DESIGNERS FOUNTAIN FP-GLT52B30-MW Indoor and Covered Outdoor Ceiling Fan Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- DESIGNERS FOUNTAIN
Table of Contents
GALLANT
INDOOR & COVERED OUTDOOR CEILING FAN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
The manufacturer warrants the fan motor to be free from defects in workmanship and material present for a lifetime period from date of purchase by the original purchaser. The manufacturer warrants the light kit, excluding any glass, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase. The manufacturer also warrants that all other fan parts, excluding glass or blades, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal use and service. If this product is found to be defective, the manufacturer’s only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product at the manufacturer’s discretion, provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, modifications, alterations, neglect or mishandling.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty shall not apply to any product that is found to have been improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way not in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product. This warranty shall not apply to a failure of the product as a result of an accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, or faulty installation, or any other failure not relating to faulty material or workmanship. This warranty shall not apply to the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear.
The manufacturer does not warrant and specially disclaims any warranty, whether expressed or implied, of fitness for a particular purpose, other than the warranty contained herein. The manufacturer specifically disclaims any liability and shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental loss or damage, including but not limited to any labor/expense costs involved in the replacement or repair of said product.
This warranty does not cover any labor costs or fees associated with the labor (including electrician’s fees) required to install, remove, or replace a fan or any fan parts.
Contact the customer service team at please contact our customer service team at 1-800-228-6197.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Disconnect the power prior to removing or installing the ceiling fan.
WARNING: To reduce 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 when installing the brackets, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades.
- To reduce risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning.
- 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.
- The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 35 lb (15.9 kg). Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked “FOR FAN SUPPORT.”
- The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. (2.1 m) clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
- Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
- To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be cautions when working around or cleaning the fan.
- All set screws must be checked and retightened where necessary before installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver Wire Stripper Ladder
Electrical Tape Safety Goggles
HARDWARE INCLUDED
NOTE: Hardware is not shown to actual size.
AA BB CC DD
EE FF GG HH
Part
|
Description
| Qty
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AA|
Lock Washer
|
2
BB
|
Flat Washer
| 2
CC|
Fiber Washer
|
15
+1 spare
DD
|
Blade Screw
|
15
+1 spare
EE
|
Arm Screw*
| 10
+1 spare
FF|
Wire Nut
|
3
GG
|
Mounting Screw
| 2
HH|
Pull Chain
|
2
- The arm screws are pre-mounted to the motor, but there is an extra arm screw in the hardware package.
CONTENTS
Part
|
Description
| Qty
---|---|---
A
| Mounting Bracket|
1
B
| Canopy Screw|
2
C
| Straight Pin|
1
D
| Ball Set Screw|
1
E
| Hanger Ball|
1
F
| Rod|
1
G
| Clevis Pin|
1
H
| Cotter Pin|
1
I
| Canopy|
1
J
| Canopy Cover|
1
K
| Motor Cover|
1
L
| Motor Set Screw|
2
M
| Motor|
1
N
| Blade|
5
O
| Housing Screws|
3
P
| Housing|
1
Q
| Blade Arm|
5
R
| 6W LED Bulb|
3
S
| socket assembly|
1
T
| Glass Shade|
1
U
| Decorative Cap|
1
V
| Decorative Nut|
1
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 commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures may not be suitable for fan support and may need to be replaced. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
NOTE: You may need a longer rod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling. The maximum angle allowable is 16° away from horizontal. If the canopy (I) touches the hanger ball (E) rod (F), remove the decorative canopy cover (J) and turn the canopy (I) 180° before attaching the canopy (I) to the mounting bracket (A).
If your ceiling fan does not have an existing UL Listed mounting box, then install one using the following instructions:
- Disconnect the power by removing the fuse or turning off the circuit breaker.
- Secure the outlet box (not included) directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and materials (not included). The outlet box and its bracing must be able to fully support the weight of the moving fan (at least 35 lb). Do not use a plastic outlet box.
The illustrations below show three different ways to mount the outlet box (not included).
- Outlet Box
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need an installation hanger bar (not included) as shown below.
- Hanger Bar
- Outlet Box
INSTALLATION
1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING BRACKET
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Thread a lock washer (AA) followed by a flat washer (BB) onto a mounting screw (GG).
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Secure the mounting bracket (A) onto the outlet box using the mounting screws (GG) and tighten the mounting screws (GG).
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2 PREPARE THE HANGER BALL AND ROD
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Remove the cotter pin (H) and clevis pin (G) from the rod (F).
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Loosen the ball set screw (D) from the hanger ball (E).
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Pull the hanger ball (E) down and remove the straight pin (C) from the rod (F).
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Remove the hanger ball (E).
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3 ASSEMBLE THE MOTOR AND ROD
NOTE: Rotate the center of the motor as needed to access the arm screws (EE).
- Remove the all the arm screws (EE) from the motor (M) and set them aside. Discard the plastic motor blocks if they are installed with the arm screws (EE).
- Loosen the motor set screws (L) on the top of the motor (M).
- Pull the wires from the motor (M) through the center of the rod (F).
- Twist the rod (F) onto the motor (M) until it is tight, and then unscrew the rod (F) slightly until the holes in the rod (F) and the holes on the motor (M) align.
- Insert the clevis pin (G) through the holes the motor (M) and rod (F), and then secure it with the cotter pin (H).
- Tighten the motor set screws (L).
- Plastic Motor Block
4 ASSEMBLE THE TOP
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Thread the wires through the motor cover (K), the canopy cover (J), the canopy (I), and hanger ball (E).
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Push the motor cover (K) down the rod (F) to cover the screws on the motor (M).
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Insert the straight pin (C) into the top of the rod (F), and push the hanger ball (E) up so it locks with the straight pin (C).
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Tighten the ball set screw (D) on the hanger ball (E).
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5 MOUNT THE MOTOR
- Lift the hanger ball (E) up and through the mounting bracket (A) opening, and allow the hanger ball (E) to sit in the bottom of the mounting bracket (A).
NOTE: The mounting bracket (A) has a guide near the bottom that aligns with the groove in the hanger ball (E).
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Make sure the hanger ball (E) locks in place with the guide on the mounting bracket (A).
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6 CONNECT THE WIRES
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Ensure the bump in the rear of the mounting bracket (A) is aligned with the hanger ball (E) notch.
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Connect the ground supply wire to the ground mounting bracket wire and ground wire on the hanger ball (E) using a wire nut (FF).
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Connect the white supply wire to the white fixture wire using a wire nut (FF).
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If there is a second hot/power line coming from the outlet box, connect the second supply line to the blue (light power) fixture wire for separate light and fan control. Otherwise, connect the black supply wire to the black fixture wire and the blue fixture wire using a wire nut (FF).
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Secure each join with electrical tape. Tuck the wire connections into the outlet box.
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7 SECURE THE CANOPY
- Remove one of the canopy screws (B) from the mounting bracket (A).
- Align the canopy screw (B) with the wide part of the keyhole slot in the canopy (I).
- Rotate the canopy (I) until the canopy screw (B) is at the narrow end of the keyhole slot.
- Thread the other canopy screw (B) through the hole.
- Tighten the canopy screws (B) until the canopy (I) is secure.
- Align the canopy cover (J) projections with the cutouts on the canopy (I) and rotate it a quarter turn to secure the canopy cover (J) in place.
8 MOUNT THE BLADES
- The blades (N) come in white finish on one side and wood finish on the opposite side. Select the desired bade (N) finish and place it face down when mounting the blades (N) to the blade arm (Q).
- Affix each blade (N) to the blade arm (Q) using a fiber washer (CC) and a blade screw (DD).
9 MOUNT THE BLADE ARMS
NOTE: Rotate the center of the motor as needed to access the arm screw and the arm screw holes.
- Attach the blade arms (Q) to the motor (M) using the arm screws (EE) that were removed in step 3.
- Center of Motor
10 MOUNT THE HOUSING AND SOCKET
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Remove the button on the bottom of the housing (P).
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Remove the hex nut and washer from the socket assembly (S).
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Place the nipple of the socket assembly (S) through the hole in the bottom of the housing (P).
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Secure the socket assembly (S) with the washer and hex nut that was previously removed.
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11 ASSEMBLE THE BOTTOM
- Remove the housing screws (O) from the motor (M).
- Connect the quick connectors from the motor to the quick connectors on the housing (P).
- Attach the housing (P) to the motor (M) using the housing screws (O).
- Insert the bulbs (R) provided into the socket assembly (S).
- Remove the washer and hex nut from the bottom of the socket assembly (S).
- Thread the pull chains (HH) through the holes in the glass shade (T). Attach the glass shade (T) to the socket assembly (S) with the washer and hex nut that was previously removed.
- Slide the decorative cap (U) over the nipple on the bottom of the socket assembly (S), and then secure the decorative cap (U) in place with the decorative nut (V).
NOTE: Do not exceed 6W LED bulbs.
12 CONNECTING THE PULL CHAINS
- Thread a single ball of the pull chain (HH) into the connector and pull it straight up to lock it in place.
OPERATION
- Turn on power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
- Turn the light switch on to activate the fixture.
- Use the pull chains (HH) to turn the light on or off, or to change the speed of the fan.
SUMMER MODE (FORWARD)
- Move the switch position on the housing to the left.
- A downward airflow creates a cooling effect.
WINTER MODE (REVERSE)
- Move the switch position on the housing to the right.
- An upward airflow moves warmer air off of the ceiling area.
CARE AND CLEANING
- Use a dry or slightly dampened clean cloth and wipe the surface of the fixture.
NOTE: Do not use any cleaners with chemicals, solvents, or harsh abrasives.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| The fan will not start. |
- Check the breaker or the fuses.
- Check the line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in the housing.
The fan sounds noisy.|
- Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
- Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade to the motor 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.
- If using the ceiling light kit, make sure the glass shade is secured tightly.
- Make sure there is a short distance from the ceiling to the canopy. It should not touch the ceiling.
- Make sure your ceiling box is secure and that rubber isolator pads are used between the mounting bracket and outlet box.
The fan wobbles.|
- Verify that all blades and blade arm screws are secure (most fan wobble problems are caused by loose parts.) Once the fan is properly installed, run the ceiling fan for 10 minutes to let the fan self-adjust.