net weight of fan: 11.68 lb (5.3 kg)
PRINTED IN CHINA
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. 5
Canopy Assembly. pg. 6
Blade Assembly. pg. 6
Light Kit Assembly. pg. 7
Testing Your Fan. pg. 8
Troubleshooting. pg. 9
Parts Replacement. pg. 9
Warranty. pg. 9
For Models:
GA24BNK6L
GA24EB6L
Installation Guide
4007498
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
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 box must be supported directly by the building structure. Use only ETL or 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 lb) 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 one12 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 corresponding fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.
5. Electrical diagrams are for reference only.
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 fire or electrical shock, 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.
CAUTION: Do NOT tamper with or attempt to repair LED component of fixture. The light source is designed for this specific application
and should not be serviced by untrained personnel. If any servicing is required, call our customer service department.
11. Light kit is dimmable to 10% with select dimmers.
Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [The
equipment refers to the remote and/or wall control and/or LED light kit.]
NOTE: 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.
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.
2. Parts Inventory.
a. hanging bracket. 1 piece
b. canopy. 1 piece
c. downrod and hanging ball (with pin and
clip). 1 piece
d. motor housing. 1 piece
e. yoke cover. 1 piece
f. canopy cover (in hardware pack). 1 piece
g. switch housing. 1 piece
h. blade arm. 6 pieces
i. blade. 6 pieces
j. LED light plate. 1 piece
k. glass shade. 1 piece
l. hardware packs
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. 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.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for
proper installation and safety.
a
b
c
d
l
e
i
h
g
f
k
j
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
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 bracket opening.
*Note: It is very important that you use the proper hardware
when installing the hanging bracket as this will support the
fan.
page 3
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
hanging bracket
spring washers
outlet box screws
flat washers
3. Installation Preparation.
To prevent personal injury and damage,
ensure that the hanging location allows the
blades a clearance of 7 feet (2.13m) from the
floor and 30in. (76cm) from any wall or
obstruction.
This fan is suitable for room sizes up to
100 square feet (9.3 square meters).
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 20 degrees.
downrod
installation
flushmount
installation
7 feet
(2.13m)
(76cm)
30
inches
This fan can 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) than
the ones provided. Other installation, such as
flushmount, is not available for this fan.
blade edge
8ft. - 10ft.
8ft. - 10ft.
(2.42m - 3.05m)
(2.42m - 3.05m)
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 4
5. Fan Assembly.
downrod
electrical wiring
pin
clip
canopy
yoke cover
motor
housing
yoke set screw
If you wish to extend the hanging length of your
fan, you must remove the hanging ball from the
downrod provided to use with an extended
downrod (sold separately). [If you wish to use the
downrod provided, please proceed to instructions
following the dotted line below.]
To remove hanging ball, loosen set screw on
hanging ball and remove pin and clip. 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.
WARNING: Failure to tighten set screw (on
hanging ball) completely could result in the fan
becoming loose and possibly falling.
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 nut at top of motor
housing. Remove pin and clip from downrod (if
you have not already done so). Slide downrod
through canopy, canopy cover and yoke cover.
(Note: Canopy cover must be turned with shiny
side toward the motor housing.)
Thread 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 nut
securely. Lower yoke cover to motor housing.
["Fan Assembly" continued on next page.]
pin
clip
set screw hole
set screw
hanging ball
stop pin
A
B
canopy cover
page 5
6. Wiring.
WARNING: Turn off circuit breakers to current
fixture from breaker panel and be sure switch is
turned to the OFF position.
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 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 downrod 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 BLACK (or 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).
wire
connector
black
white
black supply wire
ground
(green
or bare)
white supply wire
ground
(green or bare)
*
5. Fan Assembly. (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.
WARNING: Failure to align slot in hanging ball with
tab in hanging bracket may result in serious injury or
death.
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.
motor housing
hanging ball slot
hanging bracket tab
black
white
blue
from fan
from
ceiling
page 6
7. Canopy Assembly.
Locate 2 screws on underside of hanging
bracket and remove screw closest to the
open end of the hanging bracket. Partially
loosen the other screw. Lift canopy to
hanging bracket. Place rounded part of
slotted hole in canopy over loosened screw
in hanging bracket and push up. Twist
canopy to lock. Re-insert screw that was
removed and then tighten both screws
securely.
Slide canopy cover up to canopy, rotating
canopy cover until the small nodules on the
opening of the canopy cover (refer to
drawing at right) align with small gaps on
the underside of the canopy. Push up on
canopy cover and then turn canopy cover
approximately 90°.
8. Blade Assembly.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
bodily injury, DO NOT use power tools to
assemble the blades. If screws are
overtightened, blades may crack and break.
Time Saver: Washers for blade screws can
be set on each blade screw prior to
installing blades.
Locate 18 blade attachment screws and
washers in hardware pack. Hold blade arm up
to blade and align holes. Insert 3 blade
attachment screws (along with washers) with
fingers first and then tighten screws securely
with a Phillips screwdriver. Repeat for the
remaining blades.
Remove all blade arm screws/lock washers
from underside of motor. Align blade arm
holes with motor screw holes and attach
blade arm with blade arm screws/lock
washers. Before securing screws permanently,
repeat with remaining blade arms. Securely
tighten all screws.
NOTE: Tighten blade arm screws twice a year.
blade arm
blade
blade arm screws/
lock washers
motor
housing
blade attachment
screws and washers
hanging
bracket
canopy
canopy cover
90°
nodule
gap
page 7
9. 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 switch housing with
loosened screws in motor plate, allowing
male plug from motor housing to come
through hole in middle of switch housing.
Twist switch housing to lock. Re-insert
screw that was just removed and securely
tighten all 3 screws with a Phillips
screwdriver. [Refer to diagram 1.]
Remove 3 screws on next level of the
underside of the switch housing.
Connect male plug from motor housing to
female plug from switch housing, matching
up the colors on the male plug with the
colors on the female plug for correct fit. Be
sure that plugs connect securely. [Refer to
diagram 2.]
Connect WHITE wire from LED light plate to
WHITE wire from switch housing. Connect
BLACK wire from LED light plate to BLACK
(or BLUE) wire from switch housing. Be sure
molex connections snap together securely.
[Refer to diagram 3.]
Carefully arrange wiring within switch
housing. Align holes in switch housing with
holes in LED light plate. Re-insert screws
that were previously removed and tighten
all 3 screws securely. [Refer to diagram 3.]
To attach glass shade, align grooves on
glass shade with nodules on inside of
switch housing and push up gently on glass
shade. Then, turn glass shade to the RIGHT
(clockwise) until it no longer turns. [Refer to
diagram 4.]
motor plate
male plug
motor
housing
glass shade
switch housing
female
plug
male
plug
LED light plate
diagram 1
diagram 4
molex
connections
diagram 2
diagram 3
motor
housing
motor
housing
switch
housing
motor housing
reverse switch
10. Testing Your Fan.
diagram 1
diagram 2 diagram 3 diagram 4
page 8
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 (located on the switch
housing). 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.
fan
pull chain
extension
light
pull chain
extension
switch
housing
page 9
Troubleshooting.
Problem: Fan fails to operate.
Solutions:
1. Check power to wall switch.
2. Verify that reverse switch is set completely in
either direction.
3. Check to be sure fan is wired properly.
4. Verify that male and female plugs are
connected properly in switch housing.
Problem: Light kit not lighting.
Solutions:
1. Check wall switch to fan.
2. Check that wires in canopy are wired properly.
3. Verify that molex connections in switch
housing are connected properly.
Problem: Fan operates but light fails.
Solutions:
1. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
2. Verify that molex connections in switch
housing are connected properly.
Problem: Fan wobbles.
Solutions:
1. Use the balancing kit provided in one of the
hardware packs. If no blade balancing kit is
provided, please call Customer Support, at
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.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply
prior to troubleshooting any wiring issues may
result in serious injury.
Warranty.
Parts Replacement.
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 2.
Litex Customer Support:
1-800-527-1292
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.
KHLI1802
