Emerson HF1160WW 00 - Manual (Page 2)

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WARNING: To avoid fire, shock, and serious personal injury, follow these instructions.
Safety Instructions
1. Read your owner’s manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot
be locked, securely fasten a warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Be careful of the fan and blades when cleaning, painting, or working near the fan. Always turn off the power to
the ceiling fan before servicing.
4. Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.
5. Do not bend the blade flanges when installing the blades, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not
insert foreign objects in between the rotating blades.
Additional Safety Instructions for Installation
1. To avoid possible shock, be sure electricity is turned off at the fuse box before wiring, and do not operate fan
without blades.
2. All wiring must satisfy National and Local Electrical Codes. Use the National Electrical Code if Local Codes do
not exist. The ceiling fan must be grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock. Electrical
installation should be made or approved by a licensed electrician.
3. The outlet box and joist must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting at least 50 pounds. Use
only U.L. outlet boxes listed as “Acceptable for Fan Support of 50 lbs or less”, and use the mounting screws
provided with the outlet box. Most outlet boxes commonly used for support of light fixtures are not acceptable
for fan support and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
4. The fan must be mounted with the fan blades at least 10 feet from the floor to prevent accidental contact with
the fan blades.
5. Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.
6. Always properly connect the safety cable included with this fan (follow the “Installation Instructions” section
carefully).
7. The support beam or joist must be secure and capable of supporting at least 50 pounds.
8. Follow the recommended instructions for the proper method of wiring your ceiling fan. If you do not know
enough about electrical wiring, have your fan installed by a licensed electrician.
WARNING: To avoid fire, shock or injury, do not use an Emerson or any other brand of control not specifically
approved for this fan.
WARNING: This product is designed to use only those parts supplied with this product and/or any accessories
designated specifically for use with this product by Emerson Company. Substitution of parts or accessories not
designated for use with this product by Emerson Company could result in personal injury or property damage.
WARNING: To Reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade flange when installing the blade flanges,
balancing the blades or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
WARNING !
DATE CODE:
The date code of this fan may be found on
the box, stamped in ink on a white label.
You should record this data above and keep
it in a safe place for future use.