The weight of the fan is listed as 11 lbs. Does this require a rod to be placed above the ceiling for mounting or can it be installed without?
1988420
I actually installed mine in a can light opening, using a can to fan converter kit also sold on Amazon. The fan has been up for over a year now with no problems or wobbling, so it is pretty stable. Mounting to the electric box in your ceiling (which are usually fixed to a ceiling strut) should be fine, at least in my opinion.
920137
I've had 4 of these running for about 2 years now, 3 of which run daily for 2-8 hours. But to answer your question, these are designed for low ceilings and the housing mounts flat to ceiling. I had an electrician install mine so I don't know if there is a short rod under that housing. However, common sense tells me that even if there were, and you replaced it with a longer rod, the housing would look unfinished because it is designed to be flush mounted. Just buy a standard fan, they're the same price and you can use any length downrod you want.
113346
I wouldn't think you could because the end going into the fan is threaded and the ceiling end is not. My fan is 12-13 feet above the floor and I don't have any problems with airflow (heating or cooling). I think if you could extend the rod, you may have problems with sway, but I do believe you can buy longer rods. Just my thought
1692805
The way you see it pictured is considered flush mount but not using the extension rod. They do make true "flush mount fans" but they come down just as far if not further off the ceiling. This particular one really comes down pretty far so I would only recommend it if you have a 7 1/2 foot ceiling or more or in an area that would not cause injury to someone that is taller. I love ours and it is beautiful looking. Make sure you have enough clearance were you intend to install it with or without the extension rod
601304
I don't think this is possible. I have the smallest down rod and the top of the fan hangs 5 1/2 inches from the ceiling. It is a beautiful fan but I would not try to flush mount it. I often try to make things work and I could see getting a rod that is an inch or so shorter but that is as far as I would go.
348920
Mine came witth the rod. You can also buy separately at the same time a longer rod if the fan needs to hang lower
1009170
Specs list say 23lbs for the ceiling mount. Sounds right based on my installation experience. http://roboreel.com/ceiling-mount-buy/
1376296
No you have to buy a certain rod for height if you want a certain drop from ceiling . The rod that comes with it hangs about 6 inches .
1981070
The fan came with a 6 inch drop rod. I purchased a 24 inch rod @ Home Depot.
1490725
This fan might be at 8 feet when installed on your ceiling. As the down rod is 6 inches it self . Hope this info will help you with your decision :0)
861713
From what I remember the fan assembly weights more than 5.6 pounds but I would say much less than 37 for sure. It is not that heavy...
603670
Hi,I just looked at our fan, and it has a short rod on it..... Good luck. We love the fan, but wish it had a light kit..
917380
I have an 18 foot ceiling and I bought an extra long rod. I don't recall a rod coming with the fan. The fan is powerful enough to call even at 18 feet but I would suggest a 2 ft rod
1268486
I could not find anything in the instructions that mentioned a flush mount or how to mount the unit flush (against the ceiling) so I used the shortest drop rod. My ceiling height in the small bedroom I installed this unit in would not allow me to use the light kit as I would be bumping my head into it as it would hang too low. The ceiling fan works great without the light kit and looks very nice, but I would have preferred a light that I could have used. Also instructions for installing the fan without the light are not in the supplied instructions, you must get them online, which I found irritating. It's very simple, but it should be included on the instruction sheet.
1611696
I mounted it directly to the ceiling because of height restrictions. This is a nice fan and really works well at moving the air.
2049463
According to the description tab on amazon: " Fixture support of 150 pounds or less on 16-inch centers and 50 pounds or less on 24-inch centers, acceptable for fan support of 70 pounds or less." I put a good deal of my weight on it when I installed and did not feel it budge. I would say you're safe to mount 40lbs.
1312717
A down rod give you space between the ceiling and the blades of the fan. If you have a low ceiling, you might need a 6" down rod or none at all. I have a very high ceiling. I used a 36" down rod to bring the fan lower into the room. There are guidelines for measuring how low a fan should be. With the one I used, I have plenty of head room. The fan looks beautiful and the balance in the room is right.