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www.CasablancaFanCo.com

1.888.227.2178

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M8508-01 • 06/05/13 • © Casablanca Fan Company

Wiring

 

 

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OM

 CEILING BRA

CK

ET

FR

OM CEILING

FR

OM CEILING

FRO

M FAN

Gr

een/Y

ello
w S
tripe

 

(gr
ounding)

Gr

een/Y

ello
w S
tripe

Green/Yellow Stripe

Note: 

To connect the wires, 

hold the bare metal leads 
together and place a wire 

connector over them, then twist 

clockwise until tight.

FROM FAN

Using orange wire 

connectors from 

the        hardware bag,     

connect the black wire 

(ungrounded) from the 
ceiling to the black and 
the blue wires from the 

fan. Connect the white 

wire (grounded) from 

the ceiling to the white 

wire from the fan.  

Using an orange wire 

connector from 

the        hardware bag, 

connect the 3 grounding 

wires (green, green/

yellow stripe, or bare 

copper) coming from the 

ceiling, downrod, and 

hanging bracket. 

Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket 

into the outlet box. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of 

the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the outlet box.

Refer to CAUTION c.1 and WARNING w.5 on pg. 2 

 

Black 

(ungrounded)

White 

(grounded)

Whit

e

Blue

Black

Summary of Contents for M8508

Page 1: ...4 Mounting Options Congratulations on purchasing your new Casablanca ceiling fan It will provide comfort and performance in your home or office for many years This installation and operation manual contains complete instructions for installing and operating your fan We are proud of our work and appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world To re...

Page 2: ...ent warning device such as a tag to the service panel w 3 To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or motor damage use only Casablanca Solid State Speed Controls w 4 To reduce the risk of personal injury do not bend the blade brackets when installing the blade brackets balancing the blades or cleaning the fan Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades w 5 Suitable for use in w...

Page 3: ... 227 2178 3 M8508 01 06 05 13 Casablanca Fan Company Tools Needed Screwdrivers Ladder Pliers Wire Strippers Power Drill optional 9 64 Drill Bit optional If mounting to a support structure you will also need these tools 11 32 Wrench ...

Page 4: ...ommon If you have a flat ceiling Hang your fan by a standard downrod included Mounting Options Support Structure Ceiling Outlet Box required Angled Mounting Style Standard Mounting Style Support Structure Ceiling Outlet Box required Use Standard Mounting or Low Profile Mounting to hang the fan from a flat ceiling Use Angled Mounting to hang the fan from a vaulted or angled ceiling 4 34O CEILING WA...

Page 5: ...les in the ceiling plate with the holes in the ceiling bracket Install the four ceiling plate screws found in the hardware bag and secure with the flange nuts using an 11 32 wrench Hold the ceiling bracket assembly up to the outlet box and mark the screw locations To mount to support structure also mark the ceiling for drilling pilot holes Install the ceiling plate gasket onto the ceiling plate Th...

Page 6: ...l 9 64 pilot holes in support structure to aid in securing ceiling bracket with hardware found in the hardware bag Use machine screws provided with outlet box and washers when securing to existing ceiling fan rated outlet box Make sure it is securely installed and is acceptable for fan support of 31 8 kg 70 lbs or less Use the wood screw to poke holes through the rubber gasket in order to install ...

Page 7: ...Ceiling Bracket Installation continued Preparation DISC A R D KEEP Remove the shipping blocks from the motor Save the screws They will be needed for blade iron installation Note Some fans will have a shipping ring instead of shipping blocks Please remove the ring and save the screws ...

Page 8: ...ownrod for angled ceilings or ceilings 10 or higher Shorter Downrod for fans installed close to ceiling Standard Downrod for ceilings 8 10 high Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 skip to next page If you need a different downrod length follow these steps Steps 1 5 to remove standard downrod pipe Steps 6 10 to reassemble with new pipe Included pre assembled Downrod ...

Page 9: ...installed setscrew so that the downrod can be inserted Hand tighten the downrod at least 4 5 full turns until it stops The wires can be cut but leave at least 8 extending from the top of the downrod Downrod continued 8 3 8 Tighten the setscrew with pliers DO NOT HAND TIGHTEN If the setscrew is not tightened securely the fan may fall KEEP ...

Page 10: ...1 888 227 2178 10 www CasablancaFanCo com Put the wires and downrod through the canopy Let the canopy sit loosely on top of the fan DO NOT PICK THE FAN UP BY THE CANOPY OR WIRES Place the downrod ball into the slot in the ceiling bracket M8508 01 06 05 13 Casablanca Fan Company Note Fan style may vary ...

Page 11: ...from the ceiling to the black and the blue wires from the fan Connect the white wire grounded from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan Using an orange wire connector from the hardware bag connect the 3 grounding wires green green yellow stripe or bare copper coming from the ceiling downrod and hanging bracket Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket in...

Page 12: ...an Company Canopy Lift the canopy into place so that the screw holes are aligned Position the canopy so that when lifted into place the canopy fits into the hanging bracket as shown Screw Holes Note Fan style may vary Install the two canopy screws found in the hardware bag ...

Page 13: ...on Repeat for all blades Blades 13 Remember the screws that you kept after removing the shipping blocks page 7 You need them plus five more from the hardware bag for this step Suitable for use in wet locatons when installed in a GFCI portected branch circuit If unsure contact an electrician Lightly attach the blade irons to the motor with screws found in the hardware bag then securely tighten afte...

Page 14: ...ounting plate Failure to properly secure all 3 assembly screws could result in the switch housing fixture falling Insert the third screw found in the hardware bag into place and tighten all three screws Then connect the 9 pin connectors Make sure to line up the colored markings on the connectors Align the screw holes in the switch housing gasket and the motor housing Screw two switch housing assem...

Page 15: ...h housing Install the two switch housing screws found in the hardware bag Connect the fandangle to the short chain coming from the switch housing Switch Housing continued Make sure the lower switch housing is securely attached to the upper switch housing Failure to properly secure all assembly screws could result in the switch housing fixture falling CONGRATULATIONS YOU RE DONE ...

Page 16: ...any Maintenance Cleaning The pull chain controls the fan from high to off To switch the direction of air flow move the reverse switch to the opposite position ON Turn Power Cleaning the fan use soft brushes or cloths to prevent scratching Cleaning products may damage the finishes ...

Page 17: ... 7 on energy costs So you can cut back on expensive air conditioning and save up to 40 on cooling In winter your Casablanca fan recirculates warm air and saves up to 10 on heating bills On average at low speed settings Your savings may vary based on climate building type and thermostat setting Save Energy and Money While Protecting the Environment Congratulations You re saving energy and money whi...

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