Home Decorators Collection Altura 68-Inch Ceiling Fan

Introduction

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Safety Information

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1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure the electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before you begin.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg). Use only UL-listed outlet boxes marked "Acceptable for Fan Support of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) or less."
4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft (2.1 m) of clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
5. Do not place objects in the path of the blades.
6. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, use caution when working around or cleaning the fan.
7. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box.
8. All set screws must be checked and retightened where necessary before installation.

Warranty

The supplier warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for a lifetime after the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The supplier also warrants that all other fan parts, excluding any glass or acrylic blades, to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of shipment from the factory for a period of two years after the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Home Decorators Collection agrees to correct such defects without charge or at its option replace with a comparable or superior model if the product is returned. To obtain warranty service, you must present a copy of the receipt as proof of purchase. All costs of removing and reinstalling the product are your responsibility. Damage to any part such as by accident or misuse or improper installation or by affixing any accessories, is not covered by this warranty. Because of varying climatic conditions this warranty does not cover any changes in brass finish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing, or peeling. Brass finishes of this type give their longest useful life when protected from varying weather conditions. A certain amount of "wobble" is normal and should not be considered a defect. Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shall render the warranty invalid. There is no other express warranty. Home Decorators Collection hereby disclaims any and all warranties, including but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to the extent permitted by law. The duration of any implied warranty which cannot be disclaimed is limited to the time period as specified in the express warranty. Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The retailer shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with product use or performance except as may otherwise be accorded by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties. Shipping costs for any return of product as part of a claim on the warranty must be paid by the customer.

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Pre-Installation

Specifications

NOTE: These are approximate measures. They do not include the Amps and Wattage used by the light kit.

Tools Required

• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench
• Step ladder
• Electrical tape
• Wire cutter / stripper

Hardware Included

NOTE: Hardware not shown to actual size.

NOTE: Hardware should be packaged in a blister pack.

Package Contents

IMPORTANT: This product and/or components are governed by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,947,436; 5,988,580; 6,010,110; 6,046,416, 6,210,117 and other patents pending.

Installation

Mounting Options

If your ceiling fan does not have an existing UL-listed mounting box, then install one using the following instructions:

• Disconnect the power by removing the fuses or turning off the circuit breakers.
• Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use the appropriate fasteners and materials. The outlet box and its bracing must be able to fully support the weight of the moving fan (at least 50 lbs.). Do not use a plastic outlet box.

The illustrations below show three different ways to mount the outlet box:

Diagram Description: Three illustrations show different methods for mounting an electrical outlet box for fan support. The first shows a standard outlet box mounted directly to a joist. The second shows a similar setup with additional bracing. The third shows a recessed outlet box with a ceiling mounting plate providing strong support.

NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling. The maximum angle allowable is 30° away from horizontal.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows a hanger bar above an outlet box, indicating a method for mounting a fan on a sloped ceiling or where a joist is not directly available.

If the canopy touches the downrod, then remove the decorative canopy bottom cover, and turn the canopy 180° before attaching the canopy to the mounting plate.

To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need an installation hanger bar as shown above (available at any Home Depot store).

Assembly - Standard Ceiling Mount

1. Preparing for mounting

• Remove the canopy ring (L) from the canopy (C) by turning the ring to the right until it unlocks.
• Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (C) by loosening the two screws (HH) located in the “L shaped" slots.
• Remove and save the two non-slotted screws (SS) in the round holes. This will enable you to remove the mounting bracket (A).

Diagram Description: An exploded view shows the canopy (C) with a ring (L) and mounting bracket (A) being detached. Screws (HH) and (SS) are indicated.

2. Routing the wires

• Route the wires exiting the top of the fan motor (D) into the decorative motor collar cover (F) and through the canopy ring (L).
• Make sure the slot openings are on top and route the wires through the canopy (C) and then through the ball/downrod assembly (B).

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the routing of wires from the fan motor (D) through the motor collar cover (F), canopy ring (L), canopy (C), and into the ball/downrod assembly (B).

3. Assembling the fan

NOTE: This fan is equipped with a safety tab (EE). Should the setscrew (II) ever become loose while the fan is running in reverse, the safety tab (EE) will engage and stop the fan from falling.

• Loosen but do not remove the setscrew (II) by turning it counterclockwise.
• Install the downrod (B) by inserting it into the motor collar (FF), and turning it clockwise until it is tight.
• Re-tighten the setscrew (II) on the motor collar (FF) on top of the fan motor assembly (D) by turning it clockwise.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the fan motor assembly (D) with the downrod (B) being attached. The motor collar (FF), setscrew (II), and safety tab (EE) are also indicated.

Assembly - Hanging the Fan

1. Attaching the fan to the electrical box

• Pass the 120-Volt supply wires through the center hole in the mounting bracket (A).
• Install the ceiling mounting bracket (A) on the outlet box (OO) by sliding the mounting bracket (A) over the two screws (TT) provided with the outlet box (OO). If necessary, use leveling washers (not included) between the mounting bracket (A) and the outlet box (OO). Note that the flat side of the mounting bracket (A) is toward the outlet box (OO).
• Securely tighten the two mounting screws (TT).

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the ceiling mounting bracket (A) being attached to an outlet box (OO) using screws (TT). The path for the 120-Volt supply wires is indicated.

2. Hanging the fan

• Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (D) up to the mounting bracket (A).
• Seat the hanger ball portion of the ball/downrod assembly (B) in the mounting bracket (A) socket. Ensure that the tab on the mounting bracket (A) socket is properly seated in the groove in the hanger ball.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the fan motor assembly (D) being lifted towards the mounting bracket (A). The hanger ball of the downrod assembly (B) is shown being seated into the bracket's socket, with a tab and groove alignment indicated.

Assembly - Hanging the Fan (continued)

3. Making the electrical connection

NOTE: The fan comes with 78 in. lead wires for use with an extended ball/downrod assembly. If using the 18 in. ball/downrod assembly (B) provided, you can cut the lead wires to your desired length.

• The fan comes with 78 in. lead wires for use with an extended ball/downrod assembly. If using the 18 in. ball/downrod assembly (B) provided, you can cut the lead wires to your desired length. This will make extra room in the canopy (C), if you do not wish to cut the wires, you will need to neatly wrap them.
• Connect the fan motor green wires to the household green or bare wire using a wire connecting nut (BB).
• Connect the fan motor white wire to the household white wire using a wire connecting nut (BB).
• Connect the fan motor black wire to the household black wire using a wire connecting nut (BB).
• Secure each wire connecting nut using electrical tape.
• Turn the wire connecting nuts (BB) upward and push the wiring into the outlet box (OO).

Diagram Description: A wiring diagram shows the connections between the fan motor wires (green, white, black) and the household wires (green or bare, white, black) using wire connecting nuts (BB). The outlet box (OO) is also shown. A label indicates "For Light Kit".

4. Wrapping the extra wire

NOTE: Follow this step ONLY if you did not cut the extra length off from the wires coming from the ceiling fan.

• Gently wrap the excess wire around the mounting bracket.
• Secure with electrical tape.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates wrapping excess wires around the mounting bracket.

5. Mounting the fan-motor assembly (standard mount)

• Align the locking slots of the ceiling canopy (C) with the two screws (HH) in the slide-on mounting bracket (A). Push up to engage the slots, and turn clockwise to lock the canopy (C) in place.
• Firmly tighten the two mounting screws (HH).
• Install the two mounting screws (saved from assembly step 1 "Preparing for mounting") into the holes in the canopy (C) and tighten firmly.
• Install the decorative canopy ring (L) by aligning the ring's slots with the screws in the canopy (C). Rotate the canopy ring (L) counter-clockwise to lock it in place.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the ceiling canopy (C) being attached to the mounting bracket (A) using screws (HH). The decorative canopy ring (L) is then shown being locked into place. The fan motor assembly (D) is also depicted.

Assembly - Attaching the fan blades

• Attach blade (G) to blade bracket (J) using the decorative nuts (DD) and blade attachment screws (CC) provided. Insert a blade attachment screw (CC) through a hole in the blade (G) and the blade bracket (J) and into the decorative nut (DD). Repeat for the two remaining holes in the blade (G).
• Tighten each screw (CC) securely.
• Repeat these steps for the remaining blades.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a fan blade (G) being attached to a blade bracket (J) using screws (CC) and decorative nuts (DD).

Assembly - Attaching the accessories

1. Attaching the switch cup adaptor

• Remove one screw (QQ) from the black bracket below the fan motor assembly (D). Loosen, but do not remove the other two screws.
• Align the key hole slots in the switch cup adaptor (H) with the two screws in the black bracket.
• Turn the switch cup adaptor (H) clockwise until the two screws are situated in the narrow end of the keyholes.
• Re-install the one screw (QQ) that was removed in the first step. Tighten all three screws firmly.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the switch cup adaptor (H) being attached to the fan motor assembly (D) using screws (QQ). Keyhole slots are indicated.

2. Attaching the switch cup

• Remove one screw (UU) from the switch cup adaptor (H). Loosen but do not remove the other two screws (UU).
• Aligning the "L" shape holes on the switch cup (E) with the screws on the switch cup adaptor (H). Turn the switch cup (E) to hold it in position.
• Install the other screw (UU) that was removed in the first step. Tighten all three screws (UU) securely.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the switch cup (E) being attached to the switch cup adaptor (H) using screws (UU). "L" shaped holes are indicated for alignment.

Setting the Code and Learning Process

Setting the light function on your remote

NOTE: The battery will weaken with age and should be replaced before leaking takes place as this will damage the remote control. Dispose of used battery properly and keep the battery out of the reach of children.

NOTE: The switch marked ON/DIM controls the dimming function of the lights: If using non-dimmable bulbs, use a ballpoint pen or small screwdriver to set the switch to ON to disable the dimming function. If using dimmable bulbs, set the switch to DIM to enable the dimming function.

• Remove the battery cover by pressing firmly on the arrow and sliding the cover off.
• If you are using dimmable bulbs, slide the dip switch from "on" to "dim" (for non-dimmable bulbs, the dip switch must be set to "on").
• Install two 1.5V AAA batteries (included).
• Replace the battery cover on the remote control.

To change a dip switch setting

• Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to "1".
• Turn off power to the fan, then turn on the power.
• Within 30 seconds of restoring power, tap the "learn" key on the back of the remote control. If learning is successful, the fan light will blink three times and turn on.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a remote control with buttons labeled "LEARN", "ON/OFF", speed controls (+/-), timer, light, and comfort breeze. An LED bar indicates fan speed. A dip switch is shown in the battery compartment.

Operating Your Fan and Remote Control

1. Fan button.

- Press and release the button to turn the fan on or off.

- Press and hold the ▶️ button for 5 seconds to enter the learning function.

• Fan on. The fan memory function will resume the speed set on the fan prior to the power being turned off. The LED bar will display the current settings for 5 seconds after the button is released.
• Fan off. The fan memory function will store the current setting for the next time the fan is in use.

Note: If you are currently using Comfort Breeze™ mode, pressing the ▶️ button will cancel Comfort Breeze™ mode and resume normal fan operation.

Note: You must turn the fan on prior to using the timer function.

2. Speed functions

+ button, increases the fan speed

• Pressing and releasing the + button one time will increase the speed of the fan. Each setting increase will cause the LED bar to illuminate slightly more, until the fan has reached the maximum speed setting, at that time the LED bar will be fully illuminated.
• Pressing and holding the + button will increase the fan speed automatically through the speed settings and the increments will be denoted on the LED bar. When the LED bar is fully illuminated, the fan has reached maximum speed setting.
• Pressing the + button while in Comfort Breeze™ mode, will automatically cancel the Comfort Breeze™ mode and resume normal fan operation.

- button, decreases fan speed

• Pressing and releasing the - button one time will decrease the speed of the fan. Each setting decrease will cause the LED bar to dim slightly more, until the fan has reached the minimum speed setting, at that time the LED bar will be approximately 25% illuminated.
• Pressing and holding the - button will decrease the fan speed automatically through the speed settings and the increments will be denoted on the LED bar. When the LED bar is 25% illuminated, the fan has reached the minimum speed setting.
• Pressing the - button while in Comfort Breeze™ mode, will automatically cancel the Comfort Breeze™ mode and resume normal fan operation.

3. Comfort Breeze™

There are three Comfort Breeze™ settings. Pressing the ?️ button will activate the Comfort Breeze™ mode and LED bar will illuminate slowly from bottom to top to display the current setting.

• Setting 1: Alternates through speeds 1 – 3, the LED bar should fill approximately 33%.
• Setting 2: Alternates through speeds 1 – 6, the LED bar should fill approximately 66%.
• Setting 3: Alternates through speeds 1 – 9, the LED bar should be fully illuminated.

Diagram Description: A visual representation shows "Off", "Setting 1", "Setting 2", "Setting 3", and "Disable Comfort Breeze™" with corresponding LED bar fill levels and directional arrows indicating airflow.

Operating Your Fan and Remote Control (continued)

4. Timer ⏱️

Pressing the timer button will automatically turn fan and light (if light is on) off after 2, 4, or 8 hours. When you activate the timer mode, the LED to the left of the time above the clock will illuminate.

Diagram Description: A timeline graphic shows "Off", "2H", "4H", "8H", and "Disables timer" with illuminated LEDs indicating the selected timer duration.

5. Fan reverse button

(Must be pushed when the fan is in operation)

• Warm weather: ☀️ LED bar will illuminate and the lights will flow from high to low.
• Cool weather: ❄️ LED bar will illuminate and the lights will flow from low to high.

6. Light ? (If your fan is equipped with a light kit)

• Press and release the light button to turn the light on or off.
• Light on: The fan memory function will resume the light setting (on or off and dim) on the fan prior to the power being turned off.

7. Dimmer. (The dimmer function is for use with dimmable bulbs only)

• Press ➕ to increase desired light level.
• Press ➖ to decrease the desired light level.

Remote Control - Your fan is equipped with a remote control to operate the speed and lights of your new ceiling fan.

Speed setting for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size, ceiling height, number of fans and so on.

A. Warm weather - (Forward) A downward airflow creates a cooling effect. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a higher setting without affecting your comfort.

B. Cool weather - (Reverse) An upward airflow moves warm air off of the ceiling. This allows you to set your heating unit on a lower setting without affecting your comfort.

NOTE: Do not wait for the fan to stop before pressing the reverse button. The fan will not reverse direction if the fan is not moving.

Diagram Description: Two diagrams illustrate airflow directions. Diagram A shows "Warm weather" with downward airflow from the fan. Diagram B shows "Cool weather" with upward airflow from the fan.

Care and Cleaning

• 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. Do not use water when cleaning, as this could damage the motor, or the wood, or possibly cause an electrical shock. Use only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish.
• You can apply a light coat of furniture polish to the wood for additional protection and enhanced beauty. Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish.
• You do not need to oil your fan. The motor has permanently-lubricated sealed ball bearings.

Troubleshooting

FCC Compliance Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.