Installation Guide
For Models:
E-MLV36BNK4LK1
E-MLV36ESP4LK1
E-MLV36WW4LK1
net weight of fan: 16.53 lb. (7.5 kg)
PRINTED IN CHINA
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
Federal regulations require ceiling fans
with light kits manufactured or imported
after January 1, 2009, to limit total
wattage consumed by the light kit to
190W. Therefore, this fan is equipped
with a wattage limiting device.
Table of Contents:
Safety Tips. pg. 1
Unpacking Your Fan. pg. 2
Parts Inventory. pg. 2
Installation Preparation. pg. 3
Hanging Bracket Installation. pg. 3
Fan Assembly. pgs. 4 - 5
Wiring. pg. 6
Canopy Assembly. pg. 7
Blade Assembly. pg. 7
Light Kit Assembly. pg. 8
Testing Your Fan. pg. 9
Troubleshooting. pg. 10
Warranty. pg. 10
Parts Replacement. pg. 10
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SAFETY TIPS.
page 1
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn off the electricity to the fan at the main fuse box or circuit
panel before you begin the fan installation or before servicing the fan or installing accessories.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FAN
AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with sharp
edges.
2. Make sure all electrical connections comply with Local Codes or Ordinances, the National Electrical Code,
and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring or if the house/building wires are
different colors than those referred to in the instructions, please use a qualified electrician.
3. Make sure you have a location selected for your fan that allows clear space for the blades to rotate, and at
least seven (7) feet (2.13 meters) of clearance between the floor and the fan blade tips. The fan should
be mounted so that the tips of the blades are at least thirty (30) inches (76 centimeters) from walls or
other upright structures.
4. The outlet box and ceiling support joist used must be securely mounted, and capable of supporting at
least 35 pounds (16 kilograms). The outlet box must be supported directly by the building structure.
Use only UL listed outlet boxes marked "FOR FAN SUPPORT."
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount to the outlet box marked
"Acceptable for Fan Support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less," and use the 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this fan
are designed to accept only one 12 gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan. If your house wire is
larger than 12 gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires, consult an
electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.
5. Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL listed and
marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be UL general use
switches. Refer to the instructions packaged with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.
6. After installation is complete, check that all connections are absolutely secure.
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 opposite sides of the outlet box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and to prevent humming noise do not use this fan with any
solid state speed control device or control fan speed with a full range dimmer switch. [Using a full range dimmer
switch to control fan speed will cause a loud humming noise from fan.] (Note: This fan is suitable for use with
remote control.)
8. Do not operate the reverse switch until fan has come to a complete stop.
9. Do not insert anything between the fan blades while they are rotating.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms during assembly or after
installation. Do not insert objects into the path of the blades.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be cautious when working around or
cleaning the fan.
10. Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or fan blades. A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened
cloth will be suitable for most cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only parts provided with this fan. The use of parts OTHER
than those provided with this fan will void the warranty.
NOTE: The important safety precautions and instructions appearing in the manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are
necessary factors in the installation and operation of this fan.
page 2
1. Unpacking Your Fan.
Carefully open the packaging. Remove items
from Styrofoam inserts. Remove motor housing
and place on carpet or Styrofoam to avoid
damage to finish. *The four motor stabilization
pieces may be dicarded at this time. Do not
discard fan carton or Styrofoam inserts should
this fan need to be returned for repairs.
Check against parts inventory that all parts have
been included.
2. Parts Inventory.
bulb required:
1 x 100 watt max. halogen bulb, type JD E11
(included)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for
proper installation and safety.
a
c
e
g
f
d
h
b
i
j
k
a. canopy. 1 piece
b. hanging bracket. 1 piece
c. 6in. downrod and hanging ball. 1 piece
d. yoke cover. 1 piece
e. light kit fitter. 1 piece
f. motor housing. 1 piece
g. safety cable (already attached to motor).
1 piece
h. fitter plate. 1 piece
i. glass shade. 1 piece
j. blade. 4 pieces
k. hardware packs
*
3. Installation Preparation.
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
page 3
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
hanging bracket
outlet box screws
spring washers
flat washers
Turn off circuit breakers to current fixture from
breaker panel and be sure operating light switch is
turned to the OFF position.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply prior
to installation may result in serious injury.
Remove existing fixture.
WARNING: When using an existing outlet box, be
sure the outlet box is securely attached to the
building structure and can support the full weight of
the fan. Ensure outlet box is clearly marked "Suitable
for Fan Support." If not, it must be replaced with an
approved outlet box. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is grounded properly
and that a ground wire (green or bare) is present.
Install hanging bracket to outlet box using original
screws, spring washers and flat washers provided
with new or original outlet box.* If installing on a
vaulted ceiling, face opening of hanging bracket
towards high point of ceiling. Arrange electrical
wiring around the back of the hanging bracket
and away from the hanging bracket opening.
*Note: It is very important that you use the proper
hardware when installing the hanging bracket as this
will support the fan.
This fan can also be mounted with a downrod
on a regular (no-slope) or vaulted ceiling. The
hanging length can be extended by purchasing
a longer downrod (0.5in./1.27cm diameter). After
installing hanging bracket, continue to Section 5
on page 4 for those instructions. This fan can also
be mounted using flushmount installation only
on a regular (no-slope) ceiling. After installing
hanging bracket, continue to Section 6 on page 5
for those instructions.
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 25 degrees.
downrod
installation
flushmount
installation
blade edge
(76cm)
30
inches
7 feet
(2.13m)
10ft. - 12ft.
10ft. - 12ft.
(3.05m - 3.66m)
(3.05m - 3.66m)
To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure
that the hanging location allows the blades a
clearance of 7ft. (2.13m) from the floor and 30in.
(76cm) from any wall or obstruction.
This fan is suitable for room sizes up to 144
square feet (13.4 square meters).
page 4
NOTE: The important safety precautions and
instructions appearing in the manual are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
that common sense and caution are necessary
factors in the installation and operation of this fan.
5. Fan Assembly (with downrod).
set screw hole
set screw
hanging ball
stop pin
A
B
If you wish to extend the hanging length of
your fan, you must remove the hanging ball
from the 6in. downrod provided to use with an
extended downrod (sold separately). [If you wish
to use the 6in. downrod, please proceed to
instructions following the dotted line below.]
To remove hanging ball, loosen set screw on
hanging ball, lower hanging ball and remove
stop pin. Slide hanging ball off the original
downrod, A, and slide it down the longer
downrod, B (the top of the downrod should be
noted as having a set screw hole; use this hole
when setting the set screw). Insert stop pin into
top of extended downrod and raise hanging
ball. Be sure stop pin aligns with slots on the
inside of the hanging ball. Tighten set screw
securely.
Tip: To prepare for threading electrical wires
through downrod, apply a small piece of
electrical tape to the ends of the electrical
wires--this will keep the wires together when
threading them through the downrod.
Loosen yoke set screws and nuts in motor
housing yoke and remove pin and clip from
motor housing yoke. Slide downrod through
canopy and yoke cover.
Thread safety cable and electrical wires through
downrod and pull extra wire slack from the
upper end of the downrod.
Place downrod into the motor housing yoke
and re-insert pin and clip that were previously
removed. Tighten yoke set screws and nuts
securely. Lower yoke cover to motor housing.
["Fan Assembly" continued on next page.]
yoke set screw
yoke cover
canopy
downrod
electrical wiring
pin
clip
motor
housing
safety cable
page 5
5. Fan Assembly (with downrod). (cont.)
With the hanging bracket secured to the outlet box and
able to support the fan, you are now ready to hang your
fan. Grab the fan firmly with two hands. Slide downrod
through opening in hanging bracket and let hanging
ball rest on the hanging bracket. Turn the hanging ball
slot until it lines up with the hanging bracket tab.
Tip: Seek the help of another person to hold the
stepladder in place and to help lift the fan up to you
once you are set on the ladder.
Find a secure attachment point (wood ceiling joist
highly recommended) and secure safety cable. It will be
necessary to use a heavy duty wood screw, washer and
lock washer (not supplied) with the safety cable loop. If
necessary, adjust the loop at the end of the safety cable.
The loop at the end of the safety cable should just fit
over the threads on the wood screw. Extra cable slack
can be left in ceiling area.
Continue to "Wiring" section for wiring diagram.
safety cable
safety cable loop
canopy
wood
ceiling
joist
hanging ball slot
hanging bracket tab
motor
housing
6. Fan Assembly (flushmount).
Remove and set aside canopy cover to reveal 6
holes. Notice that 3 of these holes are larger.
If there are only 3 screws in top of motor
housing, please proceed to next paragraph. If
there are 6 screws in top of motor housing,
remove every other screw and lock washer.
Remove pin, clip and set screws from motor
housing yoke. Thread wiring through canopy.
Place canopy over yoke, aligning larger holes in
canopy with the 3 existing screws in top of
motor housing. Insert the 3 screws and 3 lock
washers that had been removed (if there were
only 3 screws located in top of motor housing,
these screws/lock washers will be located in one
of the hardware packs) into the remaining holes.
Securely tighten these screws.
To prepare the fan for wiring, hang fan onto
hanging bracket by sliding the canopy over the
hanging bracket tab. (Use one of the non-slotted
holes on the rim of the canopy to do so.)
Attach safety cable according to the instructions
in the third paragraph of Section 5 above.
canopy
canopy cover
canopy
motor housing
hanging bracket tab
wood screw
and washer
canopy
motor housing
yoke
pin
clip
set screw
7. Wiring.
CAUTION: Be sure outlet box is properly grounded
and that a ground wire (GREEN or Bare) is present.
Make sure all electrical connections comply with
Local Codes or Ordinances and the National Electrical
Code. If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring or if
the house/building wires are different colors than
those referred to in the instructions below, please use
a qualified electrician.
Note: Excess lead wire length from the fan can be cut
to the desired length and then stripped.
When fan is secured in place on the hanging
bracket, electrical wiring can be made as follows:
Connect BLACK and BLUE wires from fan to
BLACK wire from ceiling with wire connector
provided.
Connect WHITE wire from fan to WHITE wire from
ceiling with wire connector provided.
Connect all GROUND (GREEN) wires together
from fan to BARE/GREEN wire from ceiling with
wire connector provided.
If you intend to control the fan light with a
separate light switch connect BLUE wire from fan
to the RED supply from the independent switch.
* Wrap each wire connector separately with
electrical tape as an extra safety measure.
This fan is remote control adaptable (remote control
sold separately).
[NOTE: Alternate hot wire color may be different than
red.]
black
black
white
white
blue
black supply wire
ground
(green
or bare)
white supply wire
from ceiling
from fan
ground
(green or bare)
*
page 6
page 7
9. Blade Assembly.
8. Canopy Assembly.
Temporarily raise canopy to hanging bracket to
determine which screws in hanging bracket align
with slotted holes in canopy, and then lower canopy
and partially loosen these 2 screws. Remove the other
2 screws and set aside.
Now, lift canopy to hanging bracket again, aligning
slotted holes in canopy with loosened screws in
hanging bracket. Twist canopy to lock. Re-insert the
other 2 screws and secure all screws with Phillips
screwdriver.
canopy
hanging bracket
Time Saver: Washers for blade screws can be
set on each blade screw prior to installing
blades.
Locate 12 blade attachment screws and
washers in hardware pack. Slide blade through
one of the narrow, rectangular openings on
motor housing, aligning holes in blade with
holes in blade arm (located on the underside
of the motor housing)--refer to drawing at right.
[Please note the side of blade indicating THIS SIDE
UP.] Insert 3 blade attachment screws (along
with washers) with fingers first and then tighten
screws securely with a Phillips screwdriver.
Repeat procedure for each remaining blade.
Note: Tighten blade arm screws twice a year.
blade
motor housing
(underside)
blade attachment
screws and washers
blade
arm
slotted
hole
page 8
10. Light Kit Assembly.
Remove 1 screw from motor plate on
underside of motor housing and partially
loosen the other 2 screws. Align slotted holes
in center of fitter plate with loosened screws
in motor plate, allowing the male plug from
motor housing to come through hole in
middle of fitter plate. Twist fitter plate to lock.
Re-insert screw that was previously removed
and securely tighten all 3 screws with Phillips
screwdriver. (diagram 1)
Remove 1 screw from post located on
underside of fitter plate and partially loosen
the other 2 screws on the other 2 posts.
Connect male plug from motor housing to
female plug from the light kit fitter. Make sure
plugs connect tightly. Align slotted holes in
light kit fitter with loosened screws in fitter
plate. Twist light kit fitter to lock. Re-insert
screw that was previously removed and
tighten all 3 screws securely. (diagram 2)
Install the 100-watt halogen bulb, type JD E11,
provided. (diagram 2)
Tip: Do not touch glass portion of bulb with
fingers or hands. Oil from skin can cause bulb to
overheat and go out prematurely. Use cardboard
box or foam wrapping bulb was packed with to
layer around glass portion of bulb.
Locate slots on glass shade and align with
nodules on underside of light kit fitter. Slide
glass shade onto light kit fitter and gently turn
glass shade in a clockwise direction until it
slides into place. (diagram 3)
IMPORTANT: The glass shade must be
removed in order to replace the bulb. When
you need to replace the bulb, please allow
bulb and glass shade to cool down before
touching. Use one 100-watt max. halogen
bulb, type JD E11, to replace the bulb, keeping
in mind not to touch the bulb itself as
described above (see "Tip").
light kit fitter
bulb
motor housing
diagram 2
diagram 1
motor housing
motor plate
fitter
plate
fitter plate
male plug
female plug
diagram 3
glass shade
nodules
motor housing
light kit fitter
bulb
11. Testing Your Fan.
page 9
It is recommended that you test fan before
finalizing installation. Restore power from
circuit box and light switch (if applicable). Test
fan speeds with the pull chain labeled FAN.
Start at the OFF position (no blade
movement). First pull will set the fan to HI.
Second pull will set the fan to MEDIUM. Third
pull will set the fan to LOW. Fourth pull will
again set the fan to the OFF setting. Test light
with the pull chain labeled LIGHT. (diagram 1)
If fan and/or light do (does) not function,
please refer to "Troubleshooting" section to
solve any issues before contacting Customer
Service.
Turn fan completely off before moving the
reverse switch. Set reverse switch to
recirculate air depending on the season:
- LEFT position in summer (diagram 2)
- RIGHT position in winter (diagram 3)
A ceiling fan will allow you to raise your
thermostat setting in summer and lower your
thermostat setting in winter without feeling a
difference in your comfort.
Important: Reverse switch must be set either
completely LEFT or completely RIGHT for fan to
function. If the reverse switch is set in the
middle position (diagram 4), fan will not
operate.
Attach pull chain extensions supplied or
custom pull chain extensions (sold separately)
to ends of the pull chains.
diagram 2
diagram 3
diagram 4
reverse switch
motor housing
diagram 1
light
pull chain
extension
fan
pull chain
extension
Troubleshooting.
Warranty.
Parts Replacement.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply
prior to troubleshooting any wiring issues may
result in serious injury.
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 2.
Litex Customer Support:
1-800-527-1292
page 10
Problem: Fan fails to operate.
Solutions:
1. Check wall switch to fan.
2. Verify that reverse switch is set completely in
either direction.
3. Check to be sure fan is wired properly.
4. Verify that male plug and female plugs are
connected properly in light kit fitter.
Problem: Light kit not lighting.
Solutions:
1. Check wall switch to fan.
2. Check that bulb is installed correctly.
3. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
4. Verify that male and female plugs are
connected properly in light kit fitter.
5. Check to be sure that bulb totals no more than
190W.
[Note: Lamping the light kit with bulb that totals
more than 190W will cause the wattage limiting device to
interrupt the flow of electricity to the light kit.
Problem: Fan operates but lights fail.
Solutions:
1. Check that bulb is installed correctly.
2. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
3. Replace defective bulb with same type of bulb.
4. Verify that male and female plugs are
connected properly in light kit fitter.
5. Check to be sure that bulb totals no more than
190W.
[Note: Lamping the light kit with bulb that totals
more than 190W will cause the wattage limiting device to
interrupt the flow of electricity to the light kit.
Problem: Fan wobbles.
Solutions:
1. Use the balancing kit in one of the hardware
packs. If no blade balancing kit is provided, please
call Customer Support, 1-800-527-1292, to request
one.
2. Check to be sure set screw(s) on motor
housing yoke is (are) tightened securely.
3. Check to be sure set screw on hanging ball is
tightened securely.
LITEX LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY:
LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. warrants this fan to the original
household purchaser for indoor use under the following
provisions:
1-YEAR WARRANTY: LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. will replace or
repair any fan which has faulty performance due to a
defect in material or workmanship. Contact Litex Customer
Service at 1-800-527-1292 to arrange for return of fan.
Return fan, shipping prepaid, to Litex Industries, Ltd. We will
repair or ship you a replacement fan, and we will pay the
return shipping cost.
5-YEAR WARRANTY: LITEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. will repair or
replace, at no charge to the original purchaser, any fan
motor that fails to operate satisfactorily when failure
results from normal use.
RETURN FAN MOTOR ONLY, shipping prepaid, to Litex
Industries. We will repair or ship purchaser a replacement
motor and Litex will pay the return shipping cost.
6-YEAR to LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: LITEX
INDUSTRIES, LTD. will repair the fan, at no charge to the
original purchaser for labor only, if the fan motor fails to
operate satisfactorily when failure results from normal use.
Parts used in the repair will be billed to the purchaser at
prevailing prices at time of repair.
The purchaser shall be responsible for all costs incurred
in the removal, reinstallation and shipping of the product
for repairs.
This warranty does not apply when damage from
mechanical, physical, electrical or water abuse results in
causing the malfunction. Deterioration of finishes or other
parts due to time or exposure to salt air is specifically
exempted under this warranty.
Neither Litex Industries nor the manufacturer will
assume any liability resulting from improper installation or
use of this product. In no case shall the company be liable
for any consequential damages for breach of this, or any
other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever. This
limitation as to consequential damages shall not apply in
states where prohibited.
