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52” ALSTON
CEILING FAN
Owner’s Manual
Model #20542
SKU #355-7068
If a problem cannot be remedied or you are experiencing diculty in installation, please contact
the Service Department: 1-877-459-3267, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday - Friday.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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HARDWARE CONTENTS
AA. Wire Connector (x3)
BB. Blade Screw (x5)
CC. Blade Washer (x5)
DD. Pull Chain Extension (x2)
EE. Plug Button
AF. Blade Isolator (x5)
Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should
have the following items:
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE CONTENTS
AA BB CC EE AFDD
Note: Some extra hardware has been included. The quantity
listed above is the number required for installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED (not included)
Tools required for assembly: Electrical tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety Glasses, Step Ladder, Wire Cutters
and Wire Strippers
Helpful Tools: AC Tester Light, Tape Measure, and Wiring Handbook
1. Motor Housing
2. Upper Mounting Bracket
3. Motor Housing Screw (x4)
4. Lower Mounting Bracket
5. Mounting Bracket Screw
(x4)
6. Motor
7. Motor Screw (x10)
8. Switch Housing
9. Switch Housing Cap
10. Switch Housing Screw
(x3)
11. Light Kit
12. Finial Cap
13. Finial
14. Glass Bowl
15. E26-base LED Bulb (x2)
16. Blade (x5)
17. Blade Arm (x5)
18. Hardware Kit
19. Owner’s Manual
20. Blade Balancing Kit
Owner’s
Manual
Hardware Kit
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2
3
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4
16
5
6
7
8
17
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10
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A. 14.02 in. B. 8.3 in. C. 6.9 in. D. 11.07 in.
DIMENSION REFERENCE
D
B
A
C
LOCATION FOR INSTALLATION
When selecting a location for installation, ensure the blades will be at least 30 inches from any wall or obstruction
and at least 7 feet above the oor.
7 ft. Min
30 in. Min
Wall
Ceiling
Floor
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WARNING:
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLING THE
FAN AND SAVE INSTRUCTIONS.
All set screws of the fan must be checked and retightened where necessary before installation.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the brackets, balancing
the blades or cleaning fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
Before changing the fan direction, turn o the fan and wait for the fan blades to stop completely.
The safeguards provided by these safety instructions and by the separate installation instructions 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 fan.
The fan weight is Net Weight: 17.32 lbs (7,86 kg). Be sure the outlet box (not included) is securely attached
to the building structure and is marked “Acceptable For Fan Support”. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury.
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.
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please note changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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To avoid risk of electric shock, be sure to shut o power at the main fuse or circuit breaker box before
installing or servicing this xture. Turning o the electrical power by using the light switch is not sucient
to prevent electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of injury, install the fan so that the blades are at least 7 feet (2.1 Meters) above the oor
and at least 18 inches (0.5 Meters) from the tip of the blades to the wall.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked “acceptable for fan
support” and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
The installation has to be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1999 and local
codes. If you are unfamiliar with the methods of installing electrical wiring, seek the services of a qualied
licensed electrician.
Using a full-range dimmer switch to control fan speed will cause a loud humming noise from the fan. To
reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do NOT use a full-range dimmer switch to control the fan speed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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2
1
4
Upper
Mounting
Bracket
Outlet Box
1. Turn OFF the electrical power at the main fuse or circuit.
DANGER: Failure to disconnect the power supply prior to
installation may result in serious injury or death.
Motor
Motor
Screw
Mounting
Bracket
Screw
Large Slot
Lower
Mounting
Bracket
Tab
Upper Mounting Bracket
2. Secure the upper mounting bracket to the outlet box
using screws, spring washers, provided with the outlet box
(not included).
Note: WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
or personal injury, mount to the outlet box marked
“acceptable for fan support” and use the mounting screws
and washers provided with the outlet box.
4. Place one tab of the lower bracket into a large slot in
the upper mounting bracket. Then slide the second tab
of the lower mounting bracket into the second large slot
on the upper mounting bracket until all four holes are in
alignment.
3. Remove the four mounting bracket screws from
underneath the lower mounting bracket. Then, remove
the ten motor screws and save for blade arm attachment.
Note: Remove the wire restraint from the wires on top of
the lower bracket.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Black (live)
White (neutral)
Bare/Green (ground)
Black
Blue
White
Green
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8. Align blade arm studs with their corresponding holes in
the blade and then insert the blade screw, blade washer to
attach one blade arm to a blade. Tighten the blade screw.
Repeat this step for the remaining blades and blade arms.
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BladeBlade Arm
Blade Washer
Wire Connector
Slotted Hole
Motor
Housing
Blade Screw
WARNING: Do NOT wire
the fan motor to a variable-
speed wall control.
Mounting
Bracket
Screw
Upper Mounting Bracket
Lower
Mounting
Bracket
5. Reinstall the four previously removed mounting
bracket screws underneath the lower mounting bracket
and into the upper mounting bracket. Securely tighten
the screws.
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7. Temporarily lift the motor housing to the upper
mounting bracket to determine which two motor
housing screws in the sides of the upper mounting
bracket align with the slotted holes in the top edge
of the motor housing. Partially loosen the two motor
housing screws that align with the slotted holes. Remove
the other two motor housing screws from opposite sides
of the upper mounting bracket. Slide the motor housing
over the motor, aligning the slotted holes in the motor
housing with the loosened motor housing screws in the
upper mounting bracket. Twist the motor housing in a
clockwise direction. Then re-insert the two previously
removed motor housing screws and securely tighten all
screws.
6. Use wire connectors to connect the fan wires to the
power supply wires according to the wiring diagram and
the following instructions:
• Connect the green wire from the lower mounting
bracket to the bare/green (ground) supply wire.
• Connect the white wire from the fan to the white
(neutral) supply wire.
• Connect the black and blue wires from the fan to the
black (hot) supply wire.
Note: If there is a second hot/power wire coming from
the outlet box, connect it to the blue (light power) fan
wire for separate light and fan control.
Important: After the connections have been made, the
wires should be turned upward and pushed carefully
up into the outlet box. Place the black and white wire
connections on opposite sides of the outlet box.
Motor
Housing
Screw
Upper Mounting Bracket
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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10
10. Remove the three switch housing screws from the top
edge of the switch housing cap. Connect the single-pin
connectors from the switch housing to the single-pin
connectors from the light kit -- blue to black and white to
white. Secure the light kit to the switch housing with the
three switch housing screws.
Note: Align the notch in the switch housing cap with the
reverse switch on the switch housing.
11. Install the E26-base LED bulbs into the sockets of the
light kit.
Important: Make sure you allow the bulbs and light kit
to cool before you replace the bulbs.
12. Remove the preassembled nial and nial cap from
threaded rod on the light kit.
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Single-pin
Connector
Switch
Housing Cap
Switch
Housing
Screw
Bulb
Grommet
9. Install the blade arm and blade isolator to the
underside of the motor assembly with motor screws
previously removed (Step 3, page 5). Tighten with Phillips
screwdriver (not included). Repeat for each blade arm.
To install the fan without the light kit, skip to Step 16.
Motor Screw
Blade
Arm
Blade
Isolator
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Notch
Light Kit
Reverse
Switch
Threaded Rod
Light Kit
Finial
Finial Cap
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Attach pull chain extensions to the pull chains.
Restore the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker and
wall switch.
Assembly is complete.
14. Lift the glass bowl onto the threaded rod at the
bottom of the light kit. Lift the nial cap until it is ush
with the glass bowl and secure with the nial.
Note: Ensure the pull chain from the switch housing is
aligned with the o-center hole in the glass bowl and
the o-center hole in the nial cap to ensure smooth pull
chain operation.
Finial Cap
Pull Chain Extension
Finial
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Switch
Housing Cap
Switch
Housing
Screw
Plug Button
Switch
Housing
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16. NO LIGHT KIT OPTION OPTIONAL
a. Remove the switch housing screws from the switch
housing cap.
b. Remove the light kit from the switch housing cap by
removing the hex nut and washer from inside the switch
housing cap.
c. Insert plug button into center of switch housing cap.
d. Install the switch housing cap to the bottom of the
switch housing with the three switch housing screws.
e. Attach the pull chains extension (Step 15).
f. Restore the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker.
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13. Feed the pull chain coming from the center of the light
kit through the center hole in the glass bowl and feed the
pull chain coming from the switch housing through the
o-center hole in the glass bowl.
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Glass Bowl
O-Center Hole
Threaded Rod
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2. The fan pull chain has four positions to control the fan
speed. One pull is HIGH, two is MEDIUM, three is LOW,
and four turns the fan OFF. The pull chain in the center of
the light kit turns the lights ON and OFF.
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1. Using a ceiling fan will allow you to raise your
thermostat setting in summer and lower your thermostat
setting in winter without feeling a dierence in your
comfort.
In warmer weather, push the reverse switch down which
will result in downward airow creating a wind chill eect.
In cooler weather, push the reverse switch up which will
result in upward airow that can help move stagnant, hot
air o the ceiling area.
Important: Wait for the fan to stop before moving the
reverse switch. The reverse switch must be set either
completely up or down in order for the fan to function
correctly. If the reverse switch is set in the middle position,
the fan will not operate.
Reverse
Switch
Fan Pull
Chain
Light Pull
Chain
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PROBLEM SUGGESTED REMEDY
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have diculty operating your new ceiling fan, it may be the result of incorrect assembly, installation or
wiring. In some cases, these installation errors may be mistaken for defects. If you experience any faults, please
check the Troubleshooting section below. If a problem cannot be remedied or you are experiencing diculty in
installation, please contact the Service Department: 1-877-459-3267, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central, Monday - Friday.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock or personal injury, shut o the power supply to fan before
you begin any maintenance tasks.
1. Fan does not start:
1. Make sure that the wall switch is turned ON.
2. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers.
3. Check all wire connections from household supply wires to the fan.
4. Make sure forward/reverse switch is pushed completely up or down. Fan will not operate
when switch is in the middle.
1. Make sure all screws in motor housing are snug, but not overtightened.
2. Make sure the screws that attach the blade arms to the motor are tight.
3. Make sure wire connectors are not rattling against each other or against the interior wall
of the switch housing.
4. Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from Solid State variable speed controls. DO NOT
USE a Solid State variable speed control.
5. Ensure fan does not wobble excessively (see Fan wobbles solutions below).
1. Ensure the mounting bracket is tightened securely to outlet box and outlet box is
mounted rmly to ceiling joist.
2. Ensure all blades are screwed rmly into blade arms.
3. Ensure all blade arms are tightened securely to motor.
4. Switch one blade with a blade from the opposite side. Or balance the fan using the blade
balancing kit.
5. If blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by side) blades can
redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother operation.
1. Check for loose or disconnected 9-pin and/or single-pin connectors in switch housing or
light kit.
2. Ensure the blue wire from fan is connected to hot power supply wire.
3. Check for faulty light bulbs.
4. Ensure total wattage of bulbs does not exceed 180 watts (for incandescent bulbs only).
2. Fan is noisy:
3. Fan wobbles:
4. Light does not work:
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
To obtain Service, please contact the Service Department:
1-877-459-3267, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday - Friday.
Model Name: 52” Alston Ceiling Fan
Model No: 20542 - (SKU: 355-7068) Bronze
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The limited lifetime warranty covers this ceiling fan, for residential use by the original purchaser, against
defects in material or workmanship as follows:
If your Patriot Lighting Ceiling Fan motor fails at any time during the lifetime of the original purchaser
due to defects in material or workmanship, we will provide a replacement part free of charge.
If your fan motor fails at any time within one year after the original date of sale to the original purchaser
due to defects in material or workmanship, we will provide labor to repair the defect, with the exception
of take down/reinstallation, free of charge. The original purchaser will be responsible for all labor costs
after this one year period.
If no replacement parts are provided for any part of your fan motor that fails at any time during your
lifetime due to defects in material or workmanship, we will refund the original purchase price of your fan.
If your fan blades, pull chain switch, reverse switch, or any accessory, except glass globes and light
bulbs, fails at any time within one year after the original date of purchase due to a defect in material and
workmanship, we will repair or, if we choose, replace the defective blades, switch, or accessory free of
charge, with the exception of take down/reinstallation services.
If the original purchaser ceases to own the fan, this warranty and any implied warranty, including but not
limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, become void. This
warranty and any implied warranty, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability
or tness for a particular purpose, do not cover glass globes, light bulbs, or nish on any metal portions
of the fan.
This warranty is in lieu of express warranties. The duration of any implied warranty of merchantability
or tness for a particular purpose, with respect to any Patriot Lighting Ceiling Fan motor, blades, switch,
or accessories, is expressly limited to the period of the express warranty set forth above for such motor,
blades, switch, or accessories.
This warranty excludes defects, malfunctions, or failures of any Patriot Lighting Fan that are caused by
repairs by persons not authorized by us, use of parts or accessories not authorized by us, mishandling,
improper installation, modications or damage to the fan while in your possession, or unreasonable use,
including failure to provide necessary maintenance.
To obtain service, contact the service department. You will be responsible for all insurance and freight or
other transportation charges to our factory or service center. A copy of sales receipt is required in order
to obtain service. We will return your fan freight prepaid. Your fan should be properly packed to avoid
damage in transit, for we will not be responsible for any such damages.
In no event shall Patriot Lighting Fan be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, in which
case the above limitation or exclusion may not apply.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
