Safety Rules - GE 20338 User Manual

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure electricity has
been turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box before
beginning.
2. All wiring must be in accordance with the latest edition of
National Electrical Code "ANSI / NFPA 70" and local electrical
codes.
3. WARNING: to reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do
not use this fan with any solid-state fan speed control device.
It will permanently damage the electronic circuitry.
4. CAUTION: to reduce the risk of personal injury, use only the
screws provided with the outlet box.
5. The outlet box and support structure must be securely
mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of
15.9 kg (35 lb.). Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked "FOR
FAN SUPPORT"
6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 feet (2.13 m)
clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.
7. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.
8. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other
items, be cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.
9. Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or
fan blades. A dry dust cloth or lightly damped cloth will be
suitable for cleaning.
10. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors
should be turned upward and pushed carefully up into
the outlet box. The wires should be spread apart with the
grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor
on one side of the outlet box and ungrounded conductor on
the other side of the outlet box.
11. All set screws must be checked and re-tightened where
necessary before installation.
12. This fan is suitable for room sizes up to 225 square feet
(20.9 square meters).
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal
injury, mount fan to outlet box
marked acceptable for fan support
the screws provided with the outlet
box.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of personal injury, do not bend
the blade arms (also referred to
as flanges), when installing the
brackets, balancing the blades
or cleaning the fan. Do not insert
foreign objects in-between rotating
fan blades.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal
injury, mount to outlet box marked
"acceptable for fan support of
15.9 kg (35 lbs.) or less" and use
mounting screws provided with
the outlet box. Most outlet boxes
commonly used for the support of
light fixtures are not acceptable
for fan support and may need to
be replaced. Due to the complexity
of the installation of this fan, a
qualified licensed electrician is
strongly recommended.
blade edge
30
inches
(76 cm)
7 feet
(2.13m)
Vaulted ceiling
angle is not to
exceed 11 degrees.