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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 fire, 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 insure that it is supported by a joist or beam across its
upper surface. If not, a 2 x4 stud must be installed.
Step 1a. Remove the knockout plug in the center of the
1
outlet box or drill a
/
-inch hole for the lag screw to pass
2
through. Th en drill a
1
/
-inch guide hole into the joist or
4
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
provided screws from Pack A, 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!
4
FAN INSTALLATION
GETTING STARTED
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: Th e weight of this fan is 34 pounds.
Screw Pack A:
Lag Screw and Washer (1)
1" x 8-32 Roundhead Screw and Washer (2)
Ceiling-Fan-Ap-
proved Wiring
Box
Crossbar Mounting
Bracket
Green Ground Wire
1" x 8-32
Roundhead Screw
Joist
Wire Nut (4)
Ceiling Wiring
Ridge side down
Washer
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