Safety Rules - HAMPTON BAY 120-231 User Manual

1. Before you begin installing the fan, shut power off at the
circuit breaker or the fuse box.
2. Be cautious! Read all instructions and safety information
before installing your new fan. Review accompanying
assembly diagrams.
3. Make sure that all electrical connections comply with local
codes, ordinances, or National Electrical Codes. Hire a
qualified electrician or consult a do-it-yourself wiring
handbook if you are unfamiliar with installing electrical
wiring.
4. Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan
blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum
clearance of 7 feet from the floor and 18 inches from the tip
of the blades to the wall.
If you are mounting the fan to a ceiling outlet box, use
5.
U.L. Listed metal octagonal outlet box marked
"Acceptable for fan support". Secure the box directly
to the building structure. The outlet box and its support
must be able to support the moving weight of the fan (at
least 50 lbs.) Do not use a plastic box.
6. Caution: To reduce the risk of personal injury use only the
screws provided with the outlet box.
7. If you are mounting the fan to a joist, make sure it is able to
support the moving weight of the fan (at least 50 lbs.).
8. After you install the fan, make sure that all mountings are
secured to prevent the fan from falling.

1. Safety Rules

9. Do not insert anything into the fan blades while the fan is operating.
10. Turn the fan off and wait for it to stop completely before changing the
fan direction.
ATTENTION: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires this fan to be
equipped with a 190 watt limiting device. If lamping exceeds 190
watts, the ceiling fan's light kit will shut off automatically.
NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and care are
factors which can not be built into this product. These factors must be
supplied by the person(s) installing, caring for and operating the unit.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL
INJURY. MOUNT FAN DIRECTLY TO THE BUILDING JOIST USING THE WOOD
SCREWS AND WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE FAN. THE WOOD SCREWS
MUST GO THROUGH THE OUTLET BOX VIA THE KNOCK OUTS. CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF IN DOUBT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE
HOLDERS WHILE INSTALLING, BALANCING THE BLADES, OR CLEANING
THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS BETWEEN ROTATING FAN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN
WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE
NOTE
WARNING
BLADES.