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3. Installation Preparation.

page 3

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

hanging bracket

spring washers

outlet box screws

flat washers

To prevent personal injury and damage, ensure that 
the hanging location allows the blades a clearance 
of 7ft. (2.13m) from the floor and 30in. (76cm) from 
any wall or obstruction. 
This fan is suitable for room sizes up to 400 square 
feet (37.2 square meters).

This fan can be mounted with a 

downrod 

on a 

regular (no-slope) or vaulted ceiling. The hanging 
length can be extended by purchasing a longer 
downrod (0.5in./1.27cm diameter). 

After installing 

hanging bracket,

 c

ontinue to Section 5, page 4 for 

those instructions. 

This fan can also be mounted as 

flushmount

 

only

 on a regular (no-slope) ceiling. 

After installing hanging bracket, 

c

ontinue to Section 6 

on page 5 for those instructions.

Installation requires these tools:

Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, adjustable 
pliers or wrench, stepladder, wire cutters and rated 
electrical tape.

Vaulted ceiling 
angle is not to 
exceed 25 degrees.  

downrod

installation

flushmount

installation

12f

t.

  - 20f

t.

12ft. - 20ft.

(3.66m - 6.1m)

(3.66m - 6.1m)

7 feet

(2.13m)

(76cm)

30 

inches

4. Hanging Bracket Installation.

 blade edge

Turn off circuit breakers to current fixture from breaker panel 
and be sure operating light switch is turned to the OFF 
position. 

WARNING: 

Failure to disconnect power supply prior to 

installation may result in serious injury.

Remove existing fixture. 

WARNING:

 When using an existing outlet box, be sure the outlet 

box is securely attached to the building structure and can 
support the full weight of the fan. Ensure outlet box is clearly 
marked "Suitable for Fan Support." If not, it must be replaced 
with an approved outlet box. Failure to do so can result in 
serious injury.

CAUTION

Be sure outlet box is grounded properly and that a 

ground wire (

GREEN

 or bare) is present.

Partially loosen screws in slotted holes of canopy. Remove 
the other 2 screws and star washers--

save for later use

. Twist 

canopy to remove hanging bracket.

Install hanging bracket to outlet box using original screws, 
spring washers and flat washers  provided with new or 
original outlet box. 

*

If installing on a vaulted ceiling, face 

opening of hanging bracket towards high point of ceiling. 
Arrange electrical wiring around the back of the hanging 
bracket and away from the hanging bracket opening.

*Note

: It is very important that you use the proper hardware 

when installing the hanging bracket as this will support the fan. 

Summary of Contents for VN52

Page 1: ... 3 Hanging Bracket Installation pg 3 Fan Assembly pgs 4 5 Wiring pg 6 Canopy Assembly pg 6 Blade Assembly pg 7 Light Kit Assembly Optional pgs 7 8 Testing Your Fan pg 9 Troubleshooting pg 10 Parts Replacement pg 10 Warranty pg 10 net weight of fan 17 22 lb 7 81 kg E124404 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE USE PRINTED IN CHINA ...

Page 2: ... gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use 5 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...

Page 3: ...ter 1 piece j glass shade 1 piece k hardware packs page 2 Carefully open the packaging Remove items from Styrofoam inserts Remove motor housing and place on carpet or Styrofoam to avoid damage to finish Do not discard fan carton or Styrofoam inserts should this fan need to be returned for repairs Check against parts inventory that all parts have been included IMPORTANT REMINDER You must use the pa...

Page 4: ...ing Bracket Installation blade edge Turn off circuit breakers to current fixture from breaker panel and be sure operating light switch is turned to the OFF position WARNING Failure to disconnect power supply prior to installation may result in serious injury Remove existing fixture WARNING When using an existing outlet box be sure the outlet box is securely attached to the building structure and c...

Page 5: ... downrod apply a small piece of electrical tape to the ends of the electrical wires this will keep the wires together when threading them through the downrod Loosen yoke set screws and nut at top of motor housing Remove pin and clip from downrod if you have not already done so Slide downrod through canopy Thread electrical wires through downrod and pull extra wire slack from the upper end of the d...

Page 6: ...holes are larger than the rest of them If there are only 3 screws in top of motor housing please proceed to next paragraph If there are 6 screws in top of motor housing remove every other screw and lock washer Thread wiring through canopy Place canopy over yoke aligning larger holes in canopy with the 3 existing screws in top of motor housing Insert the 3 screws and 3 lock washers that had been re...

Page 7: ... to BLACK wire from ceiling with wire connector provided Connect WHITE wire from fan to WHITE wire from ceiling with wire connector provided Connect all GROUND GREEN wires together from fan to BARE GREEN wire from ceiling with wire connector provided If you intend to control the fan light with a separate light switch connect BLUE wire from fan to the BLACK supply from the independent switch Wrap e...

Page 8: ...l 3 screws with a Phillips screwdriver Light Kit Assembly continued on next page 9 Blade Assembly WARNING To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury DO NOT use power tools to assemble the blades If overtightened blades may crack and break Time Saver Washers for blade screws can be set on each blade screw prior to installing blades Locate 15 blade attachment screws and washers in one of the hardwa...

Page 9: ...h hole in finial and secure glass shade to light kit fitter by tightening finial Do NOT overtighten finial as glass may crack or break If you wish to use your fan WITHOUT the light kit remove hex nut and lock washer from threaded rod at top of light kit fitter Unscrew switch housing cap to remove it from the light kit fitter Then gently feed BLACK and WHITE wires from light kit fitter through hole...

Page 10: ...ues before contacting Customer Service Turn fan completely off before moving the reverse switch Set reverse switch to recirculate air depending on the season DOWN position in summer diagram 2 UP position in winter diagram 3 A ceiling fan will allow you to raise your thermostat setting in summer and lower your thermostat setting in winter without feeling a difference in your comfort Important Rever...

Page 11: ...ce or repair any fan which has faulty performance due to a defect in material or workmanship Contact Litex Customer Service at 1 800 527 1292 to arrange for return of fan Return fan shipping prepaid to Litex Industries Ltd We will repair or ship you a replacement fan and we will pay the return shipping cost 5 YEAR WARRANTY LITEX INDUSTRIES LTD will repair or replace at no charge to the original pu...

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