BIG ASS FANS Essence Manual

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Installation manual (72 pages)

Installation manual (176 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 UPPER MOUNT & EXTENSION TUBE
2 FAN & SAFETY CABLE
3 TIGHTEN HARDWARE
4 WIRING HARNESSES & COVER PLATE
5 LOWER COVER
6 AIRFOILS
7 WALL CONTROLLER WIRING
8 FAN WIRING
9 WALL CONTROLLER
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 References
- 10.2 Download manual

BIG ASS FANS Essence Manual

UPPER MOUNT & EXTENSION TUBE

Refer to the instructions included for your mounting structure.

FAN & SAFETY CABLE

If your fan order included guy wires, install them according to the instructions included with the guy wire kit.
Do not remove main fan unit from protective packaging prior to hanging.
FAN & SAFETY CABLE

TIGHTEN HARDWARE

Bar Joist Mounting

Allow extension tube to hang freely and balance itself, and then tighten.

Wood Frame Mounting

Allow extension tube to hang freely and balance itself, and then tighten.

Solid Beam Mounting

Allow extension tube to hang freely and balance itself, and then tighten.

If installing the Essence LED Light (available in select regions only), install it according to the instructions included with the light. Contact Big Ass Fans for details.

WIRING HARNESSES & COVER PLATE

Make sure power is disconnected.
If installing Essence with UV-C Technology, do not install the cover plate provided with the fan.
WIRING HARNESSES & COVER PLATE

LOWER COVER

Do not install lower cover if installing the LED light.

Remove protective cover sheet from bottom of main fan unit before installing lower cover.

AIRFOILS

If installing the LED light, install it before installing the airfoils.
Do not fully tighten bolts until all retainers are attached. Tighten outer bolts first.

Hole A should be positioned over top of hole B.

WALL CONTROLLER WIRING

Skip this step if installing Essence with UV-C Technology. Refer to the instructions provided with the UV-C light.
WALL CONTROLLER WIRING

FAN WIRING

Wire Color Chart

	AC Line (L1)	AC Line/Neutral (L2/N)	Earth/PE
North America 100–120 V System	Black	White	Green or Bare Copper
North America 208–240 V System	Black, Red, or Blue	Red, Blue, or Black R	Green or Bare Copper
Australia	Brown or Red	Black or Light Blue	Green with Yellow Tracer
All Other Regions	Brown	Blue	Green with Yellow Tracer

Power
Power

Online Wiring Diagrams:
bigassfans.com/support/essence

Fire Relay
If installing Essence with UV-C Technology, do not connect fire relay wiring. Refer to the instructions provided with the UV-C light.

In the configuration shown, fan operation is disabled when power is applied to the fire relay. To restart the fan and clear the fire fault, close the circuit and turn off power to the fan for 60 seconds.

WALL CONTROLLER

Make sure the CAT5 controller cable is routed from the junction box to the controller installation location. Refer to the instructions that came in the controller box for controller installation details.

REPLACING FUSES
Suitable replacements