Casablanca Fan Company Holliston C31UxxZ - Manual (Page 9)

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olliston
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fan InStallatIon
CeiLinG haRdWaRe (not to scale)
using existing Ceiling Fixture outlet Box
After turning the power oFF at its source (either the
circuit breaker or fuse box), lower the old fixture and
disconnect the wiring. Check the ceiling fixture outlet
box to be sure it is marked “Approved for Ceiling Fan
Mounting.” If it is not, a new box must be installed.
GettInG Started
installing a new Ceiling Fixture outlet Box
If you do not have an existing fixture located where
you wish to place your Casablanca fan, an approved
ceiling fixture outlet box must be installed and wired.
Note: the weight of this fan is 26 pounds.
ceIlInG plate InStallatIon
note: After removing the old fixture, check the outlet
box to ensure that it is supported by a joist or beam
across its upper surface. If not, a 2 x 4 stud must be
installed.
Step 1a. Remove the knockout plug in the center of
the outlet box or drill a 1 /
2
-inch hole for the lag screw
to pass through. then drill a 1 /
4
-inch guide hole into
the joist or beam to a depth of 3 inches.
Step 1b. Route the outlet box wires through the hole
of the ceiling plate as shown. Attach the ceiling plate
to the outlet box with the screws provided, making sure
the outlet box wires are not being pinched.
Caution:
to reduce the risk of personal injury, use
only the mounting hardware provided
with the approved outlet box to install the
ceiling plate.
Ceiling Plate
Screw Pack:
Lag Screw and Washer (1)
1" x 8-32 Roundhead Screw and Washer (2)
Wire nut (4)
WaRninG!
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
or personal injury, mount to outlet box
marked “acceptable Fan Support of 22.7
kg (50 lbs.) or less” using the mounting
hardware provided with the outlet box.
JOIST
CEILING
WIRING
CEILING
PLATE
WASHERS
Outlet Box
Hardware
CEILING FAN-
APPROVED
WIRING BOX