Casablanca Fan Co. • Factory Service Department • Technical Library
INSTALLATION OFWALLCONTROL
CAUTION! To avoid overheating and possible
damage to other equipment, do not install to
control receptacle, fluorescent lighting
fixture, motor-operated appliance, or
transformersupplied appliance.
NOTE: W-28 is used to describe either Almond (-A) or
White (-W) finish.
The W-28 is designed to replace a standard wall switch
and will fit wall boxes (metal or plastic) with a depth of 2”
or greater.
Notforusewith fansthat useone pullchainswitch
to control both fan and light.
CAUTION: Ensure power is turned OFF
at the breaker or fuse panel before
starting installation.
1. Remove the screws and switch plate from the existing
switch box.
2. Remove the screws holding the switch in the switch
box.
3. Pull the existing switch from the switch box to expose
the wire connections.
4. Remove the two wires from the switch.
5. Wiring preparation, if required:
Strip wires:
• 3/8” for 14 guage
• 1/2” for 16 and 18 guage
NOTE: The wire connectors provided are suitable for
copper wire only. Use to join the following wire
combinations: One No. 14 guage with one No. 16 or 18
guage.
6. Connect black lead of control to 120V AC hot wire.
Connect the red lead to the light circuit controlled by
slider on right side of unit. Connect yellow lead to fan
motor(s) wire. The fan speed will be controlled by the
left slider on the unit. If unit is used to control only one
light circuit,
place wire connector on unused lead. Secure these
connections with the wire connectors.
7. If a ground wire is provided in your electrical
box, attach it to the ground screw near the
bottom of the mounting plate.
8. Install the W-28 in the wall box with the two
long screws provided.
CAUTION: Be sure no wires are pinched!
9. Install the wall plate with the two color matched
screws.
10.Turn on power to test the controller.
Installation is to be in accordance with all
National Electrical Code and local codes
WARING: DONOT use this wiring diagram
when wiring W-8 or W-80 wall controls. This
will cause damage to both the PC Board and
Wall Control
