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INSTALLING THE FAN
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the power by removing fuses
or turning off circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building materials. The outlet
box and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs.). Use a UL Listed metal
outlet box. Do not use a plastic outlet box.
Figure 3, 4 and 5 are examples of different ways to mount the outlet box.
CEILING
JOIST
FIG. 3
CROSS
BRACE
CEILING
JOIST
CEILING
JOIST
OUTLET BOX
OUTLET BOX
FIG. 4
PARALLEL WOOD BRACE
(MIN. 2" THICK)
OUTLET
BOX
CEILING JOIST OR
CROSS BRACE
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
ANGLED CEILING
MAXIMUM 18° ANGLE
PROVIDE
STRONG
SUPPORT
RECESSED
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
OPENING
MUST BE
FACING
UPSIDE
HANGER BAR
(OPTIONAL)
HANGER
BRACKET
Note:
You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a steep, sloped ceiling.
Longer downrods are available from your Aire
dealer.
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need to install a hanger bar as shown
in Fig. 6 (available at your Aire dealer).