Instructions / Assembly

3
Installing Your Fan
Tools Required
Mounting Options
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT TO OUTLET BOX
MARKED "ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT OF
22.7 KG (50 LBS.) OR LESS" AND USE MOUNTING
SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE OUTLET BOX.
MOST OUTLET BOXES COMMONLY USED FOR
THE SUPPORT OF LIGHT FIXTURES ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND MAY
NEED TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THE
COMPLEXITY OF THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
FAN, A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IS
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Figure 2
Figures 1~3 are examples of different ways to
mount the outlet box.
Outlet Box
Figure 1
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture
but no ceiling joist, you may need an installation
heavy duty fan brace as shown in Figure 2
(available at any Home Depot store).
Figure 3
Heavy Duty Outlet Box for Fan
Heavy Duty Fan Brace
Provide Strong Support
Recessed
Outlet Box
Mounting bracket
opening must be
toward the top
If there isn't an existing UL listed mounting box,
then read the following instructions. Disconnect
the power by removing fuses or turning off circuit
breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building
structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building
materials. The outlet box and its support must be
able to fully support the moving weight of the fan
(at least 50 lbs). Do not use plastic outlet boxes.
Note: You may need a longer downrod to
maintain proper blade clearance when installing
on a steep, sloped ceiling. The maximum angle
allowable is 18
°
. If the canopy touches downrod,
remove the decorative canopy bottom cover and
turn the canopy 180
°
before attaching the canopy
to the mounting plate.
Phillips screwdriver, straight slot screwdriver, step
ladder and wire cutters.