How to Assemble Your Ceiling Fan (continued)
7. Cut off excess lead wire approximately 6 to 9
inches above top of the top of the downrod. Strip
insulation off 1/2-inch from the end of each lead
wire (Figure 7).
NOTE: All set screws must be checked, and retightened
where necessary, before installation.
WARNING
To avoid possible re or shock, be sure electricity is
turned off at the main fuse box before hanging.
(Figure 1)
NOTE: If you are not sure if the outlet box is grounded,
contact a licensed electrician for advise, as it must be
grounded for safe operation.
WARNING
The fan must be hung with at least 7' of clearance
from oor to blades. (Figure 2)
1. Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box
using the outlet box screws and washers supplied with
the outlet box. (Figure 2)
2. Drill a ¼" pilot hole into the building structure to
prevent splitting or cracking with installation of the lag
bolt. Using the " x 2" lag bolt and flat washer, attach
safety cable to ceiling joist or wood structural member.
The lag bolt will pass through the flat washer, safety
cable loop, and into the building structure. (Figure 3)
NOTE: Ceiling support cable cannot be secured to
junction box only, it must be directly secured to ceiling
joist or structural member using the
3. Make sure the electrical supply wires, including
the hanger bracket grounding wire and safety cable
are pulled through the downrod, between the hanger
bracket and the junction box so that electrical
connections can be made later.
WARNING
The outlet box must be securely anchored. Hanger
bracket must seat
rmly 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.
How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
" x 2" lag bolt
6 TO 9
INCHES
CEILING
FLOOR
WOOD MEMBER
(2" X 4" APPROX.)
CEILING
JUNCTION
BOX
C E I L I N G
SUPPORT
CABLE
7
DOWNROD
Figure 7
MAIN FUSE BOX
Figure 1
NO LESS
THAN
7 FEET
Figure 2
CEILING JOIST
HANGER BRACKET
Figure 3