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INSTALLATION 

GUIDE

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Big Ass Fan 400

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE For help call 1 877 BIG FANS or visit www bigassfans com Big Ass Fan 400 ...

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Page 3: ...t notice Installation Guide April 2014 Rev A Contact Information 0DQXIDFWXULQJ 2425 Merchant Street Lexington KY 40511 1 877 BIG FANS www bigassfans com Customer Service 2348 Innovation Drive Lexington KY 40511 1 877 BIG FANS www bigassfans com Warranty Returns 800 Winchester Road Lexington KY 40505 1 877 BIG FANS www bigassfans com Installation Guide Big Ass Fan 400 This product was manufactured ...

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Page 5: ...tall the extension tube 5 5 Connect the safety cable and ground wire 6 6 Prepare the wiring cover and canopy 6 7 Install the mounting ball 7 8 Install the mounting bracket 7 LUH WKH IDQ 8 10 Hang the fan 11 Connect the fan to power 12 Secure the safety cable 10 13 Install the canopy 10 Operation Using the remote control 12 Troubleshooting 14 Annual maintenance 15 Warranty and Returns Warranty poli...

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Page 8: ...r Safety cable shackle 2 Motor bracket M6 x 32 mm Bolt M6 x 28 mm Bolt 2 M6 Nut Airfoil hardware 6 Airfoil grommet 6 M5 Screw Wiring hardware 4 Wire nut Cable tie 7KH IDQ FRPHV ZLWK ERWK D Ǝ FP H WHQVLRQ WXEH DQG D Ǝ FP H WHQVLRQ WXEH I WKH Ǝ H WHQVLRQ WXEH LV XVHG WKH IDQ PXVW EH LQVWDOOHG RQ D FHLOLQJ WKDW LV DW least 12 ft 3 7 m high 8VH XQSDLQWHG VFUHZV LQ LQVWDOODWLRQ VWHS QVWDOO WKH H WHQVLR...

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Page 10: ...the fan hub upside down as shown below Loosely install the airfoils with the airfoil grommets and M5 screws as shown Tighten the screws Make sure that the colored stickers on the airfoils match the colors of the stickers on the fan hub tab 2 Install the lower cover Remove the protective covering from the circuit board Align the three tabs on the lower cover with the three slots in the undersides o...

Page 11: ...and 5 Install the extension tube With the fan placed carefully in the upright position loosely secure the motor brackets to the motor with M6 x 28 mm bolt A ensuring the brackets are installed with the wider end on top Install the extension tube with the M6 x 32 mm bolt B Securely tighten both bolts Make sure the tube is installed so that the wiring connector properly mates with the connector from...

Page 12: ...om the fan Secure the wiring harness to the motor brackets with the provided zip tie Make sure the wires are tightly secured against the motor brackets so that the wiring cover seats properly 6 3UHSDUH WKH ZLULQJ FRYHU DQG FDQRS Slide the wiring cover downward resting it on the fan hub Make sure there are no wires visible between the cover and the fan hub Slide the canopy over the extension tube t...

Page 13: ...screw enough to prevent movement between the mounting ball and extension tube Do not overtighten the screw 8 QVWDOO WKH PRXQWLQJ EUDFNHW Secure the mounting bracket to the outlet box with the hardware provided with the outlet box Note If mounting the fan to a sloped ceiling secure the mounting bracket so that the open side of the bracket is facing upward with the slope 51 1 QVXUH PDLQ SRZHU LV GLV...

Page 14: ... can turn off the fan using a wall switch in addition to using the remote control OORZ WKH JURXQG ZLUH WR KDQJ WKURXJK WKH PRXQWLQJ EUDFNHW IRU HDV DFFHVV DIWHU WKH H WHQVLRQ WXEH LV LQVWDOOHG Wire color chart 50 60 Hz Compatible Fan Power Supply Wire Color AC Line L1 Brown AC Line Neutral L2 N Blue Earth PE connected to fan chassis Green with Yellow Tracer North America 100 120V System Black Whit...

Page 15: ...RSHUDWLRQ 11 Connect the fan to power 51 1 R QRW FRQQHFW WKH IDQ WR D GDPDJHG SRZHU VRXUFH R QRW DWWHPSW WR UHVROYH HOHFWULFDO IDLOXUHV RQ RXU RZQ RQVXOW D TXDOL HG HOHFWULFLDQ LI RX DUH XQFHUWDLQ DERXW WKH HOHFWULFDO LQVWDOODWLRQ RI WKLV IDQ Connect the wiring harness from the power supply to the wiring harness from the extension tube as shown in the wiring diagram on the previous page Secure the...

Page 16: ...mples of acceptable building structures include a wooden beam or a metal mounting brace secured between two beams In some cases it may be necessary to install additional structural material to provide attachment points 13 Install the canopy After connecting the fan s power supply raise the canopy to the mounting bracket lining up the four holes on the canopy to the holes on the bracket Secure the ...

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Page 18: ...an speed Press and hold a Speed button to step through the speeds automatically The fan mode indicators will illuminate and a short beep will be heard until speed 7 high or 0 off is reached Sleep mode Sleep mode reduces the fan speed by one increment every hour until the lowest speed is reached When the programmed time period ends the fan automatically turns off Sleep mode is only active when Time...

Page 19: ...RVK PRGH DQG VHSDUDWH LEDs to indicate Timer mode and Sleep mode All indicators automatically turn off approximately one minute after the last button is pressed to minimize power consumption and prevent nuisance lighting at night The indicators will display the current speed setting by default 7KH LQGLFDWRUV FDQ EH UHDFWLYDWHG E SUHVVLQJ DQ EXWWRQ RQ WKH UHPRWH FRQWURO H FHSW WKH 2Q 2II EXWWRQ 7KL...

Page 20: ...isy during operation Check all mounting and fan hardware If loose tighten The fan wobbles Remove the airfoil to ensure the colored sticker matches the sticker on the fan hub If necessary move the airfoils to the matching hub attachment points Make sure that all mounting hardware is secure and tight Make sure that all the airfoils are aligned properly and securely fastened to the fan hub If an airf...

Page 21: ...is properly installed by sliding the canopy down the extension tube and then examining the safety cable and hardware Make sure the mounting hardware is securely fastened to the outlet box 0DNH VXUH WKH KDUGZDUH VHFXULQJ WKH DLUIRLOV WR WKH IDQ KXE LV VHFXUHO IDVWHQHG DQG WKH UHWDLQHUV DUH UPO LQ SODFH Dust the airfoils regularly If the fan becomes dirty clean it with a damp cloth and ordinary soap...

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Page 23: ...ty Period Big Ass Fans will at its option Repair or replace the affected components of any defective product Repair or replace the defective product or Refund the price you paid for the product upon return of the product to Big Ass Fans shipping and insurance prepaid KDW DUH WKH VWHSV UHTXLUHG WR REWDLQ DUUDQW VHUYLFH 1 If the fan is operating immediately turn off the fan 2 Contact Big Ass Fans Te...

Page 24: ...ions Dissatisfaction with normal operating noise levels is not covered by this Warranty and return of any fans for this reason will be subject to Big Ass Fans Return Policy see following page c Adverse site conditions including but not limited to excessive dust heat humidity unstable electric service or any other unknown or unforeseen condition that affects the proper operation of the products imp...

Page 25: ... current voltage or supply h Failure to use fan controls supplied by Big Ass Fan Company unless i Big Ass Fans Technical Support Department has provided written permission prior to installation and ii 7KH IDQ FRQWUROV DUH EXLOW RSHUDWHG DQG PDLQWDLQHG DFFRUGLQJ WR VSHFL FDWLRQV SURYLGHG WR DQG DSSURYHG E LJ Ass Fans Technical Support Department i Failure to perform periodic maintenance as detailed...

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Page 27: ...re is no warranty coverage we will send you a detailed letter of explanation We also will charge you for the replacement item plus shipping and handling if you do not return the original item within 10 days of the receipt of the replacement item QVWUXFWLRQV IRU UHWXUQLQJ WKH RULJLQDO LWHP 1 Please use the return label that is included in the box containing the replacement part The return shipment ...

Page 28: ... original component see Responsibility Agreement 3 When you receive the replacement part you have 10 working days to remove and replace the existing component and return it to us at 800 Winchester Road Lexington KY 40505 a Upon receiving the replacement part verify that replacement part order is correct If order is incorrect or damaged notify Big Ass Fan Company within 24 hours after receiving ord...

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Page 30: ...d all replacements and such invoice will be paid within 15 days of receipt of the same The undersigned agrees to ship to Big Ass Fan Company s location at 800 Winchester Road Lexington KY 40505 all of the merchandise replaced by Big Ass Fan Company including but not necessarily limited to defective or failed components within 10 working days of the receipt of the any replacements The undersigned f...

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