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Fan blades must be mounted at least seven feet above the floor. For maximum efficiency, they should not have any obstruction within 24" of the blade tips.


An appropriate junction or outlet box securely attached to the building structure is required. Replace the old box with one labeled as approved for ceiling fans or ceiling suspended "paddle" fan installation. The box and its support must be able to support the moving weight of the fan. Use the installation hardware recommended by the junction box manufacturer. Fans of over 35 pounds, with or without accessories, require additional support independent of the outlet box.


Secure the new box to a brace between ceiling joists. If there is no 2" x 4" wood brace between the joists but you have access to the framing through the attic, add a brace. Otherwise, install an expandable metal ceiling fan hanger bar. These may be positioned either from the attic or from below the ceiling, through the rough opening. Secure the box to the bracket with a U-bolt.


1.Remove the fan motor screws. These screws will be used later to secure the blade arms to the motor.


2.Remove the mounting bracket from the fan canopy.


3.Secure the mounting bracket to the ceiling electrical box with mounting screws and lock washers. If the fan comes with a J-hook, install the mounting bracket with the J-hook towards the floor. The hook will support the weight of the fan motor housing for a hands-free wiring installation.


4.Pull the electrical wires through the center hole of the mounting bracket.

5.At this point, if you have a fan with a three position mount, you will need to decide whether to use a close mount or downrod installation. (Downrod installations are used for both standard and angled applications.)

1.Install the downrod into the mount with the ball end toward the ceiling.


2.Thread the lead wires from the motor (black, white and blue) through both the canopy and downrod. Take extra care not to pull on electrical wires.


3.Insert the downrod into the collar yoke and rotate until the holes match. Insert the connector pin through the holes, and secure with a cotter pin. Be careful not to damage or cut the fan wires. Bend the two legs of the cotter pin to ensure that the connector pin does not slip out.

4. Affix the hanger and downrod to the motor assembly by tightening the setscrew on the side of the downrod. Some fans have two setscrews and some have lock nuts for the setscrews.


5.Insert the ball into the hanger bracket. The tab opposite the hanger bracket opening should fit into the slot on the ball. Make the appropriate wire connections.


6.After the connections are made and the wires are carefully tucked into the outlet box, make sure the tab in the bottom of the hanger bracket is seated in the groove of the hanger ball. Slide the canopy up the hanger bracket and permanently attach it with the supplied screws.

1.Remove the larger screws and lock washers from the top of the decorative fan motor housing.


2.Secure the canopy to the housing using the same screws.


3.Hang the fan on the J-hook (if applicable) by using one of the holes at the top of the canopy.


4.Make the appropriate wire connections. After the connections are made and the wires are carefully tucked into the outlet box, remove the canopy from the J-hook on the mounting plate.

5.Permanently attach the canopy to the mounting plate with the provided screws.

ENERGY STAR labeled ceiling fans move at least 20 percent more air than a typical ceiling fan per watt of power consumed. ENERGY STAR labeled ceiling fans use about 60-70 percent less electricity for lighting than equivalent incandescent models.