For model:
MEA52MBK4LR,
#355-0720
Installation Guide
PRINTED IN CHINA
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
net weight of fan: 21.605 lb. (9.8 kg)
Table of Contents:
Safety Tips. pg. 2
Unpacking Your Fan. pg. 3
Parts Inventory. pg. 3
Installation Preparation. pg. 4
Hanging Bracket Installation. pg. 4
Fan Assembly. pgs. 5 - 6
Wiring. pg. 6
Canopy Assembly. pg. 7
Blade Assembly. pg. 7
Light Kit Assembly. pg. 8
Remote Control Operation. pgs. 8 - 9
Testing Your Fan. pg. 9
Troubleshooting. pg. 10
Parts Replacement. pg. 10
Warranty. pg. 10
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SAFETY TIPS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn o 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 dierent colors than those referred to in the instructions, please
use a qualied 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 oor 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."
Plastic outlet boxes are not recommended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, 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 xtures
are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualied electrician if in doubt.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, 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.
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, re 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.]
8. Do not operate the reverse switch until the 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 xture. The light source is designed for this specic 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%.
Modications 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 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.
The LED light kit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this LED light kit may not
cause harmful interference, (2) this LED light kit must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
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2. Parts Inventory.
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 nish. 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.
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a. canopy. 1 piece
b. hanging bracket (preassembled to
canopy). 1 piece
c. downrod and hanging ball (with pin and
clip). 1 piece
d. yoke cover. 1 piece
e. motor housing. 1 piece
f. remote control receiver. 1 piece
g. remote control transmitter. 1 piece
h. LED light kit. 1 piece
i. shade . 1 piece
j. blade. 4 pieces
k. hardware packs
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4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
3. Installation Preparation.
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, athead screwdriver,
adjustable pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire
cutters, and rated electrical tape.
Turn o circuit breakers to current xture 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 xture.
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 the 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 wire) is present.
Partially loosen screws in slotted holes of canopy.
Remove the other 2 screws and star washers--save for
later use. Twist canopy to remove hanging bracket.
Install hanging bracket to outlet box using original
screws, spring washers and at 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
at washers
To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure that
the hanging location allows the blades a clearance
of 7 feet (2.13m) from the oor and 30in. (76cm)
from any wall or obstruction.
This fan is suitable for room sizes up to
400 square feet (37.2 square meters).
7 feet
(2.13 m) (76 cm)
30
inches
blade edge
12ft. - 20ft.
12ft. - 20ft.
(3.66m - 6.1m)
(3.66m - 6.1m)
downrod
installation
ushmount
installation
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 25 degrees.
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 ushmount, is not available for
this fan.
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5. Fan Assembly.
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.
downrod
electrical wiring
canopy
yoke cover
motor
housing
Remove hanging ball from downrod provided by
loosening set screw on hanging ball. Remove pin
and clip. Lower hanging ball and remove stop pin.
Then slide hanging ball o downrod. [Refer to
diagram 1.]
Loosen yoke set screws and nut at top of motor
housing. [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 electrical wires through downrod and pull
extra wire slack from the upper end of the
downrod. [Refer to diagram 2.]
Insert downrod in 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 nut securely.
[Refer to diagram 2.]
Slide yoke cover over the downrod and lower
completely (until it touches the motor housing).
Then, slide canopy over downrod. [Refer to
diagram 3.]
Thread wires through hanging ball; then, slide
hanging ball over downrod. 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.]
diagram 1
downrod
electrical wiring
yoke set screw
and nut
pin
clip
motor
housing
diagram 2
diagram 3
set screw
hanging ball
canopy
stop pin
electrical wiring
diagram 4
set screw
hanging ball
stop pin
pin
clip
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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 rmly 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.
6. Wiring.
WARNING: Turn o circuit breakers to current
xture 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 wire) 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
dierent colors than those referred to in the
diagram to the right, please use a qualied
electrician.
Wire the receiver with wire connectors provided
as shown in diagram at right.
Tip: While you are wiring, keep in mind
that wires must not obstruct receiver from
sliding into hanging bracket.
* Wrap each wire connector separately with
electrical tape as an extra safety measure.
Insert receiver into hanging bracket (at side up)
and gently push taped wire connectors into
outlet box. Allow antenna from remote control
receiver to hang out of the hanging bracket.
hanging ball slot
hanging bracket tab
motor housing
white supply wire
black supply wire
black
black
white
blue
blue
white
from receiver
black
AC IN L
AC IN N
white
white
ground (green
or bare)
from fan
from receiver
antenna
from ceiling
receiver
ground
(green or bare)
black
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7. Canopy Assembly.
8. Blade Assembly.
antenna
canopy
hanging bracket
slotted
hole
Raise canopy to hanging bracket, aligning slotted
holes in the canopy with loosened screws in
hanging bracket. Twist canopy to lock. Re-insert
screws (along with star washers) that were
previously removed (Section 4, page 4) and
securely tighten all 4 screws with a Phillips
screwdriver.
*Remember that antenna for remote control
receiver must rest outside of hanging bracket.
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 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. Insert
3 blade attachment screws and washers
with ngers rst and then tighten screws
securely with a Phillips screwdriver. Repeat
procedure for each remaining blade.
NOTE: Tighten blade attachment screws
twice a year.
blade
motor housing
blade attachment
screws and washers
blade arm
(inside motor
housing)
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9. Light Kit Assembly.
Remove 1 screw from motor plate on underside of
motor housing and partially loosen the other 2
screws.
Connect WHITE wire from LED light kit to WHITE
wire from motor housing. Connect BLACK wire
from LED light kit to BLUE (or BLACK) wire from
motor housing. Be sure that molex connections
snap together completely. [Refer to diagram 1.]
Align slotted holes in center of LED light kit with
loosened screws in motor plate. Twist LED light kit
to lock. Re-insert screw that was previously
removed and securely tighten all 3 screws with a
Phillips screwdriver. [Refer to diagram 1.]
Locate slots on shade and align with nodules on
inside of LED light kit. Gently push up on shade and
turn to the RIGHT (clockwise) until it slides
completely into place. [Refer to diagram 2.]
NOTE: Pull down VERY GENTLY on shade to
make sure that shade is secure.
battery
cover
remote control
transmitter
(backside)
battery
10. Remote Control Operation.
If you wish to use the remote control bracket, install
screws, included in remote pack, through bracket
and into the desired installation site. The remote
control transmitter rests inside the bracket.
CAUTION: The remote control transmitter can be
programmed to multiple receivers or fans. If this is
not desired, turn wall switch o to any other
programmable receiver or fan.
Remove battery cover from back of remote control
transmitter. Install one 12-volt battery, size A23,
(included) with positive (+) end toward top of
remote control transmitter. Replace battery cover.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Keep
battery away from children.
["Remote Control Operation" continued on next
page.]
remote control bracket
wall
bracket
screws
motor
housing
motor plate
diagram 2
LED light kit
LED light kit
motor housing
shade
slot
diagram 1
molex
connections
nodule
CAUTION: “DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY IN FIRE, BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.”
- When disposing of household alkaline batteries, it is best to check with your local and
state recycling or household hazardous waste coordinators concerning the specics of the
program in your area. You may also locate a recycling center by calling 1-800-8-BATTERY or 1-877-2-RECYCLE or visit
www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm or www.earth911.org for more information. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be
recharged; Do not mix dierent types of batteries such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries. Do not mix old
and new batteries. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
product.
10. Remote Control Operation. (cont.)
Restore electrical power. Within 30 seconds of restoring the power, press and hold the
"O" button on the remote control transmitter for 5 seconds or until light on fan blinks
twice. Test the light and fan functions to conrm the learning process is complete.
NOTE: Remove protective covering from front of remote control transmitter and
discard.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to transmitter, remove the battery if not used for long
periods. Store the remote control transmitter away from excess heat or humidity.
Operation buttons on the panel of the remote control transmitter:
3 button for fan HIGH speed
2 button for fan MEDIUM speed
1 button for fan LOW speed
0 button to turn fan OFF
button to turn light ON or OFF
Tap button quickly to turn lights o or on. Hold button down to increase or
decrease lights. If you press button in excess of 0.7 seconds, it becomes a dimmer.
The lights vary cyclically in 8 seconds. The light button has an auto resume function,
which keeps the light at the same brightness as the last time it was turned o.
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11. Testing Your Fan.
It is recommended that you test fan before nalizing
installation. Test fan speeds with the dierent fan speed
buttons on remote control. Test the light ON/OFF
function with the button on the remote control. Test
dimmer function by holding down the button for up
to 5 seconds. If the remote control operates all of the
functions of the fan and light, battery has been installed
correctly. 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 o before moving the reverse switch
(located on top of motor housing). (diagram 1) 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 dierence 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.
diagram 1
diagram 2 diagram 3 diagram 4
reverse switch
reverse switch
motor
housing
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Troubleshooting.
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 battery was installed properly in remote
control transmitter.
5. Repeat instructions for remote control transmitter
in rst paragraph on page 9 (Section 10).
Problem: Light kit not lighting.
Solutions:
1. Check wall switch to fan.
2. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
3.Verify that molex connections in LED light kit are
connected properly.
4. Verify battery was installed properly in remote
control transmitter.
5. Repeat instructions for remote control transmitter
in rst paragraph on page 9 (Section 10).
Problem: Fan operates but light fails.
Solutions:
1. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
2.Verify that molex connections in LED light kit 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.
GGLI2011
For parts and information, please refer to
"Parts Inventory" on page 3.
Customer Support:
1-800-527-1292
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY:
The manufacturer warrants this fan to the original
purchaser for indoor use under the following provisions:
1-YEAR WARRANTY: The manufacturer 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 the manufacturer who will repair the
fan or ship you a replacement fan. The manufacturer will
pay the return shipping cost.
5-YEAR WARRANTY: The manufacturer 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, and the
manufacturer will repair or ship purchaser a replacement
motor. The manufacturer will pay the return shipping cost.
6-YEAR to LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: The manufacturer
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 nishes or other
parts due to time or exposure to salt air is specically
exempted under this warranty.
Neither the manufacturer or the distributor 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.
