MONTE CARLO 5LDDC52XXXD Series Fan Owner’s Manual

MONTE CARLO 5LDDC52XXXD Series Fan

Product Information

The 5LDDC52XXXD Series Fan is a ceiling fan that weighs 6.1 kg or 13.42 lbs with light. It is a cETL Model NO. 5LDDC52XXD, and comes with an owner’s guide and installation manual. The fan requires an AC 120V/60HZ power supply only and comes with a warning to switch off the power at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means before installation to prevent accidental switching on of the power. The fan must be mounted on an outlet box or supporting system acceptable for fan support, which must support at least 35 lbs. The fan comes with a mounting bracket, downrod, cross pin, keeper pin, canopy, canopy bottom ring, safety cable, and lag screws. The safety cable must be installed into the house structure beams using 3 lag screws, washers, and lock washers provided. The fan also comes with a set of tools required for assembly, including electrical tape, Phillips screwdriver, pliers, safety glasses, stepladder, and wire strippers.

Product Usage Instructions

The following are the usage instructions for installing the 5LDDC52XXXD Series Fan:

1. Switch off the power at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. If the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
2. Make sure the outlet box is properly installed to the house structure. Use a metal outlet box suitable for fan support and use only the screws provided with the outlet box. Ensure the outlet box is securely fastened by at least two points to a structural ceiling member before attaching the fan to the outlet box.
3. Partially loosen downrod set screws from yoke at top of motor assembly. Remove preassembled cross pin and keeper pin from downrod. Place downrod over canopy and canopy bottom ring. Thread lead wires and safety cable from motor assembly through downrod.
4. Slip downrod into motor housing yoke, aligning holes and install cross pin and keeper pin. Insert cross pin through yoke and downrod until point appears on the other side, and insert keeper pin on cross pin. Pull the downrod up tight against the cross pin, and then evenly tighten the downrod set screws on motor housing yoke.
5. For Canadian installation and for USA fan and light kit combinations over 35 lbs, in both flush and downrod modes the safety cable must be installed into the house structure beams using 3 lag screws, washers, and lock washers provided. Make sure that when the safety cable is fully extended the lead wires are longer than the cable and no stress is placed on the lead wires.

Cautions and Warnings

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ANSI/NFPA 70) including fire-rated construction.
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions contact the manufacturer.
• After making the wire connections, 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. The splices, after being made, should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box.
• WARNING: Before you begin installing the fan, servicing or cleaning unit, Switch power off at Service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
• Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the accompanying assembly diagrams.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
• Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet from the floor to the trailing edge of the blade.
• WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock, or Personal Injury, Mount To Outlet Box Marked “Acceptable for Fan Support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less” And Use Mounting Screws Provided With The Outlet Box.
• CAUTION: For Compliance with Local Codes and Regulations, If Installing The Secondary Support Safety Cable in the U.S., Do Not Remove Knockouts In The Outlet Box. Mount the secondary support safety cable through the reserved nail/screw hole on the outlet box to the building structure (or the ceiling joist).
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend blade holders during installation to motor, balancing or during cleaning. Do not insert foreign object between rotating blades.
• Attach the mounting bracket using only the hardware supplied with the outlet box.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any unverified solid state fan speed control device, or variable speed control.
• If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
• Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
• The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the
• American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
• CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock, Disconnect the electrical supply circuit to the fan before installing the light kit. All set screws must be checked and tightened where necessary before installation.

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Electrical Tape, Phillips Screwdriver, Pliers, Safety Glasses, Stepladder and Wire Strippers

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Customer Service Center 7400 Linder Ave.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

1. Before you begin installing the fan, Switch power off at Service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. Use AC 120V/60HZ power supply only.

2. Before installing this fan make sure the outlet box is properly installed to the house structure. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box or supporting system acceptable for fan support. (Mounting must support at least 35 lbs.)

3. Use metal outlet box suitable for fan support and use only the screws provided with the outlet box (must support 35 lbs). Before attaching fan to outlet box, ensure the outlet box is securely fastened by at least two points to a structural ceiling member ( a loose box will cause the fan to wobble).

4. Install the mounting bracket onto the outlet box. Partially loosen the two screws on the outlet box, attach the mounting bracket onto the outlet box by sliding it over the two screws as shown in the illustration. Have the mounting bracket in position and tighten the set screws.
   Downrod Mount Installation

5. Partially loosen downrod set screws from yoke at top of motor assembly. Remove preassembled cross pin and keeper pin from downrod. Place downrod over canopy and canopy bottom ring. Thread lead wires and safety cable from motor assembly through downrod.

6. Slip downrod into motor housing yoke, aligning holes and install cross pin and keeper pin. Insert cross pin through yoke and downrod until point appears on the other side, and insert keeper pin on cross pin. Pull the downrod up tight against the cross pin, and then evenly tighten the downrod set screws on motor housing yoke.
   Warning: Cross pin and keeper pin must be installed securely, failure to install them will result in serious injury.

7. Install ball end of downrod into mounting bracket opening. Align (engage) slot on ball with tab on mounting bracket. Warning: Failure to align slot on ball with tab may result in serious injury. Important: If using the angle mount, make sure open end of mounting bracket is installed facing the higher point of the ceiling and make sure the ceiling angle is not steeper than 30º.

8. For Canadian installation and for USA fan and light kit combinations over 35 lbs, in both flush and downrod modes the safety cable must be installed into the house structure beams using 3” lag screws, washers and lock washers provided. Make sure that when the safety cable is fully extended the lead wires are longer than the cable and no stress is placed on the lead wires.
   Note: If Installing The Secondary Support Safety Cable in the U.S., Do Not Remove
   Knockouts In The Outlet Box.

9. Make wiring connections using wire connectors provided as indicated above. White from fan to White (Neutral) from house. Black and Blue from fan to Black (Live) from house. Connect all green grounded wires to Grounded wire from House. Make sure that no filaments are outside of the wire connectors.

10. After making the wire connections, 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. The splices after being made should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box.

11. Lift Canopy allowing the 2 studs to protrude through the canopy. Next lift the cover ring and install knurled nuts as shown. Tighten the knurled nuts securely. The canopy should adjust for any irregularity in the ceiling or Outlet box. Make sure the studs protruding from the bottom of the Mounting bracket are installed with threads all the way through the bracket.
    Flush Mount Installation

12. Remove every other screws from yoke located on top of fan assembly. Keep screws.
    Note: Flush mount is not available with vaulted ceiling.

13. Remove side covers from canopy exposing 4 holes. 2 closed holes and 2 open “L” shape holes. Place rubber pad and canopy over lead wire and safety cable and align the larger holes in canopy and holes on rubber pad with the set screws on yoke.

14. Reinstall the 3 set screws remove in step 12. Tighten screws securely.

15. To prepare the fan for wiring, hang fan onto mounting bracket by sliding the canopy over the mounting bracket hook (Use one of non-slotted holes on the rim of the canopy).
    SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION

16. For Canadian installation and for USA fan and light kit combinations over 35 lbs, in both flush and downrod modes the safety cable must be installed into the house structure beams using 3” lag screws, washers and lock washers provided. Make sure that when the safety cable is fully extended the lead wires are longer than the cable and no stress is placed on the lead wires.
    Note: If Installing The Secondary Support Safety Cable in the U.S., Do Not Remove Knockouts In The Outlet Box.

17. Make wiring connections using wire connectors provided as indicated above. White from fan to White (Neutral) from house. Black and Blue from fan to Black (Live) from house. Connect all green grounded wires to Grounded wire from House. Make sure that no filaments are outside of the wire connectors. After making the wire connections, 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. The splices after being made should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box.

18. Install 2 of the screws to the side panel of mounting bracket corresponding to the open slotted holes on the canopy upper rim, screws provided. Remove the thread studs from the lower part of the mounting bracket. Lift fan to mounting bracket, aligning the “L” shape holes on canopy with the screws on the mounting bracket. Turn the fan clockwise to lock in position. Install the other 2 canopy mounting set screws from the hardware pack and tighten all screws securely.

19. Install blade bracket with blade by 3 blade screws and washers provided. Tighten screws securely. Repeat this process for remaining blades.

20. Remove shipping stabilizers from motor assembly. Install the blade assembly to motor using the preinstalled screws. Tighten screws securely. Repeat this process for remaining blade assemblies.

21. Remove switch housing cap by removing the set screws. Keep screws.

22. Remove the tap from bottom of the switch housing cap. Place switch housing cap over light lead wires and Installation light fixture onto the switch housing cap with lock washer and hex nut provided.

23. Connect light lead wires. White to white, blue (or black) to black (or blue). Make sure the quick connectors are clasped firmly.

24. Install the switch housing cap with light fixture uses the set screws removed in installation step 21. Remove finial, final cap, hex nut and rubber washer from light fixture. Keep the parts.

25. Install 2 x 9W medium base dimmable LED bulbs. California Title 24 compliant bulbs included.
    Caution: Approved for use with LED light bulb only (Part No. 97512S). Do not use incandescent light bulb.
    Caution: Do not replace bulb until it cools down.

26. Raise glass in order to guide pull chains through appropriate holes in glass, aligning the threaded rod on light fixture with hole in middle of the glass and push up gently allowing threaded rod to come through hole. (Note: Be sure pull chain for fan operation does not rub against bulb during operation). Install the rubber washer and hex nut to hold the glass. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN IT.

27. Align hole in center of final cap with thread rod, allowing pull chains to come through appropriate holes in the final cap, and push up. Thread center pull chain through hole in finial and secure glass to light fixture by tightening the finial. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the finial as glass may crack or break.

28. Setting the reverse switch in the down position will result in downward airflow and setting the switch in the up position will result in upward airflow.
    Note: Reverse switch must be set either completely down or completely up for fan to function. If the reverse switch is set in the middle position, fan will not operate.

29. Install fan and light kit pull chains to preassembled pull chains on fan. Pull chains provided.

Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty operating your new ceiling fan, it may be the result of incorrect assembly, installation, or wiring. In some cases, these installation errors may be mistaken for defects. If you experience any faults, please check this Troubleshooting Chart. If a problem cannot be remedied, or you are experiencing difficulty in installation, please call our Customer Service Center at the number printed on your parts list insert sheet.
Warning: Before you begin installing, servicing or cleaning the fan unit, switch the power off at the service panel and lock the service panel to prevent the power from being switched back on accidentally. If the service panel cannot be locked to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally, securely fasten a warning sign to the service panel.

Attach sales receipt to this card and retain as your proof of purchase:

• DATE OF PURCHASE: __
• MODEL NUMBER: __
• RETAILER NAME: __
• RETAILER ADDRESS: __

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