Kichler 330130 Almere 56 3 Blade Indoor Ceiling Fan Installation Guide

June 13, 2024
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Kichler 330130 Almere 56 3 Blade Indoor Ceiling Fan

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Product Information

The product is a ceiling fan model number 330130 manufactured by Kichler. The fan comes with a wall control for operating the fan.  It is important to read and save the instructions provided in the manual for proper installation and usage of the fan.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Ensure that the fan is securely mounted directly to the building structure or ceiling joist in Canada. Do not secure the fan to an outlet box.
  2. All wiring must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and local electrical codes. It is recommended to hire a qualified licensed electrician for electrical installation.
  3. The fan must be installed with a general-use, isolating wall control/switch to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  4. Do not use solid-state speed controls with the fan.
  5. Mount the fan to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs.) or less. Use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box. Most outlet boxes used for light fixtures may not be suitable for fan support.
  6. Ensure that the outlet box and support structure are securely mounted and capable of supporting a minimum of 15.9 kg (35 pounds). Use only cULus Listed outlet boxes marked Acceptable for Fan Support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less.
  7. Mount the fan with a minimum clearance of 2.1 m (7 feet) from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
  8. Do not operate the reversing switch while the fan blades are in motion. Turn off the fan and stop the blades before reversing the blade direction.
  9. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
  10. Disconnect the power before cleaning the fan.
  11. Exercise caution when working around or cleaning the fan to avoid personal injury or damage.
  12. Clean the fan and fan blades using a dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth. Do not use water or detergents for cleaning.
  13. After making electrical connections, turn spliced conductors upward and carefully push them up into the outlet box. Spread the wires apart with the grounded conductor and equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box and the ungrounded conductor on the other side.
  14. If using light kits that are not packed with the fan, ensure they are cULus Listed and suitable for use with the specific model of fan being installed. Use cULus General Use Switches for switches. Refer to the instructions provided with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.

SAFETY RULES

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FOR CANADA, THIS FAN MUST BE SECURED DIRECTLY TO THE BUILDING STRUCTURE / CEILING JOIST. DON’T SECURE THIS FAN TO AN OUTLET BOX.

  1. CAUTION – RISK OF SHOCK: Disconnect Power at the main circuit breaker panel or main fusebox before starting and during the installation.

  2. WARNING: All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code “ANSI/NFPA 70” and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.

  3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed with a general-use, isolating wall control/switch.

  4. WARNING: Not suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.

  5. 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. Most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of light fixtures are not acceptable for  fan support and may need to be replaced. Due to the complexity of the installation of this fan, a qualified licensed electrician is strongly recommended.

  6. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 15.9 kg (35 pounds). Use only cULus Listed outlet boxes marked “Acceptable for Fan Support of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) or less”.

  7. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 2.1 m (7 feet) clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.

  8. WARNING: Do not operate reversing switch while fan blades are in motion. Fan must be turned off and blades stopped before reversing blade direction.

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

  10. WARNING: make sure the power is disconnected before cleaning your fan.

  11. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.

  12. 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.

  13. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into 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 the ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.

  14. Electrical diagrams are reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be cULus Listed and marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be cULus General Use Switches. Refer to the Instructions packaged with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.

  15. All set screws must be checked, and retightened where necessary, before installation.

  16. N.W. 7.82 KGS (17.24 LBS) / G.W. 8.75 KGS (19.29 LBS)

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADES DURING ASSEMBLY OR AFTER INSTALLATION. DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF THE BLADES.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Blade Screwdriver
  • 11 mm Wrench
  • Step Ladder
  • Wire Cutters

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Unpack your fan and check the contents . You should have the following items:

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  • A. Ball/Downrod Assembly

  • B. Mounting Bracket

  • C. Canopy

  • D. Canopy Hole Cover

  • E. Coupling Cover

  • F. Motor Assembly

  • G. Blade (3)

  • H. Blade Holder

  • I. Wall Control Unit
    Face plate (1); Wall control (1); Receiver(1);
    Wire Connector (4+5);
    Long screw (2);

  • J. Package hardware

    • Safety cable hardware: Wood screw (1); Spring washer (1); Flat washer (1)
    • Mounting hardware: Wire Connector (3);
    • Blade attachment hardware: Screw (12);
    • Motor Assembly attachment hardware: Screw (3)

MOUNTING OPTIONS

If there is not an existing UL (cUL for Canadian Installation) listed mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box and its support must be able to fully support the full weight of the fan (up to 15.9kg (35 pounds)). Do not use plastic outlet boxes.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of different ways to mount the outlet box.

NOTE: If you are installing the ceiling fan on a sloped (vaulted) ceiling, you may need a longer downrod to maintain proper clearance between the tip of the blade and the ceiling. A minimum clearance of 12″ is suggested for optimal operation.
NOTE: You must use 12″ or longer downrod for 22° slope (max angle 22°). (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Depending on the location you have selected for installation, you may need to purchase and install a “Joist Hanger” for the support of the outlet box. Make sure the joist hanger you purchase has been designed for use with ceiling fans. (Fig. 4)

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ATTACHING THE FAN BLADES

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CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock, Disconnect The Electrical Supply Circuit To The Fan Before Installing Fan Blades.

  • Step 1. Align the four holes in a blade with four matching holes in the blade holder. Thread blade attachment screws into the aligned holes, and tighten screws to secure the blade to the blade holder. Repeat for remaining blades. (Fig. 5)
  • Step 2. NOTE: Inside of the blade holder there are six tabs. Three of the tabs have a post on top, and three of the tabs have a hole in the center.
  • NOTE: In the outer ring of the motor assembly there are six holes. Three of the holes are smaller in size and three of the holes are larger in size.
    Carefully insert the motor assembly into the blade holder, aligning the smaller holes in the motor assembly with the posts on top of the tabs. Pass the posts through the smaller holes, and seat the outer ring of the motor assembly on top of all six tabs.
    The larger holes in the motor assembly should align with the holes in the tabs. Thread the three motor assembly attachment screws into the larger holes in the motor assembly and into the holes in the tabs, and tighten to secure the motor assembly to the blade holder. (Fig. 6)”

HANGING THE FAN

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REMEMBER to turn off the power before you begin installation. This is necessary for your safety and also the proper programming of the control system.
To properly install your ceiling fan, follow the steps below.

  • Step 1. Before attaching fan to outlet box (not included), ensure the outlet box is securely fastened to at least two points to a structural ceiling member (a loose box will cause the fan to wobble). Pass the 120 volt supply wires from the ceiling outlet box through the center of the ceiling mounting bracket. Install mounting bracket to outlet box in ceiling using the screws and washers included with the outlet box. (Fig. 7)

  • Step 2. Remove the hairpin and clevis pin from the downrod assembly, retain for later use. Remove the hanger ball from the downrod assembly by loosening set screw, removing the cross pin, and sliding ball off of the rod. (Fig. 8)
    NOTE: Make sure to keep loosened hardware separate to avoid confusion during installation.

  • Step 3. Loosen the two set screws on the motor coupling. (Fig. 9)

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  • Step 4. Carefully feed fan wires and safety cable up through the downrod. Thread the downrod onto the motor coupling until the clevis pin holes are aligned. Next, replace the clevis pin and hairpin, then tighten both set screws. (Fig. 10)
  • Step 5. Slip the coupling cover, canopy hole cover and canopy onto the downrod. Carefully reinstall the hanger ball onto the downrod. Make sure the cross pin is in the correct position and the set screw is tight and the wires are not twisted . ( Fig. 11)
    CAUTION: Ensure all screws are tight before moving to the next step.

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  • Step 6. Now lift the motor assembly into position and place the hanger ball into the mounting bracket. Rotate until the “Check Tab” has dropped into the “Registration Slot “ and seats firmly. ( Fig. 12) The entire motor body should not rotate if this is done correctly.
    WARNING: Failure to properly seat the “Check Tab” can damage the ceiling fan during operation.

INSTALLATION OF SAFETY SUPPORT

(required for Canadian installation ONLY)
A safety support cable is provided to help prevent the ceiling fan from failings, please install it as follows.

  • Step 1. Drive a wood screw and washers into the side of the brace that holds the outlet box. Leave 3mm (1/8″) of space between the support brace and the washer. (Fig. 13)
  • Step 2. Insert the safety cable through the mounting bracket and one of the holes in the outlet box into the ceiling. Adjust the length of the safety cable to reach the screw and washers by pulling the extra cable through the cable clamp until the overall length is correct, put the end of the cable back through the cable clamp, forming a loop at the end of the cable. Tighten the cable clamp securely. Now, put the loop in the end of the safety cable over the wood screw and under the washer. Tighten the wood screw securely. (Fig. 14)
    NOTE: Although the safety support cable is required for Canadian installations only, it’s a good idea to make the attachment with any installation.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure you have turned off the power at the main circuit panel before wiring.
Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your household wiring. Use the wire connectors supplied with your fan. Secure the connector with electrical tape. Make sure there are no loose wire stands or connections.
WARNING: If your house wires are different colors than referenced in this manual, stop immediately. A professional electrician is recommended to determine proper wiring.

  • Step 1. Insert the receiver into the mounting bracket, with the flat side facing up toward the ceiling. (Fig. 15)

  • Step 2. Connect wires using the connectors as shown in WIRE DIAGRAM. (Fig.16)
    WARNING: Check to see that all connections are tight, including ground, and that no bare wire is visible at the wire connections.

  • Step 3. After the connections have been made, they should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor (white wires) and the equipment-grounding conductor (green or bare copper wires) on one side of the outlet box and the ungrounded conductor (black wires) on the other side of the outlet box.

WIRE DIAGRAM

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INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL

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WARNING: All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
NOTE: SWITCH INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
WARNING: Shut off main power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel before continuing.

  • Step 1. Remove the existing wall plate and the old switch from the wall outlet box. Disconnect wires. (Fig. 17)
  • Step 2. Connect the outlet box wires to the wall control wires, using the wire connectors provided. (Fig. 18)
    • Connect the lead wire (HOT) from the outlet box to BLACK wire marked “AC IN L” from wall control.
    • Connect the lead wire (LOAD) from the outlet box to BLACK wire marked “TO MOTOR L” from wall control.
    • Connect the GROUND from the outlet box to GROUND from wall control.
  • Step 3. Secure the wires connectors and make sure there are no loose strands or connections. Carefully tuck wire connections back inside outlet box and secure the wall control to outlet box with screws provided. Snap the face plate in place on the front of the wall control.

COMPLETING THE FAN INSTALLATION

  • Step 1. Remove one of the two shoulder screws in the mounting bracket. Loosen the second shoulder screw without fully removing it. (Fig. 19)
  • Step 2. Assemble canopy by rotating key slot in canopy over shoulder screw in mounting bracket. Reinstall the shoulder screw that was previously removed, then retighten two shoulder screws securely. (Fig. 20)
  • Step 3. Securely attach and tighten the canopy hole cover over the shoulder screws in the mounting bracket utilizing the keyslot twist-lock feature.(Fig.21)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ACTIVATING THE LEARNING PROCESS
NOTE: The control system for this fan is equipped with a learning frequency function which has 56K code combinations to prevent potential interference from other remote units. The frequency on your receiver and wall control unit has been preset at the factory. No frequency change is necessary. If the fan is non-functional or if you desire to install another fan within the same area with a separate frequency code, follow the instructions below.

  • Use a small flat screw driver and gently pry the faceplate apart from the top of wall control. (Fig. 22)
  • After installation is complete, press and hold the LEARN button for 3 seconds within 30 seconds after AC power is turned on. Fan will turn on at medium speed and light (if installed) will turn on. This confirms that the SMART SYNC setting is active and OK.
  • If you cannot finish the setting within the 30 seconds time frame, the main power must be turned off and re-started again. This will repeat step 1 until the LEARN feature is activated as indicated.

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LIGHT FUNCTION SELECTION SWITCH (Fig. 22)

  • D means “Dimmer”
  • O means “only on/off, no dimmer”

The light of this fan is dimmable, it has been set to “D” position at factory. If you want the light to be only ON/OFF, slide the switch to “O” position.

NOTE: The “LIGHT FUNCTION SELECTION SWITCH” is N/A for this fan. This fan does not include a light kit or lamps.

WALL CONTROL OPERATION(Fig. 23)

  • ON/OFF: Active and lock the wall control
  • HI : High speed
  • MED: Medium speed
  • LOW: Low speed
  • FAN OFF: Turn off the fan
  • LIGHT: Turn light ON or OFF. Press and hold the button to set desired brightness.
    NOTE: The “LIGHT” button is N/A for this fan. This fan does not include a light kit or lamps.

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REVERSE FUNCTION
To operate the reverse function on this fan, slide the reverse switch (Fig.24) to the opposite position.
WARNING: Do not operate reversing switch while fan blades are in motion. Fan must be turned off and blades stopped before reversing blade direction.
Warm Warm Weather operation Forward (counter clockwise).A downward airflow creates a cooling effect (Fig.25). This allows you to set your air conditioner on a warmer setting without affecting your general comfort.
Cool Wool Weather Operation Reverse (clockwise). An upward airflow moves warm air off of the ceiling (Fig. 26). This allows you to set your heating unit on a cooler setting without affecting your general comfort.

FCC Information

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.

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 or help.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem : Solution

  • Fan wan will not start not start.

    • Check circuit fuses or breakers.
    • Check all electrical connections to ensure proper contact.
      CAUTION: Make sure the main power is OFF when checking any electrical connection.
  • Fan sounds noisy.

    • Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
    • Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade brackets to the motor are tight.
    • 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.
    • Allow a 24-hour “breaking-in” period. Most noise associated with a new fan disappears during this time.
    • If using an optional light kit, make sure the screws securing the glassware are tight. Make sure the light bulbs are not touching any other component.
    • Do not connect this fan to a wall mounted variable speed controls). They are not compatible with ceiling fan motors or remote controls.
    • Make sure the upper canopy has a short distance from the ceiling. It should not touch the ceiling.
  • Fan wobble. Remote control malfunction.

    • Check that all blade and blade arm screws are secure.
    • Most fan wobbling problems are caused when blade levels are unequal. Check this level by selecting a point on the ceiling above the tip of one of the blades. Measure this distance. Rotate the fan until the next blade is positioned for measurement. Repeat for each blade. The distance deviation should be equal within 1/8″.
    • If the blade wobble is still noticeable, interchanging two adjacent (side by side) blades can redistribute the weight and possibly result in smoother operation.
  • Remote control malfunction.

    • Celling Fans with remote control systems CAN NOT be operated in conjunction with any other control system EXCEPT a basic On/off wall switch, if desired.

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