Installing Your Fan - HAMPTON BAY 120-231 User Manual

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 Hampton Bay 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 Hampton
Bay dealer).

3. Installing Your Fan

Ceiling
joist
Cross brace
Outlet box
Ceiling
joist
Figure 1
Ceiling joist
Parallel
or cross brace
wood brace
Outlet box
Figure 2
Angled ceiling
Provide strong
maximum
support
17 angle
Recessed
Hanger bracket
outlet box
opening must
be facing
Figure 3
Hanger bar
(optional)
Hanger
bracket
Figure 4
uphill
Ceiling
joist