Maestralino Manual Rev5T2_1 - Aria Ventilatori

A R I A V E N T I L AT O R I
— THE MAESTRALINO —
Installation Instructions
and
Operational Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE
ARIA VENTILATORI CEILING FANS
REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN
HOMEOWNERS SHOULD NOT
ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT
ON THEIR OWN
Carefully read the installation instructions provided in this manual prior to
starting installation. Failure to do so may result in harm to yourself or the
ceiling fan. Any damages resulting in failure to follow installation steps as
indicated below will result in voiding of all warranties, implied or otherwise.
Aria Ventilatori will not accept claims for any damages as a result of
improperly installed devices.
This fan is not compatible with lighting or speed control systems
such as Lutron. It may only be connected through a simple on-off
switch.

Step 1: Note for Electrician
— INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS —
Verify by a building contractor and/or structural engineer that the installed framing can support a static load of
approximately 40 pounds and moderate vibration for each ceiling fan. The (2) wood lag bolts, 5/16”
3/8” x 4” required
to install the fan hanging bracket must be installed directly on a ceiling joist or in a box framed opening to permit
proper installation of the fan hanging bracket included in the installation package. When installing on a slope
ceiling, make sure to install hanging bracket in same direction as slope.
IMPORTANT! The Aria Ventilatori Ceiling Fans cannot be hung from an electrical outlet box. Installer must
use the fan hanging bracket provided and attach it directly to structure.
Step 2: Install the 4” Electrical Outlet Box
2-1: If fan hanging bracket is to be attached directly to joist, the electrical outlet box must be installed at framing
level of joists and not below joists. Failure to do so will make it difficult to properly attach fan hanging bracket
subsequently after ceiling finishes have been completed.
2-2: If attaching an electrical outlet box to a timber frame joist or structural beam, it is only required
to pre-drill the beam to permit the passage of the electrical lead wire into the ceiling outlet box.
Step 3: Prepare the Wiring
3-1: Make sure the circuit breakers to the fan supply line leads and associated wall switch location are turned off.
3-2: Thread the supply line through the outlet box so that the supply line extends to allow splicing to stranded
wire going to the fan junction block. If solid wire is connected directly to the fan junction block it will transmit
noise. There is very little room in the canopy; the splices and solid wire must fit in the j-box outside the canopy.
3-3: Make certain that the wiring meets all national, state, and local electrical standards and ANSI/NFPA 70.
3-4: The Maestralino Ventilatori is controlled by a remote unit that is included with the installation package.
This is a direct wire fan. DO NOT attempt to wire this fan to a fan speed control of any kind.
In addition, if an ordinary on-off switch is installed, the fan may be turned on and off with the switch.
It will retain in memory the last utilized speed and direction. Verify switch does not have a dimmer installed.
Step 4: Installing Ceiling Fan Hanging Bracket
4-1: Verify that the hanging bracket pre-drilled holes align correctly with the support braces or ceiling joists
and will attach correctly. Remember that if the ceiling is sloped the hanging bracket must align with the slope
to allow the fan to hang vertically. If ceiling material does not exceed 3/4”inch, the hanging bracket may be
installed prior to installation of ceiling finish material. After the wiring has been completed and inspected by
an electrical inspector, the finish ceiling material may be installed and finished accordingly. The hanging bracket must
NOT be installed directly over pliable or compressible ceiling material, such as suspended ceiling tile.
4-2: The cast bronze ceiling fan hanging bracket must be installed directly and centered over the ceiling fan outlet
box. Using a pencil, trace the outline of the hanging bracket over the sheetrock, plaster, or wood member indicating
the center point of the 2 (two) pre-drilled holes provided in the hanging bracket. Position hanging bracket so that
the (2) two pre-drilled holes will align with the direction of the cross support braces if applicable.

4-3: Pre-drill the holes into the ceiling where the 5/16” 3/8” x 4” wood lag bolt will be installed. DO NOT oversize the
wood bit for pre-drilling or otherwise Step 3 will have to be repeated! Once the hole has been predrilled, place
a washer over the lag bolt, insert the lag bolt with washer thru the hanging bracket, add one or two flat washers
between the bracket and the surface to allow for clearance and place lag into hole. Rubber donut should not
be compressed against wiring in j-box. Using a hex head screwdriver, screw the lag bolt tightly to the surface
of the hanging bracket until the lag bolt will not tighten any further.
It is very important that the 5/16” 3/8” wood lag bolt is tightly fastened to the ceiling. No space or play that allows
movement of the hanging bracket can be permitted to occur once the hanging bracket has been attached.
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Step 5: Installing Optional Downrod
Accessories in Downrod Kit
1. Downrod
2. Wire extensions containing 3 wires in sleeve: 1 red, 1 brown, and 1 blue wire
5-1: Note the terminal strip inside the canopy. Locate the 3 wires (red, blue and brown) in sleeve coming from
motor and note terminals into which they are connected. Using a 1/8" blade screwdriver, disconnect these
wires.
5-2: Remove the existing downrod. Unscrew the fork then remove the canopy. Unscrew the downrod from
the coupling above the motor and slide the downrod off the motor wiring.
5-3: Butt splice the wiring extension from the downrod kit to the existing wiring. Verify all wire connection
are secure. Slide the downrod over the assembled wiring and reassemble it.
5-4: Connect the wires to the terminal strip.

Step 6: Verify Fan Motor Rotates Freely
6-1: Prior to hanging fan, verify that the motor rotates freely by holding fan by the downrod and using one
finger to spin motor. Occasionally, during shipping, the motor will slip downward on the internal rod and sit on
the plate above the bottom finial which causes drag on the motor. Should the fan be installed without releasing
the motor it will cause a noticeable motor noise during operation or possibly not rotate at all. Should the motor
feel like it does not spin freely, turn the fan upside down and gently bump the upper downrod fork (the point
that attaches to the hanging bracket) against the floor to allow the motor to drop away from the plate and
reposition to the proper point on the stem. Should more adjustment be required, the finial set screw can be
released and the finial repositioned a little lower along with the motor plate by rotating both downward.
Retighten the brass finial against the plate and tighten set screw.
Step 7: Attaching the Ceiling Fan to the Bracket
7-1: Lower the canopy of the ceiling fan by releasing the brass set screw located at the neck of the canopy
until the upper portion of the fork is fully revealed. The fork is bridged by a pin that is screwed at one end with
a removable nut and washer. Remove the attached nut and washer, using a metric wrench to secure bolt while
using a metric wrench to remove nut and washer, and pull the pin from the fork.
7-2: To lift the ceiling fan and position the fork to insert the pin under the ceiling fan hanging bracket will
require two (2) persons. While one (1) person holds the ceiling fan fork up against the hanging bracket, the
2nd person will need to re-insert the hanging pin in a manner that the pin traverses the holes of the fork and,
at the same time, the hanging pin must travel between the hanging bracket and the electrical outlet box so that
the hanging pin rests on top of the hanging bracket. Reinsert the pin and secure using washer and cotter pin.
7-3: Once the ceiling fan is freely hanging, electrician may attach the ground wire and the two (2) lead wires,
(black and white), to the supply wire in the electrical ceiling fan box. Use UL approved wire nut connectors
to connect electrical wires.
Step 8: Complete Installation of Fan Canopy and Attach Fan Blades
8-1: Slide the canopy up the hanging rod until canopy rests up against the ceiling. Lower the canopy 1/16”
below the ceiling surface and tighten the set screw on the canopy neck against the hanging rod. Make sure
the screw is firmly set (but do not over-tighten) so that canopy will not slide down. Ceiling fan will slightly twist
during initial start of fan when the electrical current is switched on and it is important that the canopy is not
in direct contact with the ceiling surface.
8-2: Model Maestralino Ventilatori wooden blades are also individually numbered to match with the body of fan
motor. Locate the number on the blade and match it to the numbered hubs. DO NOT remove the tagged numbers
from the fan motor or the wooden blades. These numbers cannot be seen from below after installation, so they may simply be
allowed to remain. If painting is required after the ceiling fan has been installed, it is strongly recommended to
not remove the number tags until all punch out and finish work is completed in case that wooden fan blades
need to be removed temporarily after installation.
8-3: Curved ends of the wooden fan blades will always point up towards the ceiling.
8-4: Verify that screws attaching blades are securely tightened.

Photo #1: Mount hanging bracket Photo #2: Insert rubber ring into hanging bracket
Photo #3: Put fork into hanging bracket Photo #4: Insert the pin into the hole
Photo #5: Tighten the bolts on the bracket Photo #6: Tighten the bolt of the pin or secure
cotter pin
Photo #7: Slide canopy upwards adjusting to
1/16” allowance
Photo #8: Tighten the screws of the canopy

— TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE —
• PROBLEM: Fan blades do not turn
a. Power turned off at electrical panel
b. Power turned off at wall switch
c. Battery in remote is no longer operative
d. Remote requires reprograming. See Remote Control Instructions —
How To Reprogram the Remote.
e. Loose wire connection or improper wiring
• PROBLEM: Fan motor creates excessive noise when ceiling fan is turned on
a. With power turned off, verify that motor spins freely on stem.
See Installation Instructions – Step 6
b. Verify only stranded wire is connected to the terminal block and solid wire
and connections are pushed up in the j-box.
c. Verify rubber grommet is not compressed against the ceiling or electrical box.
Install washers above strap to ease.
d. Tighten screw holding canopy to stem until tight then back off ½ turn.
e. Rotate canopy slightly.
• PROBLEM: Fan creates noise when blades turn:
a. Fan blades installed in wrong positions, the number on blade must match the
number on the hub
b. Verify canopy is not touching the ceiling, adjust canopy position slightly and verify
wires are not overly compressed in canopy.
• PROBLEM: Fan has excessive wobbling
a. Fan blades are loose and set screws not adequately tightened
b. Fan is not hanging correctly on fan hanging bracket. Verify bracket is aligned
with slope of ceiling if applicable.
• FOR OTHER PROBLEMS: If this Troubleshooting list does not help to solve
the problem, please contact us at 888.640.5550

— REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS —
for
THE MAESTRALINO
After the ceiling fan has been installed a beep will be heard when the
power is first turned on and when a remote button is answered.
A four-channel remote control is provided to operate the fan.
The remote control works as follows:
• When pressing the “Low” button for about 1/2 second the fan will
turn clockwise at a speed of about 60 rotations/per minute
• When pressing the “Med” button for about 1/2 second the fan will turn clockwise
at a speed of about 120 rotations/per minute
• When pressing the “Hi” button for about 1/2 second the fan will turn clockwise
at a speed of about 200 rotations/per minute
• When pressing the “Stop/Rev” button for about 1 second the fan will stop
• When pressing the “Stop/Rev” button for about 4 seconds the fan will turn anti-clock
wise at a speed of about 60 rotations/per minute
• When pressing the “Med” button for about 1/2 second the fan will turn anti-clockwise
at a speed of about 120 rotations/per minute
• When pressing the “Hi” button for about 1/2 second the fan will turn anti-clockwise
at a speed of about 200 rotations/per minute
• When pressing the “Stop/Rev” button for about 1 second the fan will stop.
• When changing the direction of the fan from anti-clockwise to clockwise, press the “off”
button for 1/2 second. Wait for the fan to slow then press the desired speed button
(LOW, MED or HIGH) to turn the fan clockwise at the selected speed. When pressing
any key, the small LED on the remote should blink rapidly. If it does not, the battery
needs replacement. The #27 battery is available at most stores, accessed by a small
phillips screw on back.
REPROGRAMING THE REMOTE:
Upon replacement of the remote transmitter or if the fans fails to recognize the
remote transmitter you will need to program the remote receiver as follows:
1. Turn off the power to the fan for at least 30 seconds, either at the wall switch on
circuit breaker.
2. In range of the fan, press and hold the LOW speed button on the remote
transmitter & turn on the fan power back on.
3. After about 5 seconds, the fan should beep multiple times, then start in low speed.
Release the remote button & try the other buttons allowing at least 5 seconds between
selections.