Modern Forms ORB 62 User manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DC
MOTOR
WET SMART
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works with the
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ORB 62” & 82”
FR-W1816-62L | FR-W1816-82L
All Modern Forms Smart Fans are:
Durably nished and Rated for
interior and exterior use
Able to coordinate with smart
devices for voice-activated and
thermostat control
Quiet, reliable, and up to 70%
more ecient than AC fans
Wi-Fi and RF enabled for
unlimited control
DC
MOTOR
SMARTWET
Wet Location-listed to the strictest
ETL/cETL safety regulations
RF WALL CONTROL
F-WC-WT
Included with each fan
6 Fan speeds
Dims light to 1%
ON/OFF
WI-FI TOUCH PANEL
WALL CONTROL
F-TS-BK Black
F-TS-WT White
Sold separately
Full app control
FREE APP DOWNLOAD
Sync with our exclusive Modern Forms
app to control fan speed, use smart
features like Adaptive Learning, create
groups and reduce energy costs
APP INSTRUCTIONS AND SMART HOME DEVICE INTEGRATION modernforms.com/mfappins
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1. Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................................4
2. FTC Energy Guide & Specication.............................................................................................................................5
3. Tools and Materials Required ...................................................................................................................................5
4. Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................6
5. Mounting Options.......................................................................................................................................................8
6. Installing the Mounting Bracket................................................................................................................................9
7. Attaching the Fan Blades .........................................................................................................................................10
8. Installing the Lower Housing...................................................................................................................................10
9. Installing the LED Luminaire Module .....................................................................................................................11
10. Hanging the Fan......................................................................................................................................................12
11. Making the Electrical Connections .......................................................................................................................14
12. Installing the Wall Control .....................................................................................................................................16
13. Finishing the Installation........................................................................................................................................18
14. Installing the Glass Shade......................................................................................................................................19
15. Wall Control Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................................20
16. Application...............................................................................................................................................................22
17. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................................23
18. Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................24
Table Of Contents
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1. Safety Rules
For operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information, visit modernforms.com/help.
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has been
turned o at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code
“ANSI/NFPA 70” and local electrical codes. Electrical installation
should be performed by a qualied licensed
and insured electrician.
3. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted
and capable of reliably supporting a minimum
of 35 lbs (15.9 kg). Use only UL-listed outlet boxes marked
“FOR FAN SUPPORT.”
4. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 ft. (2.1m)
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the oor.
5. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
6. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other
items, be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
7. Do not use chemicals when cleaning the fan or fan blades.
A dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable
for most cleaning.
8. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors
should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into
the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with
the grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding
conductor on one side of the outlet box and ungrounded
conductor on the other side of the outlet box.
9. All set screws must be checked and re-tightened where
necessary before installation.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be
installed with the supplied wall control, or controlled from the Modern Forms app or wall panel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade arms, when installing the brackets,
balancing the blades or cleaning the fan.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or personal injury, mount the fan to the outlet box
marked acceptable for fan support with the screws provided with the outlet box.
NOTE: For use only with light kits marked “Suitable for use in Wet Locations.”
NOTE: A maximum of 12 fans can operate on a circuit through an on/o switch or breaker
when utilizing the app for the fan control without the wall control in the circuit.
NOTE: A maximum of 2 fans can operate on a circuit through the wall control.
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2. FTC Energy Guide & Specication
FAN FAN SIZE VOLTS N.W.
(lbs)
G.W.
(lbs)
STANDARD ELECTRICITY AIR FLOW ENERGY
COSTS*
FAN EFFICACY
Orb 62 62” 120 7.28 11.50
High Speed 44W 8123 CFM $12/yr 183.4 CFM/W
3.90 5.40 Weighted Average 24W 4875 CFM $7/yr 202 CFM/W
FAN FAN SIZE VOLTS N.W.
(lbs)
G.W.
(lbs)
STANDARD ELECTRICITY AIR FLOW ENERGY
COSTS*
FAN EFFICACY
Orb 82 82” 120 7.28 11.50
High Speed 48W 9064 CFM $13/yr 190.4 CFM/W
5.40 6.90 Weighted Average 26W 5470 CFM $7/yr 211 CFM/W
* Estimated annual energy cost based on $0.12 per kWh and 6.4 hours use per day.
3. Tools and Materials Required
Electrical tapePhillips screwdriver Step ladder Wire cutters
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REF. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
ABlade Set of 5 (62”) RPL-F1816-62-BD-**
Blade Set of 5 (82”) RPL-F1816-82-BD-**
BHanger Assembly RPL-F1816-HANGER-**
w/ Mounting Bracket ---
CCanopy w/ Canopy Ring RPL-CAN-RND-**
DCoupling Cover RPL-COU-CVR-**
EMotor Assembly ---
FBottom Housing ---
GLED Module F3IN-120V-R1-30
HLight Shade (Aluminum and glass) (1 pc each) RPL-F1816-GLA***
IControl Receiver w/Hardware (62”) RPL-F1816-62-**
Control Receiver w/Hardware (82”) RPL-F1816-82-**
JWall Control w/Hardware F-WC-WT
KHardware Bag
RPL-ORB-PARTS
3/16”x15mm Phillip Flat Head Screw (16)
Φ4.7x14x2mm Rubber Washer (16)
Φ6.5x19x2mm Flat Washer (1)
3/16”(Φ5.2x8.4x1.0mm) Spring Washer (1)
#10x76mm Pan Head Phillip Wood Screws (1)
5/32”x19mm+S Phillip Truss Head Screw (Diameter 7.5mm) (4)
M4x14x1mm Flat Washer (4)
4. Package Contents Unpack your fan and check the contents. You should have the following items:
NOTE: ** denotes nish code of fan
A
B
C
D
F
E
G
G
AL
GL
I
J
K
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FIG. 1
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Outlet Box
Provides Strong Support
Mounting Bracket
Recessed
Outlet Box
SLOPED CEILING
MAX 30° ANGLE
FIG. 2
FIG. 4
FIG. 3
Joist
Support
Brace
5. Mounting Options
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, ensure electricity has been
turned o at the circuit breaker before beginning.
If there isn’t an existing UL/cUL listed outlet box, please refer to the
following instructions. Secure the outlet box directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The
outlet box and support structure must be able to fully support the
moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs/15.9 kg). Do not use plastic
outlet boxes. Use only UL/cUL listed outlet boxes marked
“FOR FAN SUPPORT.”
Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure.
Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet box
and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight
of the fan (at least 35 lbs). Do not use plastic outlet boxes.
Figures 1-4 are examples of dierent ways to mount the
outlet box.
NOTE: To hang your fan where there is an existing xture but no
ceiling joist, you may need an installation hanger bar.
NOTE: Downrod fans can be suspended up to a maximum
recommended length of 72” using additional downrods
(sold separately) and the included 80” lead wire.
NOTE: The sloped ceiling kit (sold separately) is required for sloped
ceiling applications, and will accommodate slopes up to 45° (Fig.3).
NOTE: You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade
clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling (Fig. 3).
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6. Hanging the Fan
REMEMBER to turn o power at the breaker.
Follow the steps below to hang your fan properly:
1. Disconnect power at the breaker to the fan location. A licensed
electrician must install the fan (FIG. 5).
2. Remove 1 of 2 screws from the bottom of mounting bracket and
save for use in section 9. Loosen the other screw (FIG. 6).
3. Pass the 120-volt supply wires through the center hole in the
ceiling mounting bracket as shown in (FIG. 7).
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling outlet box with the
screws and washers provided with your outlet box (FIG. 7).
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
UL/cUL Listed
Electrical Box
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting Screws
(supplied with
outlet box)
120V Wire
Mounting
Bracket
FIG. 6
Screw
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7. Attaching the Fan Blades
8. Installing the Lower Housing
Screws with
Rubber Washers
Slot
Blade
Mounting Ring
Screw
Adapter
Plate
1. Locate motor assembly and place it upside-down on a soft
surface.
2. Insert the fan blade through the slot in the housing. Align the
holes in the blade with the fan motor assembly holes and secure
with a blade attachment screw with rubber washers (Fig. 8).
3. Repeat this procedure with the remaining fan blades.
1. Remove one of the three mounting plate screws from the
mounting ring and loosen the other two screws (Do not remove).
2. Place the key holes in the lower housing over the two screws
previously loosened from the mounting ring. Turn the adapter
plate until the mounting plate locks in place at the narrow section
of the key holes (Fig. 9).
3. Securely tighten the two mounting plate screws previously
loosened and the one previously removed.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
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