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Tools Required: Phillips screw driver; slotted screw driver; step-ladder; wire cutters; electrical tape.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
If there isn't an existing mounting box, then read the following instructions. Disconnect the
power by removing fuses or turning off circuit breakers.
Secure the outlet box directly to the building structure. Use appropriate fasteners and building
materials. The outlet box and its support must be able to fully support the moving weight of
the fan (at least 50 lbs.). Use a UL Listed metal outlet box. Do not use a plastic outlet box.
Figure 1, 2 and 3 are examples of different ways to mount the outlet box.
Note:You may need a longer downrod to maintain proper blade clearance when installing on a
steep, sloped ceiling. Longer downrods are available from your Minka-Aire dealer.
To hang your fan where there is an existing fixture but no ceiling joist, you may need to install
a hanger bar as shown in Fig. 4. (available at your Minka Aire dealer or local hardware store)
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INSTALLING THE FAN
CEILING
JOIST
CROSS BRACE
OUTLET BOX
CEILING JOIST OR
CEILING
CROSS BRACE
jOIST
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
ANGLED CEILING
PROVIDE
MAXIMUM 24 ° ANGLE
STRONG
SUPPORT
HANGER
OPENING
must be
FACING
OUTLET BOX
UPSIDE
RECESSED
OUTLET BOX
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
3
PARALLEL WOOD BRACE
(MIN. 2" THICK)
OUTLET
BOX
CEILING
HANGER BAR
JOIST
(OPTIONAL)
HANGER
BRACKET
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