NEW WORK CEILING FAN
AND LIGHT FIXTURE BAR HANGER
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Individual Cat. Nos .... Bulk Pack Cat Nos.
56111CFB-BHL ............... BPH-56111CFB ..................New Work Bar Hanger with 1/2" Deep Box. (Metallic Ceiling Fan Box)
54151CFB-BHL ............... BPH-54151CFB ..................New Work Bar Hanger with 1-1/2" Deep Box. (Metallic Ceiling Fan Box)
R54151CFBBHL.............. RBPH-54151CFB................New Work Bar Hanger with 1-1/2" Deep Box. (Metallic Ceiling Fan Box)
54151-1/2-CFB-BHL ....... BH-54151-1/2-CFB ..............New Work Bar Hanger with 1-1/2" Deep Box. (Metallic Ceiling Fan Box with 1/2" conduit KO)
54171CFB-BHL ............... BPH-54171CFB ..................New Work Bar Hanger with 2-1/8" Deep Box. (Metallic Ceiling Fan Box)
R54171CFBBHL.............. RBPH-54171CFB................New Work Bar Hanger with 2-1/8" Deep Box. (Metallic Ceiling Fan Box)
4070CFB-BHL ................. BPH-4070CFB ....................New Work Bar Hanger with 2-3/8" Deep Box. (Non-Metallic Ceiling Fan Box)
CFB-BHL ......................... BPH-CFB ............................New Work Bar Hanger without Box.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!
WARNING
CAUTION
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SUPPLYING POWER
TO THE OUTLET PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATINGS
FOR 4070CFB-BHL, BPH-4070CFB:
MAX LIGHT FIXTURE = 50 LBS.
MAX CEILING FAN = 35 LBS. (INCLUDES ACCESSORIES)
CAUTION
TO PREVENT INJURY, THE INSTALLER MUST ENSURE THAT
THE HANGER IS SECURELY INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE MOUNTING OR
CONNECTING A CEILING FAN OR LIGHT FIXTURE.
AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE HANGER, BE SURE TO
FOLLOW ALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE CEILING
FAN OR LIGHT FIXTURES.
— CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS. —
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: USE ONLY METALLIC BOX AND
SCREWS PROVIDED IN KIT. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE!
FOR 56111CFB-BHL, BPH-56111CFB, 54151CFB-BHL,
BPH-54151CFB, 54151-1/2-CFB-BHL, R54151CFBBHL,
BH-54151-1/2-CFB, 54171CFB-BHL, R54171CFBBHL &
BPH-54171CFB:
MAX LIGHT FIXTURE = 200 LBS.
MAX CEILING FAN = 70 LBS.
FOR CFB-BHL & BPH-CFB (Bar Hanger Only):
LOAD RATING IS ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC CEILING BOX TYPE
INSTALL THIS BAR HANGER SUPPORT ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND LOCAL
BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Expand the bar hanger to the length of spacing between the wood ceiling joists. Position the end-plates in
accordance with the model selected (See Figure 1 & Figure 2).
END-PLATE
Part No.: 56111CFB-BHL & BPH-56111CFB
END-PLATE
For deep ceiling box, see Table 1
for correct position of end-plates
above bottom edge of joist.
DEPTH
BOTTOM EDGE
OF JOIST
BOTTOM EDGE
OF JOIST
Reference drywall flush with bottom of box.
For 1/2 inch deep ceiling box,
position end-plates flush with
bottom edge of joist.
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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Reference drywall flush with bottom of box.
Table 1
Catalog Number
Depth
4070CFB-BHL, R54151CFBBHl & BPH-4070CFB
1-7/8 inch
54151CFB-BHL & BPH-54151CFB
54151-1/2-CFB-BHL & BH-54151-1/2-CFB
1 inch
54171CFB-BHL, R54171CFB-BHL & BPH-54171CFB
1-5/8 inch
#12-14 X 1" LONG SCREW (4)
OVERLAP
BOX SUPPORT
BRACKET
Figure 3
FAN MOUNTING
SCREWS
SPURS (4)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - continued
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE SPURS AS SOLE MEANS OF SUPPORT FOR THE HANGER.
2. Use a hammer to strike the engaging spurs into the wood ceiling joist. This will provide temporary support for
the hanger.
3. Use wood screws provided to install the hanger using the two holes provided on each end of the plate
(Refer back to to Figure 1).
4. Align and fasten the box support bracket along the hanger where the outlet box is to be mounted on the hanger.
WARNING
THE BOX SUPPORT BRACKET MUST BE POSITIONED WITHIN THE OVERLAP
OF THE TWO CHANNELS (SEE FIGURE 3).
5. Attach the ceiling fan box by aligning the two holes on either side of the bottom center knockout with the two
holes in the box support bracket.
• For 56111CFB-BHL, BPH-56111CFB, 54151CFB-BHL, R54151CFBBHL, BPH-54151CFB,
54151-1/2-CFB-BHL, BH-54151-1/2-CFB, 54171CFB-BHL, R54171CFBBHL and BPH-54171CFB, drive the
provided #10-32 x 1/2" fan mounting screws with lockwashers into each of the two holes through the box
fastener (See Figure 3).
• For 4070CFB-BHL and BPH-4070CFB, drive the provided #10-32 x 1/2" fan mounting screws without
lockwasher into each of the two holes through the box fastener (See Figure 3).
• For CFB-BHL and BPH-CFB drive the provided #10-32 x 1/2" fan mounting screws with lockwasher for a
®
Steel City Metallic Ceiling Fan Box into each of the two holes through the box fastener (See Figure 3).
OR
• Drive the provided #10-32 x 1/2" fan mounting screws without lockwasher for a Union® Non-Metallic Ceiling
Fan Box into each of the holes through the box fastener (See Figure 3).
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: MOUNTING OF METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC CEILING FAN BOXES REQUIRES DIFFERENT
SCREWS. IF INCORRECT SCREWS ARE USED, THE BOX MAY DISLODGE FROM THE HANGER ASSEMBLY. ONLY USE #10-32 x 1/2"
SCREWS WITH LOCKWASHERS FOR STEEL CITY METALLIC CEILING FAN BOXES. ONLY USE #10-32 x 1/2" SCREWS WITHOUT
LOCKWASHERS FOR UNION® NON-METALLIC CEILING FAN BOXES. DO NOT INTERCHANGE SCREWS.
WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user's intended application. Thomas & Betts
warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notification of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will,
at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modification of the product voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Memphis, Tennessee
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