Installation – Monte Carlo Fan Company 5BGR56 Series User Manual

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Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ANSI/NFPA 70-

1996), including fire-rated construction.

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacurer. If you have any questions contact the manufacturer.

After making the wire connections, the wires should be spread apart with the grounded conductor and the equipment-grounding conductor on

one side of the outlet box and ungrounded conductor on the other side of the outlet box.

Before you begin installing the fan, Switch power off at Service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being

switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,

to the service panel.

Be cautious! read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the accompanying assembly diagrams.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet from

the floor to the trailing edge of the blade.

WARNING – Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, The fan in this box may be either directly supported from a structural framing mem-

ber of a building and/or may be mounted to an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 31.8 kg. (70 lbs.) or less. Most outlet boxes

commonly used for the support of luminaires may not be acceptable for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician

if in doubt.

Do not bend blade holders during installation to motor, balancing or during cleaning. Do not insert foreign object between rotating blades.

Attach the mounting bracket using only the hardware supplied with the outlet box.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid state fan speed control device, or variable speed control.

If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.

NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.

The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equip-

ment manufacturer’s guideline safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American

Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.

Before servicing or cleaning unit, Switch power off at Service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched

on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the

service panel.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Before you begin installing the fan, Switch power off at
Service panel and lock service disconnecting means to
prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.

WARNING – Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury, The fan in this box may be either directly
supported from a structural framing member of a
building and/or may be mounted to an outlet box
marked acceptable for fan support of 31.8 kg. (70
lbs.) or less. Most outlet boxes commonly used for
the support of luminaires may not be acceptable for
fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a
qualified electrician if in doubt.

Remove Safety bar from mounting bracket by

loosing screws, sliding bar to side, and lifting it

off the 2 screws.

OUTLET BOX METHOD

Secure mounting plate directly to a joist from

the buliding structure via the two knock out

holes on the outlet box. Use only the appropri-

ate wood screws and washers included with

your fan. Caution: Wood screws must go

through into the building joist.

Outlet box

Mounting
Plate

Wood

Screws

BUILDING STRUCTURE METHOD

Install the mounting Plate to approved fan

brace and box combination use only the hard-

ware provided with the fan brace and box.

FAN BRACE AND BOX METHOD

Remove the 4 screws attaching the Mounting

neck the mounting plate. Retain the 4 screws

for re-assembly.