How to Hang and Wire Your Ceiling Fan
INSTALLATION NOTE
It is recommended that each fan and the motor have ¾
plywood backing secured to a structural member for
adequate support (Figure 1). A 120 VAC electrical feed,
centered under the motor unit and wired to a 3 speed
control (supplied) is required. The motor unit will not
operate more than 4 pulley/blade assemblies.
WARNING
Do not install or use fan if any part is damaged or
missing. This product is designed to use only those
parts supplied with this product and/or any accessories
designated specifically for use with this product by
Fanimation. Substitution of parts or accessories not
designated for use with this product by Fanimation could
result in personal injury or property damage. Contact
your retail store for missing or damaged parts.
INSTALLATION NOTE
Motor assembly can be mounted at either end of Pulley
assembly or in the middle.
You will first drill ³
pilot holes into the plywood base
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or supporting member to prevent splitting or cracking.
Mount the Pulley Assembly on the ceiling with 4 lag bolts
and flat washers (Figure 1a)
Drill ³
pilot hole located approximately as shown in
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Figure 1a & 1b for lag "J" hook. Screw lag hook into
ceiling.
Hang motor assembly on lag hook for ease of wiring
fan motor (Figure 1b).
INSTALLATION NOTE
The fan must be hung with at least 7' of clearance from
floor to blade. The maximum overall (belt) length between
motor & pulley is 14´ and the minimum is 4´. (Figure 2)
For two-pulley assembly installation: The maximum
overall distance between two pulley assemblies is 13½´
and the minimum is 5´.
CAUTION
Do not connect fan blades until the fan is completely
installed. Hanging fan with blades connected may result
in damage to the fan blades.
& Flat Washer
14 ft max - motor to head
4 ft min
(13½ ft max - head to head)
Floor
8
Plywood (¾ thick min.)
Backing Secured to
Structural Member
Outlet Box Flush
to Finished
Ceiling
2" Lag
Bolt
& Flat
Washer
(4 places)
2" Lag Bolt
(4 places)
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
No
less than
7 ft
Figure 2
Ceiling