Fan Installation Getting Started; Crossbar Mounting Bracket Installation - Casablanca WHITMAN Owner's Manual

Installing a New Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box
If you do not have an existing fi xture located where
you wish to place your Casablanca fan, an approved
ceiling fi xture outlet box must be installed and wired.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock,
or personal injury, mount to outlet box
marked "Acceptable Fan Support of 22.7
kg (50 lbs.) or less" using the mounting
hardware provided with the outlet box.

CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION

CEILING HARDWARE (not to scale)
Crossbar Mounting Bracket
Note: After removing the old fi xture, check the outlet
box to ensure that it is supported by a joist or beam
across its upper surface. If not, a 2 x 4 stud must be
installed.
Step 1a. Remove the knockout plug in the center of
1
the outlet box or drill a / -inch hole for the lag screw
2
to pass through. Then drill a
the joist or beam to a depth of 3 inches.
Step 1b. Route the outlet box wires through the
keyhole slot of the crossbar mounting bracket as
shown. Attach the crossbar mounting bracket to the
outlet box with the screws provided, making sure the
outlet box wires are not pinched by the washer.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, use
only the mounting hardware provided
with the approved outlet box to install the
crossbar mounting bracket.
WARNING!
Support directly to building structure only.
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FAN INSTALLATION
GETTING STARTED
Lag Screw and Washer (1)
1" x 8-32 Roundhead Screws and Washers (2)
1
/ -inch guide hole into
4
Using Existing Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box
After turning the power OFF at its source (either the
circuit breaker or fuse box), lower the old fi xture and
disconnect the wiring. Check the ceiling fi xture outlet
box to be sure it is marked "Approved for Ceiling Fan
Mounting." If it is not, a new box must be installed.
Note: The weight of this fan is 24 pounds.
JOIST
CEILING
WIRING
CROSSBAR
MOUNTING
BRACKET
GREEN
GROUND WIRE
Wire Nuts (4)
CEILING FAN-
APPROVED
WIRING BOX
WASHERS
1" x 8-32
ROUNDHEAD
SCREWS