HAMPTON BAY 286-780 Installation Manual Download Page 7

5.

Make the Electric Connections

WARNING

: To avoid possible electrical 

shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the 
main fuse box before wiring.

N O T E :

  T h i s   r e m o t e  c o n t r o l   u n i t   i s 

equipped with 16 code combinations to 
prevent possible interference from or to 
other remote units.  The frequency switches 
on your receiver and transmitter have been 
preset at the factory.  Please recheck to 
make sure the switches on transmitter and 
receiver  are set  to  the same  position,  any 

combination of settings will operate the fan as 
long as the transmitter and receiver are set to 
the same position.(Figure 8)

Step 1. 

(Figure 9)

  

Insert  the  receiver  into 

the mounting bracket  with  the  flat side  of  
the receiver facing the ceiling. 

Step 2. 

(Figure 10)

 

Motor to Receiver 

Electrical Connections:  Connect  the  black  
wire  from the fan to black wire marked "TO 
MOTOR L". Connect  the  white  wire  from  
the  fan to the white wire marked "TO MOTOR 
N" from the receiver.  Connect  the blue wire 
from the fan to the blue wire marked "For 
Light" from the receiver. Secure the wire 
c o n n e c t i o n s   w i t h   t h e  p l a s t i c   w i r e   n u t s 
provided.

Step 3. 

(Figure 10) Receiver  to  House Supply 

Wires  Electrical  Connections:  Connect  the 
black (hot) wire from the ceiling to the black 
wire   marked   "AC in L"  from  the  receiver. 
Connect the white(neutral) wire from the 
ceiling to the white wire marked "AC in N" 
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c o n n e c t i o n s   w i t h   t h e  p l a s t i c   w i r e   n u t s 
provided.

Step 4. 

(Figure 10) If your outlet box has  a 

ground wire (green or bare copper) connect it 

Figure 9

Receiver

Hanger
bracket

ON 

ON 

Figure 8

Code switch  

Pin in

locked

position

Motor collar

Motor wires

Ball/downrod
assembly

Ceiling
canopy

Tighten 
screws
firmly

Figure 7

Hanger pin

Locking pin

Collar cover

Canopy 
cover

To the fan ground  wires; otherwise connect 
the hanging bracket ground wire to the 
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connection  with a plastic nut provided. After 
connecting  the  wires  spread  them  apart  so 
that the green and white wires are on one side 
of the outlet box and black and blue wires are 
on   the  other  side.  Carefully  tuck  the  wire 
connections up into the outlet box.

Summary of Contents for 286-780

Page 1: ...peeling Brass finishes of this type give their longest useful life when protected from varying weather conditions A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a defect Servicing performed by unauthorized persons shall render the warranty invalid There is no other express warranty The retailer hereby disclaims any and all warranties including but not limited to Those of merchan...

Page 2: ...Safety Rules Unpacking Your Fan Installing Your Fan Installing the Light Kit Operating Your transmitter Care of Your Fan Troubleshooting Specifications 1 2 3 9 10 11 12 13 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...l connections spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box 12 Electrical diagrams are for reference only Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL Listed and marked suitable for use with the model fan you are install...

Page 4: ...ight plate Glass shade Receiver 6 wire nuts Transmitter holder 2 mounting screws Bulbs 3 12 Balancing kit 8 9 10 11 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL ORUSE FAN IF ANYPARTIS DAMAGED ORMISSING CALL TOLLFREE 1 877 898 1881 a c b 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 4 9 10 12 11 13 ON ON LIGHT DIMMER LO MED HI FAN OFF 13 Loose partsbag containing a Blade attachmenthardware 16 screws 16rubber washers b Mounting hardware 3 plastic wirec...

Page 5: ... support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan at least 50 lbs Do not use plastic outlet boxes Figures 1 2 and 3 are examples of different ways to mount the outlet box Note You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on asteep sloped ceiling To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist you may need an installatio...

Page 6: ... CHANGING THE DOWNROD OPTIONAL NOTE Your fan comes with a 4 downrod attached to the hanger ball In addition you have been provided with a 6 downrod to use if desired If you choose to use the 6 downrod perform the followingsteps 1 Remove the hanger ball from the 4 downrod by loosening the set screw at the top of the downrod which holds the hanger ball to thedownrod 2 Slide the hanger ball down the ...

Page 7: ...an to the blue wire marked For Light from the receiver Secure the wire connections with the plastic wire nuts provided Step 3 Figure 10 Receiver to House Supply Wires Electrical Connections Connect the black hot wire from the ceiling to the black wire marked AC in L from the receiver Connect the white neutral wire from the ceiling to the white wire marked AC in N f r o m t h e R e c e i v e r S e ...

Page 8: ...st the canopy screws as necessary until the canopy and canopy cover are snug Fig 11 6 Figure 11 SUPPLYCIRCUIT Ground Conductor Outlet Box Green Ground Lead Ground to Downrod BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE GREEN Figure 10 WHITE WHITE BLUE BLACK ON ON Outlet box Hanger bracket Canopy Canopy cover Screws WARNING Make sure thenotch on thehanging bracket properly sitsin the g...

Page 9: ...ws and washers Step 2 Tighten each screw securely starting with the center screw Make sure the blade is straight Step 3 Fasten the blade arms to the motor by inserting the tab from the blade arms to the slot in the bottom motor housing then tighten the two screws and washers already installed in the blade arms Figure 13 Step 4 Install an optional light kit if you wish Follow the instructions inclu...

Page 10: ...e blades Measure this distance as shown in Figure 14 Rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned for measurement Repeat for each blade The distance should beequal within 1 8 3 Use the enclosed Blade Balancing Kit if the blade wobbleis still noticeable 4 If the blade wobble is still noticeable interchanging two adjacent side by side blades can redistribute the weight and possibly result insmo...

Page 11: ...ight 2 Locate two single white and black wires in the light plate Make the polarizedplug connections White to white Blue to black Note Secure the wires in place by wire holder see illustration 3 Install three40 watt bulbs included 4 Raise glass shade up against bottom of fan housing and secure with threescrews provided 5 Restore power andyour light kitis ready foroperation 6 If the light kit does ...

Page 12: ...itch is located on top of the motor assembly Slide the switch to the Left for warm weather operation Slide the switch to the Rightfor cool weatheroperation NOTE Wait for fan to stop before changing the setting ofthe slide switch Warm weather Forward A downward air flow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 17 This allows you to set your air conditioner on a higher setting without affecting y...

Page 13: ...ing Do not use water when cleaning This could damage the motor or the wood or possibly cause an electrical shock 3 You can apply a light coat of furniture polish to the wood blades for additional protection and enhanced beauty Cover small scratches with a light application of shoe polish 4 There is no need to oil your fan The motor has permanently lubricated bearings IMPORTANT MAKE SURE THEPOWER I...

Page 14: ...e motor hubis tight 3 Make surewire nut connectionsare not rubbingagainst each otheror the interiorwall of theswitch housing CAUTION Make suremain power isoff 4 Allowa 24 hour breaking in period Most noiseassociated with anew fan disappearduring this time 5 If usingan optional lightkit make surethe screws securingthe glassware aretight Check that light bulb is also secure 6 7 Make surethe upper ca...

Page 15: ...W C F 52 120 0 32 0 52 0 59 11 36 68 60 117 165 1200 3850 6500 120 120 Fan Size Speed Volts Amps Watts Low Medium High 2 54 11 40 kgs 12 90 kgs Distributed by Your Other Warehouse LLC 12100 Little Cayman Dr Baton Rouge LA 70809 2005 Homer TLC Inc All Rights Reserved Hampton Bay is a registered trademark of Homer TLC Inc C ...

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