Turbo6 - Fan Big Ass Fans - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Ceiling fan
Brand	Big Ass Fans
Model	Turbo6
Input voltage	100-277 VAC, 1 Φ, 50/60 Hz
Weight (by model)	11.1 kg to 12.8 kg
Number of blades	6
Blade material	Composite
Control	Remote control included, Big Ass Fans mobile app
Special features	Kick Ass mode (overspeed), automatic speed adjustment, fan grouping
Outdoor use	Rated for covered outdoor locations (damp)
Installation	Mounting on outlet box, concrete ceiling, wood joist; extension rod included
Safety	Safety cable, circuit breaker shutdown
Maintenance	Regular dusting, cleaning with a soft cloth - no solvents
Annual check	Safety cable, screws, wiring
Spare parts	Contact customer service; blades are sold as a set
Compatibility	Do not use with a dimmer or third-party switch
Box contents	Motor block, 6 blades, extension rod, ball joint, bracket, remote control, screws, wire cover, covers
Warranty	Visit bigassfans.com

Frequently Asked Questions - Turbo6 Big Ass Fans

Can the Turbo6 fan be installed outdoors?

Yes, the Turbo6 is rated for use in covered outdoor locations (damp). It requires a permanent overhead covering extending at least 0.6 m from the blade tips and must be mounted on a flat ceiling.

What is the required power supply voltage?

The fan operates on an input voltage of 100 to 277 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz. Do not connect to a damaged source.

How to pair the remote control with the fan?

Turn on the fan, then press any button on the remote. To pair with another fan, hold down the + and - buttons until the lights flash, then press any button within range of the new fan.

What to do if the fan wobbles or makes noise?

Check that all fasteners are tight, blades are properly aligned and secured, and the extension rod and motor block are straight. Ensure no parts are rubbing. If a blade is damaged, contact customer service; blades must be replaced as a set.

How to clean the fan blades?

Dust the blades regularly. If necessary, clean them with a soft cloth. Never use solvent, gasoline, or chemical cleaner, as this could deform the surface and damage the fan.

Can I use a dimmer with this fan?

No, it is strictly forbidden to use the fan with a dimmer or third-party switch. This could cause malfunction or a safety hazard.

How to reset the fan?

Hold down the On/Off button on the remote until the LED lights flash. After three seconds, press the button again. The LEDs turn off and the reset is complete.

What to do if the fan does not start?

Check the power at the circuit breaker, ensure all wires are properly connected and the fan is correctly wired and grounded. Remove the plastic tab from the remote batteries. If the problem persists, contact a certified electrician.

What is the weight of the fan?

The weight varies by model: from 11.1 kg (24.5 lb) for MK-TRB1-052306 to 12.8 kg (28.2 lb) for MK-TRB1-072306. Ensure the outlet box or mounting structure can support this weight.

How to install the safety cable?

The safety cable must be looped around the mounting bracket, an anchor hook, or building structure, then secured with the provided shackle. Follow local safety codes; additional structural material may be required.

USER MANUAL Turbo6 Big Ass Fans

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BIG ASS FANS® TURBO6

Installation Guide

Before You Start ....1

Parts and Hardware....3

Fan Installation....4

Troubleshooting 18

Maintenance....20

Contact Us 21

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07/25/2024

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√ Turn off Power at Breaker

Input Voltage: 100–277 VAC, 1 Φ, 50/60 Hz

Do not connect the fan to a damaged power source. Do not attempt to resolve electrical failures on your own. Contact a licensed electrician if you are uncomfortable performing electrical work. A licensed electrician must install the fan if required by local code.

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Do not use the fan with a dimmer switch or a third-party switch.

☑ Gather Tools

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Provided with fan

Two types of electrical crimping tools shown in line drawings (no text or labels)

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√ Prepare Fan Site and Gather Hardware

Outlet Box: Make sure your outlet box is suitable for fan support. If there is not an outlet box at the fan location, install one on a ceiling joist or beam. You will need to supply two 10-32 screws for attaching the fan mounting bracket to the outlet box.

Concrete Ceiling: You will need to supply three anchor bolts* for attaching the fan mounting bracket to the ceiling. If required by your local building and safety codes, you will also need to supply an anchor hook* for the safety cable. See page 2 for hardware specifications and installation details.

Wood Ceiling Joist: You will need to supply two corrosion-resistant 12-11 x 45 mm hex head timber screws with seal for attaching the fan mounting bracket directly to the joist. If required by local code, mount or embed an outlet box into the joist. The outlet box must be suitable for fan support.

Covered Outdoor Locations: Damp-rated fans installed in covered outdoor locations must have fixed/permanent full overhead coverage extending at least 2 ft (0.6 m) out from the airfoil tips on all sides. Damp-rated fans installed in covered outdoor locations can be mounted to flat ceilings only.

Models and Maximum Weight: MK-TRB1-052306: 24.5 lb (11.1 kg), MK-TRB1-062306: 26.4 lb (12 kg), MK-TRB1-072306: 28.2 lb (12.8 kg)

☑ Prepare Concrete Ceiling (if applicable)

Drill three ∅ 8 mm holes in the pattern shown. The hole depth should not exceed 46 mm. Remove any dust from the holes. Insert three anchor bolts into the holes. Strike the heads of the anchor bolts with a hammer, ensuring the bolt sleeves are flush with the ceiling surface. Position the mounting bracket on the anchor bolts. Ensure all three anchor bolts are fully tightened to expand and lock the anchors.

If required by local building and safety codes, install an anchor hook for the safety cable. Drill an ∅ 8 mm hole for the anchor hook. The hole depth should not exceed 46 mm. Remove any dust from the hole, and then insert the anchor hook and fully tighten.

Ø 8 mm 112 mm 45 mm 43 mm

46 mm max 46 mm max

If the EMI filter (not shown) is included, install it with your fan.

Mounting Bracket Mounting Ball and Wedge Canopy Canopy Screws (4) 6 mm Steel Pin Wire Connectors Wiring Cover Downrod Wiring and Safety Cable M6 x 32 mm Bolt M6 Nut Motor Unit Airfoils (6) Lower Cover

1. Install downrod

Align holes on downrod with holes on motor bracket. Position downrod wiring harness so that it is on the same side of the motor shaft as the motor unit wiring harness. Position ground wire and safety cable so that they are on the opposite side of the motor shaft as the motor unit wiring harness. Secure downrod with the M6 x 32 mm bolt and M6 nut (Fig. 1.1).

Fig. 1.1

Downrod Wiring Harness M6 Nut M6 x 32 mm Bolt Motor Unit Wiring Harness Ground Wire and Safety Cable

Connect downrod wiring harness to motor unit wiring harness (Fig. 1.2).

Fig. 1.2

Downrod Wiring Harness Motor Unit Wiring Harness

2. Install lower safety cable and ground wire

Install safety cable and ground wire lugs with unpainted screws and lock washers (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2

Ground Wire (Green/Yellow) Safety Cable Screw Lock Washer

3. Reduce slack

Make sure all hardware is secure, and then gently tug cables at top of downrod to reduce slack (Fig. 3). Make sure rubber plug at top of downrod stays in place.

Fig. 3

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with two components and directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

4. Position wiring cover and canopy

Slide wiring cover down the downrod, resting it on the fan hub. Make sure no wires are visible between the cover and fan hub. Slide canopy down the downrod, resting it on the wiring cover (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

Canopy Wiring Cover

5. Install mounting ball

Slide mounting ball over downrod (Fig. 5.1).

Insert 6 mm steel pin into hole at top of downrod, and then slide the mounting ball upward, seating the steel pin in the inner slots (Fig. 5.2).

Insert wedge into mounting ball and secure with screw. Tighten screw enough to prevent movement between the mounting ball and downrod, but do not over-tighten (Fig. 5.3). Make sure rubber plug at top of downrod is still in place.

Fig. 5.1

Mounting Mounting Ball Downrod

Fig. 5.2 Fig. 5.3

6 mm Steel Pin

Screw Wedge

6. Install mounting bracket

Disconnect power to fan location before installing mounting bracket.
WARNING: Mount only to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support.

Secure mounting bracket to mounting structure with suitable hardware (not supplied) (Fig. 6). Outlet box shown. Your mounting structure may differ from the illustration. Power supply omitted from mounting bracket illustration for clarity.

Fig. 6

Mounting Bracket Suitable Mounting Hardware (not supplied)

7. Hang fan

Raise fan to mounting bracket. Align rib in mounting bracket with slot in mounting ball, position mounting ball, and let fan hang freely (Fig. 7).

Gently twist downrod to ensure it is properly seated and will not move during fan operation.

Fig. 7

Mounting Ball Mounting Bracket

8a. Wire fan (no EMI filter)

Disconnect power to fan location before wiring fan.

Do not use the fan with a dimmer switch or a third-party switch.

Wire fan as shown using the wire connectors (Fig. 8a). Attach green and yellow ground wire to mounting bracket with the unpainted screw. Connect wiring harness from power supply to wiring harness from downrod, making sure that the wiring and safety cable are routed in the same direction.

Carefully tuck wiring into outlet box or building structure. Ensure wire connectors are turned upward and that wires are spread apart with grounded conductors on one side of the outlet box/mounting structure and ungrounded conductors on the other side.

Fig. 8a

Wire Connector RED AC HOT/L1 AC NEUTRAL/ L2 PE/EARTH GROUND BROWN BLUE GREEN & YELLOW Mounting Bracket Power Supply Safety Cable Wiring Harnesses

Supply Power Wire Color Chart

	North America 100–120 V Australia All other regions
AC Hot/L1 Brown	Black Brown or Red Brown
AC Neutral/L2 Blue	White Black or Light Blue Blue
PE/Earth Ground Green with Yellow	Green or Bare Copper Green with Yellow Green with Yellow

8b. Wire fan (with EMI filter)

Disconnect power to fan location before wiring fan.

Do not use the fan with a dimmer switch or a third-party switch.

Wire fan as shown using the wire connectors (Fig. 8b). Attach green and yellow ground wire to mounting bracket with the unpainted screw. Connect wiring harness from power supply to wiring harness from downrod, making sure that the wiring and safety cable are routed in the same direction.

Carefully tuck wiring into outlet box or building structure. Ensure wire connectors are turned upward and that wires are spread apart with grounded conductors on one side of the outlet box/mounting structure and ungrounded conductors on the other side.

Fig. 8b

g. 8b AC HOT/L1 RED AC NEUTRAL/ L2 PE/EARTH GROUND BROWN BLUE EMI Filter GREEN & YELLOW Mounting Bracket Power Supply Safety Cable Wiring Harnesses

Supply Power Wire Color Chart

	North America 100–120 V Australia All other regions
AC Hot/L1 Brown	Black Brown or Red Brown
AC Neutral/L2 Blue	White Black or Light Blue Blue
PE/Earth Ground Green with Yellow	Green or Bare Copper Green with Yellow Green with Yellow

9. Install fan stabilizer (optional, outdoor fans only)

The fan stabilizer is included only if purchased as an outdoor fan accessory. Install stabilizer in covered outdoor locations on flat ceilings only.

If you purchased the fan stabilizer kit, fit stabilizer into notches on top of mounting ball (Fig. 9.1).

Fig. 9.1

Fan Stabilizer Mounting Ball

Secure stabilizer plate to stabilizer with the M6 x 70 mm bolt and M6 nut (Fig. 9.2).

Fig. 9.2

Stabilizer Plate M6 x 70 mm Bolt M6 Nut

10. Secure safety cable

Some local safety codes require the safety cable to be secured directly to an existing part of the building structure (Canada, Singapore). It may be necessary to install additional structural material to provide attachment points. Check your local safety code if you are unsure.

Mounting Bracket

Loop safety cable around mounting bracket, and then secure it with the shackle (Fig. 10.1).

Fig. 10.1

Shackle Safety Cable

Anchor Hook

Loop safety cable around anchor hook, and then secure it with the shackle (Fig. 10.2).

Fig. 10.2

Shackle Safety Cable

Building Structure

Loop safety cable around building structure, and then secure it with the shackle (Fig. 10.3). Acceptable building structures include a wooden beam or a metal mounting brace secured between two beams. In some cases it may be necessary to install additional structural material to provide attachment points.

Fig. 10.3

Shackle Safety Cable

11. Raise canopy

Raise canopy to mounting bracket, aligning the four holes on the canopy with the holes on the bracket. Secure canopy to mounting bracket with the painted screws (Fig. 11). Make sure all wires and the safety cable are tucked in the canopy.

Fig. 11

Canopy Canopy Screw

12. Install airfoils

If installing multiple fans, do not mix airfoils from different motor units. Each set of airfoils must be installed on the motor unit the airfoils shipped with.

Before installing the airfoils, make sure the numbers 1 through 6 on the bottom of the fan are centered in the six openings, and make sure the two yellow tabs next to numbers 1 and 5 are visible (Fig. 12.1). You may need to push in the yellow tabs and rotate the fan hub until all six numbers are visible and centered.

Fig. 12.1

Diagram of a circular mechanical or electrical component with numbered slots and directional arrows indicating rotation or movement.

Incorrect Hub Alignment

4 20 1 50 9 3

Correct Hub Alignment

Before installing the airfoils, use the provided T-handle hex key to loosen the six recessed hex bolts above each number. Do NOT loosen the six Phillips head screws below each number. Loosen all six recessed hex bolts until both yellow tabs have descended as far as they will go (Fig. 12.2). The airfoils cannot be inserted into the motor unit until all six hex bolts are fully loosened and both yellow tabs are all the way down.

Fig. 12.2
Make sure both yellow tabs are all the way down.

Recessed Hex Bolt T-Handle Hex Key

Slide the airfoils into the slots on the sides of the motor unit as shown (Fig. 12.3). Install each airfoil on the opposite side of the fan from the previous airfoil to prevent the fan from tilting. Make sure all airfoils are fully seated in the slots and that the numbered sticker on each airfoil matches the corresponding number on the bottom of the fan. Do NOT tighten the six recessed hex bolts until all airfoils are inserted.

Fig. 12.3

Airfoil

Use the provided T-handle hex key to tighten the six recessed hex bolts above each number on the bottom of the fan according to the numbered sequence. Do NOT tighten or loosen the six Phillips head screws below each number. Give each hex bolt three full turns with the hex key before moving to the next bolt in the sequence. Continue giving each hex bolt three turns in the numbered sequence until all six bolts are fully tightened and the yellow tabs next to numbers 1 and 5 are flush with the tab openings (Fig. 12.4).

Fig. 12.4

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13. Install lower cover

Align slots on lower cover with tabs on bottom of fan. Twist lower cover clockwise until you hear and feel it click into place (Fig. 13.1).

Fig. 13.1

Lower Cover

If you need to remove the lower cover, twist cover counterclockwise and slide down (Fig. 13.2).

Fig. 13.2

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14. Test fan

CAUTION: Do not expose the remote control to rain or water.

Congratulations! Installation is now complete. Turn on power, and then press any button on the remote control to pair it with your fan. Test your fan using the remote (Fig. 14). Note: It is normal for the fan to jerk forward and backward slightly for a few seconds when first turned on.

Fig. 14

Fan On/Off Adjust Fan Speed Press Auto to enable automatic fan speed adjustment as room conditions change. To adjust your Auto preferences, download the Big Ass Fans mobile app.

Big Ass Fans Mobile App

Download the Big Ass Fans mobile app to group multiple fans, adjust their settings, and set your comfort preferences for hands-free control.

For smart device integration instructions, visit www.bigassfans.com/support

After connecting your fan to the app, use the app to make sure the fan's firmware is up to date.

Kick Ass™ Mode

Kick your fan into maximum overdrive with Kick Ass mode. Activate Kick Ass mode in the Big Ass Fans mobile app for an immediate airflow boost when you need it most.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IssueSolution
The fan jerks upon startup.	This is normal and may happen occasionally upon startup. An initial slight jerking forward and backward does not affect fan operation.
The fan will not start.	Make sure the fan is receiving power. Check your circuit breaker or fuse panel and wall switch for functionality.Make sure supply power is adequate.Make sure all wires are securely connected and the fan is properly wired and grounded.Make sure the plastic film in the remote's battery tray has been removed.
The fan wobbles.	Make sure all mounting hardware is secure and tight.Make sure all airfoils are aligned properly and are securely fastened to the motor unit.If an airfoil is damaged, contact Customer Service. Airfoils must be replaced as a set. Do not replace individual airfoils.Make sure the downrod and motor unit are hanging straight. Raise the wiring cover and locate the two bolts and nuts on the motor bracket. Loosen the hardware slightly to allow the fan to hang straight, and then re-tighten just past hand tight. Slide the wiring cover back in place.
The fan is noisy during operation.	Bring the fan to a complete stop.Gently turn the airfoils by hand, making sure there are no fan parts rubbing on the hub when the fan rotates.Check all mounting and fan hardware. If loose, tighten.
I need to reboot the fan.	Press and hold the remote On/Off button until the LED indicators start blinking. Within three seconds of the LEDs blinking, press the On/Off button again. When the LEDs stop blinking, the reboot is complete.
I need to pair my remote control with a different fan.	To pair a remote with a different fan, press ← and → until the LEDs blink. Make sure the remote is within range of the new fan, and then press any button to pair.

WARNING: Risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons during cleaning and user maintenance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.

Please take a few moments each year to perform the following preventative maintenance procedures on your fan to ensure its safe and efficient operation.

Checking the safety cable

Check that the safety cable is properly installed by removing the canopy screws, sliding the canopy down the downrod, and examining the safety cable and hardware.

Checking the hardware

Make sure the mounting hardware and the screws securing the airfoils to the fan hub are securely fastened. Tighten the six airfoil screws on the bottom of the fan according to the numbered sequence. When finished, repeat the tightening sequence.

Checking the wiring

Make sure the wire connectors are secure and the ground wires are securely connected.

Cleaning the airfoils

Dust the airfoils regularly. If the fan becomes dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or any other chemical cleaners. These may cause surface distortion and damage to the fan.

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