For model:
MEC56MBK5LR,
#355-0721
Installation Guide
PRINTED IN CHINA
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE
4009654
net weight of fan: 21.6 lb. (9.8 kg) net weight of fan: 21.6 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. 7
Canopy Assembly. pg. 7
Blade Assembly. pg. 8
Light Kit Assembly. pg. 9
Remote Control Operation. pgs. 9 - 10
Testing Your Fan. pg. 10
Troubleshooting. pg. 11
Parts Replacement. pg. 11
Warranty. pg. 11
page 2
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.
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.
bulbs required:
2 x 4 watt LED Edison bulbs,
(included)
page 3
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.
w/remote
e
f
a
b
c
j
k
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. light kit. 1 piece
i. blade arm. 5 pieces
j. blade. 5 pieces
k. hardware packs
d
g
hi
page 4
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
4. Hanging Bracket Installation.
3. Installation Preparation.
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) 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
7 feet
(2.13 m) (76 cm)
30
inches
blade edge
12ft. - 20ft.
12ft. - 20ft.
(3.66m - 6.1m)
(3.66m - 6.1m)
To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure that
the hanging location allows the blades a clearance of
7 ft. (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).
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). After installing hanging
bracket, continue to Section 5 on page 5 for those
instructions. Fan can also be mounted using
ushmount installation only on a regular (no-slope)
ceiling. After installing hanging bracket, continue to
Section 6 on page 6 for those instructions..
Installation requires these tools:
Phillips screwdriver, at-head screwdriver, adjustable
pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire cutters, and rated
electrical tape.
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 25 degrees.
ushmount
installation
page 5
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
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
yoke cover
6. Fan Assembly (ushmount).
motor housing
Remove and set aside canopy cover to reveal
6 holes. Notice that 3 of these holes are larger than
the rest of them.
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 set screws from motor housing yoke. Thread
wiring and safety cable 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 were
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.)
canopy
motor housing
(top)
hanging
bracket tab
canopy
yoke
canopy
canopy cover
set screw
page 6
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.
hanging ball slot
hanging bracket tab
motor housing
page 7
8. Canopy Assembly.
7. 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) 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.
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
antenna
canopy
hanging bracket
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.
slotted
hole
page 8
9. 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 15 blade attachment screws/washers in
hardware pack. Hold blade arm up to blade
and align holes. Insert 3 blade attachment
screws/washers with ngers rst and then
tighten screws securely with a Phillips
screwdriver. Repeat for the remaining blades.
Remove blade arm screws and washers from
underside of motor. If plastic motor locks are
installed with blade arm screws, discard plastic
motor locks (save blade arm screws and washers
to secure blade arms). Align blade arm holes
with motor screw holes and attach blade arm
with blade arm screws (along with washers).
Before securing screws permanently, repeat
with remaining blade arms. Securely tighten all
screws.
IMPORTANT: Tighten blade arm screws twice a
year.
motor housing
blade arm
blade
blade
attachment
screws and
washers
blade arm screws/
lock washers
blade
arm
screws and
washers
plastic
motor
lock
10. Light Kit Assembly (Optional).
page 9
If you wish to use the light kit, remove all 3 screws
on outer edge of switch housing cap on top of
light kit.
Connect WHITE wire from motor housing to
WHITE wire from light kit. Connect BLACK wire
from motor housing to BLACK wire from light kit.
Be sure molex connections snap together securely.
Carefully arrange wiring within switch housing
located on underside of motor housing. Align
holes in switch housing with holes in switch
housing cap. Re-insert screws that were previously
removed and secure all 3 screws with a Phillips
screwdriver.
Install two 4 watt LED bulbs (included).
Important: When replacing bulbs, please allow
bulb(s) and light kit to cool down before touching
them.
If you do NOT wish to use the light kit, remove hex
nut on threaded rod inside switch housing cap on
the top part of the light kit. Remove switch
housing cap. Remove all 3 screws on outer edge of
switch housing cap. Align holes in switch housing
with holes in switch housing cap. Re-insert screws
that were previously removed and secure all 3
screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Cover hole with
plug in one of the hardware packs.
battery
cover
remote control
transmitter
(backside)
battery
11. 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
light
kit
light
kit
threaded rod
LED Bulb
switch housing cap
switch housing cap
plug
hex nut
LED Bulb
motor
housing
switch
housing
switch
housing
molex
connections
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.
11. 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.
page 10
12. 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 the switch housing) (diagram 1).
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 dierence 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.
diagram 1
reverse switch
switch
housing
diagram 2 diagram 3 diagram 4
page 11
Troubleshooting.
WARNING: Failure to disconnect power supply prior
to troubleshooting any wiring issues may result in
serious injury.
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 10 (Section 11).
Problem: Light kit (optional) not lighting.
Solutions:
1. Check that bulbs are installed correctly.
2. Check wall switch to fan.
3. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
4. Verify that molex connections in light kit are
connected properly.
5. Verify battery was installed properly in remote
control transmitter.
6. Repeat instructions for remote control transmitter
in rst paragraph on page 10 (Section 11).
7. Replace defective bulbs.
Problem: Fan operates but light fails.
Solutions:
1. Check to be sure wires in canopy are wired
properly.
2.Verify that molex connections in light kit are
connected properly.
3. Replace defective bulbs.
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.
Warranty.
Parts Replacement.
GGLI2101
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.
