Ceiling fan performance relies heavily on proper
installation and use of the fan.
First, choose an appropriate mounting location. Fans
with broad airflow should be located in the middle of a
room. Fans with more intense, localised airflow should
be located above or nearer to the area where the
airflow is desired. Keep the blade tips at least 0.5m
from walls and avoid placing fans in corners (or they
may wobble).
Second, choose the best mounting height, allowing at
least 2.1m from the floor. Mounting the fan too high will
reduce its effectiveness. Different length rods are
available.
Avoid being too close to air conditioning ducts and
breezeways (these may cause the fan to wobble).
For cooling, the
‘
wind chill
’
effect of a breeze
passing over skin provides direct cooling and the
circulation of air helps reduce stuffiness and
makes a room more comfortable.
D
uring winter, a ceiling fan is an inexpensive way
to reduce heating costs by forcing the layer of
warm air that pools under the ceiling to spread out
and mi
x
with the cooler air below. Setting the fan
to
‘
winter
’
or
‘
reverse
’
avoids the wind chill effect
occurring directly beneath the fan.
Tips for Energy Efficient Use of Ceiling Fans
Electrical and Structural Requirements
WARNING
Electrical work can only be done by
a licensed electrician
WARNING
This fan requires an earthed circuit
supplying 240V~ 50Hz
Always turn off power, isolate and tag
the breaker before handling potentially
live circuits.
WARNING
place where no suitable structure existed.
Figure 1 is an example of adding a batten between rafters or joists to position a fan in a
be suitable for longitudinal loads and installed according to the manufacturer’s directions.
ceiling must penetrate half their length into the structural member. Concrete anchors must
mounting device that has been correctly installed. All screws holding the bracket to the
least 40 kgs. The mounting bracket must be screwed directly to the rafters or a ceiling fan
Always verify the ceiling structure is sound and capable of supporting a dead weight of at
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