SKYBLADE FANS -
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Important Information
2.1 Skyblade Safety Components
Skyblade fans are designed with redundant safety features to provide protection in the unlikely event of a
catastrophic failure. Follow installation instructions carefully when installing fans.
2.2 Fan Spacing’s and Placement
A standard ceiling fan should be mounted so that the bottom of the fans hub is 38 inches below the bottom of
the beam which it is mounted. Fan blades should be mounted between 10’ and 50’ above the floor with optimum
height between 20’-30’. If desired, extension bars are available to lower the fan if needed. Avoid mounting fans
directly below lights or skylights to avoid a strobe effect caused by the moving blades.
When mounting a fan in an area where objects may be lifted or moved into the path of the fan, Skyblade Fans
recommends marking or painting hash lines on the floor to alert personnel of the above movement of the fan.
The area within 15% of the diameter when the fan is at rest is considered “close clearance”. It is extremely
dangerous to mount the fans within “close clearance” of any object or path of object. We strongly recommend
not mounting the fan closer than 15% of its diameter to any object or its path. If this is an issue, mounting
extension bars and smaller fans are available from Skyblade Fans.
2.3 Fire Suppression Systems and Fan Placement
If installing Fans in a location where fire sprinklers are in place, do not interfere with their correct operation.
Fans should be located in the center of each sprinkler quadrant and no less than 3 feet below the sprinkler.
Review all codes applicable to sprinkler systems prior to installation; it is the customer’s responsibility to see that
the installation is completed to code and that it is correct.
2.4 Locating Control Panels
Each fan has its own motor control enclosure (MCE). Each MCE must be located no less than 5 feet outside
maximum blade length, and within 25 feet of the fan. Compliance with OSHA requires the lockable service
disconnect on the side of the MCE is within line of sight of the motor.
2.5 Shielded Motor Cable
To minimize electromagnetic interference and stray voltage, each Skyblade fan includes 25 feet of shielded motor
cable, cable glands, and a variable frequency drive with a built-in filter. The shielded motor cable connects the
motor and variable frequency drive. This shielded system reduces the likelihood of broadcasting and receiving
electronic noise which can interfere with radio and other sensitive equipment.
2.6 Check Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes
Check all relevant codes to make sure product certifications, product listings, and building regulations are met.
Code compliance is the responsibility of the installer.
