Electrical and Structural Requirements
How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
1. Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box
using the outlet box screws and washers supplied with
your fan or outlet box (Fig. 7).
2. Pull the electric wires in the outlet box down through
the opening in the hanger bracket and bend wires up
and out of the way so that the hanger ball will easily fit
into the hanger bracket.
5
Hang er
Brack et
Tab
2 Screws and
Washers (sup plied
with outlet box)
Outlet
Box
Fig. 7
Your new ceiling fan will require a grounded electrical
supply line of 120 volts AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit. The
outlet box must be securely anchored and capable of
withstanding a load of at least 50 lbs.
Figure 6
depicts
different structural configurations that may be used for
mounting the outlet box.
If your fan is to replace an existing light fixture, turn
electricity off at the main fuse box at this time and
remove the existing light fixture.
Ceiling
Ceiling
Joists
2
˝
x 4
˝
Outlet
Box
Fig. 6
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WARNING
To avoid fire or shock, follow all wiring instructions
carefully. Any electrical work not described in these
instructions should be done or approved by a licensed
electrician.
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WARNING
Turning off wall switch is not sufficent. To avoid
possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned
off at the main fuse box before wiring. All wiring
must be in accordance with National and Local codes
and the ceiling fan must be properly grounded as a
precaution against possible electrical shock.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal
injury, mount fan to outlet box marked acceptable for
fan support, and use screws supplied with outlet box.
Most outlet boxes commonly used for support of light
fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may
need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician
if in doubt.
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WARNING
The outlet box must be securely anchored and
capable of withstanding a load of at least 50 lbs.
Hanger bracket must seat
fi
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.
