Mounting Recommendations; Sloped Ceiling Installation; Fan Installation; Getting Started - Casablanca Academy Owner's Manual

MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Before mounting your Casablanca fan, read the following helpful recommendations. The location of the
fan, air circulation, and fan size are all important factors to consider before installation.
Location
Ceiling fans have practical uses in almost every room
in your home. We suggest you follow these mounting
recommendations as you decide where to install your
Casablanca fan.
• For safety reasons, the fan blades must be a minimum of 7'
above the floor.
• Do not locate the fan in a doorway or above a swinging door.
• In bedrooms, fans work best when mounted above the foot of
the bed.
• Over pool tables, be sure to provide plenty of clearance to avoid
damage from pool cues.
• In kitchens be sure to allow for open cupboard doors to clear
the fan blades.
• Do not install a fan close to or over a pool or spa. High humidity combined with corrosive gases will
destroy the finish and warp the blades.
Fan Size
Variable fan speed capability permits the use of a full-size 52" fan even in smaller rooms. For very large
rooms, two fans may be needed.

SLOPED CEILING INSTALLATION

Suggested Extension Pole Lengths
Ceiling Height Pole Length
8' 0" 4.5"
8' 6" 4.5"
9' 0" 12"
9' 6" 12"
10' 0" 18"
11' 0" 24"
12' 0" 36"
13' 0" 48"
14' 0" 60"
When to Use Extension Poles
For optimum performance and appearance,
an extension pole should be used with your
Casablanca fan when installing on high (cathedral)
ceilings or sloped ceilings. Casablanca offers
standard poles in increments of 6" up to 5'. Custom
poles are available in lengths up to 9'9". See your
Authorized Casablanca Dealer for details.
Note: Fan may wobble or vibrate if pole length is
not long enough and inside blade is too close to
downslope or side wall. Extending pole length will
usually solve problem.
Calculation of Ceiling Angle
Use the tear-off Ceiling Angle Template card inserted
in this manual. It provides you with a simple "go"
or "no-go" for installing your fan on a sloped
ceiling.
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Maximum ®
angle 32º
Extension
Pole
Blades must be a
minimum of 7 feet
above the floor
7' minimum
This slope is less than 32º.
EXAMPLE 1
It is OK to install your fan.
This slope is 32º. This is the maximum
slope that will allow the fan to hang
EXAMPLE 2 straight down. It is OK to install your
fan.
This slope is more than 32º. Your fan will
not hang straight down, an adaptor is
necessary. Contact your local Authorized
EXAMPLE 3
Casablanca Dealer in regards to purchasing
a "Sloped Ceiling Adaptor. "

FAN INSTALLATION

GETTING STARTED

Installing a New Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box
If you do not have an existing fixture located
where you wish to place your Casablanca fan,
an approved ceiling fixture 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 or directly to
structure.
NOTE: Lag Screw installatin is required only under two conditions:
• Fan weighs 36 lbs. or more
• If the existing ceiling fixture outlet box needs to be modified for a ceiling fan application (for
example, if the house is not new construction and you are replacing an existing light fixture).
We recommend that the ceiling box be of sufficient capacity to support the weight of the fan and light
fixture under any conditions. If in doubt whether you need to install the lag screw, consult a qualified
electrician.
LAG SCREW INSTALLATION
CEILING HARDWARE (not to scale)
Wire Nut (4)
Mounting Bracket
Note: After removing the old fixture, 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 1. Remove the knockout plug in the center of the
outlet box or drill a 1 / -inch hole for the lag screw to pass
2
through. Then drill a / -inch guide hole into the joist or
1
4
beam to a depth of 3 inches.
Step 2. Thread the lead wires from the outlet box
down through the large hole in the the ceiling plate.
Step 3. Align the slotted holes in the ceiling plate
with the screw holes in the outlet box.
Note: The isolators should be flush against the ceiling.
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Using Existing Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box
After turning the power OFF at its source (either
the circuit breaker or fuse box), lower the old
fixture and disconnect the wiring. Check the
ceiling fixture 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 32 pounds.
Lag Screw and Washer (1)
1" x 8-32 Roundhead Screw and
Washer (2)
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