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How to Hang
Your Ceiling Fan
The fan must be hung with at least 7' of
clearance from floor to blades (Figure 11).
!
WARNING
The outlet box and joist must be securely
mounted and capable of supporting at
least 50 lbs. Use only a U.L. outlet box
listed as “Acceptable for Fan Support”.
!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or personal injury, mount fan to outlet box
marked “Acceptable for Fan Support”,
and use screws supplied with outlet box.
Most outlet boxes commonly 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
CEILING
FLOOR
AT
LEAST
7'
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 13). Be sure the
groove in the ball is lined up with the tab
on the hanger bracket (Figure 12).
1. Securely attach the hanger bracket to
the outlet box using the two screws
supplied with the outlet box (Figure 12).
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
Figure 12
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
NOTE: CEILING COVER, SUPPLY WIRES AND FAN
WIRES OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
OUTLET
BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER BALL/
DOWNROD ASSEMBLY
1-1/4" THREADED
STUD (2)
Figure 13
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