Honeywell 50690 - User Manual

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Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Includes warnings about personal injury, sharp edges, and the fan's weight.

Electrical Safety and Wiring

Covers dimmer switch use, wire connector limitations, and grounding requirements.

Installation and Structural Safety

Addresses outlet box security, blade clearance, and using correct fan parts.

Initial Installation

Mounting Bracket Installation

Step-by-step guide to attach the mounting bracket securely to the outlet box.

Standard or Angle Mount Instructions

Downrod Assembly and Wire Feeding

Guides on feeding wires through the downrod and assembling it to the motor.

Wire Preparation and Connection

Final Installation (Continued)

Blade, Arm, and Light Pan Assembly

Remote Battery and Wall Bracket

Bulb and Glass Bowl Installation

This document describes the Honeywell Bonterra Ceiling Fan, models #50610 and #50690, providing a comprehensive user guide for its assembly, operation, and maintenance. The fan is designed to provide air circulation and illumination in residential settings, offering various mounting options to suit different ceiling heights and angles.

Function Description

The Honeywell Bonterra Ceiling Fan serves a dual purpose: providing air circulation and offering illumination. As a ceiling fan, it features multiple blades that rotate to create airflow, helping to cool a room in warmer weather and circulate warm air in cooler weather. The fan's speed can be adjusted to high, medium, or low settings, allowing users to customize the airflow intensity according to their comfort needs.

In addition to air circulation, the fan incorporates a light kit, providing ambient lighting for the room. The light kit is designed to accommodate E26-base B10 bulbs and includes a glass bowl to diffuse the light. The lighting function can be controlled independently of the fan, allowing users to turn the lights on or off, and for dimmable bulbs, to adjust their brightness. This integrated design makes the Bonterra Ceiling Fan a versatile fixture, combining essential room functions into a single unit.

The fan's operation is managed via a remote control, which provides convenient access to all fan and light functions from anywhere in the room. This remote control allows for easy adjustment of fan speeds, turning the fan on or off, and controlling the light. The fan also includes a reverse switch, which changes the direction of blade rotation to optimize airflow for different seasons. In warmer weather, the blades can be set to create a downward airflow, producing a wind chill effect. In cooler weather, reversing the blade direction creates an upward airflow, helping to move stagnant, hot air off the ceiling area and distribute it more evenly throughout the room.

Usage Features

The Honeywell Bonterra Ceiling Fan offers several usage features designed for flexibility and convenience.

Mounting Options: The fan supports two primary mounting configurations:

Standard Mount: Ideal for ceilings 8 feet or higher. For very high ceilings, a longer downrod (not included) can be used.
Angle Mount: Suitable for angled or vaulted ceilings, provided the ceiling angle is not steeper than 10 degrees. A longer downrod may be necessary to ensure proper blade clearance.
Closemount Installation: Best suited for ceilings 8 feet or lower, offering a more compact installation.

These options ensure the fan can be installed in a variety of room types and ceiling structures, maintaining a minimum clearance of 7 feet from the blades to the floor and at least 30 inches from the tip of the blades to any obstruction for safety and optimal performance.

Remote Control Operation: The fan is operated using a dedicated remote control, which simplifies user interaction. The remote features distinct buttons for:

High Fan Speed (A): Activates the fan at its highest speed.
Medium Fan Speed (B): Sets the fan to a moderate speed.
Low Fan Speed (C): Operates the fan at its lowest speed.
Fan Power (D): Turns the fan off. It also includes a "Light Delay Off" mode, where pressing and holding the button for five seconds will turn off the light after one minute, confirmed by four flashes of the LED indicator on the remote.
Light Control (E): For dimmable bulbs, a press turns lights off and on, while pressing and holding dims or brightens the lights. For non-dimmable bulbs, it simply turns the lights on and off. Note that the dimmer function does not work with CFL bulbs.
D/CFL Switch (F): A physical switch on the remote allows users to select between "D" for dimmable LED bulbs (enabling the dimming function) or "CFL" for non-dimmable bulbs.

Seasonal Performance Optimization: A reverse switch located on the light kit allows users to change the direction of the fan blades, optimizing airflow for different seasons:

Warmer Weather: Pushing the reverse switch to the left results in downward airflow, creating a wind chill effect that helps cool the room.
Cooler Weather: Pushing the reverse switch to the right (and setting the fan to low speed) creates upward airflow, which helps move stagnant, hot air off the ceiling and distribute it more evenly, enhancing warmth.

Safety Features: The manual emphasizes several safety precautions:

Secure Mounting: The fan must be mounted to an outlet box marked "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT" and directly to the building structure, capable of supporting at least 35 lbs.
Wiring Guidelines: Specific instructions are provided for wire connections, including the use of appropriate wire connectors for house and fan lead wires.
No Dimmer Switches for Fan Speed: Users are warned against using full-range dimmer switches to control fan speed, as this can cause humming and poses a risk of fire or electric shock.
Blade Safety: Warnings are given against bending blade arms, inserting objects between rotating blades, and using parts not provided with the fan.
Grounding: The importance of proper grounding (green or bare wire) is highlighted.

Maintenance Features

Proper care and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of the Honeywell Bonterra Ceiling Fan. The manual outlines simple yet effective maintenance practices.

Regular Inspections: At least twice a year, users are advised to lower the canopy to inspect the downrod assembly and tighten all screws on the fan. This helps ensure that all components remain securely fastened, preventing potential wobbling or noise issues that could arise from loose parts over time.

Cleaning: The motor housing and blades should be cleaned with a soft brush or a lint-free cloth. This method is recommended to avoid scratching the finish of the fan components. It is explicitly stated that water or a damp cloth should NOT be used to clean the fan, as this could damage electrical components or the finish.

Power Disconnection for Maintenance: A critical safety instruction for any maintenance task is to shut off the main power supply to the fan. This involves turning off the circuit breakers or removing fuses, ensuring that there is no electrical current flowing to the fan during cleaning or inspection. This precaution is essential to prevent electric shock or injury.

Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section to help users address common issues:

Fan Not Moving: Solutions include firmly pushing the reverse switch, ensuring the wall switch is on, checking the power supply (fuse/breaker), and verifying all connections at the ceiling outlet box.
Fan Is Noisy: Recommendations involve checking and tightening all screws on the fan blades, blade arms, and motor, replacing cracked blades, avoiding full-range dimmer switches for fan speed control, and ensuring the outlet box and mounting bracket are securely attached to the building structure.
Fan Wobbles Excessively: Solutions include tightening all screws, balancing blades (either by switching blades or using a blade balancing kit), verifying the security of the mounting bracket and outlet box, using a longer downrod if necessary, and tightening set screws on the yoke.
Lights Not Working: Users should ensure 9-pin connectors are secured and check all connections at the ceiling outlet box after turning off power.
Remote Control Not Working: This section suggests re-syncing the remote to the receiver (by turning off/on main power and pressing high/low speed buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds), inserting a new 12V battery, and turning off power to other remote fans in close proximity if interference is suspected.

Warranty Information: The product comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty from Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Company (HKC). The fan motor is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material for the life of the product. Other ceiling fan parts (excluding the motor and parts made with glass) are warranted for one year from the date of purchase. The warranty explicitly states that purchasers are responsible for removal and reinstallation costs, and that damage from ordinary wear and tear, accident, misuse, or improper installation is not covered. HKC's sole responsibility is to repair or replace defective parts or the entire product. The warranty is void if the original purchaser ceases to own the fan or if service is performed by a non-licensed electrician.

Replacement Parts: A detailed list of replacement parts with corresponding model numbers (for both 50610 and 50690) is provided, including the canopy, canopy cover, yoke cover, mounting bracket, downrod, light kit, glass bowl, remote pack, blade arm, blade, and hardware bag. Users can contact customer service for replacement parts.

Overall, the Honeywell Bonterra Ceiling Fan is presented as a user-friendly and maintainable device, with clear instructions for installation, operation, and troubleshooting, supported by a robust warranty and accessible customer service for parts and assistance.