Monte Carlo Fan Company 5MX User Manual
Owner’s
Manual
Ceiling Fan Installation Instructions
For 5MX Series Fans
BLADES NOT INCLUDED
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SAFETY TIPS
ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
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1.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ANSI/NFPA 70-
1999), including fire-rated construction.
2.
U
se this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions contact the manufacturer.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Be cautious! read all instructions and safety information before installing your new fan. Review the accompanying assembly diagrams.
6.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
7.
Make sure the installation site you choose allows the fan blades to rotate without any obstructions. Allow a minimum clearance of 7 feet from
t
he floor to the trailing edge of the blade.
8.
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.
9.
Do not bend blade holders during installation to motor, balancing or during cleaning. Do not insert foreign object between rotating blades.
10.
Attach the mounting bracket using only the hardware supplied with the outlet box.
11.
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.
12.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
13.
NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
14.
The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
y for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
Societ
15.
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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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.
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TOOLS REQUIRED
2
Warning-Risk of fire, electric shock, or person-
al 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 of 31.8 kg (70 lbs) or less. Most outlet
boxes commonly used for the support of lumminaires may not be acceptable for fan support
and may need to be replaced. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
OUTLET BOX METHOD
5
3
BUILDING
STRUCTURE
METHOD
Outlet box
Wood
Screws
Secure mounting bracket directly to a joist from
the buliding structure via the two knock out
holes on the outlet box. Use only the appropriate wood screws and washers included with
our fan. Caution: Wood screws must go
y
through into the building joist.
Mounting
Bracket
6
Install canop
rod.
y and yoke cover over the down-
Thread wire through downrod with canopy and
y
ok
e co
er assembled.
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Insert downrod into motor y
clevis pin through yoke and downrod and
secure with cotter pin. (see inset)
oke. Next, insert
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