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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, install or operate the product. If you
have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-800-527-1292
, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
CST, Monday-Friday.
1. Before you begin installing the fan, disconnect the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers
.
2.
CAUTION:
Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the
accompanying assembly diagrams.
3.
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fan parts with
sharp edges.
4.
Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local codes, ordinances, the National Electrical Code and
ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. Hire a qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring handbook, available at Lowe's, if
you are unfamiliar with installing electrical wiring.
5. Make sure the installation site you choose allows a minimum clearance
of
7 feet from the blades to the floor and at
least 30 in. from the end of the blades to any obstruction.
6.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount fan to outlet box marked
"ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT" and use mounting screws provided with the outlet box. Most outlet boxes
commonly used for the support of lighting fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt. Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. The outlet box and
its support must be able to support the moving weight of the fan (at least 35 lbs.). Do NOT use a plastic outlet box.
7. After you install the fan, make sure that all connections are secure to prevent the fan from falling.
8.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this
fan are designed to accept only one 12 gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan. If your house wire is
larger than 12 gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect to the two fan lead wires, consult an
electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.
9.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use the fan with any solid state speed
control device or control fan speed with a full range dimmer switch.
10.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, do not bend the blade arms when
installing them, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert objects between the rotating fan blades.
11.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, use
only
parts provided with this fan.
The use of parts
OTHER than those provided with this fan will void the warranty.
12. The net weight of this fan including the light kit is: 23.55 lbs. (10.68 kg).
