Residential Quick Install Guide: Mechanical ATTENTION: The Quick Install Guide is intended only as a reference. See the Isis Installation Guide for complete installation and operation instructions. WARNING: The fan should not be installed unless the structure on which the fan will be mounted is of sound construction, undamaged, and capable of supporting loads of up to 300 lbs (136 kg). A structural engineer should verify that the structure is adequate prior to fan installation. Verifying the stability of the mounting structure is the sole responsibility of the customer and/or end user, and Big Fan Co. hereby expressly disclaims any liability arising therefrom, or arising from the use of any materials or hardware other than those supplied by Big Fan Co. or otherwise specified in the installation instructions.
The fan must be mounted at least 12 ft (3.7 m) from the floor. The center-to-center distance between the two beams from which the fan will hang cannot be greater than 24 in (61 cm). For complete installation instructions, see Mounting Method: Wood Frame in the Isis Installation Guide.
STEP 1 INSTALL FAN MOUNT What type of mounting structure do you have?
A. Vaulted Ceiling
ATTIC
Note: Cut the wood frame channels to length. 2ND LEVEL
B. Joists (Floor or Ceiling) If the tops of the joists are inaccessible, install the brackets as shown to the left.
1ST LEVEL
If mounting to ceiling joists, install the brackets as shown to the right. Note: Cut the wood frame channels to length.
STEP 2 HANG THE FAN Attach Extension Tube (to Upper Mount)
CAUTION: The motor frame is heavy. Use caution when raising it. At least two installation personnel are required.
Attach Motor Unit (to Extension Tube)
Upper Mount Safety Cable
Attach Winglets and Airfoils (complete after step 6)
Secure Safety Cable
Power Cable
Complete Fan and Controller Wiring.
Lower Mount
(See other side.)
See Hanging the Fan in the Isis Installation Guide for complete installation instructions.
Guide the power cable through extension tube and upper mount when attaching the motor unit to extension tube. WWW.BIGFANS.COM
See 2c. Secure Safety Cable (to Wood Frame) in the Isis Installation Guide for complete installation instructions. ©2011 DELTA T CORP.
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See Installing Airfoils in the Isis Installation Guide for complete installation instructions. Note: For easier installation, wire the fan and controller before installing airfoils. REV02
Residential Quick Install Guide: Electrical
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100-125 VAC, 1Φ 10 A 60 Hz
ATTENTION: The Quick Install Guide is intended only as a reference. See the Isis Installation Guide for complete installation and operation instructions.
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Light Switch
CAUTION: Do not install the fan on an electrical conduit box! WARNING: Hazard of electrical shock! To reduce the risk of electric shock, wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician! Incorrect assembly can cause electric shock or damage the motor and the controller! WARNING: Exercise caution and common sense when powering the fan. Do not connect the fan to a damaged or hazardous power source. Do not attempt to resolve electrical malfunctions or failures on your own. Contact Big Fans at 1-877-BIG-FANS for questions regarding the electrical installation of this fan.
STEP 3 DETERMINE EXISTING WIRING
STEP 4 WIRE FAN Wire the fan as shown in the wiring diagram below.
Your existing electrical application may notSPEED be wired exactly as FAN shown in the illustrated examples below. If your existing electrical CONTROLLER system is not represented here, see Acenti ElectricalATI06 Installation in the complete Isis Installation Guide for alternative wiring options. Consult an electrician to avoid incorrect electrical installation.
J-BOX
(mounted locally to fan)
STEP 6 TEST FAN & CONTROLLER
STEP 5 WIRE CONTROLLER Wire the controller as shown in the diagrams below. Note: Before wiring the controller, temporarily attach the mounting plate to the wall box and pull the wires through both.
Basic 3-Wire (Plus Ground) Single Fan Application
Typical Light and Fan Circuit
Fan Speed Bar
Fan Indicator Light
BK FAN SPEED CONTROLLER Acenti ATI06
GND
J-BOX
(mounted locally to fan)
Pushpad
100-125VAC 1Ф 10A 60Hz
Fan wire functions / colors: AC Hot / Black Neutral / White Traveler / Red
BK GND
BLK
YL/RD
Fan wire functions / colors: AC Hot / Black Neutral / White Traveler / Red
RD
GRN
RD
GRN
BLK
YL/RD
RED
RED
To stop the fan, press the pushpad, or press and hold the left side of the fan speed bar. Note: When power is turned off, the light at the bottom of the controller remains illuminated.
WHT
WHT
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100-125 VAC, 1Φ 10 A 60 Hz
To start the fan, press the pushpad on the controller. The fan may take up to 30 seconds to begin rotating.
Black
Green
Use the fan speed bar to control the speed of the fan. To increase fan speed, press the right side of the fan speed bar. To decrease fan speed, press the left side of the fan speed bar.
Red
Light/Fan Switch
Note: Isis is shipped with a controller that requires 3-wire installation unless noted otherwise at the time of order. If a Limited Access Controller is required for a 2-wire installation, call Customer Service at 1-877-BIG-FANS to update your order.
See “Single Fan Application” in the Isis Installation Guide.
Typical Light Circuit
Basic 2-Wire (Plus Ground)
BASIC 2-WIRE (plus ground) SINGLE FAN APPLICATION Single Fan Application and MULTI-FAN APPLICATIONS 100-125VAC 1Φ 10A 60Hz
FAN SPEED CONTROLLER
Speed Indicator LEDs FAN SPEED CONT. REMOTE Fixture Module Switchlink 2475D
Companion Module Switchlink 2476D
MOUNTED IN EXISTING SWITCH BOX ON WALL RED (not used)
MOUNTED LOCAL TO FAN IN CEILING JUNCTION BOX
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To start the fan, press upper portion of pushpad once. To increase fan speed, press and hold the pushpad.
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Bare Cu GND
GRN
GRN WHT
WHT
RED
Light Switch
Fan wire functions / colors: AC Hot / Black Neutral / White Traveler / Red
A Limited Access Controller can be installed to accommodate the absence of the red traveler conductor in the existing wiring. This wiring method should be noted at time of order. WWW.BIGFANS.COM
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To stop the fan, press lower portion of pushpad once. To decrease fan speed, press and hold.
BLK
BLK
If your existing electrical application has limited access (red traveler is absent), see Limited Access Application in the Isis Installation Guide.
Set Pushbutton
Status LED
Programming Button
100-125 VAC, 1Φ 10 A 60 Hz
Pushpad (lower)
Pushpad (upper)
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To set the on-level fan speed, press and hold the pushpad to increase/decrease fan speed. Release at the desired speed. Press the Set pushbutton once. The controlled light will flash. The on-level speed is now set. To test the settings, press the pushpad.