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2. Drop rod assembly
Remove the cotter pin and cross pin from the drop rod
boss of the fan. If a longer drop rod (12" to 72" rod) is
going to be used transfer the ball joint and the earth
wire to the longer rod.
Put the drop rod through the flared end of the canopy
and pass the electrical supply leads from the top of the
motor through the drop rod and boss cover and
canopy decorative plate until they exit at the top of the
rod.
Always ensure the rod passes through the
canopy and boss cover before the rod is connected to
the fan If an extension rod longer than 18" inches is to
be used, the cables will need to be extended in an
appropriate way.
Loosen the drop rod set screws on the boss, which is
on top of the motor and insert the drop rod into the
drop rod boss on top of the motor casing. Turn gently
to align the holes in the boss with those in the rod.
Ease the split pin through the boss and the rod taking
care not to pinch or damage any cables. Fix in place by
replacing the cotter pin.
Tighten all set screws at this point. This prevents the
rod and the fan moving in relation to one and other. It
also assists in maintaining a good earth continuity
through the fan, which is important to the safety of the
unit.
Failure to tighten the locking screws down may cause
the motor to oscillate badly.
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