Installation Guide
For Model:
SLN56
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
Switch Housing Assembly. pg. 7
Testing Your Fan. pg. 7
Troubleshooting. pg. 8
Parts Replacement. pg. 8
Warranty. pg. 8
net weight of fan: XX.XX lb. (X.X kg)
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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 CUL
(Canada) or UL (USA) 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 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 corresponding 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 CUL (Canada) or
UL (USA) listed and marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be CUL
(Canada) or UL (USA) 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 or fire, 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.
WARNING: This fan MUST be installed with the safety cable provided with the fan. Failure to use the safety cable
provided may result in personal injury, damage to the fan or damage to other property.
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. 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.
a. canopy. 1 piece
b. hanging bracket. 1 piece
c. downrod and hanging ball. 1 piece
d. motor housing. 1 piece
e. yoke cover. 1 piece
f. blade arm. 5 pieces
g. switch housing plate. 1 piece
h. switch housing. 1 piece
i. blade. 5 pieces
j. canopy cover (in hardware pack). 1 piece
k. hardware pack
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for
proper installation and safety.
a
b
c
d
k
h
j
i
e
f
g
3. Installation Preparation.
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
page 3
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 25 degrees.
downrod
installation
flushmount
installation
12ft. - 20ft.
12ft. - 20ft.
(3.66m - 6.1m)
(3.66m - 6.1m)
blade edge
7 feet
(2.13m)
(76cm)
30
inches
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 400 square
feet (37.2 square meters).
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
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.
hanging bracket
spring washers
outlet box screws
flat washers
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).
Other installation, such as flushmount, is NOT
available for this fan.
page 4
5. Fan Assembly.
Remove hanging ball from downrod provided by
loosening set screw on hanging ball. Lower
hanging ball and remove stop pin and then slide
hanging ball off of the downrod.
[Refer to diagram 1.]
Loosen yoke set screws and nuts at top of motor
housing. Remove pin and clip from motor housing
yoke. [Refer to diagram 2.]
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. [Refer to diagram 2.]
Determine the length of downrod you wish to use.
Thread safety cable and electrical wires through
threaded end of downrod and pull extra wire slack
from the upper end of the downrod. [Refer to
diagram 2.]
Thread downrod into the motor housing yoke until
holes for pin and clip in downrod align with holes
in yoke--make sure wires do not get twisted. Re-insert
pin and clip that were previously removed. Tighten
yoke set screws and nuts securely. [Refer to
diagram 2.]
Locate canopy cover in hardware pack. Slide yoke
cover, canopy cover and canopy over downrod.
[Refer to diagram 3.] (Note: Canopy cover must be
turned with black side toward the motor housing.)
Thread safety cable and wires through hanging ball
and then slide hanging ball over downrod--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 downrod and raise
hanging ball. Be sure stop pin aligns with slots on
the inside of the hanging ball. Tighten set screw
securely. [Refer to diagram 4.]
WARNING: Failure to tighten set screw (on hanging
ball) completely could result in the fan becoming
loose and possibly falling.
["Fan Assembly" continued on next page.]
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.
set screw
hanging ball
stop pin
diagram 1
set screw hole
hanging
ball
stop pin
canopy
motor
housing
yoke cover
canopy
cover
downrod
downrod
electrical wiring
safety cable
yoke set screw
and nut
pin
clip
diagram 2
diagram 3
diagram 4
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 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 downrod is secured in place on the hanging
bracket, electrical wiring can be made as follows:
Connect BLACK wire 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.
Since this fan does not come with a light kit, you will
need to cap off the BLUE wire with a wire connector
(as shown with arrow in diagram).
[Note: If you elect to purchase a light kit for the fan,
the BLUE wire from the fan must be connected to the
BLACK (or RED) wire from the ceiling instead.]
* Wrap each wire connector separately with electrical
tape as an extra safety measure.
This fan is remote control adaptable (remote control sold
separately).
page 5
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 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. Test
safety cable by pulling on loose end of cable with pliers. If the safety
cable slips, the loop must be adjusted tighter. Extra cable slack can
be left in ceiling area.
hanging bracket tab
motor housing
safety
cable
safety cable loop
wood ceiling
joist
wood screw
and washer
6. Wiring.
wire
connector
black
black
white
white
blue
black supply wire
ground
(green
or bare)
white supply wire
from
ceiling
from
fan
ground
(green or bare)
*
hanging ball slot
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, aligning
rounded part of slotted holes in canopy cover
with screw heads in bottom of canopy. Turn
canopy cover to the right (clockwise) until it
stops.
canopy
screw
canopy cover
hanging bracket
screw
8. Blade Assembly.
motor housing
blade arm
blade
blade arm screws
lock washers
blade
attachment
screws and
washers
plastic
motor
lock
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 15 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 blade arm screws and lock washers
from underside of motor. If plastic motor
locks are installed with blade arm screws,
discard plastic motor locks (save blade arm
screws and lock washers to secure blade arms).
Align blade arm holes with motor screw holes
and attach blade arm with lock washers and
blade arm screws. Before securing screws
permanently, repeat with remaining blade
arms. Securely tighten all screws.
IMPORTANT: Tighten blade arm screws twice
a year.
page 7
9. Switch Housing Assembly.
10. Testing Your Fan.
pull chain
extension
reverse
switch
It is recommended that you test fan before finalizing
installation. Restore power from circuit box and light
switch (if applicable). Test fan speeds with pull chain.
(diagram 1) 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. If fan 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 to the LEFT or completely to the RIGHT for
fan to function. If the reverse switch is set in the
middle position (diagram 4), fan will not operate.
Attach pull chain extension supplied or custom pull
chain extension (sold separately) to the end of the
pull chain.
diagram 1
diagram 2 diagram 3 diagram 4
switch
housing
plate
switch
housing
male plug
female plug
motor
housing
Remove 1 screw from motor plate (on underside
of motor) and partially loosen the other 2
screws. Align slotted holes in middle of switch
housing plate with loosened screws in motor
plate, allowing female plug from motor housing
to come through hole in middle of switch
housing plate. Twist switch housing plate to lock.
Re-insert screw that was just removed and
tighten all 3 screws securely.
Remove all 3 screws on outer edge of switch
housing plate. Connect male plug from fan 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 the
plugs connect completely.
Now, lift switch housing to switch housing plate,
aligning slotted holes in switch housing with
holes in switch housing plate. (Note: The gap on
the edge of the switch housing cap must align
with the reverse switch on the switch housing
for the proper fit.) Re-insert screws that were
previously removed and secure all 3 screws with
a Phillips screwdriver.
motor
housing
switch
housing
plate
page 8
Troubleshooting. Warranty.
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 and female plugs are
connected properly in switch housing.
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,1-800-486-4892, to request one.
2. Check to make 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.
Parts Replacement.
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 2.
Craftmade Customer Support:
1-800-486-4892
www.craftmade.com
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply
prior to troubleshooting any wiring issues may
result in serious injury.
CRAFTMADE™ LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY:
CRAFTMADE warrants this fan to the original household
purchaser for indoor use under the following provisions:
1-YEAR WARRANTY: CRAFTMADE will replace or repair any
fan which has faulty performance due to a defect in
material or workmanship. Contact Craftmade Customer
Service at 1-800-486-4892 to arrange for return of fan.
Return fan, shipping prepaid, to Craftmade. We will repair
or ship you a replacement fan, and we will pay the return
shipping cost.
5-YEAR WARRANTY: CRAFTMADE 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 Craftmade
Industries. We will repair or ship purchaser a replacement
motor and Craftmade will pay the return shipping cost.
6-YEAR to LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: CRAFTMADE will
repair the fan, at no charge for labor only to the original
purchaser, 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 Craftmade 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.
GGLI1901
