Preparing The Fan Site - Hunter 21955 Owner's Manual

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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Step 1 - Choose the Fan Site

Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building

structure are essential for safety, reliable operation, maximum

efficiency, and energy savings.

Choose a fan site where:

• No object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades during

normal operation.

• The fan blades are at least 7 feet above the floor and the ceiling is

at least 8 feet high.

• The fan blades have no obstructions to airflow, such as walls or

posts, within 30 inches of the fan blade tips.

• The fan is directly below a joist or support brace that will hold the

outlet box and the full weight of the fan.

Checklist for Existing Fan Site

If you want to use an existing fan site, complete the following checklist to

determine if the site is acceptable and safe for your new Hunter fan. If you

cannot check off every item, prepare a new fan site as described on this

page.

Fan Support System

• Fan attaches directly to building structure.

• Fan support system will hold full weight of the fan and light kit.

Ceiling Hole

• The outlet box clearance hole is directly below the joist or support brace.

Outlet Box

• The outlet box is an UL-approved octagonal 4" x 1-1/2" outlet box (or as

specified by the support brace manufacturer).

• The outlet box is secured to the joist or support brace by wood screws

and washers through the inner holes of outlet box.

• The outer holes of the outlet box are aligned with joist or support brace.

• The bottom of the outlet box is recessed a minimum of 1/16" into

ceiling.

Wiring

• The electrical cable is secured to outlet box by an approved connector.

• Six inches of lead wires extend from outlet box.

If your existing fan site is suitable, skip ahead to Section 2 • Installing the

Ceiling Plate.