How to Install a Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Loosen the two screws in the collar on top of the motor assembly.

   Remove the two non-slotted screws and loosen the slotted screws.
   
   This will enable you to remove the mounting plate. , Make sure the slot openings are on top.
   
   Route the wires through the canopy and then through the ball/downrod assembly. ,, Be careful not to jam against the wiring inside the downrod.
   
   Insert clevis pin and bend to ensure security. ,,, Slide the mounting plate over the two screws provided with the outlet box.
   
   When using close-to-ceiling mounting, it is important that the mounting plate be level.
   
   If necessary, use leveling washers (not included) between the mounting plate and the outlet box.
   
   Note that the flat side of the mounting plate is toward the outlet box. ,, If you are using close-to-ceiling mounting, hang the fan on the hook provided by utilizing one of the holes at the outer rim of the ceiling canopy.
   
   If using standard mounting, seat ,, If you feel you do not have enough electrical wiring knowledge or experience, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician.
   
   Follow the steps below to connect the fan to your household wiring.
   
   Use the wire connecting nuts supplied with your fan.
   
   Secure the connectors with electrical tape.
   
   Make sure there are no loose strands or connections. , When using standard ceiling mounting, there are two green grounding leads: one from the ceiling mounting plate and one from the ball/down-rod assembly.
   
   When using Close-to-Ceiling mounting, there is only one green ground lead from the mounting plate since the ball/downrod assembly is not used. ,,, The green and white wires are on one side of the outlet box and the black wire is on the other side. ,,, Ensure the key-slot holes are properly seated on the blade bracket posts. , Make sure the steel locking mechanism at the rear of the blade bracket springs upward and butts against the edge of the blade indicating a secure connection. ,,, Because natural woods vary in density, the fan may wobble even though the blades are weight matched.
   
   The following procedure should correct most fan wobble.
   
   Check after each step. ,, Use the enclosed blade balancing kit if the blade wobble is still noticeable by carefully following the instructions included with the kit.
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   Step 2: Remove the canopy ring from the canopy by turning the ring to the right until it unlocks.

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   Step 3: Remove the mounting plate from the canopy by loosening the four screws on the top of the canopy.

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   Step 4: Route the wires exiting the top of the fan motor through the canopy ring.

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   Step 5: Align the holes at the bottom of the down-rod with the holes in the collar on top of the motor housing.

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   Step 6: Insert the bolt through the holes in the collar and downrod.

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   Step 7: Tighten the two screws on the collar on top of the motor housing.

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   Step 8: Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the ceiling mounting plate.

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   Step 9: Install the ceiling mounting plate on the outlet box.

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    Step 10: Tighten the two mounting screws securely.

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    Step 11: Lift the assembly up to the ceiling mounting plate carefully.

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    Step 12: Make sure the tab on the mounting plate socket is properly seated in the groove in the hanger ball.

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    Step 13: Disconnect the power.

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    Step 14: Connect the ground conductor of the 120v supply (this may be a bare wire or a wire with green insulation) to the green ground lead(s) of the fan.

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    Step 15: Connect the fan motor white wire to the supply white (neutral) wire using a wire nut.

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    Step 16: Connect the fan motor black wire to the sup-ply black (hot) wire using a wire nut.

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    Step 17: Spread the wires apart.

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    Step 18: Turn the wire connecting nuts upward and push into the outlet box

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    Step 19: Mount the fan blades to the pre-installed blade brackets by aligning the three key-slot holes in the blade with the three posts on top of the blade bracket.

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    Step 20: Hold the blade with both hands close to the blade arm and press the blade down firmly.

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    Step 21: While still holding the blade down with both hands

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    Step 22: firmly slide the blade away from the motor housing until the blade engages in the locking mechanism.

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    Step 23: Visually insect the top of the blade bracket 4 to ensure that the locking mechanism is securely in place.

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    Step 24: Repeat for the remaining blades.

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    Step 25: Know that all blades groups by weight.

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    Step 26: Check that all blades are securely mounted 1. to the blade brackets with the locking mechanisms engaged.

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    Step 27: Make sure the blade brackets are not bent 2. out of position and ensure the blade tips are even.

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