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Extended Fork Pipe for Ceiling Fan

Optional Pipe with different length can be purchased from Panasonic service shop or authorized dealer.

16” Optional Pipe
24” Optional Pipe
30” Optional Pipe
36” Optional Pipe
42” Optional Pipe
48” Optional Pipe
54” Optional Pipe
60” Optional Pipe

Warning

Do not use modified Pipe.
It can cause Ceiling Fan drop and injury.

Good Installation Practice

Before Installation

1. Read and understand the instruction.

Different model are different in installation manner.

Before Installation

2. Inspect the contents in the box.

Defect contents could cause problem.

During Installation

1. Insert Pipe Assembly to Motor Shaft with supplied Ellipse Bolt, Plain Washer, Spring Washer, Hexagon Nut & Cotter Pin.

Ensure Switch Lever press the Switch.Ensure Pipe has been fully tighten to Motor Shaft. Can cause injury if ceiling fan drops.

During Installation

2. Ensure all the terminals are connected correctly by qualified personnel.

To avoid electrical hazards.

During Installation

3. Safety Wire must be fixed correctly to Motor Shaft ( slanting at 45° ). Ensure the Safety Wire not contacting to the Motor Surface.

Can cause injury if Ceiling Fan drops.

During Installation

4. Blade fixing

a) Make sure all blades have the same weight. Different weight will cause wobbling.
b) Do not bend the blades.
c) Blade hole must be locked to Cover Hook.
d) Tighten the Blades firmly with Screws. Can cause injury if Blade drops.

During Installation

5. Arrange and tie the Safety Wire as shown in the picture below. Then, firmly screw the Safety Wire onto the Pipe Assembly.

Can cause injury if Ceiling Fan drops.

During Installation

6. Ensure Upper Canopy not contacting to the ceiling. (5mm gap between Upper Canopy and ceiling)

Can cause Ceiling Fan wobbling and noisy.

Check Point Installation

1. The safety wire is securely fixed onto hanging hook.

Make sure the safety wire is securely loop and screw onto pipe.

Check Point Installation

2. Bolt & Nut at Motor is securely fixed to the Pipe.

Make sure all the bolt, nut, flat washer, spring washer and cotter pin were properly fix and tighten.

Check Point Installation

3. The safety wire is securely fixed to the Motor Shaft.

Make sure the safety wire is slanting at 45° and not contacting to the Motor surface.

Check Point Installation

4. Blade hole must be locked to Cover Hook.

Make sure all the Blades are tightly screwed.

Check Point Installation

5. Upper Canopy is securely fixed & screw.

Make sure there is at least 5mm gap between Upper Canopy and Ceiling.

Important Point For Safety And Performance

Do not use ordinary pipe to replace standard pipe supplied by the manufacturer. It may not withstand high load or torque created and can cause material failure. E.g.. Conduit pipe.

Standard pipe supplied by factory:
Black pipe grade A Inside diameter 17.0mm

Manual drilling of pipe can cause hole slanting.

If it happens, fan will be wobble and in the worse condition the bolt will worn out.

The bolt and nut must be tightened firmly.

If it is not fully tighten, the bolt will easily worn out due to torque action during each starting action.

Do observe this installation condition that could lead to poor performance.

I) Beam within swipe distance
II) Slanting roof
III) Inside Dome

Ceiling Fan Installation/ Selection Guide

INSTALLATION OF ONE UNIT CEILING FAN

The main features of a ceiling fan is to move the entire air in the room, not creating a local wind as in other fans

To determine the model and mounting position, consider the condition below: H : distance from blade to floor (meter)

R : radius of effective floor space of wind spread (meter)
S : effective floor area (meter²) Calculation Formula
R : coefficient x H
S :ηR² , where η = 3.14

CALCULATION IF MORE THAN ONE UNIT REQUIRED

L : Distance between ceiling Fan to another (pitch in meter)
A : Distance of overlapping air throw between fan
B : Distance between tip of fan to wall
BL: Blade length (meter)
L : (RX2) - 0.4 , where 0.4 is maximum allowable overlapping of air throw between fan
L : (RX2) - 0 , if minimum A = 0
To calculate B = R - BL

Stream Of Wind Movement

The stream of wind movement is smooth and steady. The delivery and coverage area is maximum.

Installation Condition :

Ceiling Fan installation height ≥ 30 cm.
Height from floor 2.5 ~ 3.0 meter
Blade distance between wall side ≥ 1 meter

Room size too small. The stream of wind movement is not steady and air turbulence is created. This condition can cause the fan wobbling and noise may also be created.

Recommendation :

To install small size ceiling fan (120cm / 48").

The ceiling fan installation height < 30cm (too close to the ceiling). The stream of wind is inferior and efficiency drops and noise may be created.

Recommendation :

To increase the ceiling fan pipe > 30cm (minimum).

Trouble Shooting

Causes Of Fan Noisy And Action To Improve

PART	CAUSE	ACTION
CANOPY	Touching ceiling Touching motor (lower canopy) Not screwed Wiring arrangement inside canopy Installation condition (canopy step not in correct position, slanting, wrong position, etc) Modified canopy	Lower the canopy at least 5mm gap from ceiling. Re install the lower canopy Screw the canopy completely Re arrange the wiring condition inside canopy Correct the canopy position according to instruction manual Replace canopy with its original condition
PIPE	Bolt and But not fully tighten Wrong assembly of pipe accessories	Fully tighten the bolt and nut Re assemble the accessories and refer to manual.
DECO CAP, PCB COVER PLATE	Not fully locked at the motor cover Screw loose Loose attachments	Twist the deco cap until "klik" sound heard according to instruction manual. Tighten the screw Change new parts, re install according to manual
AREA	Room / installation area (beam, dome, open area, slanting roof, etc)	Avoid these installation area condition
CONNECTION	Set connected to regulator / dimmer (remote model)	Disconnect the regulator / dimmer

PART

CAUSE

1.Touching ceiling
2.Touching motor (lower canopy)
3.Not screwed
4.Wiring arrangement inside canopy
5.Installation condition (canopy step not in correct position, slanting, wrong position, etc)
6.Modified canopy

ACTION

1.Lower the canopy at least 5mm gap from ceiling.
2.Re install the lower canopy
3.Screw the canopy completely
4.Re arrange the wiring condition inside canopy
5.Correct the canopy position according to instruction manual
6.Replace canopy with its original condition

Causes Of Fan Wobbling And Action To Improve

PART	CAUSE	ACTION
PIPE	Pulley area over tighten Hook condition (slanting, too big, loose, etc.) Modified pipe	Straighten the pulley plate to original condition. Repair hook condition / change Replace to original pipe
HANGER PLATE ASSEMBLY	Bolt and nut at pulley area not fully tighten Ball joint not properly inserted into guide	Tighten the bolt and nut completely Insert the ball joint at the guide plate according to manual
CANOPY	Contact to ceiling	Lower the canopy at least 55mm gap from ceiling
BLADE	Weight different Pitching out (metal blade) Poor installation (screw slanting, hook bend, screw tightening, miss screw, upside down, bend, not fully screw, etc) Modified (balancing kit, screw, etc)	Change new blade (all same weight) Do pitching Re install according to manual / change, do pitching
BOLT & NUT	Tightening not enough (motor to pipe area) Use modified bolt and nut	Fully tighten the bolt & nut according to manual Replace with original bolt and nut
AREA	Installation area (dome, slanting roof, room size, beam, outside windly area, etc)	Avoid these installation area condition

PART

CAUSE

1.Pulley area over tighten
2.Hook condition (slanting, too big, loose, etc.)
3.Modified pipe

ACTION

1.Straighten the pulley plate to original condition.
2.Repair hook condition / change
3.Replace to original pipe

Maintenance & Cleaning

Check the fan condition annually.
Check points: Loosened screws, Safety Wire conditions, motor shaft damage, etc.If problems occurred, stop using the fan. Then refer to service, sales or maintenance shop.
Keep the fan clean by wiping away dirt with a clean soft cloth, ordinary soap and water. Do not use solvents such as gasoline or petrol.
Do not paint the Blades. If damage, order new set of Blades (3 pcs) from the service or sales shop.
If the product is broken or damaged, please dismantle the product or replace with the new product. This is to prevent the Ceiling Fan from dropping.

FAN BROCHURE

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MANUALS & CERTIFICATES

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