BIG ASS FANS FR127C-U1H Haiku Indoor Ceiling Fan Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
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HAIKU®L
Installation Guide
FR127C-U1H
FR150C-U1H
FR127C-U1J
FR150C-U1J
FR112C-U1H
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FR127C-U1H Haiku Indoor Ceiling Fan
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model| Mounting| Input Voltage| Maximum
Weight| Maximum
Watts
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FR127C-U1H| Flat or sloped
ceilings 8 ft
(2.4 m) or taller| 100-240 VAC,
10, 50/60 Hz| 13.89 lb (6.3 kg)| 39 W
FR150C-U1H| 14.33 lb (6.5 kg)| 55 W
FR127C-U1J| 13.45 lb (61 kg)| 33 W
FR150C-U1J| 13.89 lb (6.3 kg)| 34 W
FR112C-U1H| 13.45 lb (6.1 kg)| 36 W
BEFORE YOU START
☑ Turn Off Power at Breaker
Contact an electrician if you are uncomfortable performing electrical work. A
licensed electrician must install the fan if required by local code.
☑ Gather Tools
☑ Prepare Fan Site and Gather Hardware
CAUTION
Do not use the fan with a dimmer switch or a third-party switch.
Outlet Box: Make sure your outlet box is suitable for fan support. If there is
not an outlet box at the fan location, install one on a ceiling joist or beam.
You will need to supply two 10-32 screws for attaching the fan mounting
bracket to the outlet box.
Concrete Ceiling: You will need to supply four M6 anchor bolts for attaching
the fan mounting bracket to the ceiling. If required by your local building
and safety codes, you will also need to supply an M6 anchor hook for the
safety cable. See page 4 for hardware specifications and installation
details.
Wood Ceiling Joist: You will need to supply two corrosion-resistant 12-11 x 45
mm hex head timber screws with seal for attaching the fan mounting bracket
directly to the joist. If required by local code, mount or embed an outlet box
into the joist. The outlet box must be suitable for fan support.
Exposed Outdoor Locations**: Wet-rated fans installed in exposed outdoor
locations must have fixed/permanent coverage above the fan wiring cover, must
be installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit, and can be mounted to flat
ceilings only.
*If anchor bolts and anchor hook are included with your fan, use them for concrete mounting.
**When installing the fan in an exposed outdoor location, use only light kits
marked “Suitable for Use in Wet Locations.”
☑ Check Ceiling Slope
Consult the table below to make sure you have the appropriate downrod length
for your ceiling slope. The fan can be installed on a flat or sloped ceiling
with an angle no greater than 33° (approximately 8:12 roof pitch). For minimum
clearance guidelines, consult the Important Safety Instructions booklet
included with this installation guide.
Ceiling Height| Fan Diameter| Downrod Length| **Maximum
Ceiling Slope (Indoor Only)***
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8 ft 2.4 m)| 44 in. (112 cm)| 5 in. (128.5 mm)| Flat
52 in. (132 cm)
9 ft 2.7m )| 44 in. (112 cm)| 10 in. (256 mm)| 10°
52 in. (132 cm)
10 ft 3 m)| 44 in. (112 cm)| 22 in. (561 mm)| 32°
52 in. (132 cm)
11 ft 3.4 m )| 44 in. (112 cm)| 34.8 in. (884 mm)| 33°
52 in. (132 cm)
12 ft 37 m )| 44 in. (112 cm)| 50.8 in. (1291 mm)| 33°
52 in. (132 cm)
13 ft 4 m)| 44 in. (112 cm)| 62.8 in. (1595 mm)| 33°
52 in. (132 cm)
*Wet-rated fans installed in exposed outdoor locations can be mounted to flat ceilings only.
☑ Prepare Concrete Ceiling (if applicable)
Use mounting bracket as drilling template and drill four Ø 8 mm holes in
concrete ceiling (Fig. 1). The hole depth should not exceed 40 mm (Fig. 2).
Remove dust from holes. Insert four M6 anchor bolts into holes. Strike the
heads of the anchor bolts with a hammer, ensuring bolt sleeves are flush with
ceiling surface. Position mounting bracket on anchor bolts (Fig. 3). Ensure
all anchor bolts are fully tightened to expand and lock the anchors.
If required by local building and safety codes, install an M6 anchor hook for
the safety cable. Drill an Ø 8 mm hole for the anchor hook. The hole depth
should not exceed 50 mm (Fig. 2). Remove dust from hole, and then insert the
anchor hook and fully tighten.
FAN INSTALLATION
The fan stabilizer is required for outdoor installations and is for use on
flat ceilings only.
Electrical wires and safety cable not shown.
Hardware included
Airfoil Hardware–Step 3
| x6 | M5 x 12 mm Screw |
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Motor Cover Hardware–Step 4
| x3 | M3 x 6 mm Screw |
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Lower Mounting Hardware–Step 5
Upper Mounting Hardware–Step 7
Safety Cable Shackle–Step 11
**Fan Stabilizer Hardware–Step 12***
| x2 | M3 x 20 mm Screw |
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Install mounting bracket
WARNING
Disconnect power to fan location before installing mounting bracket.
Mount only to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support.
Secure mounting bracket to mounting structure with suitable hardware (not
supplied) (Fig. 1). Outlet box shown. Your mounting structure may differ.
Mounting bracket electrical wires not shown.
Wire fan
WARNING
Disconnect power to fan location before wiring fan.
Do not connect fan to a damaged power source. Do not attempt to resolve
electrical failures on your own. Consult a qualified electrician if uncertain
of the electrical installation of this fan.
Do not use the fan with a dimmer switch or a third-party switch.
Connect wires from mounting bracket to supply power wires (Fig. 2). Carefully
tuck wiring into outlet box or building structure so that only the wiring
harness is hanging out. Ensure wire connectors are turned upward and that
wires are spread apart with grounded conductors on one side of the outlet
box/mounting structure and ungrounded conductors on the other side.
Supply Power Wire Colors
| North America 100-120 V| Australia| All other regions
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AC Hot/L1 Brown| Black| Brown or Red| Brown
AC Neutral/L2 Blue| White| Black or Light Blue| Blue
PE/Earth Ground Green with Yellow| Green or Bare Copper| Green with Yellow|
Green with Yellow
Install airfoils
Make sure sticker color on each airfoil matches corresponding sticker color on
fan hub.
Tighten airfoil screws to 22.1 in·lb (2.5 N·m). Do not use power tools.
Over-tightening screws may cause airfoils to warp and void your warranty.
Align each airfoil on fan hub, making sure sticker color on airfoil matches
corresponding sticker color on fan hub. Secure airfoils to hub with M5 x 12 mm
screws and tighten screws to 22.1 in·lb (2.5 N·m) in sequence shown (Fig. 3).
Install motor cover
Secure motor cover to motor unit with M3 x 6 mm screws (Fig. 4).
Install downrod
Remove ground screw and tag from motor shaft (Fig. 5.1). Align arrow on
downrod with arrow on shaft and connect downrod ground wire and safety cable
to shaft (Fig. 5.2).
Make sure cable lugs are pointing straight up and are not turned at an angle
(Fig. 5.3).
Route each wiring harness out of the downrod on the same side as its matching
harness on the motor shaft (Fig. 5.4). Secure downrod to shaft with M8 x 33 mm
bolt, M8 washer, and M8 nut (Fig. 5.4). 
Gently pull downrod wiring harnesses downward to create enough slack to reach
motor shaft harnesses, and then connect the harnesses (Fig. 5.5).
Make sure all hardware is secure, and then gently tug cables at top of downrod
to reduce slack (Fig. 5.6).
Position motor cover trim and wiring cover
Slide motor cover trim down the downrod until it stops. There will be a small
gap between the trim and the motor cover. Slide the wiring cover down the
downrod, resting it on the motor cover trim (Fig. 6).
Install mounting ball
Do not over-tighten the wedge screw.
Slide mounting ball over downrod (Fig. 7.1).
Insert steel pin into hole at top of downrod, and then slide the mounting ball
upward, seating the steel pin in the inner slots (Fig. 7.2).
Insert wedge into mounting ball and secure with wedge screw (Fig. 7.3).
Tighten screw enough to prevent movement between the mounting ball and
downrod, but do not over-tighten.
Install control box
Slide control box into mounting bracket tray (Fig. 8).
Hang fan
Raise fan to mounting bracket. Align rib in mounting bracket with slot in
mounting ball, position mounting ball, and let fan hang freely (Fig. 9).
Gently twist downrod to ensure it is properly seated and will not move during
fan operation.
Connect wiring harnesses and Earth/Ground wire
Connect the two wiring harnesses from the downrod to the harnesses on the back
of the control box (Fig. 10.1). Remove ground screw and tag from mounting
bracket and secure green Earth/Ground wire from downrod to mounting bracket
(Fig. 10.1).
Connect wiring harness from ceiling to wiring harness on front of control box
(Fig. 10.2).
Peel backing off of double-sided tape on mounting bracket and secure ferrite
core to tape (Fig. 10.2).
Secure safety cable
Some local safety codes require the safety cable to be secured directly to an
existing part of the building structure (Canada, Singapore). It may be
necessary to install additional structural material to provide attachment
points. Check your local safety code if you are unsure.
Mounting Bracket
Loop safety cable around mounting bracket and secure with shackle (Fig. 11a).
Anchor Hook
Loop safety cable around anchor hook and secure with shackle (Fig. 11b).
Building Structure
Loop safety cable around building structure and secure with shackle (Fig.
11c).
Acceptable building structures include a wooden beam or a metal mounting brace
secured between two beams. In some cases, it may be necessary to install
additional structural material to provide attachment points. Install fan
stabilizer (if included)
Fan stabilizer is included only with outdoor fans. Stabilizer is required for
outdoor installations and is for use on flat ceilings only.
Insert the two halves of the fan stabilizer between bottom of control box tray
and top of mounting ball (Fig. 12). Make sure wires and safety cable from
downrod are routed through the wiring channel in the stabilizer. Secure
stabilizer with M3 x 20 mm screws (Fig. 12). Safety cable and some electrical
wires not shown.
Secure wiring cover
Slide wiring cover up the downrod, aligning yellow arrow stickers so that top
of wiring cover sits flush with mounting bracket. Make sure all wires and the
safety cable are tucked into wiring cover, and then twist wiring cover
clockwise to lock (Fig. 13.1).
Removing the wiring cover
If you need to remove the wiring cover, use a long, thin object such as a
small Allen wrench or pen tip to press the recessed tab on the wiring cover
(Fig. 13.2). While pressing the tab, turn the cover counterclockwise (Fig.
13.2) and slide down to remove (Fig. 13.3).
Test fan
CAUTION
Do not expose the remote control to rain or water.
Congratulations! Installation is now complete. Turn on power and test your fan
using the remote (Fig. 14). Note: It is normal for the fan to jerk forward and
backward slightly for a few seconds when first turned on.
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Download the Big Ass Fans mobile app to group multiple fans, adjust their
settings, and set your comfort preferences for hands-free control.
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connecting your fan to the app, use the app to make sure the fan’s firmware is
up to date.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| The fan jerks upon startup. | This is normal and may happen occasionally upon |
startup. An initial slight jerking forward and backward does not affect fan
operation.
The fan will not start.| • Make sure the fan is receiving power. Check your
circuit breaker or fuse panel and wall switch for functionality.
• Make sure supply power is adequate.
• Make sure all wires are securely connected and the fan is properly wired and
grounded.
• Make sure the batteries are properly installed in the remote.
The fan wobbles.| • Make sure all mounting hardware is secure and tight.
• Remove the airfoils and make sure the sticker on each airfoil matches the
corresponding sticker on the motor unit. If the stickers do not match, move
the airfoils to the matching attachment points.
• Make sure all airfoils are aligned properly and are securely fastened to the
motor unit.
• If an airfoil is damaged, contact Customer Service. Airfoils must be
replaced as a set. Do not replace individual airfoils.
The fan is noisy during operation.| Bring the fan to a complete stop.
• Gently turn the airfoils by hand, making sure there
are no fan parts rubbing on the hub when the fan rotates.
• Check all mounting and fan hardware. If loose,
tighten.
I need to reboot the fan.| Press and hold the fan On/Off button on the remote
until the fan’s LED indicators start blinking. Within 30 seconds of the LEDs
blinking, press the fan On/Off button again. When the LEDs stop blinking, the
reboot is complete.
The remote will not control the fan/light.| Remove and reinstall the fan’s
light:
1. Turn off power to the fan at the wall switch or circuit breaker.
2. Remove the light from the bottom of the fan by twisting the light
counterclockwise.
3. Turn on power to the fan. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn off power again.
4. Reinstall the light. Align yellow arrow stickers on bottom of fan and
light. Insert light into bottom of fan and twist clockwise until you hear a
click.
5. Turn on power to the fan and test fan/light operation using the remote. If
the remote still will not control the fan/light, contact Big Ass Fans Customer
Service.
I need to remove the fan’s
wiring cover.| Use a long, thin object such as a small Allen wrench or pen tip
to press the recessed tab on the wiring cover.
While pressing the tab, turn the cover counterclockwise and slide down to
remove.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons during cleaning and user
maintenance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.
Please take a few moments each year to perform the following preventative
maintenance procedures on your fan to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
Check the safety cable, hardware, and wiring
☑ Check that the safety cable is properly installed by sliding the wiring
cover down the downrod and examining the safety cable and hardware.
☑ Make sure the mounting hardware and the screws securing the airfoils to the
motor unit are securely fastened.
☑ Make sure the wire connectors are secure and the ground wire is securely
connected.
Clean the airfoils
Dust the airfoils regularly. If the fan becomes dirty, clean it with a soft
cloth. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or any other chemical cleaners. These
may cause surface distortion and damage to the fan.
Clean the light
Clean the light’s lens periodically to ensure optimal performance. Wipe the
lens with a soft cloth. If necessary, use water and a mild soap or a gentle
liquid cleaner. Do not clean the light or lens with scouring pads, alkaline
cleaning substances, gasoline, thinner, benzene, heating oil, or polishing
powder.
Operating your fan
The fan must be operated within the rated ambient operating temperature range:
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C).
Use only with light kits marked “Suitable for Use in Wet Locations.”
Use only light kit models TM3191-001 and TM3191-003. Light Kit Weight: 0.64 lb
(290 g)
For more operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information, visit
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