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Contents
Introduction
Safety Instructions ii
Mounting Reference Guide iv
Thank You 1
About Big Ass Fans 1
Pre-Installation
About this Fan 2
What’s in the Box 3
Parts Included 4
Tools Needed 5
Understanding Roof Pitch 5
Fan Diagram 6
Preparing the Work Site 7
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Mounting Structure:
I-Beam
1. Measure I-Beam Width 11
2. Attach Upper Yoke (to I-Beam) 12
Mounting Structure:
Bar Joists
1. Select Proper Angle Irons 13
2. Pre-drill Angle Irons 14
3. Fasten Angle Irons Together (if span is longer than 8 ft) 14
4a. Fasten Single Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 15
4b. Fasten Double Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 16
5a. Attach Upper Yoke (to Angle Irons) 17
5b. Attach Main Fan Unit (to Angle Irons) 18
Hanging the Fan
1. Attach Extension Tube (to Upper Yoke) 19
2. Secure Safety Cable 19
3. Attach Lower Yoke (to Extension Tube) 20
4. Attach Main Fan Unit (to Lower Yoke) 20
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Installing Guy Wires
1. Attach Locking Carabiners to Main Fan Unit 21
2. Attach Beam Clamp 21
3. Route Guy Wire through Gripple
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4. Install Remaining Guy Wires 22
Installing Airfoils
1. Attach Winglets to Airfoils 23
2. Attach Airfoils to Hub 23
Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation Safety 24
Electrical Installation Overview 25
Controller Storage 25
Power Requirements for Fan Controllers 25
Mounting the Wall Controller 25
Input Power Conditioning 26
Conduit and Piping Guidelines 26
Power Wiring Guidelines 26
Grounding 28
Installing the Electronic Programming Module (EPM) 29
Wiring: ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) 30
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Daisy Chaining 34
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Operating the Fan Controller 36