Hunter 18860 Owners Manual - Page 9

Step 3: Installation of Ceiling Mounting Hardware CAUTION: YOUR HUNTER CEILING FAN WEIGHS UP TO 50 LBS. THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN FOR SAFETY AND TO ENSURE THAT YOUR FAN IS SECURELY MOUNTED TO THE CEILING. MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED BY THE BUILDING STRUCTURE. • When inspecting or preparing installation site where wiring is available, hiake sure electricity is "off" at fuse box or circuit breaker panel. • All wiring must meet local and national codes. ▪ Do not mount directly to an unsupported ceiling or to an unsupported electrical outlet. • The wood joist chosen for mounting the fan must-be sound and of sufficient size. In no case should it be smaller than standard 2"x 4" lumber. • For ease of installation on 8' ceilings, use 4"x 1/ 2 " round outlet box. A. Replacing an existing lightfixture. 1. Tbrn off electricity at fuse box or circuit breaker panel for appropriate circuit. 2. If the mounting site is -not centered under an existing ceiling joist (see Figures 4 and 5) it will be necessary to reinforce the mounting site with a cross member. See Fig. 6. The cross member must be a minimum 2"x 4" size and securely mounted between the ceiling joists with nails or wood screws. 3. Drill (2) holes no larger than minor diameter (11/64") of bracket screw, 2" deep, 2-9/16" apart in center of joist. Bracket may be used for hole pattern. A tAi II Surface Mounted FIGURE 4 Recess Mounted FIGURE 5 4. Drill (2) " diameter holes 2-9/16" apart through the back of the outlet box. There may already be two holes at the correct spacing, but they will probably have to be enlarged. 5. Use the (2) bracket screws to secure the bracket and outlet box to the joist as shown in Fig. 4 and 5. Install rubber bushing hi hanger bracket before assembling the parts to the ceiling joist. Do not use lubricant on the screw threads. 6. You are now ready to hang fan. See page 10, step 4. 9