BIG ASS FANS Pivot 180, Installation Manual

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PIVOT™ 180
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10 Mounting Method: Structural Stability Package
WARNING: The following instructions assume that the customer’s structure on which the fan will be mounted is of sound
construction, undamaged, and capable of supporting loads of up to 335 lbs (151 kg). It is the sole responsibility of the
customer to verify that the structure is adequate for fan installation. Big Ass Fans recommends consulting a structural
engineer prior to fan installation.
Lower Stability Bracket Dimensions
1. Install lower stability brackets
Install the four (4) anchor bolts in the floor. Big Ass Fans recommends installing the brackets directly below the location of the fan and
no further than 8” (20.3 cm) from the column base. Refer to the diagram below for anchor bolt placement.
Attach the lower stability brackets to the anchor bolts using the customer-supplied Lower Stability Bracket Hardware as shown.
Lower Stability Bracket Hardware (Customer-supplied):
a. (4) 1/2” Anchor Bolt
b. (4) 1/2” Washer
c. (4) 1/2”-13 Nut
2. Attach torsion tube (to lower stability brackets)
Slide the torsion tube (in the horizontal position) between the lower stability brackets, and then attach the tube to the brackets as
shown. DO NOT fully tighten the bolts.
Torsion Tube Hardware (BAF-supplied):
a. (1) 1/2”-13 x 4-1/2” GR 8 Bolt
b. (2) 1/2” Washer
c. (1) 1/2”-13 Nut
If installing the Structural Stability Package
Extension (second torsion tube), proceed to step
3 on the following page. If installing only one
torsion tube, proceed to step 6 on page 12.
c
b
b
a
Torsion
Tube
5.68” (14.4 cm)
5.5” (14 cm)