Before beginning installation of your new ceiling fan, read and follow these safety precautions. If
you are not familiar with national and local electrical codes and basic electrical wiring procedures,
we recommend that you have a qualified electrician install your new ceiling fan.
Before you begin, TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY. Determine which circuit your new fan
will be using and remove the fuse or turn off the circuit breaker at the main electrical
panel.
Make sure that all wiring conforms to national and local electrical codes. If you are in
question, obtain a copy of the codes and wire the fan accordingly.
Never leave bare
wires uncovered (wire connection), use wire nuts to cap all connections. Plastic electri-
cal tape is not recommended.
When working with electricity, never take short cuts. Follow the code in every respect.
Basic requirements for a ceiling fan installed with lights are, 120 volts AC - 60Hz, on a
grounded circuit with a 15 amp breaker or fuse. Make sure that your electrical system
and choice of location meet these requirements.
If the location where you plan to install your fan does not already have an electrical
outlet, hire a licensed electrician to run the wiring and install an outlet box designed
for ceiling fans or heavy fixtures. The outlet box should be able to support a mini-
mum moving weight of 50 pounds and marked “Acceptable for Fan Support” (Plastic
outlet boxes are not recommended for ceiling fan installation).
If you plan to use an existing electrical location, check to make sure that the outlet box
is not PLASTIC, that it is securely attached and able to support at least 50 pounds of
moving weight and marked “Acceptable for Fan Support”. If you have any questions,
outlet boxes and support systems for ceiling fans are available at most hardware and
do-it-yourself centers. In most cases, your dealer will have all the necessary products
for the proper and safe installation of your ceiling fan.
The location you choose should have a minimum clearance of 20 inches from any wall
to the blade tip at any point in its rotation and a minimum of 7 feet from blade level to
floor and 10 inches from the blades.
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