Introduction; Before You Start; Safe Use - Casablanca C42GxxxL Owner's Manual

• CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Installation is to be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1999 and local codes. If you are unfamiliar with the wiring codes, you should use
a qualified electrician. To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install
control to a receptacle, fluorescent light fixture, motor-operated appliance, or transformer-supplied
appliance.
• This fan is designed to be installed on an existing electrical outlet box. The outlet box must be UL Listed
for ceiling fan installations. If it is not, a new box must be installed. Casablanca extension poles are
available for sloped or high ceiling installations.
• This ceiling fan requires a grounded electrical supply of 120 VAC, 60 Hz and a minimum 15 amp circuit.
The maximum current requirement for the fan with light fixture is 2.9 amps. The fan uses about 1 amp
or 100 watts. Maximum light current is 1.5 amps or 175 watts of lighting.
• Where wire nuts are employed, be sure all bare wires are within the connectors. When installing the
canopy, make sure all wires are within the canopy and that no wires are being pinched.
WARNING: Do not bend the blade brackets when installing the brackets, balancing the blades, or
cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between the rotating fan blades.
Unpacking
Before assembling and installing your ceiling fan, remove all parts from the shipping cartons and check
them against the parts listed in the Parts Guide.
For best performance and for your warranty to be valid, use only genuine Casablanca blades, light
fixtures, and accessories.
• Inspect the contents of your carton for possible
shipping or handling damage. If parts are missing
or damaged, call 1-888-227-2178.
• It is always a good idea to have an assistant to
help with the installation.
• When cleaning, painting, or working near your
fan, be very careful of the fan and blades. Always
turn the power OFF to the ceiling fan before
working on it or replacing light bulbs.
• Contact Casablanca Fan Company by calling
1-888-227-2178, or contact your local authorized
Casablanca dealer for assistance in obtaining
service.
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INTRODUCTION

BEFORE YOU START

SAFE USE

(Remove fuse for the
circuit you will be
working on)
oLorado
Circuit Breaker
Fuse Box
(Trip breaker for the
circuit you will be
working on)
18"
84"
5