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Model No.  FP8000

OWNER'S MANUAL

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The Akira

Ceiling Fan

Finishes: OB and PW

Net Weight  9.6 kg. (21.2 lbs.)

Summary of Contents for The Akira

Page 1: ...Model No FP8000 OWNER S MANUAL READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The Akira Ceiling Fan Finishes OB and PW Net Weight 9 6 kg 21 2 lbs ...

Page 2: ...fan is returned to our national service center Proof of purchase is required Customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs or replacement 2 ONE YEAR MOTOR LABOR WARRANTY If your fan motor fails at any time within one year from the original purchase due to defects in materials or workmanship labor to repair the motor wi...

Page 3: ...stitution of parts or accessories not designated for use with this product by Fanimation could result in personal injury or property damage WARNING WARNING One wire stripper One 1 4 blade screwdriver Materials Wiring outlet box and box connectors must be of type required by the local code The minimum wire would be a 3 conductor 2 wire with ground of the following size NOTE Place the parts from the...

Page 4: ...ollar savings could be realized with this simple step Electrical and Structural Requirements If your fan is to replace an existing light fixture turn electricity off at the main fuse box at this time and remove the existing light fixture Your new ceiling fan will require a grounded electrical supply line of 120 volts AC 60 Hz 15 amp circuit The outlet box must be securely anchored and capable of w...

Page 5: ...gure 3 4 Route wires through motor coupling cover canopy screw cover and canopy Figure 4 5 Reinstall the hanger ball on the downrod as follows Route the three 80 inch wires through the hanger ball Position the pin through the two holes in the downrod and align the hanger ball so the pin is captured in the groove in the top of the hanger ball Pull the hanger ball up tight against the pin Securely t...

Page 6: ...our Ceiling Fan NOTE If you are not sure if the outlet box is grounded contact a licensed electrician for advise as it must be grounded for safe operation The outlet box must be securely anchored Hanger bracket must seat firmly against outlet box If the outlet box is recessed remove wall board until bracket contacts box If bracket and or outlet box are not securely attached the fan could wobble or...

Page 7: ...et the receiver unit code slide code switches to the same positions as set on your transmitter Figure 3 HANGER BRACKET RECEIVER UNIT Figure 4 3 Slide the receiver unit into the open end of the hanger bracket Figure 4 GREEN WIRE Ground GREEN WIRE Ground from hanger ball GREEN WIRE Ground from hanger bracket WHITE WHITE to Motor BLACK to Motor BLUE to Light WHITE BLACK BLACK BLUE BLACK WHITE BLACK A...

Page 8: ...nded conductor and the equipment grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box and the ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box Figure 6 CANOPY SHOULDER SCREWS 2 Figure 1 CANOPY COVER Figure 2 1 Remove one of the two shoulder screws in the hanger bracket Loosen the second shoulder screw without fully removing it Assemble canopy by rotating key slot in canopy over shoulder screw...

Page 9: ...olders to the motor support using the 1 4 20 x 14 mm screws through the holes located on the side of the motor support Figure 2 NOTE Periodically check blade holder hardware and resecure if necessary 3 Remove one of the three screws in the support bracket at the bottom of the motor assembly Slightly loosen the remaining two screws Assemble the housing light kit assembly to the support bracket usin...

Page 10: ...bulbs into sockets Figure 6 FROSTED GLASS ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY Figure 7 7 Assemble the frosted glass to the adapter plate assembly by twisting in a clockwise direction Do not over tighten Figure 7 5 Remove one of the three screws in the housing light kit assembly Slightly loosen the remaining two screws Assemble the light socket plate to the housing light kit assembly using the two key slots Rep...

Page 11: ...an off and light on off Infinite light levels are available by holding the light on off button Figure 3 REVERSE SWITCH COUPLING COVER Figure 4 4 If airflow is desired in the opposite direction turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop turning Slide the coupling cover up to expose the reverse switch Then slide the reverse switch on top of motor assembly to the opposite position and turn fan ...

Page 12: ...s are not required and should be avoided to prevent damage to finish Do not use water when cleaning your ceiling fan It could damage the motor or the finish and create the possibility of electrical shock CAUTION Periodic light dusting of the blades is recommended A feather duster will work best How to Clean Your Ceiling Fan Blades Avoid using water cleansers or harsh rags which can warp and ruin t...

Page 13: ...s are not recommended choose an alternative control method 6 Tighten screws securely 7 Tighten set screw securely 1 Blades not attached to fan 2 Loose screws in motor housing 3 Screws securing fan blade holders to motor flywheel are loose 4 Wire connectors inside housing rattling 5 Motor noise caused by solid state variable speed control 6 Screws holding blades to blade holders are loose 7 Lower h...

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