Installing Your Fan; Tools Required; Mounting Options - HAMPTON BAY Scottsdale Manual Del Propietário

Installing Your Fan

Tools Required

Phillips screwdriver, straight slot
screwdriver, step ladder and wire cutters.

Mounting Options

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 35 lbs). Do
not use plastic outlet boxes.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, MOUNT FAN
ONLY TO AN OUTLET BOX MARKED ACCEPT-
A B L E F O R FA N S U P P O RT A N D U S E T H E
MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE
OUTLET BOX. OUTLET BOX COMMONLY USED
FOR THE SUPPORT OF LIGHTING FIXTURE MAY
NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT AND
MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.
3
Figures 1~3 are examples of different ways to
mount the outlet box.
Outlet Box
Recessed
Outlet Box
Note: You may need a longer downrod to
Outlet Box
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
Figure 1
canopy 180° before attaching the canopy to
the mounting plate.
To hang your fan where there is an existing
fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need an
installation hanger bar as shown in Figure 4
Figure 2
(available at any Home Depot store).
Provide Strong
Support
Ceiling
Mounting
Plate
Figure 3
Outlet Box
Figure 4