Emerson CF850 Owner Manual - Page 7
How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan
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How to Hang Your Ceiling Fan ! WARNING The fan must be hung with at least 7' of clearance from floor to blades (Figure 11). ! 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". AT LEAST 7' ! WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical 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. Figure 11 1.Securely attach the hanger bracket to the outlet box using the two screws supplied with the outlet box. (Figure 12.) 2. Carefully lift the fan and seat the hanger ball/downrod assembly on the hanger bracket that was just attached to the outlet box (Figure 12). Be sure the groove in the ball is lined up with tab on the hanger bracket (Figure 13). NOTE: CEILING COVER OMITTED FOR CLARITY. OUTLET BOX TWO SCREWS SUPPLIED WITH OUTLET BOX CEILING FLOOR ! 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. Figure 12 HANGER BRACKET TAB ! WARNING Failure to seat tab in groove could cause damage to electrical wires and possible shock or fire hazard. ! WARNING To avoid possible fire or shock, do not pinch wires between the hanger ball/downrod assembly and hanger bracket. NOTE: CEILING COVER, SUPPLY WIRES AND FAN WIRES OMITTED FOR CLARITY. OUTLET BOX HANGER BRACKET Figure 13 HANGER BALL/ DOWNROD ASSEMBLY 1-1/4" THREADED STUD (2) 7 U.L. Model No.: CF850
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