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1. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards (ANSI/NFPA 70), including fire-rated construction.
2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions contact the manufacturer.
3. After making the wire connections, gently push connections into outlet box with wire nuts pointing up. The wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on
one side of the outlet box and ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.
4. Before you begin installing the fan, switch power off at service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
5. Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the accompanying assembly diagrams.
6. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
7. Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet from the floor to the trailing edge of the blade.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, this fan must be mounted to an outlet box marked suitable for fan support, and use the mounting screws provided with the outlet box. (Mounting must
support at least 35 lbs.)
9. WARNING! Do not bend blade holders during installation to motor, balancing or during cleaning. Do not insert foreign object between rotating blades.
10. Attach the mounting bracket using only the hardware supplied with the outlet box. Fan is only to be mounted to an outlet box marked “Acceptable for Fan Support”.
11. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid state fan speed control device, or variable speed control.
12. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
13. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
14. The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
15. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
16. All set screws must be checked and re-tightened where necessary before installation.
17. Keep electrical appliances out of reach of children or infirmed persons. Do not let them use the appliances without supervision.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver Wire Cutters Pliers Step Ladder
Safety tiPS
OBSeRVe tHe fOLLOWiNG: ReaD aND SaVe tHeSe iNStRUCtiONS
WaRNiNG: tO ReDUCe tHe RiSK Of fiRe, eLeCtRiC SHOCK, OR PeRSONaL iNJURy, MOUNt tO OUtLet BOX MaRKeD 'aCCePtaBLe fOR faN SUPPORt Of 35 lbs (15,9 kg) OR LeSS' aND
USe MOUNtiNG SCReWS PROViDeD WitH tHe OUtLet BOX aND/OR SUPPORt DiReCtLy fROM BUiLDiNG StRUCtURe. MOSt OUtLet BOXeS COMMONLy USeD fOR tHe SUPPORt Of
LUMiNaRieS aRe NOt aCCePtaBLe fOR faN SUPPORt aND May NeeD tO Be RePLaCeD. CONSULt a QUaLifieD eLeCtRiCiaN if iN DOUBt.