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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
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 35lbs 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
configurations 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 available in a saddle-mount
configuration.
Deep-profile use (Figure 2)
A 2-1 -in.-deep box can be attached to blocking
between joists and is roomy enough to handle more
than one cable.
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
4
2" x 4"
OUTLET BOX
CEILING JOIST
2" x 4"
OUTLET BOX
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