23 IN. DIALSTONE
INDOOR/COVERED OUTDOOR CEILING FAN
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Item #1008 613 986
1008 590 333
Model #AK480-BN
AK480-MBK
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Safety Information .................................
Warranty .........................................
Pre-installation ....................................
Installation .......................................
Assembly ........................................
Operation ........................................
Care and Cleaning .................................
Troubleshooting ...................................
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Safety Information
NOTE: Suitable for use in DAMP locations.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been
turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning.
All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code “ANSI/NFPA 70” and local electrical codes. Electrical
installation should be performed by a qualied licensed
electrician.
The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted
and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 lb (15.9 kg)
or less. Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked “FOR FAN
SUPPORT.”
The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 10 ft (3 m)
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the oor.
Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items,
be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
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.
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 one side of the
outlet box and ungrounded conductor on the other side of the
outlet box.
All set screws must be checked and retightened where
necessary before installation.
Suitable for use with solid-state speed control (MR181B-3 only).
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The following responsible party designated in FCC §2.909 is
responsible for this declaration:
Model Number: AK480-BN, AK480-MBK
Company Name: TAL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Company Address: 2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, U.S.A.
Telephone Number: (909) 923-2888 Fax: (909) 923-8337
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend
the blade arms (also referred to as anges), when installing
the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating
fan blades.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or
personal injury, mount the fan to an outlet box marked
acceptable for fan support with the screws provided with the
outlet box.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only
the screws provided with the outlet box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan
must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
Pre-Installation
SPECIFICATIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
Warranty
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
Step
ladder
Wire
stripper
Electrical
tape
Adjustable
wrench
NOTE: These are approximate measures. They do not
include amps and wattage used by the light kit.
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23 in.
Low
Medium
High
120
Fan size Watts RPM CFMSpeed Volts Amps N.W.
The manufacturer warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the
factory for a period of lifetime after the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The manufacturer warrants the light kit (excluding any
glass), to be free from defects in workmanship and material present at time of shipment from the factory for a period of ve years after
the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The manufacturer also warrants that all other fan parts, excluding any glass or acrylic
blades, to be free from defects in workmanship and material at the time of shipment from the factory for a period of two years after the
date of purchase by the original purchaser. We agree to correct such defects without charge or at our option replace with a comparable or
superior model if the product is returned. To obtain warranty service, you must present a copy of the receipt as proof of purchase. All
costs of removing and reinstalling the product are your responsibility. Damage to any part such as by accident, misuse, improper
installation or by afxing any accessories, is not covered by this warranty. Because of varying climatic conditions this warranty does not
cover any changes in brass nish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, tarnishing or peeling. Brass nishes of this type give the longest
useful life when protected from varying weather conditions. A certain amount of “wobble” is normal and should not be considered a
defect. Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shall render the warranty invalid. There is no other express warranty. We hereby
disclaim any and all warranties, including but not limited to those of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to the extent
permitted by law. The duration of any implied warranty which cannot be disclaimed is limited to the time period as specied in the
express warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to
you. The retailer shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with product use or
performance except as may otherwise be accorded by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties. Shipping costs for any return of product as part of a
claim on the warranty must be paid by the customer.
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6.6 kg
(14.52 lb)
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NOTE: Hardware not shown to actual size.
AA
BB
CC
Plastic wire nut
23A 12V battery
Extension cord
Part Description
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Quantity
HARDWARE INCLUDED
Pre-Installation (continued)
AA BB CC
23A 12V
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Part
E
F
G
H
Description
Coupling cover
Fan motor assembly
Receiver
Remote control
Quantity
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1
1
1
Part
A
B
C
D
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Description
Mounting bracket (preassembled)
Canopy
Canopy bottom cover (preassembled)
Hanger ball/downrod assembly
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pre-Installation (continued)
G
H
C
A
B
D
E
F
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If your ceiling fan does not have an existing UL Listed mounting
box, then install one using the following instructions:
Disconnect the power by removing the fuses or turning off
the circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box (not included) directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and materials (not
included). The outlet box and its bracing must be able to fully
support the weight of the moving fan (at least 35 lb). Do not
use a plastic outlet box.
The illustrations below show three different ways to mount the
outlet box (not included).
To hang your fan where there is an existing xture but no ceiling
joist, you may need an installation hanger bar (not included) as
shown above.
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Hanger Bar
Outlet Box
Recessed
Outlet
Box
A
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or
personal injury, mount the fan to an outlet box marked
acceptable for fan support using the screws provided with the
outlet box. An outlet box commonly used for the support of
lighting xtures may not be acceptable for fan support and
may need to be replaced. If in doubt, consult a qualied
electrician.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Installation
NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper
blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling.
The maximum angle allowable is 18° away from horizontal. If
the canopy (B) touches the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D),
remove the decorative canopy bottom cover (C) and turn the
canopy (B) 180° before attaching the canopy (B) to the mounting
bracket (A).
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Assembly
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Preparing the canopy
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Assembling the fan
WARNING: Failure to properly install the cotter pin (EE) could
result in the fan loosening and possibly falling.
Preparing the motor
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DD
A
B
C
DD
Remove the canopy bottom cover (C) from the canopy (B) by
turning the canopy bottom cover (C) counterclockwise.
Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (B) by
loosening canopy mounting screws (DD) a half turn from the
screw head. Next, turn the canopy (B) counterclockwise to
remove the mounting bracket (A) from the canopy (B).
Remove the cotter pin (EE) and clevis pin (FF), and loosen the
two collar set screws (GG) from the motor collar.
Take out the set screw (HH) located in the hanger ball (II),
lower the hanger ball (II) and remove the cross pin (JJ).
Remove the hanger ball (II) from the hanger ball/downrod
assembly (D).
Remove the ground lead (KK) from the hanger ball/downrod
assembly (D).
FF
F
D
HH
JJ
KK
II
EE
GG
GG
NOTE: If a longer downrod (not included) is needed, take out
the screw located in the hanger ball (II), lower the hanger ball (II)
and remove the pin (JJ). Remove all three pieces from the
downrod and assemble them onto the new longer downrod
before proceeding to the downrod installation. Be sure to snap
together the 3-pin connectors, the male plug (LL) from the fan
and female plug from the extension cord (CC).
Carefully feed the motor wires up through the downrod (MM).
Thread the downrod (MM) into the collar.
Align the holes and replace the clevis pin (FF) and cotter pin
(EE). Tighten the two collar set screws (GG).
Slip the coupling cover (E), the canopy bottom cover (C) and
the canopy (B) onto the downrod (MM).
Carefully reinstall the hanger ball (II) and the ground lead (KK)
onto the downrod (MM).
Replace the cross pin (JJ) and make sure it is in the correct
position.
Tighten the set screw (HH) and make sure wires are not twisted.
GG
F
FF
B
E
C
HH
LL
JJ
II
MM
KK
CC
GG
EE
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan
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Installing the mounting bracket to the
electrical box
Hanging the fan on the mounting
bracket
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Carefully lift the fan motor assembly (F) up to the mounting
bracket (A) and seat the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D)
in the mounting bracket (A) socket. Make sure the tab on the
mounting bracket (A) socket is properly seated in the groove
in the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D). This will help to
balance the ceiling fan.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or other
personal injury, mount the fan only to an outlet box or supporting
system marked acceptable for fan support and use the mounting
screws provided with the outlet box.
WARNING: The tab in the ring must rest in the groove of
the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D). Failure to properly
seat the tab in the groove could cause damage to the wiring.
Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in
the mounting bracket (A).
Attach the mounting bracket (A) on the outlet box by sliding
the mounting bracket (A) over the screws provided with the
outlet box. Note that the at side of the mounting bracket
(A) is toward the outlet box.
Securely tighten the two mounting screws.
D
F
A
Outlet Box
A
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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Setting up the receiver and remote
control
NOTE: The frequencies on your receiver and remote control
have been preset at the factory. Before installing the receiver,
make sure the dip switches on the receiver and remote control
are set to the same frequency. The dip switches on the remote
control are located inside the battery compartment.
NOTE: The battery will weaken with age and should be
replaced before leaking takes place as this will damage the
remote control. Dispose of the used battery properly and keep
the battery out of the reach of children.
F
G
A
3 41 2
DIPON
G
H
BB
23A 12V
Setting the Code on the Remote:
Setting the Code on the Receiver:
Slide the code switches on the receiver (G) to the same
positions as set on the remote control (H).
After checking the switches, insert the receiver (G) into the
mounting bracket (A) with the at side of the receiver (G)
facing the ceiling.
Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control
(H) by pressing rmly on the arrow and sliding the cover off.
Slide the code switches to your choice of either up or down.
The factory setting is up.
Install the 23A 12V battery (BB) (included).
Replace the battery cover on the remote control (H).
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
NOTE: The fan must be installed at a maximum distance of
20 ft. from the remote control for proper signal transmission
between the remote control and the fan's receiving unit.
WARNING: Check to see that all connections are tight,
including ground, and that no bare wire is visible at the wire
nuts (except for the ground wire).
If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge
or experience, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your household
wiring. Use the plastic wire nuts (AA) with your fan. Secure the
plastic wire nuts (AA) with electrical tape. Make sure there are
no loose strands or connections.
Make wire connections from the fan to the receiver (G).
From fan To receiver
3-pin connector--------------- 3-pin connector
Make wire connections from the receiver (G) and fan to the
outlet box as follows, using the wire nuts (AA).
From receiver To outlet box
Black wire "AC in L" --------- Black wire (Hot)
White wire "AC in N" --------- White wire (Neutral)
From fan and receiver To outlet box
Green wires* ----------------- Green or bare wire (Ground)
*There are two green grounding leads: one from the mounting
bracket (A) and one from the hanger ball/downrod assembly (D).
Turn the wire nut connections upward, spreading them apart
so the green (ground) and white wires will be on one side of
the outlet box and the black wire will be on the other side.
Carefully tuck the connections up into the outlet box.
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Making the electrical connections
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must
be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
3-pin connector
AA
A
Green
Black
Ground
conductorWhite
Outlet Box
G
D
White
Black
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Assembly — Hanging the Fan (continued)
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Installing the canopy
WARNING: Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket (A)
properly sits in the groove in the hanger ball (II) before attaching
the canopy (B) to the mounting bracket (A) by turning the canopy
housing until it drops into place.
Make sure connections are neatly tucked into the ceiling
outlet box.
Slide the canopy (B) up to the mounting bracket (A) and
place the key holes on the canopy (B) over the loose canopy
mounting screws (DD) on the mounting bracket (A). Turn the
canopy (B) clockwise until it locks in place at the narrow
section of the key holes. Make sure the positioning pin (NN)
on the mounting bracket falls into one of two holes (OO) on
the canopy, and then tighten the two canopy mounting
screws (DD).
Attach the canopy bottom cover (C) to the canopy by inserting
the screw heads into the key slots in the canopy bottom cover
(C) and rotating it clockwise.
NOTE: Adjust the canopy mounting screws (DD) as necessary
until the canopy (B) and canopy bottom cover (C) are snug.
B
C
DD
Attaching the canopy bottom cover
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Outlet Box
DD
A
B
DD
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NN
OO
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Operation
Power ON/OFF: Press and release the power button to turn
the fan and light on or off.
Fan speed: LEDs on the fan speed button will illuminate to
the corresponding speed.
Press and release 1 time: turns the fan on high speed.
Press and release 2 times: turns the fan on medium speed.
Press and release 3 times: turns the fan on low speed.
Press and release 4 times: turns the fan off.
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INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL HOLDER
Attach the remote control holder (PP) with the two remote control
holder mounting screws (QQ).
Replace the remote control holder cover (RR) into the remote
control holder (PP).
QQ
RR
PP
Light ON/OFF
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) changing
Press and release the button to turn the light on or off.
Press and hold the button to activate the dimmer function.
Push and release the button to cycle through the three color
temperature options.
Option 1: 3000K (Soft White).
Option 2: 4000K (Bright White).
Option 3: 5000K (Daylight).
NOTE: The default temperature of the ceiling fan light is
3000k (Soft White).
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The reverse switch is located on the top of the motor housing. Slide
the switch to the right for warm weather operation. Slide the switch
to the left for cool weather operation.
REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop before reversing the direction
of the blade rotation.
Reverse
switch
Operation (continued)
Warm weather - (Clockwise) A downward air ow creates a cooling
effect. This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting
without affecting your comfort.
Cool weather - (Counterclockwise) An upward air ow moves warm
air off the ceiling. This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler
setting without affecting your comfort.
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Verify that all blades and blade bracket screws are secure (most fan wobble problems are caused by loose
parts). Once the fan is properly installed, run the ceiling fan for 10 minutes to let the fan self-adjust.
If wobble occurs after running the fan for 10 minutes, verify blade level using the following process:
Select a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the blades, then select any fan blade and measure
from the center of the selected blade to the point on the ceiling. Rotate the fan until the next blade is
positioned and repeat the measurement using the same point from the ceiling for every blade.
Measurement deviations should be within 1/8 in.
If all deviations are less than 1/8 in. and the fan continues to wobble, please call Customer Service
(1-800-986-3460) to order a complimentary Blade Balancing Kit.
If deviation is greater than 1/8 in., please call Customer Service (1-800-986-3460) to order complimentary
replacements of your brackets.
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Do not connect the fan with wall mounted variable speed control(s).
Make sure the frequency switches are set correctly.
The fan wobbles.
The remote control is
not working.
Problem Solution
Check the main and branch circuit fuses or breakers.
Check the line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the switch housing.
Check to make sure the frequency switches from the remote control and receiver are set to the same
frequency.
Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade to the motor hub are tight.
Make sure the wire nut connections are not rattling against each other or the interior wall of the switch
housing.
Allow a 24-hour "breaking-in" period. Most noises associated with a new fan disappear during this time.
If using the ceiling light kit, make sure the glassware is secured tightly.
Make sure there is a short distance from the ceiling to the canopy. It should not touch the ceiling.
Make sure your ceiling box is secure and that rubber isolator pads are used between the mounting
bracket and outlet box.
The fan will not start.
The fan sounds noisy.
Troubleshooting
Care and Cleaning
Check the support connections, brackets, and blade attachments twice a year. Make sure they are secure. Because of the fan’s
natural movement, some connections may become loose over time. It is not necessary to remove the fan from the ceiling.
Clean your fan periodically. Use only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the nish. The plating is sealed with a lacquer to
minimize discoloration or tarnishing.
(Optional) Apply a light coat of furniture polish to the wood blades.
(Optional) Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish.
Do
Use water when cleaning. Water could damage the motor, or the wood, or possibly cause an electrical shock.
Apply oil to your fan or motor. The motor has permanently-lubricated sealed ball bearings.
Do not
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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call Home Decorators Collection Customer Service
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