Safety rules – Hampton Direct 52" Ceiling Fan 171-348 User Manual

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1. Safety Rules

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, insure electricity has been turned off

at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning.

2. All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and

local electrical codes. Electrical installation should be performed by a

qualified licensed electrician.

3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire, do not use

this fan with any solid-state fan speed control device.

4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only the two steel

screws (and lock washers) provided with the outlet box for mounting to

the outlet box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for the support of

lighting fixtures are not acceptable for fan support and may need to be

replaced, consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY,

MOUNT FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT.

5. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and

capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 50 pounds. Use only

UL Listed outlet boxes marked FOR FAN SUPPORT.

6. The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 feet clearance from

the trailing edge of the blades to the floor.

7. Do not operate the reverse switch while the fan blades are in motion.

The fan must be turned off and the blades stopped before reversing

the blades direction.

8. Avoid placing objects in the path of the blades.

9. To avoid personal injury or damage to the fan and other items, be

cautious when working around or cleaning the fan.

10. Do not use water or detergents when cleaning the fan or fan blades. A

dry dust cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable for most

cleaning.

11. After making electrical connections, spliced conductors should be turned

upward and pushed carefully up into the outlet box. The wires should

be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-

grounding conductor on one side of the outlet box.

12. Electrical diagrams are for reference only. Light kits that are not packed

with the fan must be UL Listed and marked suitable for use with the

model fan you are installing. Switches must be UL General Use

Switches. Refer to the Instructions packaged with the light kits and

switches for proper assembly.

13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this

with any solid-state speed control device.

NOTE

READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE

BLADE ARMS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS BRACKETS) DURING

ASSEMBLY OR AFTER INSTALLATION. DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS IN

THE PATH OF THE BLADES.

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