User manual CASABLANCA FAN COMPAGNY MALIBUSTAR

[. . . ] MALIBU STAR OWNERS MANUAL CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . 1 2 3 7 8 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FIRST Safety and the proper operation of your Casablanca fan both require a thorough knowledge of the product and proper installation; therefore, before attempting to install and operate your Casablanca fan, read this owner's manual completely and carefully. Retain this manual for future reference. CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, make certain that electricity is turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before attempting any installation procedure. BEFORE YOU START · All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1993 and the appropriate local electrical codes. [. . . ] Using the provided allen wrench, loosen the set screw several turns to allow installation of the downrod. Thread the downrod into the motor coupling until it stops turning, this will take at least four and a half full turns. Securely tighten the set screw with the provided allen wrench to ensure safe operation of your fan. CAUTION: Failure to fully lock in the downrod before securely tightening the allen set screw may cause the fan to separate from the downrod during normal operation! ALLEN SET SCREW MOTOR COUPLING CEILING HARDWARE ADDITIONAL HARDWARE CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET WIRE NUT (4) 21/4 x 8-32 ROUNDED HEAD SCREW (2) 1 x 8-32 ROUNDED FLAT WASHER (2) HEAD SCREW (2) GETTING STARTED Installing a New Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box If you do not have an existing fixture located where you wish to place your Casablanca fan, an approved ceiling fixture outlet box must be installed and wired. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked acceptable for ceiling fan support using the mounting hardware provided with the outlet box. Using Existing Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box After turning the power OFF at its source (either circuit breaker or fuse box), lower the old fixture and disconnect the wiring. Check the ceiling fixture outlet box to be sure that it is marked `Approved for ceiling fan mounting'. If it is not, a new box must be installed. 3 MALIBU STAR® CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION CEILING FAN Proceed with installation as follows: Step 1. Route the wires from the ceiling outlet box through APPROVED the crossbar mounting bracket center hole. Attach the bracket, OUTLET BOX with ground wire and ridges down, to the ceiling fixture outlet box with the mounting hardware included with the outlet box. Tighten the screws firmly by hand only, being careful not to bend the bracket by over tightening. CEILING WIRING RIDGE SIDE DOWN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only the mounting hardware provided with the approved outlet box to install the crossbar mounting bracket. CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET FLAT WASHER GREEN GROUND WIRE OUTLET BOX MOUNTING HARDWARE CANOPY & BLADE HARDWARE CANOPY SCREW (4) CANOPY HATCH CANOPY LOCK WASHER (4) WIRE NUT (4) W-8 CONTROL ALLEN HEX KEY CANOPY CANOPY INSTALLATION Step 2. Attach the canopy to the crossbar mounting bracket with three of the 8-32 x 21/4 long canopy screws and canopy lock washers. Note: On sloped ceilings, align the canopy opening towards the top or room peak. CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLED CANOPY CANOPY LOCK WASHERS CANOPY SCREWS 4 MALIBU STAR® HANGING THE FAN Step 3. To hang the fan body in the canopy, hold the fan body firmly and insert the ball into the canopy opening. Rotate the fan body until the slot in the ball fits into the pin opposite the canopy opening. Note: Independent control of the light fixture using a W-8 requires an additional independent power wire run from the wall switch to the fan. See Page 7 for wiring. CAPPED BLUE D1-OPTION WIRE ON 3-SPEED ONLY FOR INDEPENDENT W-8 LIGHT CONTROL BALL SLOT PIN DO NOT attempt to attach the blades until after the fan body is attached to the ceiling and Steps 5, 6, 7 and 8 are completed. CANOPY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Step 4. Attach the fan wires to the ceiling fixture outlet box wiring by twisting the bare ends of the wires together and then securing with a wire nut. Test that the connection is secure by pulling on the wire nut. W-8 Wiring Connections - NO light fixture · GREEN leads from mounting plate and fan to GROUND conductor of power source. · WHITE wire from fan to white NEUTRAL wire in ceiling fixture outlet box. · BLACK power wire from fan to RED wire from W-8 in ceiling outlet box. [. . . ] POSSIBLE REMEDIES Check all wire connections, making sure the power is turned off during this inspection. 3-SPEED Check that reverse switch is not set in center of throw. Be sure canopy pin is properly set into the slot on the ball. Check the screws holding the blade holders to the flywheel (or direct drive motor). [. . . ]