Parrot Uncle F8218 Ceiling Fan Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
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Parrot Uncle F8218 Ceiling Fan

Parrot Uncle F8218 Ceiling Fan

Safety Information

  1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the electricity has been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before begin.
  2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code NASI/NFPA 70-1999 and local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified licensed electriccian.
  3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting 35Ib.(15.9kg).Use only UL listed outlet boxes marked “Acceptable for Fan Support of 35Ibs(15.9kg)or less.”
  4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. (2m) clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
  5. Do not operate the reversing switch while the fan blades are in motion. You must tum the fan off and stop the blades before you reverse the blade direction.
  6. Do not place objects in the path of the blades.
  7. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, please be careful when working around or cleaning the fan.
  8. Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must be UL-listed and marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be UL General Use Switches. Refer to the instructions packaged with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.
  9. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box.
  10. All setscrews must be checked and retightened where necessary before installation.

WARNING

  • TO reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets (also referred to as flanges) during assembly or after installation.Do not insert objects in the path of the blades.
  • Remove the rubber motor stops on the bottom of the fan before installing the blades or testing the motor.
  • To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
  • To avoid possible electric shock, turn the electricity off at the main fuse box before wiring.If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge or experience. contact a licensed electrician.
  • Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Optional use of any light kit shall be UL-listed and marked suitable for use with this fan.
  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked” Acceptable for fan support of 35 lbs.(15.9 kg)or less”  and use the screws provided with the outlet box.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE

Thank you for purchasing this quality product. To ensure correct function and safety, please read and save all instructions before using the product

SAFETY TIP

  1. To avoid possible electric shock, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit panel before you begin the fan installation or before servicing the fan or installing accessories.
  2. Read all instructions and safety information carefully before installing your fan and save these instructions.
  3. Make sure all electrical connections comply with local codes or ordinances and the National Electrical Code. If you are unfamiliar with electric wiring, please use a qualified and licensed electrician.
  4. Make sure you have a location selected for your fan that allow clear space for the blades to rotate, and at least seven (7) feet of clearance between the floor and the fan blade tips. The fan should be mounted at least thirty (30) inches from walls or other upright structures.
  5. WARNING: The outlet box and ceiling support joist used must be securely mounted, and capable of supporting at least 100 pounds. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, mount to the outlet box marked acceptable for fan supported and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box. The box must be supported directly by the building structure.
  6. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked “acceptable for fan support” and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
  7. Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed with the fan must UL listed and marked suitable for use with the model fan you are installing. Switches must be UL. general use switches. Refer to the instructions packaged with the light kits and switches for proper assembly.
  8. After installation is complete, check that all connections are absolutely secure.
  9. 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.
  10. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire, do not use this fan with any solid-state fan speed control device, or rheostat.
  11. Do not separate the reverse switch until the fan has come to a complete stop.
  12. Do not insert anything into the fan blades while they are rotating.
  13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets (also referred to as “flanges”) during assembly or after installation. Do not insert objects in the path of the blades.
  14. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
  15. Do not use water or detergent when cleaning the fan or fan blades. Dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable for most cleaning.

NOTE:

  • The important safety precautions and instructions appearing in the manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are necessary factors in the installation and operation of this fan.
  • This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities are different or are impaired, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless such persons are supervised or trained to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not use appliances as a toy.

Installation

WARNING: SHUT POWER OFF AT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

Pls check whether above accessories are completed or not?Yes,and install

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WARNING: SHUT POWER OFF AT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

  1. Attaching the fan to the electrical box
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal Al.. Injury, mount to an outlet box marked “Acceptable for fan support Lil or 35 ll>e. (15.9kg) or less,” and use the screw provided with the outlet box.
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Remote controller

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Mount the transmitter holder onto the wall using the screws provided. Place the transmitter into the holder.

How to operate your ceiling fan

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Restore electrical power to the outlet box by turning the electricity on at the main fuse hox To make the fan operational, install 1.5V AAA battery by removing battery cover on back of transmitter, installing battery and replacing battery cover.

  1. opt radio frequency wireless digit emission technique, bi unique controlled, the matching code rate is less than one-millionth
  2. The receiver can be controlled by any angles of the transmitter in prescriptive space, unrestricted by direction with the memory function, the controller can save the status (direction} while the supply power OFF and resume to the original after re-load the power supply.
  3. The transmitter and receiver are matched at the factory. Please follow the point 5 for re-match when the match is failed.
  4. Matching process can be done by fan without the blades, the same transmitter can control another identical model ceiling fan.
  5. Learning code matching mode is used between transmitter and receiver. Turn ‘ON’the supply power within 30 seconds and press the transmitter’s fan switch button’ C) ‘for 5 seconds, it can load normally after hearing a long sound ‘beep: which means matching successfully and it can works normally. (PS: matching mode is not accepted after turn “ON” the supply power for 30 seconds.}
  6. When the transmitter can’t control the receiver, please check the battery switch touching normally or not, correction of the positive and negative, full or empty of the power.
  7. When the transmitter can’t control the receiver, please check if any similar remote control is controlling the products nearly, then check whether they are working, because remote controlled product with the same frequency will disturb each other.
  8. Low voltage of battery will affect the sensitivity of the transmitter and the signal reception accordingly, (the indicated light will flash out its warning when the battery with the low voltage}, must replace if the battery is getting low voltage.
  9. Please take out the battery from the transmitter when leaving unused for long time.
  10. When installing the fan, the fan ceiling canopy don’t press the antenna (or other wire}, it is easy to breakdown the wire and short-circuited.

Remote Control Operation

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  1. Fan switch- press and release the button, the remote turns fan off.
  2. Speed switch-press and release the button. The remote operates the fan speed as follows: 6-lowest fan speed, 5-Med low fan speed, 4-Low fan speed; 3-Med fan speed; 2-Med high fan speed; 1-Highest fan speed.
  3. Reversible switch- press and release the button controls direction, forward or reverse.
  4. Timing control of the fan. 1 hour / 4hour / 8hour
  5. 1.5V AAA battery x 2pcs (not included)
  6. ON/OFF the light
  7. Natuarl wind (The fan speed automatic cycle between 1 to 6 speed)
  8. Anti-theft function (the light ON 5~20 minutes every 2 hours)

Operation
After the fan is completely installed make sure that all connections ore secured and tightened to prevent any noise problems for loose ports.

Turn on the power and check oreration of fan. Speed settings for worm or coo weather depend on factors such os room size, ceiling height, number of fans and so on. Press and release reversible switch button from transmitter to control fan direction: forward or reverse.

Worm weather – Forward: Fon turns counterclockwise direction. A downward air flow creates o cooling effect os shown in illustration A. This allows you to set your air conditioner on o higher temperature setting without affecting your comfort. Cool weather -Reverse: Fon turns clockwise direction. An upward airflow moves worm air off the ceiling oreo os shown in illustration B. This allows you to set your heating unit on o lower setting without affecting your comfort.

Maintenance

  1. Because of the fan’s natural movement, some connections may become loose. Check the support connections, brackets, and blade attachments twice o year. Make sure they ore secure.
  2. Cleon your fan periodically to helP. maintain its new appearance over the years. Do not use water when cleaning. This could damage the motor, or the wood, or possibly cause electrical shock.
  3. Use only o soft brush or lint-free cloth to ovoid scratching the finish. The plating is sealed with o lacquer coating to minimize discoloration or tarnishing.
  4. There is no need to oil your fan.Parrot Uncle F8218 Ceiling Fan fig10

size of product

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Please refer to the instruction sheet for detailed directions and descriptions of installation steps and requirements.

FAN / REMOTE IS NOT WORKING

  • Ensure the remote is within the 20 foot range of the receiver
  • To reset the remote control: 1) Turn off power to fan using the wall switch or circuit breaker. 2) Remove batteries from remote. 3) Wait 10 seconds. 4) Replace batteries and turn power on
  • Check batteries to ensure they are good and oriented correctly
  • Check to make sure the frequency switches (DIP Switches) from the remote to the receiver are set to the same frequency
  • Check the main and branch circuit fuses or breakers
  • If using a Variable Speed Wall Switch, ensure it is specifically designed for use with a ceiling fan.
  • Check the line wire connection to the fan and the switch wire connection in the switch housing per the instruc
  • If fan still does not work, please contact Customer Service Support@parrotuncle.com

THE FAN IS NOISY

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THE FAN WOBBLES

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LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

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Care and maintain

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