Table of Contents:
Safety Tips. pg. 1
Unpacking Your Fan. pg. 2
Parts Inventory. pg. 2
Installation Preparation. pg. 3
Hanging Bracket Installation. pgs. 3 - 4
Wiring. pg. 4
Fan Assembly. pg. 5
Motor Housing Assembly. pg. 5
Blade Assembly. pg. 6
Light Kit Assembly (Optional). pgs. 6 - 7
Testing Your Fan. pg. 8
Troubleshooting. pg. 9
Parts Replacement. pg. 9
Warranty. pg. 9
net weight of fan: 16.53 lb. (7.5 kg)
Installation Guide
For Model:
WH44OSB5L
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
PRINTED IN CHINA
APPROVED FOR USE
IN DAMP LOCATIONS
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 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 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 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 ETL or UL
listed and marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be ETL or 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 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.]
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. 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. hanging bracket. 1 piece
b. motor housing. 1 piece
c. motor assembly. 1 piece
d. blade arm. 5 pieces
e. blade. 5 pieces
f. light kit fitter. 1 piece
g. glass shade. 1 piece
h. hardware packs
a
b
e
d
f
g
IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must
use the parts provided with this fan for
proper installation and safety.
bulbs required:
2 x 6.5 watt medium base LED bulbs
(included)
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4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
page 3
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
3. Installation Preparation.
This fan can be mounted as a flushmount
on a regular (no-slope) ceiling only. Downrod
installations are not available for this fan.
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
downrod
installation
flushmount
installation
CANNOT be
installed on
angled or
vaulted ceilings
blade edge
7 feet
(2.13m)
(76cm)
30
inches
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).
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.
Remove 4 motor mounting nuts and flat
washers from hanging bracket--save for later use.
["Hanging Bracket Installation" continued on
next page.]
hanging
bracket
motor
mounting
nuts and
flat washers
page 4
Install hanging bracket to outlet box using
original screws, spring washers and flat washers
provided with new or original outlet box.* Pull
electrical wiring from outlet box through center
hole in the hanging bracket.
*NOTE: It is very important that you use the
proper hardware when installing the hanging
bracket as this will support the fan.
Lift motor assembly to hanging bracket and slide
slot at one end of motor assembly over j-hook on
hanging bracket. This will allow motor assembly to
hang out of the way while wiring.
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.
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.
When fan is secured in place on the hanging
bracket, electrical wiring can be made as follows:
Connect BLACK and BLUE 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.
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.
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
(cont.)
5. Wiring.
hanging
bracket
spring washers
outlet box screws
flat washers
hanging
bracket
j-hook
motor assembly
*
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
GREEN
wire
connector
(supply circuit)
WHITE
BLACK
SWITCH
outlet box
GROUND
(GREEN
OR BARE)
page 5
6. Fan Assembly.
hanging
bracket
motor
mounting
nuts and flat
washers
motor assembly
motor
mounting
nuts and
flat washers
j-hook
7. Motor Housing Assembly.
Temporarily raise motor housing to
hanging bracket to determine which
2 screws in hanging bracket align with
slotted holes on top rim of motor housing.
Lower motor housing and partially loosen
the 2 screws in the hanging bracket that
correspond to slotted holes in the motor
housing. Remove the other 2 screws from
the hanging bracket.
Now, raise motor housing to hanging
bracket again, allowing slotted holes in
motor housing to align with loosened
screws in hanging bracket. Twist motor
housing to lock. Re-insert the 2 screws that
were previously removed and then tighten
all screws to secure motor housing.
motor
housing
screws
motor
housing
screws
motor
housing
hanging
bracket
Remove motor assembly from j-hook on
hanging bracket. Lift motor assembly to
hanging bracket and carefully push wiring
and wire connectors into outlet box. Align
holes in top of motor assembly with bolts
in hanging bracket and push up so that
bolts come through holes. Secure motor
assembly with flat washers and motor
mounting nuts that were previously
removed (refer to page 3, Section 4).
WARNING: It is extremely important to
tighten motor mounting nuts completely
so that fan is mounted securely.
page 6
8. Blade Assembly.
motor
housing
blade
lock washers
blade screw post
blade arm screws
blade arm
Locate fifteen 3C-Clips™ in one of the hardware
packs. Hold a blade arm up to a blade and align
the preassembled blade screw posts on the
blade arm with the holes on the blade. [NOTE:
Make sure to attach blade arm so the flat side of
the blade faces UP.]
Press on blade firmly until blade screw posts
come through holes in blade and then slide a
3C-Clip onto each blade screw post. PLEASE
NOTE WARNINGS BELOW when attaching
3C-Clips.
Repeat above procedure for each blade.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury
or damage to fan and other items, 3C-Clip must
be installed with the opening facing toward the
blade arm.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the friction detents on 3C-Clip face
down and recessed groove faces up. Slide
3C-Clips completely under blade screw posts so
edges of blade screw posts are captured by the
recessed groove on the 3C-Clips.
Remove blade arm screws/lock washers from
underside of motor. If plastic motor locks are
installed with blade arm screws, discard plastic
motor locks (save blade arm screws/lock washers
to secure blade arms). Align blade arm holes with
motor screw holes and attach blade arm with
blade arm screws/lock washers. Before securing
screws permanently, repeat this procedure with
remaining blade arms. Secure all screws.
NOTE: Tighten blade arm screws twice a year.
9. Light Kit Assembly (Optional).
If you wish to use fan WITHOUT the light kit,
please proceed to Section 10 on page 8 to
complete installation WITHOUT the light kit.
If you wish to use fan WITH the light kit, remove
3 screws from switch housing on underside of
motor housing. Remove switch housing cap from
switch housing.
["Light Kit Assembly" continued on next page.]
switch housing
motor housing
switch housing cap
blade screw post
blade arm
blade
3C-Clips
3C-Clip
3C-Clip
page 7
9. Light Kit Assembly (Optional). (cont.)
Locate BLACK (or BLUE) and WHITE wires in
switch housing labeled "LIGHT." Remove and
discard plastic that holds these 2 wires
together.
Remove hex nut and lock washer from
threaded rod at top of light kit fitter. Punch
center cap out of switch housing cap with a
screwdriver. Feed wires (one by one) from light
kit fitter through center hole in switch housing
cap. Then, screw switch housing cap onto
threaded rod on light kit fitter followed by lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten hex nut over lock
washer for a secure fit.
Connect WHITE wire from light kit fitter to
WHITE wire from switch housing. Connect
BLACK wire from light kit fitter to BLACK (or
BLUE) wire from switch housing. Be sure
molex connections snap together completely.
Carefully arrange wiring within switch housing
and then align holes in switch housing cap
with holes in switch housing. (Note: Make sure
to align gap on top edge of the switch
housing cap with the reverse switch on switch
housing for the correct fit.) Re-insert 3 screws
that were previously removed and use a
Phillips screwdriver to secure all screws.
Install 2 medium base 6.5 watt LED bulbs
(included).
IMPORTANT: When you need to replace bulbs,
please allow bulbs and glass shade to cool
down before touching them.
Thread pull chains for fan and light through
corresponding pull chain guides on the outer
rim of the light kit fitter.
Align grooves on glass shade with nodules on
inside of light kit fitter and push up gently on
glass shade. Twist glass shade to the RIGHT
(clockwise) until glass shade locks into place.
Pull down VERY GENTLY on glass shade to make
sure that glass shade is secure.
switch
housing
molex
connections
white
white
light kit fitter
light kit fitter
threaded rod
threaded rod
switch housing
cap
switch housing cap
center cap
hex nut
lock washer
motor housing
hex nut
lock washer
motor housing
switch housing
cap
bulb
switch
housing
black
(or blue)
black
reverse switch
glass
shade
groove
pull chain
guide
pull chain
motor
housing
10. Testing Your Fan.
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 on switch
housing located to the RIGHT of the reverse
switch (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 OFF setting. If
applicable, test light with pull chain on switch
housing located to the LEFT of the reverse
switch (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 switch housing).
Set reverse switch to recirculate air depending
on the season:
- DOWN position in summer
(diagram 2)
- UP 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 UP or completely DOWN for fan to
function. If the reverse switch is set in the
middle position (diagram 4), fan will not
operate.
Attach pull chain extension(s) supplied or
custom pull chain extension(s) (sold
separately) to end(s) of the pull chain(s).
page 8
diagram 2
diagram 3
diagram 4
diagram 1
fan pull chain
extension
light pull
chain extension
motor housing
reverse
switch
switch
housing
Troubleshooting.
Warranty.
Parts Replacement.
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 2.
Litex Customer Support:
1-800-527-1292
page 9
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.
Problem: Light kit (optional) not lighting.
Solutions:
1. Check wall switch to fan.
2. Check that bulbs are installed correctly.
3. Verify that wires in outlet box are wired
properly.
4. Verify that molex connections in switch
housing are connected properly.
Problem: Fan operates but light fails (if
applicable).
Solutions:
1. Check that bulbs are installed correctly.
2. Verify that wires in outlet box are wired
properly.
3. Verify that molex connections in switch
housing are connected properly.
4. Replace defective bulbs with same type of bulb.
Problem: Fan wobbles.
Solutions:
1. Carefully loosen motor housing and verify that
hanging bracket is secure.
2. Check to be sure motor housing is turned
completely and that motor housing screws are
secure.
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 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.
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