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gram indicates the step in which each part is used.
Within the room where you want to install the fan,
choose a fan site where
• No object can come in contact with the rotating fan
blades during normal operation
• The fan blades are at least seven feet (7') above the
floor and the ceiling is at least eight feet (8') high
• The fan blades have no obstructions to air flow, such
as walls or posts, within 30 inches (30") of the fan
blade tips
• The fan is directly below a joist or support brace
that will hold the outlet box and the full weight of
the fan
See Figure 2a for the minimum mounting distances.
8' Minimum
Ceiling Height
7' Minimum
To Floor
30"
From Wall
or Nearest
Obstruction
Figure 2a - Fan Clearances
STEP 2 - CHOOSING THE
FAN SITE
USING AN EXISTING FAN SITE
If you are preparing a new fan site, go to the next sec-
tion, “Preparing a New Fan Site.”
If you plan to use an existing fan site, complete the fol-
lowing checklist for the support brace, ceiling hole, out-
let box, and wiring. If you cannot check off every item,
see the next section, “Preparing a New Fan Site,” for
instructions on properly preparing the site for your new
fan.
Figure 2b - Existing Fan Site
Wood
Screw
Washer
Approved
Connector
Support Brace
Ceiling Joist
Ceiling
Outlet
Box
If your existing fan site is suitable, refer to the
manufacturer’s installation manual for instructions on
how to install your ceiling fan and any attachments.
FAN SUPPORT SYSTEM
Fan must attach directly to building structure
Fan support system must hold full weight of fan and
light kit
CEILING HOLE
Outlet box clearance hole directly below the joist or
support brace
OUTLET BOX
UL-approved octagonal 4"x 1-
1
/
2
" outlet box (or as
specified by manufacturer)
Outlet box secured to joist or support brace by wood
screws and washers through inner holes of outlet box
Outer holes of outlet box aligned with joist or sup-
port brace
Bottom of outlet box recessed a minimum of 1/16"
into ceiling
WIRING
Electrical cable secured to outlet box by approved
connector
Six inches (6") of lead wires extend from outlet box
See Figure 2b for an adequate existing fan site.
