4. How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
WARNING
!
The outlet box and joist must be securely mounted and
capable of supporting at least 50 lbs. Use only a U.L.
outlet box listed as "Acceptable for Fan Support of
22.7 kg. (50 lbs.) or less".
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury, mount fan to outlet box marked "Acceptable for
Fan Support of 22.7 kg. (50 lbs.) or less", and use
screws supplied with outlet box. Most outlet boxes
commonly used for support of light fixtures are not
acceptable for fan support and may need to be
replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
4.2
Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box
using the two screws supplied with the outlet box.
(Figure 15).
4.3
Carefully lift the partially assembled ceiling fan and seat
the hanger ball/downrod assembly into the hanger bracket
that was just attached to the outlet box (Figure 16).
Be sure the groove in the ball is engaged with the anti-
NOTE: Be very careful not to bend the blade
rotation tab on the hanger bracket (Figure 16).
assemblies while hanging the partially assembled
ceiling fan.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
To avoid possible fire or shock, do not pinch wires
between the hanger ball/downrod assembly and
hanger bracket.
(Continued)
TWO SCREWS
SUPPLIED WITH
OUTLET BOX
Figure 15
WARNING
!
Hanger bracket must seat firmly 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.
NOTE: CEILING COVER, SUPPLY WIRES AND FAN WIRES
OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
Figure 16
11
OUTLET BOX
HANGER BRACKET
ANTI-ROTATION TAB
OUTLET
BOX
HANGER
BRACKET
HANGER BALL/
DOWNROD
ASSEMBLY
HANGER BALL
HANGER BRACKET
HANGER BALL
GROOVE
ANTI-ROTATION
TAB