Casablanca Fan Company Casablanca Seacoast' Ceiling Fan C3U72M - Manual (Page 4)

GETTING STARTED
Installing a New Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box
If you do not have an existing fi xture located where you wish
to place your Casablanca fan, an approved ceiling fi xture
outlet box must be installed and wired.
Using Existing Ceiling Fixture Outlet Box
After turning the power OFF at its source (either the circuit
breaker or fuse box), lower the old fi xture and disconnect the
wiring. Check the ceiling fi xture outlet box to be sure that
it is marked “Approved For Ceiling Fan Mounting.” If it is
not, a new box must be installed.
NOTE: Th e weight of this fan is 50 pounds.
Wire Nut (4)
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE
2 1 /4 ” x 8-32 Rounded Head Screw (2)
Flat Washer (2)
1 ” x 8-32 Rounded
Head Screw (2)
Large Flat Washer 3 /
8
” (1)
Crossbar Mounting Bracket
Lag Screw 3 /
8
” #7 x 5” (1)
Ceiling
Wiring
Crossbar Mounting
Bracket
Green Ground Wire
Ceiling-Fan-Approved
Wiring Box
Ridge side down
NOTE: After removing the old fi xture, check the outlet box
to ensure 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. Th en 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 center
hole of the crossbar mounting bracket. Attach the crossbar
mounting bracket to the outlet box with the screws provided,
ensuring that the outlet box wires are not pinched by the
washer.
CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION
CEILING HARDWARE (not to scale)
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FAN INSTALLATION
APPROVED OUTLET BOX
HARDWARE
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
use only the mounting hardware provided with the
approved outlet box to install the crossbar mounting
bracket.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked
“Acceptable for Ceiling Fan Support” using the
mounting hardware provided with the outlet box.
WARNING!
Support directly to building structure only.