8
How to Hang
Your Ceiling Fan
CEILING
FLOOR
AT LEAST 7'
Figure 9
1.
Securely attach the hanger brack-
et to the outlet box using the two
screws supplied with the outlet
box (Figure 10).
The fan must be hung with at least 7' of
clearance from floor to blades (Figure 9).
!
WARNING
The outlet box and joist must be secure-
ly mounted and capable of supporting
at least 50 lbs. Use only a U.L. outlet
box listed as ÒAcceptable for Fan
SupportÓ.
!
WARNING
Failure to seat tab in groove could
cause damage to electrical wires and
possible shock or fire hazard.
!
WARNING
To avoid possible fire or shock, do not
pinch wires between the hanger
ball/downrod assembly and hanger
bracket.
!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or personal injury, mount fan to
outlet box marked ÒAcceptable for Fan
SupportÓ, and use screws supplied with
outlet box. Most outlet boxes common-
ly used for support of light fixtures are
not acceptable for fan support and may
need to be replaced. Consult a qualified
electrician if in doubt.
!
WARNING
Hanger bracket must seat firmly
against outlet box. If the outlet box is
recessed, remove wall board until
bracket contacts box. If bracket and/or
outlet box are not securely attached,
the fan could wobble or fall.
!
WARNING
TWO SCREWS
SUPPLIED WITH
OUTLET BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
TAB
OUTLET
BOX
OUTLET
BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER BALL/
DOWNROD
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: CEILING COVER,
SUPPLY WIRES AND
FAN WIRES OMITTED
FOR CLARITY.
THREADED
STUD (2)
Figure 11
2.
Carefully lift the fan and seat the
hanger ball/downrod assembly on
the hanger bracket that was just
attached to the outlet box (Figure
11). Be sure the groove in the ball
is lined up with the tab on the
hanger bracket (Figure 10).
18.
Position the switch housing cover
on the switch housing and secure
using two 8-32 x 3/8Ó pan head
screws (supplied) (Figure 8).
8-32 x 3/8" PAN HEAD
SCREWS (3)
SWITCH
HOUSING
COVER
Figure 8
Figure 10
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