Hunter Industrial XP 14, Manual

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FAN PLACEMENT

ALWAYS mount fan so the bottom edge of blade to the floor is at least 10 feet from the floor and at 
least 25% of fan diameter from the ceiling.

Always mount fans away from the following:

Sprinkler Systems

Prior to installing fans, review all codes applicable to sprinkler systems and fans to ensure code compliance and refer 
to NFPA 13: Fire Sprinkler System Installation. In any installation where fire sprinklers are present, the fan should not 
interfere with their operation.

o Fans should be located at least 3 feet below a sprinkler deflector.
o Fans should be centered between 4 adjacent sprinklers.
o The Industrial Control Panel should be connected to a fire relay system, which can stop the fans in the event a fire
occurs.

It is your responsibility that the installation complies with the applicable codes.  For assistance, please call our Technical 
Department at 1-844-593-FANS (3267).

Walkways and Mezzanines

If the building has elevated walkways or mezzanines, mount the fans so that a person cannot reach the rotating blades in 
any way. Position fans so that the tips of the blades are at least 5 feet away from any area where a person may be able to 
extend outward to reach them.

Lights and Skylights

If possible, avoid mounting fans directly below lights or skylights to avoid any strobe effect caused by moving blades.

There should be a minimum of 2 feet between the blades and any light fixture. 

Air Discharge Locations

Fans should not be located directly beneath any air discharge. This includes air conditioning units and evaporative coolers.
Such equipment can be used effectively in conjunction with high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans however the discharge of  
the unit must be located outside the swept area of the fan and at a distance of at least two times the diameter. 

Windy Locations

Do not operate or install fans in outdoors or in areas exposed to wind. Failure to follow this instruction can result in death, 
serious injury or equipment damage.

Wet Locations

DO NOT locate fans where they may come into direct contact with water.  These fans are suitable for mounting in damp 
locations.

Other HVLS Fans

See the chart on the following page to determine proper spacing between adjacent fans.