Installation and Operation Manual for Installers Choice® Ceiling Fans

STEP 2 - CHOOSING THE FAN SITE

Within the room where you want to install the fan, choose a fan site where

See Figure 2a for the minimum mounting distances.

USING AN EXISTING FAN SITE

If you are preparing a new fan site, go to the next section, "Preparing a New Fan Site."

If you plan to use an existing fan site, complete the following checklist for the support brace, ceiling hole, outlet box, and wiring. If you cannot check off every item, see the next section, "Preparing a New Fan Site," for instructions on properly preparing the site for your new fan.

FAN SUPPORT SYSTEM

CEILING HOLE

OUTLET BOX

WIRING

See Figure 2b for an adequate existing fan site.

If your existing fan site is suitable, refer to the manufacturer's installation manual for instructions on how to install your ceiling fan and any attachments.

PREPARING A NEW FAN SITE

To prepare the fan site follow four steps:

Step 1: Cutting the Ceiling Hole

Step 2: Installing the Support Brace (if necessary)

Step 3: Installing the Outlet Box

Step 4: Preparing the Wiring

STEP 1: CUTTING THE CEILING HOLE

1. Locate the site for the hole directly below the joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and fan.

2. Cut a four inch (4") diameter hole through the drywall or plaster of the ceiling as shown in Figure 2c. You will use the hole to install the support brace and outlet box.

STEP 2: INSTALLING THE SUPPORT BRACE

If there is a ceiling joist directly above the hole which will allow the outlet box to be recessed a minimum of 1/ 16"in the ceiling, go to Step 3: Installing the Outlet Box.

If there is not an adequate ceiling joist available, do the following:

1. Attach a 2"x 4" support brace between two joists. The support brace must allow the bottom of the outlet box to be recessed a minimum of 1/16" into the ceiling. See Figure 2c.

2. Check the support brace to ensure it will support the full weight of the fan and light kit.

STEP 3: INSTALLING THE OUTLET BOX

1. Obtain a UL-approved octagonal 4"x 1-1/2" outlet box, plus two #8 x 1-1/2" wood screws and washers, available from any hardware store or electrical supply house.

2. Orient the outlet box so that both the inner and outer holes in the box align with the joist or support brace.

3. Drill pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of the wood screws (5/64") through the inner holes of the outlet box.

4. Attach the outlet box directly to the support brace or joist with two #8 x 1-1/2" wood screws and washers. The bottom of the outlet box must be recessed a minimum of 1/16" into the ceiling as shown in Figure 2d.

STEP 4: PREPARING THE WIRING

1. Make sure the circuit breakers to the fan supply line leads and associated wall switch location are turned off. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

2. Thread the fan supply line through the outlet box so that the fan supply line extends at least six inches (6") beyond the box as shown in Figure 2e.

3. Attach the fan supply line to the outlet box with an approved connector, available at any hardware store or electrical supply house. Refer to Figure 2e.

4. Make certain the wiring meets all national and local standards and ANSI/NFPA 70.

INSTALLER'S CHOICE® This patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of three ways. The steps in this manual include specific instructions for the fan mounting method of your choice.

Flush Mounting (Figure 2f) fits close to the ceiling, for low ceilings less than 8 feet high.

Angle Mounting (Figure 2h) hangs from a vaulted or angled ceiling.

Standard Mounting (Figure 2g) hangs from the ceiling by a connector pipe (included), for ceilings 8 feet or higher. For ceilings higher than eight feet, you can purchase Hunter extension rods. All Hunter fans use sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure stability and wobble-free performance.