Minka Aire Concept II 52" Ceiling Fan
Instruction Manual & Warranty Certificate
Model Number: F519L
U.S. Patent: 7,008,192
Warranty Information
The Minka-Aire® warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized Minka-Aire® dealer.
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser or user against all defects in material and workmanship (light bulbs excluded) for one (1) full year.
Additionally, Minka-Aire® warrants the motor only for the lifetime of the Minka Aire ceiling fan (excluding wall controls and electrical components), to the original purchaser or user.
Warranty Exclusions:
- The warranty is voided with the use of any non- Minka-Aire® electrical devices, e.g., wall controls or electrical dimmer switches, etc.
- The warranty is void once the original purchaser or user ceases to own the fan or the fan is moved from its original point of installation.
- The warranty is void with the use of any hanger bracket (non-Minka Aire or non-fan specific) other than the hanger bracket supplied & installed with this specific fan.
Warranty Service Information
To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, the purchaser should return the fan with the sales receipt to the original place of purchase. The authorized Minka-Aire® dealer, at its sole discretion, will either repair or replace the fan after verifying the legitimacy of the warranty claim.
Replacement is subject to availability of the same model. If the model is unavailable, it will be replaced by one of equal value. This is a limited warranty; the original purchaser or user is responsible for the cost of removal and reinstallation of repaired or replacement product.
To obtain the name of the Minka-Aire® authorized dealer nearest you, call the Minka-Aire® customer care department at 1-800-307-3267, or contact Minka-Aire® through www.minkagroup.net and select FAQ to answer any questions or if you require additional assistance, submit the question form found there.
Date Purchased: ____________________ Store Purchased: ____________________ Model Number: F519L Serial Number: ____________________
Contents
- Safety Rules
- Package Contents
- Installing the Mounting Bracket
- Electrical Connections
- Finishing the Installation
- Blade Installation
- Installing the LED Light Kit & Glass Shade
- Operating the Remote Control/Wall Control
- Care of Your Fan
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
1. Safety Rules
- Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the circuit breaker of the fuse box.
- Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review accompanying assembly diagrams.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- After you install the fan, make sure that all mounting components are secured to prevent the fan from falling.
- Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is operating.
- Turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop completely before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
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: READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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 IN CONJUNCTION 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 ELECTRONIC SHOCK, THIS FAN ONLY CAN USE CFR-3T SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL WITH TR111A-1 WALL CONTROL ONLY.
2. Package Contents
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
- Fan Blades (3)
- Mounting bracket
- Fan motor/housing ass'y
- 14W LED light kit
- Glass shade
- Metal light cover (for optional use)
- Receiver with 6 wire nuts
- Hand held remote with 2 Screws
- Balancing kit
A. Mounting hardware:
- #8 x 3/4" Machine screws (2)
- #10 x 1.5" Wood screws (4)
- Flat washers (6)
- Lock washers (4)
- Wire nuts (3)
- Washers (2)
B. Blade removal tool
3. Installing the Mounting Bracket
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.
WARNING: All of the parts, hardware and components such as the 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® with the fan will void the Minka Aire® Warranty.
REMEMBER: To turn off the power. Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly.
Step 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the outlet box with two screws and washers provided. Make sure the bracket is tight and secured. (See Figure 1)
Step 2. Lift fan into position by hanging the motor assembly onto the hook from the ceiling mounting bracket, allowing it to hang freely. (See Figure 1)
FIG. 1
4. Electrical Connections
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is 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. (See Figure 2) No frequency change is necessary. Should you desire to install another fan within the same home or area with a separate frequency code, please see the "frequency interference" troubleshooting section of this instruction manual to learn how to change the frequency.
NOTE: The receiver has been attached to the motor housing and wired for ease of installation. (See Figure 3)
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. (See Figure 4)
Note: Fan must be installed from 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 1. 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. (See Figure 4)
Step 2. Connect the fan's ground wire (green) located on the mounting bracket to the household ground wire. Secure wire connection with the plastic wire nut provided. (See Figure 4)
After all splices are made, check to make sure there are no loose strands. As an additional precaution, we suggest securing the plastic wire connectors to the wires with electrical tape.
Fig. 2, Fig. 3
Fig. 4: Wiring Diagram showing connections between outlet box, receiver, and fan motor.
5. Finishing the Installation
Step 1. Loosen two of the four screws from the mounting bracket and remove the other two.
Step 2. Remove the motor assembly from the mounting bracket hook and engage the key holes to the two screws previously loosened.
Step 3. Install the two screws previously removed and tighten all four screws.
Fig. 5
6. Blade Installation
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE INSTALLING THE GLASS SHADE.
Step 1. Insert the blades into the motor housing blade slots, push blade until it stops. You should be able to hear the inside safety pin drop into the blade hole to secure the blade in place. (See Figure 6)
CAUTION: Re-check each blade to make sure all blades are secured to the motor by holding the blade from the tip and gently pulling it outwards. The blades should be snug to the motor housing without any up, down or sideways play.
All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because plastic injection varies in density, the fan may wobble even though the blades are weight matched.
BLADE REMOVAL
In the event that the blades need to be removed, use the blade removal tool included with your fan. Remove the blades by pulling the safety pin via the opening above the blade in the motor housing as shown. (See Figure 7)
Fig 6, Fig 7
7. Installing the LED Light Kit & Glass Shade
CAUTION: Before starting installation, make sure power is turned off at the circuit breaker.
If you do not plan to install the light kit with your fan at this time, skip steps 1, 2 & 3.
- Remove 1 of 3 screws from the mounting plate and loosen the other 2 screws. (Do not remove)
- While holding the LED light kit under the fan motor assembly, make the 2-pin wire connections: White to white, Black to black.
- Place the key holes in the LED light kit over the two mounting screws previously loosened from the mounting plate. Turn the LED light kit until it locks in place at the narrow section of the key holes. Secure by tightening the two screws previously loosened and the one previously removed. (See Figure 8)
- Raise the glass shade (or metal light cover) up against the mounting plate and secure it to the fan by turning the glass shade clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. (See Figure 8)
NOTE: The metal light cover included with your fan is an option to replace the glass for the light in the event that you prefer not to use the light feature of your fan. The metal light cover is not necessary for the light operation; it can be saved for later use if desired.
Fig. 8
8. Operating the Remote Control/Wall Control
Remote Control only: Install an 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: (Full Function Remote Control Units Only) This button is used to change the direction of the rotation of the blades; forward for warm weather or reverse for cool weather.
Hold the reverse button for a minimum of 3 seconds and release once you hear a faint "click" in the receiver area; this sound alerts you that the function has been received. The fan must be in operation to activate the reverse feature.
Speed settings for warm or cold weather depend on factors such as room size, ceiling height and number of fans.
NOTE: To change the direction of the rotation of the blades, the fan must be in operation mode.
Warm Weather (forward)
A DOWNWARD airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 9. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting without affecting your comfort.
Cool Weather (Reverse)
An UPWARD airflow moves warmer air off the ceiling area as shown in Figure 10. This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting without affecting your comfort.
FIG. 9 SUMMER OPERATION (COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION)
FIG. 10 WINTER OPERATION (CLOCKWISE DIRECTION)
9. Care of Your Fan
Here are some suggestions to help maintain your fan.
- 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 the fan from the ceiling).
- 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.
- Use a lint free lightly damp cloth or duster to remove dust from the blades.
- There is no need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently lubricated bearings.
- 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".
10. 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).
- 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.
SYMPTOM: Fans/Light Turn On and Off Unexpectedly
SOLUTION:
- This is caused by interference; change the code frequency from the transmitter, and follow the instructions from Section 5 again to operate your transmitter and fan.
SYMPTOM: Fan Sounds Noisy
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 are 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: Fan Wobble
SOLUTION:
- NOTE: All blade sets are grouped by weight. Because wood and 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.
- If a Balancing kit is provided, follow the instructions included with the balancing kit to help correct any excessive wobble.
SYMPTOM: Frequency Interference
SOLUTION:
- Turn the power off to your ceiling fan.
- Please use a small size tool to change the frequency settings on the control system.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- The receiver has now learned 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.
11. Specifications
These are typical readings. Your actual fan may vary. They do not include amps and wattage used by the light(s).
Fan Size | Speed | Volts | Amps | Watts | RPM | N.W. | G.W. | C.F. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52" | Low | 120 | 0.232 | 12.24 | 66 | 12.14 kgs | 14.03 kgs | 2.55' |
High | 120 | 0.523 | 62.46 | 170 |
Performance and Energy Information
ENERGYGUIDE
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost: $11
Airflow: 3,759 Cubic Feet Per Minute
FAN SPEED | AIRFLOW (CFM)* | POWER USE (Watts) | AIRFLOW EFFICIENCY (CFM/Watt) |
---|---|---|---|
Low | 1915 | 12.24 | 156 |
High | 5491 | 62.46 | 88 |
Ceiling fan airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Power use is measured in watts. To maximize energy savings:
- Choose a fan with high airflow efficiency (CFM/watt).
- Use ENERGY STAR® rated bulbs in your fan.
- Switch off your fan when you leave the room.
* Measure according to the DOE approved test method.
For any additional information about your Minka Aire® Ceiling fan, please write to:
Minka Aire®, A Minka Group® Co.
1151 W. Bradford Court, Corona, CA 92882
For Customer Assistance Call: 1-800-307-3267