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THE EMPRESS CEILING FAN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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These instructions are to be used in 

the installation of the following 

QUORUM INTERNATIONAL fans...

The Empress

P.O. Box 961008 • Fort Worth, TX 76161 • (817) 626-5483 • FAX (817) 626-5540

I099-7/06

© 2006 Quorum International. All Rights Reserved.

7. FAN OPERATION AND CARE

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

6. COMPLETING

THE

INSTALLATION

Fig. 13

WINTER

Fig. 14

1.

Make sure the wiring is safely inside

the outlet box as instructed in Step 5 -
Electrical Connections. To install the
canopy, partially unscrew the 2 screws in
the hanger bracket. Align the slotted
holes in the canopy with the screws in
hanger bracket. Push up the canopy so
the screws slip into the slot. Turn the
canopy so it locks in place. Make sure the
canopy is not quite touching the ceiling.

2.

Blade Assembly

Using the supplied blade arm screws,
attach the blades to the blade arms. 
(Fig. 10). In some cases the metal washer
is permanently fixed to the screw head.
Ensure all screws are used for each
blade. 

3.

Blade Installation

You can provide easy access to the blade
screw holes on the motor housing by
centering them in the access hole of the
flange. Attach the blades to the motor
housing using the supplied screws. Turn
the housing to expose the next set of
blade screw holes. Continue with each
blade. 

DO NOT bend the blade arms

when installing the blades.

4.

A certain amount of wobble may be

considered normal, especially if the fan
is on a downrod longer than 12".

5.

(Fig. 11) Attach the switch cup by

lining up the cannon plug from the motor
housing to the one from the switch cup.
Attach the switch cup to the flange with
the screws provided.

6.

Turn on the fan and check the 4

position speed switch - 3 speeds and
stop. (Fig. 12) Check the reverse switch
NOTE: Wait for the fan to stop rotating
before changing from forward to reverse.

Fig. 11

Flange

Switch Cup

Fig. 10

Flange

Blade

Blade Arm

1.

A ceiling fan is an environmentally

smart choice to cool as well as help to
warm your home or office. You should
see a reduction in both heating and cool-
ing costs by regular use of your fan. 

Do not hesitate to use your fan dur-

ing summer and winter months. In sum-
mer, using the reverse switch, adjust the
fan’s direction so cool air is blown down,
producing a cooling breeze. (Fig, 13) In
winter, reverse the fan so that an upward
airflow will push warm air off the ceiling
and circulate it downwards into the liv-
ing area (Fig. 14). In winter months, use
the fan at a lower speed than summer. 

2.

Periodically check tightness of all

screws securing the blades to the blade
arm attachment points. A clicking or 
rattling noise is a sure indication of 
loosening screws. Since screws will
invariably work loose over time, at least
once a year, tighten all the screws attach-
ing blades to blade arms. 

Do not bend

blade arms when cleaning or servicing
the fan.

3.

Clean your fan periodically using

only a cloth dampened with a mild deter-
gent solution for all hardware - never use
solvents.  The finish plating is lacquered
to prevent tarnishing. Use a lint-free cloth
with clean water to clean blades. 

4.

You will never need to oil or lubri-

cate your fan. Its permanently sealed
bearings will provide trouble-free, silent
operation for many years.

5.

If repairs or servicing are ever

required, to avoid possible electric
shock, 

turn off the electricity

at the

main fuse or circuit panel before you
begin.

FAN WILL NOT START

1. 

Check that the electricity has been

turned on at the circuit breaker which
had probably been turned off during
installation.

2. 

Turn off the electricity. Check all con-

nections in the wiring of the fan at the ceil-
ing and make sure it follows the wiring
instructions outlined in this manual. 

NOISE

Note:

Always allow a day or two “run-in”

time for any new fan at medium or high
speed. When attempting to diagnose
noise, listen carefully from several sides
to try and isolate the location of the noise
(blades, upper end, motor, light kit, etc.). 

1. 

Tighten all screws attaching blades to

blade arms. Remember to tighten these
screws at least once a year because they
may loosen slowly over time and cause a
clicking noise.

2. 

Turn off the power. Loosen the

canopy and check that the wiring and/or
wire nut connectors are not resting against
the canopy, possibly vibrating while the
fan is on.

3.

Use of a standard light rheostat or an

unapproved fan wall control to control the
fan speed will always cause an annoying
“hum”. Many fan motors do not work
quietly with solid state variable speed
controls.

4. 

Check that the rubber gasket on the

mounting bracket has been installed if
called for in the installation instructions.

5. 

Check that the canopy is not touching

the ceiling.

6. 

Check that all screws on the motor

housing and the bottom housing are tight.

FAN TURNS, BUT DOES NOT
MOVE MUCH AIR

1. 

The fan may be running in reverse.

2.

The distance from the ceiling to the

blades may be too small. At least 8" are
recommended.

3.

The room may contain items which

obstruct the air flow.

4.

The fan may be too small for the size

of the room.

EXCESSIVE WOBBLE

Note: A small amount of wobble is con-
sidered acceptable and should not be con-
sidered a defect.

1.

Make certain all blades are tightly

attached to each blades' respective blade
arm.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE

A full range of genuine replacement spare parts are available at reasonable cost directly from
Quorum International. Please call us at (817) 626-5483, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. CST.

Fig. 12

Reverse Switch

Cannon 
Plug

Version #35525-XX is 

Energy Star certified.

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