Installation guide

Contents
General Information
Regulatory Compliance Information i
Important Safety Information ii
Reference Guide iii
Reference Guide (Mounting) iv
Introduction
Thank You 1
About Big Ass Fans 1
About this Fan 1
Pre-Installation
What’s in the Box 2
Parts Included 3
Alternative Mounting Methods 4
Tools Needed 5
Important Weights 5
Fan Diagram 6
Preparing the Work Site 7
Mounting Method:
Angle Irons
1. Select Proper Angle Irons 9
2. Pre-drill Angle Irons 10
3. Secure Angle Irons (span is longer than 8 ft) 10
4a. Fasten Single Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 11
4b. Fasten Double Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 12
5. Attach Upper Mount (to Angle Irons) 13
Mounting Method:
Wood Frame
1. Identify Mounting Location 14
2a. Fasten Brackets (to Vaulted Ceiling Beams) 14
2b. Fasten Brackets (to Floor Joists) 15
2c. Fasten Brackets (to Ceiling Joists) 15
3. Attach Mount to Wood Framing Channels 16
4. Fasten Wood Framing Channels (to Brackets) 17
Hanging the Fan
1. Attach Extension Tube (to Upper Mount) 18
2a. Secure Safety Cable (to Angle Irons) 18
2b. Secure Safety Cable (to Safety Clips) 18
2c. Secure Safety Cable (to Wood Frame) 19
3. Attach Main Fan Unit (to Extension Tube) 19
Installing Guy Wires
1. Attach Guy Wire Clamp 20
2. Attach Locking Carabiners to Guy Wire Clamp 21
3a. Attach Beam Clamp (Angle Iron Mounting) 21
3b. Attach Eyebolt (to Wood Frame) 21
4. Route Guy Wire through Gripple
®
22
5. Install Three Remaining Guy Wires 22
Installing Airfoils
1. Attach Winglets (to Airfoils) 23
2. Position Airfoils 23
3. Attach Airfoils (to Main Fan Unit) 24
Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation Safety 25
Power Requirements 25
Wiring: Single Fan Application 26
Wiring: Multi-Fan Application 27
Mounting the Wall Controller 28
Fan Operation
Starting, Stopping, and Changing Fan Speed 29
Changing the Fan Direction 29