Fanimation FP8000-220 The Akira, Owner'S Manual

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Unpacking Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Energy Efficient Use of Ceiling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Electrical and Structural Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to Assemble Your Ceiling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Wire Your Ceiling Fan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Install Your Canopy Housing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to Assembly the Blades & Light Kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
How to Operate Your Ceiling Fan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to Clean Your Ceiling Fan Blades  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Exploded-View Illustration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Table of Contents

1.   LIMITED LIFETIME MOTOR WARRANTY - If any part of your fan motor fails, due to a defect in materials or workmanship during 
the lifetime of the original purchaser, Fanimation will provide the replacement part free of charge, when the defective fan is returned 
to our national service center.  Proof of purchase is required.  Customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or 
reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs or replacement.
2.   ONE YEAR MOTOR LABOR WARRANTY - If your fan motor fails at any time within one year from the original purchase, due to 
defects in materials or workmanship, labor to repair the motor will be provided free of charge at our national service center.  Purchaser 
will be responsible for labor charges after this one-year period.  Customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or 
reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs or replacement.
3.   If any other part of your fan fails at any time within one year after original purchase, due to a defect in materials or workmanship, we 
will repair, or replace, at our option, the defective part free of charge for parts and labor performed at our national service center.
4.   Because of varying climate conditions, this warranty does not cover changes in the finish, including rusting, pitting, corroding, 
tarnishing, or peeling.
5.  This warranty is void and does not apply to damage from improper installation, neglect, accident, misuse, exposure to extremes of 
heat or humidity, or as a result of any modification to the original product.
6.   All costs of removal and reinstallation of the fan are the sole responsibility of the owner of the fan and not the store that sold the fan 
or Fanimation.
7.   Fanimation reserves the right to modify or discontinue any product at any time and may substitute any part under this warranty.
8.   Under no circumstances may a fan be returned without prior authorization from Fanimation.  The receipt of purchase must ac-
company authorized returns and must be sent freight prepaid to Fanimation.  The fan to be returned must be properly packed to avoid 
damage in transit; Fanimation will not be responsible for any damage resulting from improper packaging.
9.   It is understood that any repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Fanimation.  There is no other expressed or 
implied warranty.  Fanimation hereby disclaims any and all implied warranties, including, but not limited to those of merchantability and 
fitness for a particular purpose to the extent permitted by law.  Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties.  Fanimation 
will not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in conjunction with product use or performance, 
except as may otherwise be accorded by law.  This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary 
from state to state.
10. A certain amount of wobble is normal and should not be considered a problem or a defect.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Extends to the original purchaser of a Fanimation Fan

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To avoid fire, shock and serious personal injury, follow these instructions.

1.   Read your owner’s manual and safety information before installing your new fan.  Review the accompanying assembly diagrams.
2.   Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel 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.
3.   Be careful of the fan and blades when cleaning, painting, or working near the fan.  Always turn off the power to the ceiling fan before 
servicing.
4.   Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is operating.
5.   Do not operate reversing switch until fan blades have come to a complete stop.

Additional Safety Instructions

1.   To avoid possible shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the fuse box before wiring, and do not operate fan without blades.
2.   All wiring and installation procedures must satisfy National Electrical Codes (ANSI/ NFPA 70-1999) and Local Codes.  The ceiling fan 
must be grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock.  Electrical installation should be made or approved by a licensed 
electrician.
3.   The fan base must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting at least 50 lbs. (fan and accessories not to exceed 50 lbs. 
or 22.7 kgs.).  See page 4 of owner’s manual for support requirements.  Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
4.   The fan must be mounted with the fan blades at least 2.3 meter from the floor to prevent accidental contact with the fan blades.
5.   Follow the recommended instructions for the proper method of wiring your ceiling fan.  If you do not have adequate electrical 
knowledge or experience, have your fan installed by licensed electrician.
6.   Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.

WARNING:

  To Reduce The Risk Of Electrical Shock, This Fan Must Be Installed With A General Use, Isolating Wall Control/Switch.

WARNING:

  This product is designed to use only those parts supplied with this product and/or accessories designated specifically for 

use with this product.  Using parts and/or accessories not designated for use with this product could result in personal injury or property 
damage.

WARNING:

  To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade bracket (flange or blade holder) when installing the brackets, 

balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan.  Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.

WARNING:

  The building installation must contain a device to disconnect all poles of the fan from the main supply.  The contact distance  

in all poles must be 3mm minimum.

6.   Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
7.   Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

8.   If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the 
food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

9.   When replacing old appliances with new once, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old applicance for disposal at least
for free of charge.
10.   This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. 

11.   Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the applicance.