Select Proper Angle Irons - BIG ASS FANS Basic^ Installation Manual

Big Ass Fans can only be hung from an I-beam or bar joists. See page 11 for I-beam mounting instructions. Consult a
structural engineer for installation methods not covered in this manual.
WARNING: The fan should not be installed unless the structure on which the fan is to be mounted is of sound
construction, undamaged, and capable of supporting the loads of the fan and its method of mounting. A structural
engineer should verify that the structure is adequate prior to fan installation. Verifying the stability of the mounting
structure is the sole responsibility of the customer and/or end user, and Big Ass Fans hereby expressly disclaims any
liability arising therefrom, or arising from the use of any materials or hardware other than those supplied by Big Ass Fans
WARNING: Never use beam clips when mounting fans to angle irons! Beam clips are intended for I-beam installations.
CAUTION: Do not install the fan from a single purlin, truss, or bar joist.
CAUTION: Unsupported angle iron spans should not exceed 12 ft (3.7 m).
CAUTION: The angle irons must be fastened to the roof structure at each end.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le ventilateur ne doit pas être installé à moins que la structure sur laquelle le ventilateur doit être
monté soit une construction solide, intacte, et capable de supporter les charges du ventilateur et sa méthode de montage.
expressément toute responsabilité en découlant ou résultant de l'utilisation de tout matériel ou du matériel autres que
ceux fournis par Big Ass
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne jamais utiliser des attaches de poutre lors du montage du ventilateur sur les cornières ! Les
attaches de poutre sont uniquement destinées à l'installation de poutres en I.
ATTENTION : Ne pas installer le ventilateur à partir d'une seule panne, grappe ou solive.
ATTENTION : Des travées de cornières non soutenues ne doivent pas dépasser 12 pieds (3,7 m).

1. Select proper angle irons

Follow the table below when selecting angle irons for fan installation. Note: Angle irons and angle iron hardware are not included with
the fan.
Angle iron span
(between mounting points)
6 ft (1.8 m) or less
6 ft (1.8 m) to 8 ft (2.4 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) to 12 ft (3.7 m)
*Two pairs of angle irons. Pairs should be placed back to back and fastened in center (see step 3).
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Mounting Structure: Bar Joists
Minimum angle iron dimensions
(W x H x T)
2.5" (6.4 cm) x 2.5" (6.4 cm) x 0.25" (0.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm) x 3" (7.6 cm) x 0.25" (0.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm) x 3" (7.6 cm) x 0.25" (0.6 cm)
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Number of angle
irons needed
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6 ' ( 1
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2 . 4 m
- 8 ' (
. 8 m )
6 ' ( 1
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( 3 . 7 m
- 1 2 '
. 4 m )
8 ' ( 2
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Angle Iron Side View
(see table for dimensions)
2
2
Height
4*
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13
Thickness
Width