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1.     To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has 

been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before 
beginning.

2.     All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical 

Code “ANSI/NFPA 70-1999” and local electrical codes.  
Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified 
licensed electrician.

3.     The outlet box and support structure must be securely 

mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 
lbs (15.9 kg) or less. Use only UL-listed outlet boxes marked 
“FOR FAN SUPPORT.”

4.     The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft (2.1m) 

clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.

5.     Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.

6.     To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other 

items, be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.

7.     Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or fan 

blades. A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be 
suitable for most cleaning.

8.     After making electrical 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 and ungrounded conductor on 
the other side of the outlet box.

9.     All setscrews must be checked and retightened where 

necessary before installation.

10.   Suitable for use with solid-state speed control (AP-3RDL 

only.)

11.   This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.

        

WARNING:

 Changes or modifications to this unit not 

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

        

NOTE:

 This equipment has been tested and found to comply 

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from   
   that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
   help.

The following responsible party designated in FCC §2.909 is 
responsible for this declaration:
Model Number:        AK83-TM, AK83-MBK, AK83-EB
Company Name:      TAL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 
Company Address:    2919 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761, U.S.A.
Full Name:               James Lai            Title:  Manager
Telephone Number: (909) 923-2888   Fax: (909) 923-8337

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan 

must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not 

bend the blade arms (also referred to as flanges), when 
installing the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the 
fan.

WARNING:

 Do not insert foreign objects between rotating 

fan blades.

WARNING:

 

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or 

personal injury, mount the fan to the outlet box marked 
acceptable for fan support with the screws provided with the 
outlet box.

CAUTION:

 To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only 

the screws provided with the outlet box.

Summary of Contents for 1005 462 841

Page 1: ...a m 7 p m EST Monday Friday 9 a m 6 p m EST Saturday 1 800 986 3460 HOMEDEPOT COM HOMEDECORATORS Visual instruction of how to install this fan Visit www homedepot com and enter either the Item or Model number to find this fan and click the link of visual instruction in the product overview section Item 1005 462 868 1005 462 857 1005 462 841 Model AK83 EB AK83 MBK AK83 TM ...

Page 2: ...ed Package Contents Installation Assembly Hanging the Fan 2 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 Disassembling Your Fan Operation Remote Control Operating Instructions Reverse Switch Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Service Parts 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 Table of Contents 2 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 3: ...ible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energ...

Page 4: ...llation or by affixing any accessories is not covered by this warranty Because of varying climatic conditions this warranty does not cover any changes in brass finish including rusting pitting corroding tarnishing or peeling Brass finishes of this type give the longest useful life when protected from varying weather conditions A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a def...

Page 5: ...HOMEDEPOT COM HOMEDECORATORS Please contact 1 800 986 3460 for further assistance DD BB CC AA AA BB CC DD Part Part Description Description 3 6 2 1 Quantity Quantity NOTE Hardware not shown to actual size Plastic wire nut Plastic wire nut 1 5V AAA battery Hex wrench ...

Page 6: ...d Guard preassembled Decorative frame preassembled Receiver Remote control Quantity Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 Part Part A B C D E F Quantity Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Description Mounting bracket preassembled Canopy ring preassembled Canopy Hanger ball downrod assembly Coupling cover Fan motor assembly K J F G H I E A D B C ...

Page 7: ...uded Installation MOUNTING OPTIONS MOUNTING OPTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury mount the fan to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support using the screws provided with the outlet box An outlet box commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures may not be acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced If in doubt consult a qualified elect...

Page 8: ... up through the downrod MM Thread the downrod MM into the collar Align the holes and replace the clevis pin GG and cotter pin FF Tighten the two collar setscrews HH Slip the coupling cover E canopy ring B and canopy C onto the downrod MM Carefully reinstall the hanger ball JJ onto the downrod MM and reinstall the ground lead LL onto the downrod MM being sure that the cross pin KK is in the correct...

Page 9: ...ilure to properly seat the tab in the groove could cause damage to the wiring WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or other personal injury mount the fan only to an outlet box or supporting system marked acceptable for fan support and use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box 9 Pass the 120 volt supply wires through the center hole in the mounting bracket A Attach the mount...

Page 10: ...he receiver and remote control K CC Setting the Code on the Remote Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control K by pressing firmly on the arrow and sliding the cover off Slide the code switches to your choice of either up or down The factory setting is up The switch marked O D controls the dimming function of the lights If using non dimmable bulbs use a ballpoint pen or small screw...

Page 11: ... strands or connections Make wire connections from the fan to the receiver J and outlet box as follows using the wire nuts BB From Fan To Receiver Blue Wire Blue Wire For Light Black Wire Black Wire To Motor L White Wire White Wire To Motor N Make wire connections from the receiver J and fan to the outlet box as follows using the wire nuts AA From Receiver To Outlet Box Black Wire AC in L Black Wi...

Page 12: ... the outlet box Secure the canopy C to the mounting bracket A with the four canopy mounting screws with lock washers EE included with your fan Raise up canopy ring B and line up the four tabs with the four grooves on the canopy C Once lined up slide the canopy ring B and secure it to the canopy C until snug 12 WARNING Make sure the tab on the mounting bracket A properly sits in the groove in the h...

Page 13: ...fan for any reason such as cleaning follow these steps below Remove four screw covers NN and remove four hex screws OO from the Decorative frame I by using the hex wrench DD and remove the guard screws OO to disassemble the guard H Remove the blade G from the motor shaft QQ by using the hex wrench DD 13 HOMEDEPOT COM HOMEDECORATORS Please contact 1 800 986 3460 for further assistance F PP QQ H I D...

Page 14: ...your remote to the D position press and hold the button to activate the dimmer function Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to enable Comfort BreezeTM this will change your fan speed randomly simulating a relaxing breeze To cancel this feature press or While the fan is on press 1 time turns on a 2 hour run timer While the fan is on press 2 times turns on a 4 hour run timer While the fan is on...

Page 15: ...our fan or motor The motor has permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings Do not Do not 15 HOMEDEPOT COM HOMEDECORATORS Please contact 1 800 986 3460 for further assistance NOTE Wait for the fan to stop before reversing the direction of the blade rotation REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REVERSE SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The reverse switch is located on the top of the motor housing Slide...

Page 16: ... sure the screws that attach the fan blade to the motor hub are tight Make sure the wire nut connections are not rattling against each other or the interior wall of the switch housing Allow a 24 hour breaking in period Most noises associated with a new fan disappear during this time Make sure there is a short distance from the ceiling to the canopy It should not touch the ceiling Make sure your ce...

Page 17: ... H I J K Description Description Mounting bracket preassembled Canopy ring preassembled Canopy Hanger ball downrod assembly Coupling cover Fan motor assembly Blade preassembled Guard preassembled Decorative frame preassembled Receiver Remote control Part Part AA BB CC DD Description Description Plastic wire nut Plastic wire nut 1 5V AAA battery Hex wrench ...

Page 18: ...ssing parts Before returning to the store call Home Decorators Collection Customer Service 8 a m 7 p m EST Monday Friday 9 a m 6 p m EST Saturday 1 800 986 3460 HOMEDEPOT COM HOMEDECORATORS Retain this manual for future use ...

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