Preparing the Fan Site

Step 1 - Choose the Fan Site

Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building structure are essential for safety, reliable operation, maximum efficiency, and energy savings.

Choose a fan site where:

No object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades during normal operation.

he fan blades are at least 7 feet above the floor and the ceiling is at least 9 feet high.

he fan blades have no obstructions to airflow, such as walls or posts, within 30 inches of the fan blade tips.

he fan is directly below a joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and the full weight of the fan.

30” From Wall or Nearest Obstruction

9’ Minimum

Ceiling

7’ MinimumHeight Blades to

Floor

Checklist for Existing Fan Site

If you want to use an existing fan site, complete the following checklist to determine if the site is acceptable and safe for your new Hunter fan. If you cannot check off every item, prepare a new fan site as described on this page.

Fan Support System

Fan attaches directly to building structure.

Fan support system will hold full weight of the fan and light kit.

Ceiling Hole

he outlet box clearance hole is directly below the joist or support brace.

Outlet Box

he outlet box is an UL-approved octagonal 4” x 1-1/2” outlet box (or as specified by the support brace manufacturer).

he outlet box is secured to the joist or support brace by wood screws and washers through the inner holes of outlet box.

he outer holes of the outlet box are aligned with joist or support brace.

he bottom of the outlet box is recessed a minimum of 1/16” into ceiling.

Wiring

he electrical cable is secured to outlet box by an approved connector.

Six inches of lead wires extend from outlet box.

If your existing fan site is suitable, skip ahead to Section 2 • Installing the

Ceiling Plate.

Suitable Existing Fan Site

Fan Support

System

Fan Support

 

Outlet Box

 

System

 

 

 

Wiring

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Type specifications

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