Regency THE INDOOR/OUTDOOR FAN Owner's manual

•I/O “THE INDOOR/OUTDOOR FAN”•

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CEILING FAN OWNER’SMANUAL

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WARNING: Read and follow these instructions carefully and be mindful of all warnings shown throughout.

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GENERAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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connections must be made in accordance with local codes, ordinances and/or the National Electric Code. If you are

unfamiliar with the methods of installing electrical wiring and products, secure the services of a qualified and

licensed electrician as well as someone who can check the strength of the supportive ceiling members and make

the proper installation(s) and connections.

3. Make sure that your installation site will not allow rotating fan blades to come in contact with any object. Blades

should be at least 7 feet from floor when fan is operating.

4. The fan should be mounted on a ceiling outlet box, an approved box UL listed as “

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35lbs.). The box must not be able to twist or work loose. Installation on a concrete ceiling should be performed

by qualified personnel.

5. Blades should be attached after motor housing is hung and in place. Fan motor housing should be kept in the

carton until ready to be installed to protect its finish. If you are installing more than one ceiling fan, make sure

that you do not mix fan blade sets, as each blade is part of a weighted set.

6. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into

outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the common conductor and the grounding conductor on one

side of the outlet box, and the “HOT” wires on the other side.

7. Electrical diagrams are for reference only.

8. After fan is completely installed, check to make sure that all connections are secure to prevent fan from falling

and/or causing damage or injury.

9. The fan can be made to work immediately after installation - the bearings are adequately charged with grease so

that, under normal conditions, further lubrication should not be necessary for the life of the fan.

10. The fan should be turned off and allowed to stop rotating before reversing fan direction.

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* To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked “acceptable for fan support”

and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box. 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.

* To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, only use this fan with an appropriate speed control

device designed for use with this ceiling fan.

* To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when installing or balancing the blades or cleaning

the fan. Do not insert any objects between rotating fan blades.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

Thank you for choosing a Regency Ceiling Fan.

You have chosen the best!

Your new ceiling fan has been designed to provide

many years of service and enjoyment.

• Phillips screwdriver

• Blade screwdriver

• Wrench or pliers

• Wire cutter

• Stepladder

• Wiring supplies as required by

electrical code

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. 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 packing. Remove all parts and hardware. Do not lay motor housing on its

side, or the decorative housing may shift, be bent or damaged.

2. Examine all parts. You should have the following:

UNPACKING YOUR FAN

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1. Mounting bracket

2. Ceiling canopy

3. Downrod/ball assembly

4. Fan housing with motor and blade arms

5. Shade

6. Fan blades (5)

7. Bracket hardware (wood screws, washers,

wire nuts)

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8. Blade arm to blade screws w/washers

9. Downrod pin and cotter pin

10. Remote control transmitter and receiver w/wall holster

11. Light bulb (100W “J” type)

Recommended for uplight:

Four candelabra base (E12) 40W bulbs (not included)

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Verify that you have all parts before beginning the installation. Check foam insert closely for missing parts. Remove motor from

packing. To avoid damage to finish, assemble motor on soft padded surface or use the original foam inset in motor box. Do not

lay fan on its side as this could result in shifting of motor in decorative enclosure.

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tricity is turned off at the main power box before wiring. All

wiring must be in accordance with National and Local

Electrical Codes and the ceiling fan must be grounded as a

precaution against possible electric shock.

1. Locate ceiling area where fan is to be mounted, being sure

location agrees with the requirements in the minimum

clearance section of this guide. Mounting area must be

sound and of adequate size to support 35 lbs. (p. 1, #3

and #4)

2. If not already present, mount a UL listed outlet box

marked “suitable for fan support” following the instruc-

tions provided with the outlet box. The outlet box must

be able to support a minimum of 35 pounds.

3. Attach hanger bracket to outlet box using screws pro-

vided with the outlet box.

PREPARATION

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Ceiling Fan 

Outlet Box

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Screw

Flat Washer

Spring Washer

Parts identification on assembled fan

INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET

Downrod

Canopy

Fan Housing

Blade

Blade Arm

Glass Shade

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: DOWNROD AND CANOPY

1. Carefully support fan housing (motor) in its styrofoam packing with the mounting collar (where the wires come

out) facing upward.

2. Remove ball from downrod by loosening set screw in the side of the ball. Slide ball down and remove ball pin;

remove ball.

3. Feed the wires from top of fan through the end of the downrod, and set end of downrod into mounting collar so

the hole in the downrod lines up with the hole in the side of the mounting collar.

4. Insert downrod pin through holes in mounting collar and downrod and insert cotter pin to secure downrod.

5. Tighten security screw against downrod using a large flat blade screwdriver to ensure a tight fit against downrod.

Tighten lock nut to mounting collar.

NOTE: Fan has 6 feet of hook-up wire in case you

are using a long extension downrod. Wires can be

cut so only 8 inches or so extend beyond the top

of the downrod to make the electrical connections

easier and safer.

6. Feed wires through canopy and slide

canopy over downrod to lay on top of fan.

It will be attached to ceiling later.

7. Feed wires through ball and slide ball over

downrod, past hole in the top end of downrod.

Insert ball pin (removed in Step 2), slide ball

up and tighten set screw to secure ball in

place.

8. Install 4 candelabra base bulbs (E12, 40w

max) in top sockets.

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Wire

Hook-up Wires (5)

Ball

Security Screw and Lock Nut

Mounting Collar

Downrod Pin

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(Optional extension shown)

40W Candelabra

Base Bulbs

Cotter Pin

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INSTALLING THE FAN

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If arms are bent or misaligned, excessive wobble may occur.

1. Lift ball/downrod/fan into hanger bracket opening. NOTE: The tab opposite hanger bracket opening should fit in

slot on ball.

2. Install remote control receiver (with codes set) and make wire connections, (refer to sections titled “Remote

Control” and “Electrical Connections”).

3. Slide canopy up and fasten to hanger bracket with screws provided.

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REMOTE CONTROL

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Multiple code choices are included with your fan’s remote control in case:

• you have more than one remote control fan and want them to respond only to their own remote control

• you have other radio controlled devices in your home that may interfere with the fan remote control (i.e. garage

door opener)

• you experience radio interference on a chosen frequency (code setting)

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This unit has 16 different code combinations. To set the code, perform these steps:

1. Setting the code on the TRANSMITTER [Fig. 1]:

a. Remove battery cover.

b. Slide code switches to your choice of ON or OFF position. Use a small screwdriver or ball point pen to slide

each switch firmly up or down.

c. Install 9v battery (not included).

d. Replace battery cover on transmitter.

2. Setting the code on the RECEIVER [Fig. 2]:

a. Locate the code switches on the bottom of the remote receiver.

b. Slide code switches to the SAME POSITIONS as set on your transmitter.

After codes are set, install the receiver

in the space above the ball in the

hanger bracket [Fig. 3]. Be careful not

to pinch any of the receiver’s wires.

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Be sure electricity is turned off at the main power box before wiring.*

Four wires are connected to the fan (plus the ground wire).

Black - the “hot” power to run fan.

White - the “common” power to run fan and light,

also referred to as “AC neutral”.

Blue - the “hot” power for lower light.

Gray - the “hot” power for upper light.

Green - ground wire.

Six wires are connected to the remote control receiver. Four

will connect to the four wires coming out of the fan

(matching color to color) and the remaining black wire and

white wire will connect to the building 110v AC circuit.

BE SURE ELECTRICITY IS TURNED OFF AT THE

MAIN POWER BOX BEFORE WIRING.

Connect six power wires as shown [Fig. 1], using wire nuts

provided. Connect green ground wires to building ground

wire circuit. Extend antenna wire inside canopy, but do not

attach to any other wire.

NOTE: If power to the fan’s electrical ceiling box is controlled by a wall switch, the wall switch must remain ON

for the radio remote control to operate. Turning the wall switch OFF will turn off all fan/light function and resets

the receiver back to default mode. The wall switch will need to be turned back ON to allow use of remote control.

* Restore power by replacing fuse or resetting circuit breaker ONLY AFTER ALL INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL

WORK IS COMPLETED AND DOUBLE-CHECKED.

1. Place washer on screw. Insert this assembly through the

blade and start the screw into the blade arm. Repeat this

procedure without tightening the screw until all 3 screws

have been started into the blade arm (Fig. 2).

2. Tighten each screw, starting with center screw.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION

1. Install “J” type halogen bulb into lower socket on bottom of fan. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers. Use tissue of bulb’s

packing to keep fingerprints and oils off bulb’s surface.

2. Lift bottom glass shade up to fan, aligning indentations in glass with nubs on bottom of fan [Fig. 2]. Turn glass

shade to secure in place. Do not overtighten or glass may break..

CONGRATULATIONS! Your fan is now ready to enjoy!

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Glass shade

Lower socket

100W "J" type halogen bulb

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• The light functions are controlled by pressing the light buttons. Hold a button down to increase or decrease light bright-

ness. Tap button quickly to turn light off or on. The U/L button controls the up-light and the D/L button controls the lower

light. They can be controlled independently and each has its own memory circuit that will keep the preset brightness you

have chosen. Just release the button at the desired light brightness and that setting will be remembered the next time the

light is turned on. The pre-set brightness can be changed by holding down the light button again until the new desired

brightness is reached.

• Keep pressing the button for more than one second to dim the light and vary it cyclically from dim to bright and back again.

• Range of the transmitter is approximately 25 ft.

• Forward/Reverse Direction:

Forward

is a counterclockwise rotation of the blades when viewed from beneath the fan. This will create a downward breeze

that can be felt below the fan. This is the normal direction for the fan to run when the weather is warm.

Reverse

(clockwise) will draw air up through the blades and towards the ceiling, down the walls, and into the living space

during the cooler months.

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Periodic cleaning of your new ceiling fan is about the only maintenance that is needed. Only use a soft brush or lint free cloth

to avoid scratching the finish. DO NOT use water when cleaning your ceiling fan. It could damage the motor or the blades

and/or create the possibility of electrical shock.

Periodically it may be necessary to re-tighten blade to blade arm screws or blade arm to motor screws to prevent clicking or

humming sound during operation. This is especially true in climates with broad temperature and humidity ranges and in fans

with painted or high gloss blades.

When dusting the blades, you must support the blade to prevent its bending - no pressure should be applied to the blades. If you

experience any flaws in the operation of your fan, please check the following points:

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• Check main and branch circuit breakers and/or fuses.

• Check line wire connections to fan and switch housing wiring.

• Make sure a fresh battery is in the remote control transmitter.

• Make sure the codes on both the transmitter and receiver are set the same.

• Fully extend the receiver antenna inside of canopy.

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• Check that all screws in motor housing are snug (but not overtight).

• Check that the screws securing blades to the motor are tight.

• Check that wire connectors in the canopy are not rattling against each other or the interior wall of the canopy.

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• Check that all glassware is finger tight and that bulb(s) are well held in the sockets.

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• Check that all blades are firmly screwed into blade arms.

• Check to make sure that all glassware and shades are fastened properly.

• Wobble can also result from even the smallest deviations in distance from blade tip to blade tip - if measurements from

blade tip to blade tip are not equal, loosen screws connecting blade to bracket one at a time and adjust blade(s) so that

distances are equal. Interchanging adjacent blades may redistribute mass and result in smoother operation.

• Check to make sure that all hanger bracket screws and electrical box fasteners are tight. If electrical box is not tight to

the building, the whole fan, bracket, and electrical box may be moving as a result of the wobble. This can be danger-

ous if the electrical box should work loose from the building.

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A REGENCY CEILING FAN.

Write to us at:

Regency Ceiling Fans

P.O. Box 730

Fenton, MO 63026

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