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6.

Making the Electrical 

Connections

Remember

  to disconnect the power.

NOTE

LIGHT KITS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOU

HAMPTON BAY RETAILER.  THE FAN IS

ALREADY WIRED TO SUPPORT THE LIGHT KIT OPTION.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR 

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY. MOUNT FAN ONLY ON AN 

OUTLET BOX OR SUPPORTING SYSTEM MARKED  

ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO 

NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED 

CONTROL DEVICE. 

Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your household 

wiring.  Use the wire connecting nuts supplied with your fan. 

Secure the connectors with electrical tape.   Make sure there 

are no loose strands or connections, you have 4 options: 
Option 1: direct connection without remote as Figure 9.

Step 1

 Connect the fan supply (black) wire and light supply 

(blue)  wire  to  the  black  household  supply  wire  as  shown  in 

Figure 9.

Step  2

  Connect  the  neutral  fan  (white)  wire  to  the  white 

neutral household wire.

Step 3

 Connect the fan ground wire (green) to the household 

ground wire.

Step 4

 After connecting the wires, spread them apart so that 

the  green  and  white  wires  are  on  one  side  of  the  outlet  box 

and the black and the blue wires are on the other side.

Step 5

 Turn the connecting nuts upward and push the wiring 

into the outlet box.
Figure  10  (option  2),  11(option  3)  illustrate  the  wiring 

connections  for  optional  wall  control  (available  at  your 

Hampton Bay Retailer, the wire color out of wall control may 

vary,  see  wall  control's  installation  manual  for  correct  wire 

connections.)  and  Figure  12  (option  4)  install  with  remote 

control, see "Remote Control Installation" sheet.

SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Ground

Conductor

Outlet Box 

Green

Ground

Lead

Ground to

Downrod

B

L

A

C

K

W

H

IT

E

W

H

IT

E

B

L

A

C

K

B

L

U

E

G

R

E

E

N

WHITE

BLUE

BLACK

WHITE

Figure 9

Diagram indicates optional light kit wiring.
Option 1: direct connection without remote.

SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Ground

Conductor

Outlet Box 

Green

Ground

Lead

Ground to

Downrod

B

L

A

C

K

W

H

IT

E

W

H

IT

E

B

L

A

C

K

B

L

U

E

G

R

E

E

N

Figure 10

Light Switch

WHITE

BLUE

BLACK

WHITE

Diagram  indicates  optional  light  kit  wiring.
Option  2:  Light  switch  on  wall,  fan  switch 
on pull chain, without remote control

Summary of Contents for Redington 740-125

Page 1: ...rroding tarnishing or 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 limit...

Page 2: ...Safety Rules Unpacking Your Fan Installing Your Fan Installing the Light Bulbs Operating Your Fan Care of You r Fan Troubleshooting Specifications 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...ctions 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 installing Swi...

Page 4: ...et of blades 5 7 Receiver 6 wire nuts 8 Transmitter holder 2 mounting screws 9 40Watt intermediate bulbs 4 10 Extra plastic plug 11 Balance kit 12 Loose parts bag containing a Mounting hardware 3 plastic wire connectors b Rubber gasket WARNING DO NOT INSTALL OR USE FAN IF ANY PART IS DAMAGED OR MISSING CALL TOLL FREE 877 898 1881 a b 12 3 1 2 5 6 8 7 4 9 11 10 LIGHT DIMMER LO MED HI FAN OFF ON ...

Page 5: ...t 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 a steep sloped ceiling To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist you may need an installation hanger bar as shown in Figure 4 av...

Page 6: ...n the ceiling hanger bracket as shown in Fig 6 4 Loose the two screws on the outlet box in half way 5 Attach the hanger bracket on the outlet box by sliding the hanger bracket over the screws provided with the outlet box 6 Tighten the two screws on the outlet box securely 7 Remove the hanger pin locking pin and set screws from the top of the motor assembly 8 Route wires exiting from the top of the...

Page 7: ...curely Fig 7 11 Hang the fan on the tab of the hanger bracket Be certain that the canopy is fully locked into tab as shown in Fig 8 This will allow you to make the electrical connections Pin in locked position Canopy ring Hanger pin Motor collar Motor wires Ball downrod assembly Ceiling canopy Locking pin Tighten screws firmly Figure 6A Collar cover Figure 8 Tab Figure 7A Canopy Bottom Cover Screw...

Page 8: ...ect the fan ground wire green to the household ground wire Step 4 After connecting the wires spread them apart so that the green and white wires are on one side of the outlet box and the black and the blue wires are on the other side Step 5 Turn the connecting nuts upward and push the wiring into the outlet box Figure 10 option 2 11 option 3 illustrate the wiring connections for optional wall cont...

Page 9: ...WHITE 7 Diagram indicates optional light kit wiring Option 3 Light fan switch on wall without remote SUPPLYCIRCUIT Ground Conductor Outlet Box Green Ground Lead Ground to Downrod BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE GREEN Figure 12 WHITE WHITE BLUE BLACK ON Option 4 Remote control See Remote control Installation sheet for details ...

Page 10: ...g counter clockwise WARNING MAKE SURE TAB AT BOTTOM OF HANGER BRACKET IS HANGER PROPERLY SEATED IN GROOVE OF HANGER BALL BEFORE ATTACHING CANOPY TO BRACKET FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAT TAB IN GROOVE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING CLOSE TO CEILING INSTALLATION Remove the fan from the tab on the hanger bracket Secure the canopy to the hanger bracket as shown in Figure 14 with four screws includ...

Page 11: ... and butts against the edge of the blade indicating a secure connection To Uninstall Hold the blade with one hand by its tip With the other hand press down firmly the spring locking mechanism located on the blade arm to release the blade from the blade arm Slide the blade in towards the motor housing until the blade disengages from the locking mechanism While holding the blade with both hands care...

Page 12: ...e blade wobble is still noticeable by carefully following the instructions included in the kits Installing the Light Bulbs Your fan comes packaged with the light fixture already installed Before starting bulbs installation disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse at fuse box Step 1 Install 4 x 40W bulbs Included intermediate WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONA...

Page 13: ...l chain controls the fan speed as follows 1 pull High 2 pulls Medium 3 pulls Low and 4 pulls Off Speed settings for warm or cool weather depend on factors such as the room size ceiling height number of fans and so on The slide switch controls directions forward switch left or reverse switch right Warm weather Forward A downward airflow creates a cooling effect as shown in Figure 19 This allows you...

Page 14: ...g the finish The plating is sealed with a lacquer to minimize discoloration or tarnishing 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...

Page 15: ...or hub is tight 3 Make sure wire nut connections are not rubbing against each other or the interior wall of the switch housing CAUTION Make sure main power is off 4 Allow a 24 hour breaking in period Most noise associated with a new fan disappear during this time 5 If using an optional light kit make sure the screws securing the glassware are tight Check that light bulb is also secure 6 7 Make sur...

Page 16: ...A Inc 2455 Paces Ferry Rd N W Atlanta Georgia 30339 2004 Homer TLC Inc All Rights Reserved Hampton Bay is a registered trademark of Homer TLC Inc RPM CFM N W G W C F 52 120 2 59 11 8 kgs 13 2 kgs 0 22 0 44 0 64 10 35 75 60 120 175 1050 3500 5700 120 120 Fan Size Speed Volts Amps Watts Low Medium High C Specifications 14 ...

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