Fanimation Ascension FP6717 series Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

WARNING

The fan must be hung with at least 10´ of clearance from   

 

floor to blades. (Figure 2)

WARNING

The outlet box must be securely anchored and capable 

of withstanding a load of at least 35 lbs.  Hanger bracket 

must seat   rmly against outlet box.  If the outlet box is 

recessed, remove wallboard until bracket contacts box. 

If  bracket  and/or  outlet  box  are  not  securely  attached, 

the fan could wobble or fall.

CAUTION

Do  not  connect  fan  blades  until  the  fan  is  completely 

installed.  Hanging fan with blades connected may result 

in damage to the fan blades.

WARNING

To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is 

turned off at the main fuse box before hanging. (Figure 1)

NOTE: If you are not sure if the outlet box is grounded, 

contact a licensed electrician for advice, as it must be 

grounded for safe operation.

 

 

   

 

   

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

     

   

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     

 

WARNING

Failure  to  seat  tab  in  groove  could  cause  damage  to 

electrical wires and possible shock or fire hazard.

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

1.

  Using the 

3 8

 x 2  lag bolt and flat washer, attach 

safety cable to ceiling joist or wood structural member. 

The lag bolt will pass through the flat washer, safety 

cable loop, and into the building structure (Figure 3).

to prevent splitting or cracking.

2.

  Securely attach the hanger bracket to ceiling junction 

box

acceptable for ceiling support

.

NOTE:  Ceiling support cable cannot be secured to 

junction box only, it must be directly secured to ceiling 

joist or structural member 

using the   x 2  lag bolt and 

 at washer.

  (Figure 3)

3.

  Make sure the electrical supply wires, including the 

hanger bracket grounding wire and safety cable are 

pulled through the downrod, between the hanger bracket 

and the junction box so that electrical connections can be 

made later. 

  Carefully lift the fan and seat the downrod/hanger ball 

assembly on the hanger bracket that was just attached to 

the ceiling joist.  Be sure the groove in the ball is lined up 

with tab on the hanger bracket. (Figure 4)

5.

  Attach the safety cable to ceiling support cable. Slide 

cable clamp onto safety cable (from fan). Place the end 

of cable through the loop of ceiling support cable. Pull as 

much cable through loop as possible. Feed end of cable 

into clamp hole and firmly tighten screw (Figure 4). Cut 

off excess safety cable.

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How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan

Figure 2

CEILING

FLOOR

NO LESS 

THAN 

10 FEET

Figure 1

MAIN FUSE BOX

WOOD MEMBER

(2” X 4” APPROX.)

CEILING JOIST

CEILING

JUNCTION 

BOX

HANGER BRACKET

C E I L I N G 

SUPPORT 

CABLE

Figure 3

X  1

HARDWARE USED:

Figure 4

TAB

NOTE: SUPPLY WIRES AND FAN 

WIRES OMITTED FOR CLARITY

DOWNROD/HANGER 

BALL ASSEMBLY

ATTACH SAFETY 

CABLE TO CEILING 

SUPPORT CABLE

CEILING SUPPORT 

CABLE CLAMP 

W/SCREW

To avoid possible shock, do not pinch wires 

between the downrod/hanger ball assembly and the 

hanger bracket.

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for Ascension FP6717 series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Net Weight 18 44 lbs 8 37 kgs Model No FP6717 The Ascension Ceiling Fan...

Page 2: ...tability and fitness for a particular purpose to the extent permitted by law Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties Fanimation will not be liable for incidental consequential or sp...

Page 3: ...tration 4 1 Check to see that you have received the following parts Hardware Bag blade screwdriver Four wire connectors supplied WARNING Do not install or use fan if any part is damaged or missing Thi...

Page 4: ...draft which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space Remember to adjust your thermostat when using your ceiling fan additional energy and dollar savings could be realized with thi...

Page 5: ...ce with National and Local codes and the ceiling fan must be properly grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock WARNING Deep box with brace Figure 3 Paired with a deep box this hanger...

Page 6: ...rt NOTE Ceiling support cable cannot be secured to junction box only it must be directly secured to ceiling joist or structural member using the x 2 lag bolt and at washer Figure 3 3 Make sure the ele...

Page 7: ...power supply One black wire from wall control unit to black wire leading to ceiling outlet box One white wire from ceiling outlet box to white wire One green yellow wire from wall control unit to gree...

Page 8: ...tween the rotating blades Blade Motor Assembly Figure 1 HARDWARE USED Ceiling Canopy Canopy Screw Cover x 8 1 4 20 SCREWS 1 Position the blades over the motor assembly Make sure the blades is fully se...

Page 9: ...ve cleaning agents are not required and should be avoided to prevent damage to finish Periodic light dusting of the blades is recommended A feather duster will work best Avoid using water cleansers or...

Page 10: ...ef Description Part 1 Hanger Bracket Assembly with Screws 2 Motor Assembly 2a Ball Downrod Assembly 2b 2c 2d 4 Canopy Canopy Screw Cover Assembly Motor Housing Assembly Wall Control 5 Hardware Bag Con...

Page 11: ...NOTE r a v y a m n o i t a r u g i f n o c s t r a p l a u t c a s t i r o e l a c s o t t o n s i n w o h s n o i t a r t s u l l i e h T y Exploded View Illustration 11 FP6717 5 4 1 3 2a 2b 2c 2d 2...

Page 12: ...witch housing are not rattling against each other or against the interior wall of the switch housing CAUTION Make sure main power is turned off 3 FAN WOBBLES EXCESSIVELY 1 Setscrew and nut in downrod...

Page 13: ...Copyright 2015 Fanimation 2015 03 V 01 10983 Bennett Parkway Zionsville IN 46077 888 567 2055 FAX 866 482 5215 Outside U S call 317 733 4113 Visit Our Website www fanimation com...

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