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cutting the ceiling hole
1.Locate the site for the hole directly below the joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and fan.
2.Cut a 4" diameter hole through the drywall or plaster of the ceiling as shown in Figure 5. You will use the hole to install the support brace and outlet box.
Ceiling Joist
Support Brace
4”
Diameter Ceiling Ceiling
Hole
Figure 5 - Cutting the ceiling hole
installing the support brace
If there is a ceiling joist directly above the hole which will allow the outlet box to be recessed a minimum of 1/16" in the ceiling, go to installing the outlet box section.
If there is not an adequate ceiling joist available, do the following:
1.Attach a 2" x 4" support brace between two joists. The sup- port brace must allow the bottom of the outlet box to be re- cessed a minimum of 1/16" into the ceiling. See Figure 6.
2.Check the support brace to ensure it will support the full weight of the fan and light kit.
installing the outlet box
1.Obtain a
2.Orient the outlet box so that both the inner and outer holes in the box align with the joist or support brace.
3.Drill pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of the wood screws (5/64") through the inner holes of the outlet box.
4.Attach the outlet box directly to the support brace or joist with two #8 x
Support Brace
preparing the wiring
CAUTION: All wiring must be in accordance with na- tional and local electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, you should use a qualified elec- trician.
1.Make sure the circuit breakers to the fan supply line leads and associated wall switch location are turned off. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
2.Thread the fan supply line through the outlet box so that the fan supply line extends at least 6" beyond the box as shown in Figure 7.
3.Attach the fan supply line to the outlet box with an approved connector, available at any hardware store or electrical supply house. Refer to Figure 7.
4.Make certain the wiring meets all national and local standards and ANSI/NFPA 70.
Approved |
Connector |
Wire Leads
Figure 7 - Preparing the wiring
You have now successfully prepared your ceiling fan site. For in- structions on how to install your ceiling fan, continue with the in- stalling the ceiling plate section.
installing the ceiling plate
1.Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the outermost holes on the outlet box. The pilot holes should be 9/64" in diameter.
2.Thread the lead wires from the outlet box through the hole in the middle of the ceiling plate.
3.Your fan comes with four neoprene noise isolators. Position the isolators between the ceiling plate and ceiling by inserting the raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the ceiling plate. Refer to Figure 8.
Isolators
Washer
Wood Screw
Outlet Box
1/16” Recess | Ceiling Plate |
Figure 7 - Installing the outlet box
Figure 8 - Inserting the isolators into the ceiling plate
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