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ENERGY EFFICIENT USE OF CEILING FANS
Ceiling fan performance and energy savings
rely heavily on the proper installation and use
of the ceiling fan. Here are a few tips to ensure
efficient product performance.
Choosing the Appropriate Mounting Location
For optimal airflow Ceiling fans should be installed,
or mounted, in the middle of the room and at least
10 feet from floor to the blade and 18 inches from
wall to the blade.
Turn Off When Not in the Room
Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms. If the room
is unoccupied, turn off the ceiling fan to save energy.
ELECTRICAL AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
Your new ceiling fan will require a grounded
electrical supply line of 120 volts AC, 60 HZ, 15
Amp Circuit. Electrical code requires use of a
fan-rated outlet box to support the extra weight
and motion associated with a ceiling fan. A
fan-rated box will be labeled as such and
typically supports up to a 70lbs ceiling fan.
Fan-Rated Outlet Boxes vary in ratings and
design. Ensure the ratings of your ceiling fan
outlet box meet the requirements for the ceiling
fan being installed. Figure 1, Figure 2 and
Figure 3 depicts different structural configura-
tions that may be used for mounting the outlet
box.
Low-profile use (Figure 1)
A 1/2-in.-deep pancake box is meant to be
screwed to a joist or block. It's used if only one
cable is coming into the box. It is also avail-
able in a saddle-mount configuration.
Deep-profile use (Figure 2)
A 1-1/2 -in.-deep box can be attached to
block-ing between joists and is roomy
enough to handle more than one cable.
Visit www.altitudefans.com/install for installation video tutorials and product support
Using the Ceiling Fan Year Round
Summer Season: Use the ceiling fan in the
clockwise direction. The airflow produced by
the ceiling fan creates a wind-chill effect,
making you "feel" cooler. Select a fan speed
that provides a comfortable breeze, lower
speeds consume less energy.
Winter Season: Reverse the motor and operate
the ceiling fan at low speed in the counterclock-
wise direction. This produces a gentle updraft,
which forces warm air near the ceiling down
into the occupied space. Remember to adjust
your thermostat when using your ceiling
fan-additional energy and dollar savings could
be realized with this simple step!
CEILING JOIST
CEILING
CEILING JOIST
CEILING
4
2" x 4"
OUTLET BOX
2" x 4"
OUTLET BOX
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