Westinghouse Saf-T-Brace 01100 Mode D'emploi

The Saf-T-Brace ® easily installs through a 4" diameter hole in the ceiling. It is U.L. listed for fan support and
exceeds the requirements of the National Electric Code for fans weighing up to 70 lbs., for lighting fixtures
mounted on 16" center joists weighing up to 150 lbs., and lighting fixtures mounted on 24" center joists
weighing up to 50 lbs.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Turn off electrical power at breaker!
If there is not a hole where you want to hang the fan, cut a hole in the sheetrock using the electrical box provided as a
template. If no electricity is available, a swag kit or wire cover may be used.
1. Clear the installation area of insulation, wiring and existing lightweight bar hanger. Remove wire attached to the side of
the joist where Saf-T-Brace
tube over the hole in the sheetrock (figure 1).
2. With both Saf-T-Brace
into the joist; a 7 ⁄ " wrench may be required for the final turn to bring bar around to the flat side. Do not install using
8
wrench. A flat side of tubing must be parallel to the sheetrock so that the box bracket will hang correctly (figure 2).
3. Snap the bracket over the square tube and center it over the hole (figure 3). Make sure the screws are pointed toward the
hole in the sheetrock (figure 4).
4. Remove one knockout from electrical box and install connector. Pull the wire down through the hole and into the
connector. Insert the electrical box into the hole and onto the bolts of the bracket (figure 6). Secure the box with the two
nylon locknuts provided, tighten securely (figure 7). Do not overtighten. (If installing Hunter Original Fans, follow the
instructions for Hunter Original Fans).
5. FOR HUNTER ORIGINAL FANS:
Install the two coupling nuts on top of the locknuts that hold the box on the bar and tighten securely. (Do not remove the
locknuts). Use the two 10-24 x 1" screws to mount the Hunter "U" hook (provided with the fan) onto the coupling nuts
and tighten securely (figure 5).
6. When you are ready to hang the fan or fixture, remove Saf-T-Cap
the threaded inserts, NOT THE ELECTRICAL BOX EARS! Box ears can be used to mount lightweight fixtures or cover
plates. Finish installation according to fan or fixture manufacturer's instructions.
figure 1
U-hook
w/ Hunter Fan
10-24 x 1" screws
figure 5
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1099, U.S.A.
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation,
a Westinghouse Electric Corporation licensee
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Revised 1/05
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® will attach. Insert Saf-T-Brace
® feet resting on the sheetrock, by hand only rotate the square tube until "teeth" are firmly locked
figure 2
figure 6
Ceiling Fan and Fixture Support
® through the sheetrock and onto the ceiling, centering square
® . Install fan or fixture screwing the 10-24 x
figure 3
figure 7
MODEL 01100
3 ⁄ " bolts into
4
figure 4