Has anybody installed this unit in a pre-existing fan space? if so how easy was it to install and did you have to modify the ceiling very much?
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I installed it without removing the existing ceiling, just cutting a hole in the ceiling where the light fixture was. On a scale of 1-5 about a 3. I did have to enlarge the hole a little bit bigger than normal, because the ceiling had sheet rock over lath and plaster.
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Yes, I have a home built in 1980, had small inadequate fans in stalled in bathrooms, maybe 30pm if lucky. I installed a 7 cm in the small bathroom and a 90 in the larger. You need to cut a 2X ft hole in the ceiling for adequate hand room. The original fans were hammered into the frame so mine were a real pain to take out, but once out, new ones are are easy in.
1982798
I replaced this fan and air king 50 in my 20 years old appartment bathrooms.Previous fan had same installation braket. Hardest part were remove old one and not damage ceiling, because this braket works only one way in. To get it out you I had to brake old fan case. And another hard part is slide new fan case in opening with exaust pipe in. You have to play with it. It ll be easy if you remove motor and fan blades before installation and after you attached exaust hose check louver inside if it is able to open and close.
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I would love to help - but mine was put in by a contractor (on several tries) who said the fan/vent/heater was a b---- to put in, even with the special wall switch. I hope you get it figured out, because the fan/vent/heater is wonderful and I am glad I purchased it.
621014
Yes. It is very simple to install. I installed it after I put in my drop ceiling.
83798
To be honest I have not installed it yet. I have installed these fan before and it is not hard. Make sure you have access to 12 volt. There is a 12 step instruction sheet on how to install it. Goiod Luck
932246
I have not installed this particular fan, but have installed two similar ones and I think that the answer lies in the misconception that the fan has to be in the same room to work. Have you thought about installing the fan in an adjoining room, basement or crawlspace above the sanctuary? As long as you have an opening to the sanctuary with at least as much square footage as the fan itself, you should be fine. The fan will be blowing out and people will feel the air coming in from windows. Make sure not to open the windows too far, as the speed of the air coming in from other windows will be reduced. I have not installed this particular fan, but have installed two similar ones and I think that the answer lies in the misconception that the fan has to be in the same room to work. Have you thought about installing the fan in an adjoining room, basement or crawlspace above the sanctuary? As long as you have an opening to the sanctuary with at least as much square footage as the fan itself, you should be fine. The fan will be blowing out and people will feel the air coming in from windows. Make sure not to open the windows too far, as the speed of the air coming in from other windows will be... » Read More I have not installed this particular fan, but have installed two similar ones and I think that the answer lies in the misconception that the fan has to be in the same room to work. Have you thought about installing the fan in an adjoining room, basement or crawlspace above the sanctuary? As long as you have an opening to the sanctuary with at least as much square footage as the fan itself, you should be fine. The fan will be blowing out and people will feel the air coming in from windows. Make sure not to open the windows too far, as the speed of the air coming in from other windows will be reduced. « Show Less
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I ran into the same height discrepancy - BUT - I discovered you can install the fan directly to the base WITHOUT using the 7" tall riser. The slots in the base are in the correct places, but you just use two of the thumbscrews instead of three (there are holes already in the correct places in the base (and don't use/eed the screw with the big knob on it). Also makes the fan much more stable. Not sure why this assembly option is not mentioned in the manual, because it was obviously intended as an option.
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The fan requires venting to the outside. I had mine installed by electricians doing work in my house as you may also wish to use a new multi-switch to control the various functions of the product (light, night-light, fan and heater), followed by ducting the fan to the outside via a contractor the following week (our contractor charged $125 for this service). If you're handy, perhaps you can do these yourself, but in my case, the costs of installation greatly exceeded the costs of the fan.
386174
Denise, Just don't install the pole. The ceiling base has screws to attach to the fan housing. Hope this helps.
1048455
Ours, ceiling mounted, runs quite warm. I second the recommendation to use standoffs to increase airflow around the unit. I suspect that will help it last longer.
1255513
My fan is not flush with the ceiling. It has about an 8-10inch drop. The shade sits about another 3-4inces from the blades, which gives me an overall drop of nearly the 15inches you are looking for. I'm pleased with the look of mine. Hope this helps.
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Hi there,Thanks for the question. This fan is a "flushmount only" fan. That means it cannot be installed with a downrod of any kind, and must be flushmounted to the ceiling. We hope this helps!If you have any other questions, or would like to place an order, please reach out to one of our awesome reps. Not only do they know everything, they'll also be able to give you the best price over the phone. Oh, and they're literally sitting right next to their phones right now :)Hansen Wholesale1-800-201-1193
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did you end up purchasing this fan for your project? if so, how did it work for you? i have a similar project in mind.
1149653
There was 4 screws holing it in place. Two on one side and two on the other. I used an electric drill and removed the four screws and it slid right out and the new fan went right in. Replaced the screws and I was done in 15 minutes!
1978443
I didn't change out the whole assembly, I just bought the motor and changed over the upper and lower fans and did a little wiring (it was very easy to do). Has been up and running fine now for about 6 months.
749372
Actually it was pretty easy. In my case only a few screws an nothing tricky at all. What was nice about going this route is that I did not have to do any re-sizing of the mounting hole in the ceiling or reworking of the ducts. I was able to take out the fan/motor assembly, replace the motor and reinstall back into the box already mounted in the ceiling. Ad it was about 1/4 the price of a total replacement. So - not too bad over all.
1639034
I dont think so....Thr fan is awesome tho, i jus added recessed lighting an it looks great!!
702325
Yes a tad bit . its just the design. U can have the contractor but ceiling wood studs to brac it better instead of the drywall studs . also my fan now glitches so I got to look into that. It is a year old now