Controls for Arcadia Fan

The Period Arts Company does not utilize pull chains for fan speed and light control. Please select a control that best suits your electrical requirements.

All Period Arts Fan Co. fans are reversible for winter and summer operations. Reverse switches are located inside or on top of fan housing.

002 Fan Speed and Light Control

• Intended for operation of a fan with light, providing 4 speeds and full range dimming.
• Requires two circuits (three wires).
• Mounts into a wall switch box and includes a white, decora style switch plate.
• UL listed 120V/60Hz; 1.25 amp (fan); 300 watt (light); available in white only.

003 Handheld Remote

• Designed for operation of a fan or a fan with light, providing three speeds and full range dimming.
• Requires one circuit (two wires) only.
• Includes a wall hanging bracket.
• UL listed 120V/60Hz; 1 amp (fan); 300 watt (light); available in white only.

004 Wall Mounted RF (Radio Frequency)

• Designed for operation of a fan with light, providing 3 speeds and full range dimming via radio frequency receiving unit.
• Requires one circuit (two wires) only.
• Mounts into a wall switch box and includes a white, decora style switch plate.
• UL listed 120V/60Hz; 1 amp (fan); 300 watt (light); available in white only.

005 Wall Control with Remote Handset

• A combination control package including our #004 Fan & Light Control and our #003 Remote Control handset. Provides three speeds and full range dimming from wall control and compatible remote handset.

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Ordering Guidelines and Selection Tips

In addition to style and design, there are several other considerations to make when selecting a fan for your specific installation.

Ceiling Height: The more space between the blades and the ceiling, the more effectively your fan will circulate and distribute air. However, building codes require that the blades of a ceiling fan be at least 7’ above the floor. Generally, we recommend hanging the fan as far down from the ceiling as is visually appropriate, and maintaining the 7’ blade clearance above the floor. When dealing with higher ceilings, one third the distance to the floor is a good guideline.

Blades on some Period Arts models (Prairie, Arcadia and Library) are positioned near the top of the body. When hung with the 3" down rod (18" overall Length), the blades on these models are very close to the ceiling, reducing the volume of air movement. Consequently, these models are best suited for ceiling Heights that can accommodate use of the 9" down rod (24" overall Length) or longer.

Blade Width: In nearly all cases, our 52" blade span is the most appropriate selection. The 42" blade span should be reserved for smaller rooms or narrow spaces (10’ x 10’ and smaller), or when airflow to the area above the blades is blocked or restricted by architectural elements (beams, walls, cabinetry, etc.). Occasionally two 42" fans may be a desirable alternative to one 52" fan.

Lighting: All Period Arts fans are available with standard incandescent lamping or with energy-saving compact fluorescent lamping. Our CFLs provide 75% energy savings and lamp life 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. While they emit a well balanced, warm light quality, keep in mind that our CFLs are not dimmable. Period Art’s opal glass lights generally function well as a primary light source for a space, but should not be depended on to be the only light source in a room. Our mica and stained glass shades are intended to function as decorative accent lights and must be supplemented with additional light sources for a room to be properly lit.

Controls: Period Arts fans do not use pull chains (except for the Industry model). Therefore, in order to operate your fan at different speeds and switch your light independently of your fan, you need to select the appropriate control. Please refer to our controls section (at left) for more information. Any control ordered with a fan that has been configured with an energy-saving CFL will be supplied in a non-dimming version. Period Arts Fan Company customer service is available to assist you with any additional questions you may have regarding selection of your ceiling fan. 1.888.588.3267 info@periodarts.com