Emerson HF956BS Fan User Manual


 
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To avoid fire, shock, and serious personal injury, follow these
instructions.
Safety Instructions
1. Read your owner’s manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service
panel disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Be careful of the fan and blades when cleaning, painting, or working near the fan.
Always turn off the power to the ceiling fan before servicing.
4. Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.
5. Do not bend the blade flanges when installing the blades, balancing the blades, or
cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between the rotating blades.
Additional Safety Instructions for Installation
1. To avoid possible shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the fuse box before
wiring, and do not operate fan without blades.
2. All wiring must satisfy National and Local Electrical Codes. Use the National
Electrical Code if Local Codes do not exist. The ceiling fan must be grounded as a
precaution against possible electrical shock. Electrical installation should be made
or approved by a licensed electrician.
3. The outlet box and joist must be securely mounted and capable of reliably
supporting at least 50 pounds. Use only U.L. outlet boxes listed as “Acceptable for
Fan Support of 50 lbs or less”, and use the mounting screws provided with the
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.
4. The fan must be mounted with the fan blades at least 10 feet from the floor to
prevent accidental contact with the fan blades.
5. Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.
6. Always properly connect the retention cable included with this fan (follow the
“Installation Instructions” section carefully).
7. The support beam or joist must be secure and capable of supporting at least 50
pounds.
8. Follow the recommended instructions for the proper method of wiring your ceiling
fan. If you do not know enough about electrical wiring, have your fan installed by a
licensed electrician.
WARNING: To avoid fire, shock or injury, do not use an Emerson or any other brand
of control not specifically approved for this fan.
WARNING: This product is designed to use only those parts supplied with this
product and/or any accessories designated specifically for use with this product by
Emerson Electric Co. Substitution of parts or accessories not designated for use with
this product by Emerson Electric Co. could result in personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade flange when
installing the blade flanges, balancing the blades or cleaning the fan. Do not insert
foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed with an
isolating wall control/switch.
WARNING
DATE CODE:
The date code of this fan may be found on the box, stamped in ink on a white label.
You should record this data above and keep it in a safe place for future use.
U.L. Model No.: HF948, HF956
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