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How to Wire Your Ceiling Fan

To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity

is  turned  off  at  the  main  fuse  box  before  hanging

(Figure 1).

WARNING

MAIN FUSE BOX

Figure 1

9V BATTERY

REMOTE

CONTROL

DETAIL

TRANSMITTER CODES

Figure 2

NOTE: 

If  you  are  not  sure  if  the  outlet  box  is

grounded, contact a licensed electrician for advice, as

it must be grounded for safe operation.

NOTE: 

The  hand-held  remote  included  with  this  fan

has  16  different  code  combinations.  To  prevent

possible  interference  from  or  to  other  remote  units,

simply  change  the  combination  code  in  your

transmitter and receiver.

1.

To  set  the  transmitter  code,  remove  battery  cover

by  pressing  firmly  below  arrow  and  sliding  cover

off.  Slide  code  switches  to  your  choice  of  up  or

down position. Factory setting is all up. Do not use

this position. With a small screwdriver or ball point

pen slide firmly up or down. Replace battery cover

on the transmitter (Figure 2).

RECEIVER

UNIT

DETAIL

CODE SWITCHES

Figure 3

2.

To  set  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 - ANT

LISTED

OUTLET BOX

Figure 5

4.

Connect  green  wires  from  hanger  bracket  and

hanger  ball  to  bare  (ground)  wire  using  wire

connector  supplied.  Connect  black  wire  from

receiver unit marked “AC IN L” to black supply wire

using wire connector supplied. Connect white wire

from receiver unit marked “AC IN N” to white supply

wire using wire connector supplied. Connect white

wire from receiver unit marked “TO MOTOR N” to

white  wire  from  fan  using  wire  connector  supplied

with receiver. Connect black wire from receiver unit

marked  “TO  MOTOR  L”  to  black  wire  from  fan

using wire connector supplied. Lastly, connect blue

wire  from  receiver  to  the  blue  fan  light  wire  using

wire  connector  supplied.  Position  all  connected

wires  and  receiver  antenna  to  allow  installation  of

ceiling canopy (Figure 5).

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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Page 15: ...15 1 2 3 4 7 6 8 9 10 5 15 14 11 12 13 NOTE The illustration shown is not to scale or its actual configurations may vary ...

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