minkaAire Mesa F566 Instruction Manual
Mesa
TM
Model No. F566
Instruction Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of a
Minka-Aire
Minka-Aire
TM
TM
ceiling fan! Your new fan will be
a beautiful addition to your home, and will
keep you comfortable throughout the year.
Minka-Aire
Minka-Aire
TM
TM
offers a variety of ceiling fans: combinations of wood
and brass finishes, solid designer colors, and unique glass and crystal
designs. A large selection of light fixtures and light kits are also available.
Ask your dealer about accessories that will allow you to customize your
fan.
We're certain that your Minka-Aire
Minka-Aire
TM
TM
fan will provide
you with many years of comfort, energy savings and satisfaction.
To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the performance
of your fan, please read this manual thoroughly.
L
IMITED
L
IFETIME
W
ARRANTY
Minka-Aire
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TM
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warrants this fan to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase
, except for the motor.
Minka-Aire
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TM
TM
warrants to the original
owner that the motor in this fan shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship as long as the original purchaser owns
the fan.
Minka-Aire
Minka-Aire
TM
TM
only obligation under this limited warranty
is to replace, repair or refund the purchase price any fan confirmed
by
Minka-Aire
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TM
TM
to be defective in material or workmanship
after such fan is returned to
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by the original
purchaser along with a proof of purchase and with shipping
charges prepaid. This warranty shall not apply to fans which have
been damaged as a result of improper installation, removed from
the original installation or subjected to use for which the fan was
not designed. The customer shall be responsible for any cost of
removing the old fan, installing a new fan or any other costs. This
limited lifetime warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
warranties.
Minka-Aire
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TM
TM
shall under no circumstances be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages.
Date Purchased
Store Purchased
Model No. F566
Serial No.
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AFETY
R
ULES
1. Before you begin installing the fan,
shut power off
shut power off at the circuit breaker of
the fuse box.
2. Be cautious! Read all instructions
and safety information before installing
your new fan. Review accompanying
assembly diagrams.
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.Do not use a plastic box.
6. Caution:Caution: 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.
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
changing the fan direction.
NOTE:
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.
WARNING
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
ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE
OUTLET BOX OR 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.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE HOLDERS
WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES OR CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT
INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS WITH ANY
SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
INSTALLING THE FAN
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters;
electrical tape.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing mounting box,
then read the following instructions.
Disconnect the power by removing Disconnect the power by removing
fuses or turning off circuit breakers.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 Use a UL
Listed metal outlet box. Do not use a Listed metal outlet box. Do not use a
plastic outlet box.plastic outlet box.
Figure 1, 2 and 3 are examples of
different ways to mount the outlet box.
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-AireMinka-Aire
TMTM
dealer).
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
CROSS BRACE
CEILING
JOIST
CEILING
JOIST
CEILING
JOIST
OUTLET BOX
PARALLEL WOOD BRACE
(Min. 2" Thick)
OUTLET
BOX
OUTLET BOX
CEILING JOIST OR
CROSS BRACE
HANGER BAR
(OPTIONAL)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
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