THE AXEL CEILING FAN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The Axel
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P.O.Box 961008 Fort Worth, TX 76161 (817) 626-5483 FAX (817) 626-5540
IO210-10/12
QUORUM'S UNIQUE LIMITED
LIFETIME WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
WHAT IS COVERED-
Except as specified below, the manufacturer
of this product warrants it to be free of all
defects in workmanship and material.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY-
1. All costs of removal or reinstallation
of the fan.
2. Damage resulting from failure to
follow instructions contained herein.
3. Damage occurring during shipment of
the product (claims must be presented to
the carrier).
4. Damage resulting from accident,
misuse, abuse, or neglect.
5. Damage resulting from the application
of any exterior coating, or by the addition
of any unapproved accessories.
6. Damage resulting from repair or
attempted repair by anyone other than the
manufacturer.
7. Damage resulting from causes other
than product defects, including lack of
technical skill, competence, or experience
of the user.
8. Glass or acrylic components or
accessories.
9. Minor occurrences of wobble are
accepted as normal and should not
necessarily be considered a defect.
WHO MAY ENFORCE WARRANTY-
This warranty may be enforced only by
the original purchaser. The end user must
possess a dated proof of purchase from an
authorized Quorum dealer to establish a
warranty claim.
LENGTH OF THE WARRANTY -
1. For the fan motor - for the lifetime of
the original purchaser.
2. For everything else, except blades and
finish - one year from the date of
purchase.
3. For fan blades and finish - 90 days
from the date pf purchase.
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR -
We agree to correct defects outlined in the
warranty without charge, or at our option
replace the fan with an equivalent or
EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICE
An extended warranty which applied to all parts except the fan motor (which is covered by the lifetime
warranty) is available. This coverage allows free
of the original owner of the fan. Indicate your desire for this added coverage on the warranty reply card and
mail, along with $11.50 to Quorum. We will acknowledge your registration for this coverage.
superior product if the defective unit is
returned prepaid to us.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE -
To obtain warranty service, the product
must be returned prepaid to Quorum.
(This warranty is not enforceable outside
the United States.) Details regarding
return shipment are explained elsewhere
in this manual. Whenever warranty
service is required, you must present a
copy of the original dated sales receipt as
proof of coverage.
There is no other express warranty.
Quorum hereby disclaims any and all
implied warranties, including but not
limited to those of merchantability of
fitness for a particular purpose to the
extent permitted by law. Quorum shall
not be liable for incidental,
consequential, or special damages
arising out of or in connection with the
product use or performance except as
may otherwise be accorded by law. The
duration of any implied warranty which
cannot be disclaimed is limited to the
periods specified above in the express
warranty.
parts replacement for any such components for the lifetime
WARRANTY SERVICE
1. Most problems can be handled by our
customer service agents over the
telephone. Customers seeking warranty
repair or replacement for any fan or
component are encouraged to call us for
assistance. All returns must be issued a
Return Goods Authorization number
(RGA) prior to returning the defective
unit or part. Call (817) 626-5483 Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CST to obtain a RGA number.
2. Arriving shipments will be refused if
they do not bear a valid RGA number on
the outside packaging.
3. A dated proof of purchase must
accompany any fan or component clearly
indicating the name of the original
purchaser.
4. To avoid damage in transit, the
product should be returned in its original
box and packaging. Quorum will not bear
responsibility for any shipping damage.
5. Any return of a fan or component
must be shipped freight and insurance
prepaid.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Purchased From
City State
Fan Model No.
Date Purchased
Complete and mail the enclosed
warranty card within 10 days to ensure
your warranty is registered.
If you have any questions regarding the
warranty, or the procedures for
obtaining service, please call us at
(817) 626-5483 - Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST.
1. SAFETY RULES
Model #82524-xx: 17.2 lbs
1. To avoid possible electric shock, turn
off the electricity at the main fuse box or
circuit panel before you begin the fan
installation or before servicing the fan or
installing accessories.
2. Read all instructions and safety
information carefully before installing
your fan and save these instructions.
3. Make sure all electrical connections
comply with local codes or ordinances as
well as the National Electrical Code. If
you are unfamiliar with electric wiring,
please use a qualified and licensed
electrician.
4. Make sure you have a location
selected for your fan which allows clear
space for the blades to rotate, and at lease
seven (7) feet of clearance between the
floor and the fan blade tips.
5. The outlet box and ceiling support
joist used must be securely mounted, and
capable of supporting at least 50 pounds.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or personal injury, use only an outlet box
clearly labeled "Acceptable For Fan
Support".
6. To reduce the risk of personal injury
use only approved hanging brackets and
screws supplied with the outlet box for
mounting to the outlet box.
7. After installation is complete, check
that all connections are absolutely secure.
8. Do not insert anything into the fan
blades while they are rotating.
9. Do not operate the reverse switch until
the fan has come to a complete stop.
10. Do not attempt to control the
operation of the fan (or an optional light
kit) from any wall control that is not
approved by Quorum for use with its fans.
Do not use solid state wall controls. The
use of any unapproved control voids the
fan's warranty.
11. Federal regulations require all ceiling
fans with light kits manufactured or
imported after January 1, 2009, to limit
total wattage consumed by the light kit to
190W. Therefore, this fan is equipped
with a wattage limiting device.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR INSTALLAITON
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Cutters
Electrical Tape
Step Ladder
2. UNPACKING YOUR FAN
Unpack your fan and check the contents. Do not discard the carton. If warranty
replacement or repair is ever necessary the fan should be returned in original packaging.
Remove all parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its side - because the
decorative casing may shift. Check all visible screws, bolts and nuts for tightness.
Examine all parts. The following parts should be included:
1. Set of plastic blades (a)
2. Blade arm set (b)
3. Hanger/mounting bracket (c)
4. Ceiling canopy (d)
5. Fan supplied with only a “6" downrod” (e)
6. Yoke cover (f)
7. Fan motor assembly (g)
8. Light plate (h)
9. Glass shade (i)
10. 4-speed slider wall control (j)
11. 75w T3 halogen bulb (k)
12. Parts bags (l) containing:
Blade attachment hardware
(Screws/washers, washers may be
attached to screws)
Mounting hardware (wire nuts, wood
screws, machine screws, lock washers,
spring washers, metal washers.)
13. Blade balancing kit (m)
a.
c.
d.
e.
NOTE:
Some Quorum fan models will have slightly
different parts than what is shown here
depending upon the design you have chosen.
Basic installation procedures are similar for
all models.
g.
j.
k.
h.
l.
m.
4
3
2
1
__
f.
i.
b.
IF YOU FIND THAT PARTS ARE MISSING. CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT, OR CALL QUORUM DIRECTLY AND WE WILL MAIL REPLACEMENTS TO YOU IMMEDIATELY.
3. MOUNTING OPTIONS
1. Disconnect the power by removing fuses
or turning off circuit breakers.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR PERSONAL INJURY,
MOUNT THE FAN ONLY TO AN OUTLET MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND USE
MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX.
2. If there is an existing outlet box, ensure it
is clearly marked "Suitable for Fan Support".
Ceiling Joists
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Ceiling Joists
If it is not so marked, it must be replaced
with an approved one.
3. Secure the outlet box (or make sure the
existing box is secured) directly to the
building structure. Use appropriate fasteners
and building materials.
Outlet Boxes
Outlet Boxes
4. Figures 1,2 and 3 are examples of
different ways to mount the outlet box in
different situations. A longer downrod may
be required in sloped ceiling situations to
Ceiling Joists
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Ceiling Joist
Hanger
Support Bar
Ceiling Joist
maintain proper blade clearance.
Angled ceiling
5. To hang the fan in locations where no
ceiling joist is available, a hanger support bar
may be required (Figure 4). Quorum
distributes approved hanger support bars and
outlet boxes.
Recessed
outlet Boxes
maximum
32º angle
(with 4.5"
downrod)
Outlet Boxes
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, INSTALL THE PRIMARY MOUNTING MEANS AND USE ONLY THE HARDWARE
PROVIDED WITH THE FAN.
4. HANGING YOUR FAN
WARNING -
DO NOT fasten the blades to the fan until it is
assembled and hanging from the ceiling. To do
so now will likely bend the blade arms and
almost certainly cause wobble.
1. If not already affixed to the hanger
bracket, place the rectangular rubber isolators
between the hanger bracket and outlet box.
Secure the hanger bracket to the outlet box
using the 2 long steel screws supplied with
the outlex box.
2. Remove the set pin and safety lock clip
from the yoke on top of the motor assembly.
Slide the downrod through the canopy. Slide
the yoke cover onto the downrod (Fig. 5).
Feed the wires from the fan motor through
the downrod assembly.
3. (Fig. 6) Attach the downrod assembly
(downrod, yoke cover and canopy) to the
motor by sliding the downrod into the yoke
on top of the motor assembly. Slide the set
Turn off the power!
pin through the hole in the yoke, downrod
and secure it with the safety lock clip.
Tighten the set screws on yoke. The yoke
cover will lower down to conceal the yoke.
Feed the wires through the downrod ball.
4. Lift the fan motor without the blades and
place into the hanger bracket, rotating the
ball until the groove engages the tab on the
hanger bracket. This locks the ball mount
and fan motor, preventing fan rotation during
operation. (Fig. 7.)
Fig. 5
Downrod
assembly
Canopy
Yoke cover
Fig. 6
Yoke
Set pin
Fig. 7
Hanger bracket
Downrod
Downrod
Canopy
Yoke cover
Set screw
Safety
lock clip
5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
REMEMBER -Turn off the power!
1. Disconnect the power and remove the
existing wall plate and switch (Fig. 8)
2. Set all knobs on the dual slide wall control
in the off position. (Fig. 8a)
3. Make wire connections (Fig. 8b) and
secure with wire nuts supplied.
Black wire from fan to black wire from
speed control.
White wire from fan to white wire from the
A/C supply source.
Blue wire from fan to blue wire from light
control.
Black/White wire from speed control to
black wire from the A/C supply source.
4. If your outlet box has a ground wire (green
or bare copper) connect the wall control's
ound wire to it; otherwise connect the wall
gr
control's ground wire directly to one of the
screws from the outlet box. (Fig. 8c)
5. Attach the wall control to the outlet
(wall) box and secure with 2 outlet box
screws (Fig. 8c).
6. Attach the wall plate over the wall
control and secure with the two screws
provided (Fig. 8c).
Fig. 8
Fig. 8a
Fig. 8b
120 V
supply
source
Outlet box (Wall)
Bla ck
White White
Ground
Green
Switch
To hot b la ck /w hi te
Blue light switc h le ad
Green ground lea d
Black speed cont ro l le ad
Black
Blue
Wall plate
Speed switch
Light switch
Gre en
Black
Black/White
Blue
Fig. 8c
Screws
Wall plate
Dash lines are 3 conductor
*
cable w/ground wire between
ceiling and wall outlet box.
Screws
Switch
Outlet box (Wall)
6. COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the wiring is safely inside
the outlet box as instructed in Step 5 -
Electrical Connections. To install the
canopy, slide the canopy up to 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. 9) 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.
2. Blade Assembly & Installation (Fig. 10)
Using the supplied blade arm screws, attach
the blades to the blade arms. In some cases
the metal washer is permanently fixed to the
screw head. Ensure all screws are used for
each blade. Next attach the blades to the
motor assembly using the supplied motor
screws. (Fig. 11)
DO NOT bend the blade arms when
installing the blades.
3. Attaching the Light Plate (Fig. 12)
Connect the two wiring plugs from the motor
assembly to the corresponding plug in the
light plate. Attach the light plate to the fan
using the screws provided. (Fig. 13)
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Blade screw
Washer
Blade
Blade arm
Hanger
bracket
screw
Hanger
bracket
Canopy
Fig. 13
Light plate
screw
Fig. 14
Light plate
Light plate
screw
Socket
Fig. 11
Halogen
bulb
Light plate
4. Installing the Light Bulb (Fig. 14) and
Glass Shade (Fig. 15) WARNING: Shut off
the power supply before removing or replacing
lamp. In handling of halogen bulb, care should
be taken not to touch it with 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.
Install the 75w halogen bulb (included) (Fig.14).
Raise the glass shade up against the light plate
and secure it with the screws provided (Fig. 15)
NOTE: Federal
regulations require all
ceiling fans with light kits manufactured or
imported after January 1, 2009, to limit total
wattage consumed by the light kit to 190W.
Therefore, this fan is equipped with a
wattage limiting device.
A certain amount of wobble may be
considered normal, especially if the fan is on
a downrod long than 12".
Motor
assembly
Fig. 12
Light plate
screw
Light
wire
Motor screw
Blade
Light
wire
Light plate
Fig. 15
Light kit
screw
Light
plate
Glass
shade
7. FAN OPERATION AND CARE
1. A ceiling fan is an environmentally
smart choice to cool as well as to help
warm your home or office. Adjust your
HVAC thermostat during fan use to save
additional energy and money on your air
conditioning and heating utility bills. You
should see a significant reduction in both
your heating and cooling costs by regular
use of your fan.
Do not hesitate to use your fan during
summer and winter months. In summer,
(Fig. 16) using the reverse switch, adjust
the fan's direction so cool air is blown
down, producing a cooling breeze. In
winter, (Fig. 17) reverse the fan so that an
upward airflow will push warm air off the
ceiling and circulate it downwards into
the living area. In winter months, use the
fan at a lower speed than summer.
2. Periodically check tightness of all
screws securing the blades to the blade
arm attachment points. A clicking or a
rattling noise is a sure indication of
loosening screws. Since screws will
invariably work loose over time, at least
once a year, tighten all the screws
attaching blades to blade arms. Do not
bend blade arms when cleaning or
servicing the fan.
3. If a light kit is attached to the fan,
likewise check that all screws attaching
glass to metal fitters are finger tight. Do
not use a screwdriver or pliers to tighten
glass screws.
4. Clean you fan periodically using only
a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution for all hardware - never use
solvents. The finish plating is lacquered
to prevent tarnishing. Use a lint-free cloth
with clean water to clean blades.
5. You will never need to oil or lubricate
your fan. Its permanently sealed bearings
will provide trouble free, silent operation
for many years.
6. If repairs or servicing are ever
required, to avoid possible electric shock,
turn off the electricity at the main fuse
or circuit panel before you begin.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
FAN WILL NOT START
1. Check that the electricity has been
turned on at the circuit breaker which had
probably been turned off during
installation.
2. Turn off the electricity. Check all
connections in the wiring of the fan at the
ceiling and make sure it follows the
wiring instructions outlined in this
manual.
NOISE
Note: Always allow a day or two "run-in"
time for any new fan at medium or high
speed. When attempting to diagnose
noise, listen carefully from several sides
to try and isolate the location of the noise
(blade, upper end, motor, light kit, etc.)
1. Tighten all screws attaching blades to
blade arms. Remember to tighten these
screws at least once a year because they
may loosen slowly over time and cause a
clicking noise.
2. Turn off the power. Loosen the
canopy and check that the wiring and/or
wire nut connectors are not resting against
the canopy, possibly vibrating while the
fan is on.
3. Use of a standard light rheostat or an
unapproved fan wall control to control the
fan speed will always cause an annoying
"hum". Many fan motors do not work
quietly with solid state variable speed
controls.
4. Check that the rubber gasket on the
mounting bracket has been installed if
called for in the installation instructions.
5. Check that the canopy is not touching
the ceiling.
6. Check that all screws on the motor
housing and the bottom housing are tight.
FAN TURNS, BUT DOES NOT MOVE
MUCH AIR
1. The fan may be running in reverse.
The reverse switch located on top of fan
motor housing. (see Fig. 18)
2. The distance from the ceiling to the
blades may be too small. For downrod
fans, optimal placement would be 8-9 feet
from the floor.
3. The room may contain items which
obstruct the air flow.
4. The fan may be too small for the size
of the room.
EXCESSIVE WOBBLE
Note: A small amount of wobble is
considered acceptable and should not be
considered a defect.
1. Make certain all blades are tightly
attached to each blades' respective blade
arm.
NOTE: Federal regulations require all
ceiling fans with light kits manufactured
or imported after January 1, 2009, to
limit total wattage consumed by the
light kit to 190W. Therefore, this fan is
equipped with a wattage limiting
device.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE
A full range of genuine replacement
spare parts are available at reasonable
cost directly form Quorum
International. Please call us at (817)
626-5483. Monday through Friday
from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST.
Fig. 18
Motor
housing
Reverse
switch
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