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Mounting the Fan Blades

Figure 2

Figure 3

Socket-Head

Screw with Lockwasher 

(2 per blade holder)

Blade Holder Cover

Blade Holder Arm

Figure 1

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2.

 Lay flat side of blade holder arm on a flat surface with 

the inside of the blade holder arm facing up.  This is the 
side with the threaded posts and pitched foot.

3.

 Position the (plastic) woven bamboo blade over the 

blade holder with the threaded posts showing. Make sure 
the bottom edge of the blade is fully seated against the 
blade holder arm. 

4.

 Place blade holder cover on top of the blade, positioning 

the holes over the threaded posts. 

5.

 With a Phillips head screwdriver provided, thread both 

screws into the posts but do not fully tighten.. (Figure 2)

6.

 Prior to final tightening, position the centerline of the 

blade holder with the center of the end of the blade.
 

7.

 Tighten both screws to secure the blade. (Figure 2) 

8. 

Attach Blade Holders to the bottom of the Fan Motor 

Hub using the ¼–20 x 

˝

 Screws w/Lock washers as 

shown in Figure 3.

9. 

Make sure the screws with lockwashers securing the 

Blade Holders to the Fan Motor Hub are tight and that the 
Blade Holders are properly seated. (Figure 3)

NOTE:

  Periodically check Blade Holder hardware and re-

secure if necessary. (See Maintenance, page 8)

INSTALLATION NOTE

Do not connect fan blades until the fan is completely 

installed. Installing the fan with blades assembled may 

result in damage to the fan blades.

1. 

Remove and discard the (rubber) motor “stops” by 

removing the five screws. (Figure 1)

Summary of Contents for Torrento FP920 Series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Model No FP920 The Torrento Pedestal Fan Net Weight 75 lbs Wet Location Model ...

Page 2: ...is normal and should not be considered a problem or a defect 1 Read your owner s manual and safety information before installing your new fan Review the accompanying assembly diagrams 2 Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock service panel disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally When the service disconnecting means cannot be loc...

Page 3: ...ven 3 16 24 x 12mm blade to blade holder washer head screws Hardware bag cont d Five Control Housing Support screws Seven set screws Ten Filigree Mounting screws with lock washers locknuts Four Filigree Base Mounting screws with flat washers T Allen head wrench 2 Phillips Screwdriver 4 Three Lag Shields Three Lag Bolts with flat washers Chain Coupler Chain Fob Balance Kit Base Assembly NOTE Blades...

Page 4: ...Pedestal fan must be properly grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock FP920 TORRENTO CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury this product must be SECURED as described on page 8 CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock connect ONLY to an outlet provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting device 1 Prior to assembly set aside and save the hardware bag s packed in th...

Page 5: ... fan CANNOT be operated without Filigree set installed 5 Assemble Filigree set of three onto the Base and Support Shaft with mounting socket head screws spring lock washers and nylon inserted locknuts provided Use caution when assembling the Filigree onto the Shaft to prevent scratching of finish Figure 4 NOTE Periodically check Filigree hardware and re secure if necessary see Maintenance page 8 6...

Page 6: ...essary See Maintenance page 8 INSTALLATION NOTE HEAVY this step will require two or more people to connect and install Fan Motor Assembly 2 Pin Black White Connector to Base Assembly Wiring Figure 6 4 Pin Connector to Fan Motor Ground Lead with Lockwasher Eyelet Green Ground 8 Securely fasten the two pin connector black white wires between the Base assembly and Control Housing Support Assembly Sec...

Page 7: ...hread both screws into the posts but do not fully tighten Figure 2 6 Prior to final tightening position the centerline of the blade holder with the center of the end of the blade 7 Tighten both screws to secure the blade Figure 2 8 Attach Blade Holders to the bottom of the Fan Motor Hub using the 20 x Screws w Lock washers as shown in Figure 3 9 Make sure the screws with lockwashers securing the B...

Page 8: ... must be treated material intended for outdoor use 1 Make hole pattern using base assembly and pre drill pilot holes using drill bit 2 Attach base to deck using supplied lag bolts and flat washers Concrete Surface Pre drill pilot holes 3 places 1 ft minimum CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Keep Fan at least 16 feet away from pools and spas NOTE This Product Intended For Outdoor Use ONLY CAUTION To r...

Page 9: ... desired in the opposite direction turn the fan off and wait for the blades to stop turning Then slide the reverse switch to the opposite position and turn fan on again Your fan model is equipped with a 4 position 3 speed pull chain switch The operating sequence is as follows 1st Pull HIGH 3rd Pull LOW 2nd Pull MEDIUM 4th Pull OFF Blade Cleaning Plastic blades may be wiped down with a wet cloth or...

Page 10: ...1 Phillips Screwdriver 4 Blade Holder Mounting Hardware Bag Containing 20 x Socket Head Screw with Lockwasher 11 T Allen Head Wrench 5 Long Control Housing Support Hardware Bag Containing 5 32 32 x Phillips Serrated Head Screw 5 Filigree Mounting Hardware Bag Containing 3 16 24 x 22 mm Socket Head Cap Screw with Spring Washer 10 Nylon inserted Locknuts 10 Filigree Base Mounting Hardware Bag Contai...

Page 11: ...ustration shown is not to scale or its actual configuration may vary Wires partially removed for clarity Blades are not included with this fan The Torrento FP920 Exploded View 1 Figure 1 2 4 9 6 7 8 3 5 FP920 TORRENTO ...

Page 12: ...heck to make sure the screws which attach the fan blade holders to the motor hub are tight 4 Check to make sure wire connectors in switch housing are not rattling against each other or against the interior wall of the switch housing CAUTION Make sure main power is turned off 5 Tighten screws securely 3 FAN WOBBLES EXCESSIVELY 1 Fan base bolts on the floor is loose 2 Screws holding the filigree to ...

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