6
How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
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, the junction box and into the building structure
(Figure 6). You will first drill a ¼
˝
pilot hole into the
building structure to prevent splitting or cracking.
2.
Securely attach the hanger bracket to ceiling junction
box
acceptable for ceiling support
.
NOTE:
Ceiling support cable must be fastened between
flat washer and ceiling junction box (Figure 6).
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.
4.
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 7)
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 7). Cut
off excess safety cable.
Figure 6
Junction
Box
Ceiling
Support
Cable
Ceiling Joist
Wood Member
(2
˝
x 4
˝
Approx.)
Hanger Bracket
Ceiling
Figure 7
Downrod/Hanger
Ball Assembly
Attach
Safety Cable to
Ceiling Support
Cable
Tab
NOTE:
Supply wires and
fan wires omitted for clarity
▲
WARNING
The fan must be hung with at least 7´ of clearance from
floor to blades. (Figure 5a)
▲
WARNING
The hanger bracket must be directly anchored to building
structural member and be capable of withstanding a load
of at least 100 lbs.
INSTALLATION NOTE
If you are installing your ceiling fan on a sloped ceiling,
the hanger bracket must be mounted with the opening
parallel to the slope.
▲
WARNING
Failure to seat tab in groove could cause damage to
electrical wires and possible shock or fire hazard.
▲
WARNING
To avoid possible shock, do not pinch wires between the
downrod/hanger ball assembly and the hanger bracket.
INSTALLATION NOTE
Be sure that the safety cable (along with the electrical
supply wires) is pulled through the downrod when
installing the downrod.
▲
WARNING
To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is
turned off at the main fuse box before hanging.
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.
Figure 5a
Floor
Ceiling
7 ft minimum
