

NOTE:
plastic blades vary in density, the fan may wobble even though
blades are matched.

Make sure outlet box is secured to building structure, if necessary use
the wood screws provided to further secure outlet box to joist.

Make sure hanger bracket is secure to the outlet box, screws are tight.

Use the balancing kit provided if the wobble is excessive. (follow
instructions included with balancing kit.)

SYMPTOM
Lights shut off and will not come back on.

SOLUTION

This unit is equipped with a wattage limiting device. Lamping in
excess of 190 watts will disable your ceiling fan’s light kit. To reset
your light kit you must turn the power off and re lamp, keeping the
wattage under 190 watts. Restore power to your ceiling fan and
continue normal operation.

SYMPTOM
Fans/Light Turn On and Off Unexpectedly

SOLUTION

This is caused by interference, Please see "Frequency interference" for
steps to change the frequency.

SYMPTOM

Note:

Frequency Interference

SOLUTION

1.

Turn the power off to your ceiling fan.

2.

Please use a small size tool to change the frequency settings on the control system.

3.

Return power to the unit.
Note:

After the AC power is on, do not press any other button on the transmitter before pressing the "Stop" button, doing so will cause the

procedure to fail.

4.

Within 60 seconds of turning the Fan's AC power ON. Press the transmitter's "Stop" button and hold the "Stop¡" button for 10 seconds.

5.

Once the receiver has detected the set frequency, the down light of your fan if applicable will blink twice. (there is no indication if your fan is not
equipped with a light).

6.

The receiver has now learn the frequency which has been selected on the transmitter. After completing the steps above, you should be able to
operate the ceiling fan and light. If the fan is not responding to the transmitter, please turn the power off to the receiver, and repeat the process.

SPECIFICATIONS

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These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary.
They do not include amps and wattage used by the
light(s).

For any additional information about your

Minka Aire Ceiling fan, please write to;

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1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882 For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267

Fan Size

14"

Low

Medium

High

Volts Speed

120
120
120

Amps

0.70

0.80

0.84

Watts

48
67

102

RPM

720
980

1350

CFM

2900
3400
5050

N.W.

15.46
kgs

G.W.

19.20
kgs

C.F.

6.471'