5. Fan Assembly. (cont.)
With the hanging bracket secured to the
outlet box and able to support the fan, you
safety cable loop
wood
are now ready to hang your fan. Grab the fan
ceiling
firmly with two hands. Slide downrod
joist
through opening in hanging bracket and let
"J" hook
hanging ball rest on the hanging bracket.
Turn the hanging ball slot until it lines up with
the hanging bracket tab.
safety cable
WARNING: Failure to align slot in hanging ball
with tab in hanging bracket may result in
hanging bracket tab
serious injury or death.
hanging ball slot
Tip: Seek the help of another person to hold
the stepladder in place and to help lift the fan
up to you once you are set on the ladder.
Find a secure attachment point (wood ceiling
joist highly recommended) and secure safety
cable. It will be necessary to use the "J" hook
(in hardware pack) with the safety cable loop.
Replace vice on safety cable and adjust safety
motor housing
cable length by pulling on the cable. Adjust
slack in cable to a hands length and secure
vice by tightening screw and nut securely.
[Refer to drawing at right.] The loop at the
end of the safety cable should just fit over the
"J" hook. Test safety cable by pulling on loose
end with pliers. If the safety cable slips, the screw
and nut on the vice must be set tighter. Extra
cable slack can be left in ceiling area.
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