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How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
NOTE: If you are not sure if the outlet box is grounded,
contact a licensed electrician for advise, as it must be
grounded for safe operation.
WARNING
The fan must be hung with at least 7’ of clearance
from
fl
oor to blades. (Figure 8)
2. Carefully lift the fan and seat the downrod/hanger ball
assembly on the hanger bracket that was just attached
to the outlet box. Be sure the groove in the ball is lined
up with tab on the hanger bracket. (Figure 10)
WARNING
Failure to seat tab in groove could cause damage to
electrical wires and possible shock or
fi
re hazard.
WARNING
To avoid possible shock, do not pinch wires between
the hanger ball assembly and the hanger bracket.
1. Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box
using the outlet box screws and washers supplied with
the fan. (Figure 9)
WARNING
The outlet box must be securely anchored. Hanger
bracket must seat
fi
rmly 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.
WARNING
To avoid possible
fi
re or shock, be sure electricity is
turned off at the main fuse box before hanging.
(Figure 7)
Figure 8
CEILING
FLOOR
NO LESS
THAN
7 FEET
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 7
MAIN FUSE BOX
Outlet Box
Hanger
Bracket
Screw (2)
Supplied with fan
Tab
Outlet Box
Hanger
Bracket
Downrod/Hanger
Ball Assembly
How to Assemble Your Ceiling Fan (cont’d)
Figure 5
Figure 6
6.
Before installing fan, measure up approximately
6-9 inches above top of downrod/hanger ball assem-
bly. Cut off excess wire and strip back insulation 1/2”
from end of wire. (Figure 6)
NOTE:
All set screws must be checked and
retightened where necessary before installation.
