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How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
The fan must be hung with at least 7' of clearance
from floor to blades (Figure 10).
AT LEAST
7'
CEILING
FLOOR
Figure 10
WARNING
!
The outlet box and joist must be securely mounted and
capable of supporting at least 50 lbs. Use only a U.L.
outlet box listed as “Acceptable for Fan Support”.
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.
WARNING
!
U.L. Model No.: CF452
NOTE: CEILING COVER
OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
OUTLET
BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER BALL/
DOWNROD ASSEMBLY
NOTE: CEILING COVER,
SUPPLY WIRES AND
FAN WIRES OMITTED
FOR CLARITY.
Figure 12
To avoid possible fire or shock, do not pinch wires
between the hanger ball/downrod assembly and
hanger bracket.
WARNING
!
Hanger bracket must seat firmly against outlet box. If
the outlet box is recessed, remove wall board until
bracket contacts box. If bracket and/or outlet box are
not securely attached, the fan could wobble or fall.
Failure to seat tab in groove could cause damage to
electrical wires and possible shock or fire hazard.
2.
Carefully lift the fan and seat the hanger
ball/downrod assembly on the hanger bracket that
was just attached to the outlet box (Figure 12). Be
sure the groove in the ball is lined up with tab on
the hanger bracket (Figure 11).
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
1.
Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box
using the two screws supplied with the outlet box.
(Figure 11.)
TWO SCREWS
SUPPLIED WITH
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
TAB
OUTLET
BOX
Figure 2
Figure 11
