NuTone CFH52WH, CFH52RB, CFH52BS Quick Start Manual

HUGGER SERIES
CEILING FANS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODELS CFH52BS • CFH52PB • CFH52RB • CFH52WH

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or
telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, or installing a light kit, switch power
off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.

5. This unit must be grounded.

6. Do not use this fan with any solid-state fan speed control device.

7. 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.

Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked “FOR FAN SUPPORT”.

The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and
capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 50 pounds. Use only
the two steel

mounting the ceiling fan to the outlet box The outlet box must

for
not twist or work loose. DO NOT USE PLASTIC OUTLET BOXES.

8. After marking electrical connections, spliced conductors should
be turned upward and pushed carefully up into outlet box. The
wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the
equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box.

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

10. After installation is complete, make sure that all connections are
secure to prevent the fan from falling. Make sure all wire connections
are secure, and that there are no exposed conductor strands.

11. 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.

screws (and lock washers) provided with the outlet box

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:

1. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

2. The fan must be mounted with at least 7 feet of clearance between
fan blades and floor.

3. Make sure that your installation will not allow the fan to come into
contact with any adjacent obstacles such as doors, hanging lamps,
etc.

4. If you are installing more than one ceiling fan, do not mix the blade
sets.

5. Do not bend the blade brackets.

6. Do not operate reversing switch while fan blades are in motion.
Fan must be turned off and blades stopped before reversing blade
direction.

7. Do not insert objects in between rotating fan blades.

8. Be careful when working around or cleaning the fan.

9. Please read specification label on product for further information
and requirements.

WEIGHT OF FAN

The weight of your fan is 15.2 lbs.. The weights of light kits, down rods,
and ceiling adapters are listed in the instructions packed with those
accessories.

INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the
homeowner.

HOMEOWNER:
Use and care instructions on
pages 6 & 7.

MODELS CFH52BS • CFH52PB • CFH52RB • CFH52WH

CONTENTS

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

A - Blade set (5)
B - Mounting bracket
C - Fan motor assembly
D - Motor housing
E - Blade bracket set (5)
F - Package hardware
Pull chain and fob

A

B

C

D

E

F

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OUTLET BOX

TOOLS & MATERIALS
REQUIRED

PHILLIPS

SCREW
DRIVER

FLAT

BLADE
SCREW
DRIVER

STEP

LADDER

WIRE

CUTTER

MOUNTING OPTIONS

If there isn’t an existing UL 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 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 and 2 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 an installation hanger bar as shown in Figure 3.

FIGURE 1

OUTLET BOX

FIGURE 2

OUTLET BOX

FIGURE 3

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INSTALL THE FAN

1. Attach the mounting bracket to the outlet box using the two screws
and washers provided with the outlet box. (Fig. 4). For best
performance be sure the mounting bracket is level and secured firmly
against the ceiling. You may need to insert additional washers (not
provided) between the outlet box and mounting bracket to make it
level.

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2. Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (without the blades) and insert
the T section of the motor housing plate into the slot in the mounting
bracket as shown in Fig. 5.

OUTLET BOX

MOUNTING
BRACKET

SCREWS

FIGURE 4

OUTLET BOX

SLOT

FAN MOTOR

FIGURE 5

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CONNECT WIRING

Remember to disconnect the power. Follow the steps below to connect
the fan to your household wiring. Use the wire nuts supplied with your
fan. Secure the connectors with electrical tape. Make sure there are no
loose strands or connections.

120 VAC

LINE IN

WH

GREEN
GROUND

WIRING
BOX

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IF INSTALLING OPTIONAL LIGHT KIT, REFER TO

INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH LIGHT KIT.

1. Connect the fan supply (black) wire and light supply (blue) wire to
the black household supply wire as shown in Figure 6.

2. Connect the neutral fan (white) wire to the white neutral household
wire.

3. Connect the fan ground wire (green) to the household ground wire.

4. Turn the connecting nuts upward and push the wiring into the outlet
box.

5. Attach the switch housing cover to the switch housing with the screws
provided.

Figures 7 and 8 illustrate the wiring connections for optional wall control
(The wire color out of wall control may vary, see wall control’s installation
manual for correct wire connections.)

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
OTHER PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN ONLY ON AN OUTLET
BOX OR SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN
SUPPORT.

OPTIONAL
WALL
CONTROL

LIGHT
SWITCH

BLUE

BLK

FIGURE 6

BLK

BLUE

BLUE

BLUE

BLK

BLK BLK

WH

WH

WH

WH

WH

WH

GROUND TO
MOUNTING

GRN

BRACKET
OR DOWNROD

FAN

OPTIONAL
LIGHT KIT
(style may vary)

120 VAC
LINE IN

GREEN GROUND

WIRING
BOX

GROUND TO
MOUNTING
BRACKET
OR DOWNROD

FAN

LIGHT

OPTIONAL
WALL
CONTROL

BLK

FIGURE 7

FAN

EULB

BLUE

BLK

FIGURE 8

WH

OPTIONAL
LIGHT KIT
(style may vary)

KLB

HW

KLB

WH

WH

WH

OPTIONAL
LIGHT KIT
(style may vary)

120 VAC
LINE IN

GREEN
GROUND

WIRING
BOX

GROUND TO
MOUNTING
BRACKET
OR DOWNROD

FAN

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FINISH INSTALLATION

1. Swing the motor assembly up into position under the mounting
bracket. Secure the bracket to the plate with the screws provided.
(Fig. 9)

2. Carefully lift the motor housing onto the mounting bracket, properly
align the holes and tighten the motor housing with the 4 screws
supplied. (Fig. 10)

MOTOR

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MOUNTING
BRACKET

ATTACH FAN BLADES

Your fan is equipped with 2-sided reversible blades. Select the finish and
install the blade brackets over the side of the blades that will be visible.

1. Attach the blade to the blade bracket using the screws and fiber
washers as shown in Figure 11. Start screw into bracket. Repeat
for the two remaining screws.

2. Tighten each screw. Make sure the blade is straight.

3. Fasten blade assembly to motor using the screws supplied. (Fig.

11)

SCREWS

FIGURE 9

MOUNTING

BRACKET

MOTOR

HOUSING

SCREWS

FIGURE 10

SCREWS

FIGURE 11

SCREWS
FIBER

WASHERS

BLADE

BLADE BRACKET