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How to Hang
Your Ceiling Fan
!
WARNING
The fan must be hung with at least 7' of clearance from floor to blades (Figure 9).
CEILING
!
WARNING
Turning off wall switch is not sufficient. To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the main fuse box before wiring. All wiring must be in accordance with National and Local codes and the ceiling fan must be properly grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock.
2. Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box using the two screws supplied with the outlet box (Figure 10).
AT
LEAST
7'
FLOOR
Figure 9
!
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
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.
OUTLET
BOX
TWO SCREWS |
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SUPPLIED |
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WITH | HANGER |
OUTLET BOX | |
| BRACKET |
| TAB |
! WARNING | Figure 10 |
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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.
1. Disconnect electrical power to the branch circuit at the circuit breaker or fuse box before attempting to install the ceiling fan mounting plate on the outlet box.
3. 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).
!WARNING
Failure to seat tab in groove could cause damage to electrical wires and possible shock or fire hazard.
8 | UL Model No.: CF244 & CF252 |