Casablanca New Orleans Centennial User manual

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CIRCUIT BREAKER
(TRIP BREAKER FOR THE
CIRCUIT YOU WILL BE
WORKING ON)
FUSE BOX
(REMOVE FUSE FOR THE
CIRCUIT YOU WILL BE
WORKING ON)
18″
84″
70″
CONTENTS
NOTES
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FAN INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONTROL FEATURES:
3-SPEED OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PN 6943010 AT1208
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• All wiring must be in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1993 and the appropriate local electrical
codes. The National Electric Code requires proper grounding as a precaution against electrical shock. A qualified electri-
cian should be consulted if you are unsure.
• Thisfanisdesignedtobeinstalledonanexistingelectricaloutletbox.TheoutletboxmustbeULListedforceilingfan
installations,ifitisnot,anewboxmustbeinstalled.Casablancaextensionpolesareavailableforslopedorhighceiling
installations.
• Thisceilingfanrequiresagroundedelectricalsupplyof120VAC,60Hzandaminimum15ampcircuit.Themaximum
currentrequirementforthefanwithlightxtureis3.8amps.Thefanusesabout1ampor100watts.Maximumlight
currentis2.8ampsor340wattsoflighting.
•Where wire nuts are employed, be sure all bare wires are within the connectors. When installing the canopy hatch, make
sure all wires are within the canopy and that no wires are being pinched.
For best performance and for your warranty to be valid,
use only genuine Casablanca blades, light fixtures, and accessories.
Safety and the proper operation of your Casablanca fan both require a thorough knowledge of the
product and proper installation; therefore, before attempting to install and operate your Casablanca
fan, read this owner’s manual completely and carefully. Retain this manual for future reference.
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU START
CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, make certain that electricity is turned off at
the circuit breaker or fuse box before attempting any installation procedure.
•The blades in each pack are matched for
equal weight to assure smooth fan operation.
If more than one fan is being installed, be
careful not to mix blades from different
cartons.
•Inspect the contents of your carton for
possible shipping or handling damage and
report any such damage directly to your
authorized Casablanca dealer.
• Itisalwaysagoodideatohaveanassistant
to help with the installation.
•When cleaning, painting, or working near
your fan, be very careful of the fan and
blades. Always turn the power OFF to the
ceilingfanbeforeservicingit, workingon
it, or replacing light bulbs.
• Neverinsertanythingintothepathofthe
fan blades while the fan is in operation.
• Neverinstallafanoverapoolorspa.
• Neveroperateafanthathasbeendamagedin
any way. Contact Casablanca Fan Company by
calling1-888-227-2178,orcontactyourlocal
authorized Casablanca dealer for assistance
inobtainingservice.

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Calculation of 32°
Usethetear-offCeiling Angle Template card inserted in the
backofthismanual,itprovidesyouwithasimple‘go’or
‘no-go’forinstallingyourfanonaslopedceiling.
SLOPED CEILING INSTALLATIONS
MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
7′MINIMUM
Pole Length
Standard
Standard
6”
12”
12”
18”
24”
36”
48”
Ceiling Height
8’
8’6”
9’
9’6”
10’
11’
12’
13’
14’
Suggested Extension Pole Lengths
When to Use Extension Poles
For best performance and best appearance,
an extension pole should be used with
your Casablanca fan when installing
on high (cathedral) ceilings or sloped
ceilings. Casablanca offers standard poles
inincrementsof6”upto5’.Custompoles
are available in lengths up to 10’. See
your Authorized Casablanca Dealer for
details.
BLADES MUST BE
A MINIMUM OF 7′
ABOVE THE FLOOR
EXTENSION
POLE
MAXIMUM
HANG-TRU®
ANGLE 32º
Before mounting your Casablanca fan, read the following helpful recommendations. The location of the fan, air circulation,
and fan size are all important factors to consider before installation.
Location
Ceilingfanshavepracticalusesinalmosteveryroominyourhome.Wesuggestyoufollowthesemounting
recommendations as you decide where to install your Casablanca fan.
•Forsafetyreasons,thefanbladesmustbeaminimumof7’abovetheoor.
•Donotlocatethefaninadoorwayoraboveaswingingdoor.
•Inanyinstallation,thetipsofthebladesmustbeatleast18”fromthewallinordertoprovidesufcient
clearance for the blades.
•Inbedrooms,fansworkbestwhenmountedabovethefootofthebed.
• Inlowceilinglocations,ouroptionalLowCeilingAdaptor(LCA—availableat
extracost)canbeusedtogain31⁄2” on certain fan models.
•Overpooltables,besuretoprovideplentyofclearancetoavoiddamagefrom
pool cues.
•Inkitchensbesuretoallowforopencupboarddoorstoclearthefanblades.
•Donotinstallafancloseto,orover,apoolorspa.Highhumiditycombined
withcorrosivegaseswilldestroythenishandwarptheblades.
Fan Size
Variablefanspeedcapabilitypermitstheuseofafull-size52”fanevenin
smallerrooms.Forverylargerooms,twofansmaybeneeded.
EXAMPLE 1
This slope is less than 32˚.
It is OK to install your fan.
EXAMPLE 2
Thisslopeis32˚.Thisisthemaximumslope
that will allow the fan to hang straight
down. It is OK to install your fan.
EXAMPLE 3
This slope is more than 32˚.
Your fan will not hang straight down, an
adaptor is necessary. Contact your local
Authorized Casablanca Dealer in regards to
purchasing a “Slope Ceiling Adaptor.”
32°
NOTE: Fan may wobble or vibrate if
pole length is not long enough and
inside blade is too close to downslope
or side wall. Extending pole length
will usually solve problem.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking: Before assembling and installing your ceiling fan,
removeallpartsfromtheshippingcartonsandcheckthem
against the parts listed here. Before discarding packaging
material,becertainthatallpartshavebeenremoved.
CEILING HARDWARE
FAN PREPARATION
Prepare for fan installation as follows:
Step A. Route the wires from the motor through the
Perma•Lock™downrodandballassembly.
Step B.Usingtheprovidedallenwrench,loosenthesetscrew
severalturnstoallowinstallationofthedownrod.Threadthe
downrod into the motor coupling until it stops turning, this
will take at least four and a half full turns.
Step C.Securelytightenthesetscrewwiththeprovidedallen
wrench to ensure safe operation of your fan.
Tip: The downrod has a tapered thread
that is designed to lock completely when
correctly installed.
CAUTION: Failure to fully lock in the down-
rod before securely tightening the set screw
may cause the fan to separate from the
downrod during normal operation!
NOTE: Only one set of blade holders is supplied. Depend-
ing on the fan model and series they will be either the
Commodore Style, the Center Style, the Badge Style with
matching badges, or the Standard Style blade holder.
perma•lock™hardware
ALLEN SET SCREW
¼-20 x ¼”
(PRE-INSTALLED) 3mm
ALLEN WRENCH
MOTOR
COUPLING
TAPERED
THREAD
MOTOR
WIRES
GROUND
WIRE
ALLEN
SET SCREW
DOWNROD
& BALL
ASSEMBLY
WIRE NUT (4)
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE
21/4” x 8-32 ROUNDED
HEAD SCREW (2)
FLAT WASHER (2)
1” x 8-32 ROUNDED
HEAD SCREW (2)
SUPPORT INSTALLATION PARTS
LAG SCREW
3/8” #7 X 5” (1)
LARGE
FLAT WASHER
3/8” (1)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR CEILING FAN, INSTALL THE
THREADED DOWNROD INTO THE MOTOR COUPLING AND LOCK THE ASSEMBLY
DOWNROD & BALL
ASSEMBLY
CROSSBAR MOUNT-
ING BRACKET

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CROSSBAR MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION
JOIST
CEILING
WIRING
CROSSBAR
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FLAT
WASHER
GREEN
GROUND
WIRE
CEILING FAN
APPROVED
WIRING BOX
RIDGE
SIDE
DOWN
APPROVED
OUTLET BOX
HARDWARE
Note: After removing the old fixture, check the outlet box
to insure that it is supported by a joist or beam across its
upper surface. If not, a 2” x 4” stud must be installed.
Step 1.Removetheknockoutpluginthecenteroftheout-
letboxordrilla1/2″hole for the lag screw to pass through.
Then drill a 1/4″guide hole into the joist or beam to a depth
of 3″.
Step 2. Routetheoutletboxwiresthroughthekeyholeslotof
the crossbar mounting bracket as shown. Attach the crossbar
mountingbrackettooutletboxwithscrewsprovided,assuring
thattheoutletboxwiresarenotpinchedbythewasher.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
use only the mounting hardware provided with
the approved outlet box to install the crossbar
mounting bracket.
WARNING!
SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO
BUILDING STRUCTURE ONLY.
Step 3. With the large washer attached, pass the lag screw
through the center hole of the crosbar mounting bracket
andscrewintoguidehole.Tightenuntiloutletboxisrmly
mountedtobeam.Thisboxmustbermlysecuredtothe
ceiling.Werecommendthattheceilingxtureoutletbox
be of sufficient capacity enabling it to support the weight
offanandlightxtureunderanyconditions.
LAG
SCREW
LAG SCREW INSTALLATION
LARGE
WASHER

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CANOPY INSTALLATION
Step 4. Attach the canopy to the crossbar mounting bracket
withthreeofthe8-32x21/2” long canopy screws and lock
washersprovidedwithyourCasablancafan.Handtightenuntil
snug against the ceiling.
CANOPY
SCREW
CANOPY
LOCK
WASHER
FEED OUTLET BOX
WIRES THROUGH
CANOPY OPENING
Note: On sloped ceilings, align the
canopy opening toward the top or
peak of the room.
CANOPY HARDWARE
CANOPY LOCK WASHER (4)
CANOPY SCREW (4)
CANOPY
CANOPY
HATCH

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Step 3. To hang the fan body in the
canopy, hold the fan body firmly and
insert the ball into the canopy open-
ing. Check that no wires were pinched.
Rotate the fan body until the slot in the
nylon ball fits into the pin opposite the
canopy opening.
HANGING THE FAN
NOTE:Independent control of the
light fixture using a W-80 requires
an additional power wire run from
the wall switch to the fan. See Page
10 for wiring.
CAPPED
BLUE
D1-OPTION
WIRE ON
3-SPEED ONLY
FOR INDEPENDENT
W-80 LIGHT
CONTROL
PINSLOT
BALL
NOTE: See Page 10 for additional wiring information.
CANOPY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Step 4a.Attachthefanwirestotheceilingxtureoutlet
boxwiringbytwistingthebareendsofthewirestogether
and then securing with a wire nut. Test that the connection
is secure by pulling on the wire nut. Connect in this order:
Step 4b. Pull Chain or W-40 Wiring Connections
• GREEN leads from mounting plate and fan to GROUND
conductor of power source. Secure with wire nut.
• WHITE wire from fan to white NEUTRAL wire in ceiling
xtureoutletbox.Securewithwirenut.
• BLUEwireandBLACKpowerwirefromfantoBLACKpower
wireinceilingoutletbox.Securewithwirenut.
Step 4c. W-80 Wiring Connections
• GREEN leads from mounting plate and fan to GROUND
conductor of power source. Secure with wire nut.
• WHITE wire from fan to white NEUTRAL wire in ceiling
xtureoutletbox.Securewithwirenut.
• BLACKpowerwirefromfantoREDwirefromW-80inceil-
ingoutletbox.Securewithwirenut.
• BLUEwirefromfantoYELLOWwirefromW-80inceiling
outletbox.Securewithwirenut.
2 WHITE WIRES
2 BLACK & BLUE
D1-OPTION WIRES
(WITHOUT W-80)
WIRE NUT
W-80 CONNECTIONS
3 GREEN WIRES
3 GREEN WIRES
2 WHITE WIRES
BLACK & RED
WIRES
BLUE & YELLOW
WIRES
PULL CHAIN OR
W-40 CONNECTIONS
CANOPY HATCH INSTALLATION
Step 5. Tuck the wires into the canopy
with the wire nuts pointed upwards, so
thattheWHITEandBLACKwiresareon
opposite sides of the canopy and all wires
are clear of the canopy opening.
Step 6. Install canopy hatch with the
last canopy screw and lock washer. To
do this, tilt the fan body away from the
hatch opening.
Tighten the screws firmly by hand only,
TILT THE
FAN TO
INSTALL
LAST
CANOPY
SCREW
CANOPY
HATCH
CANOPY
SCREW
LOCK
WASHER
Step 7. Straighten the fan, then check
toensurethatthereisnomovementbe-
tween the canopy and ceiling or Hang-Tru
ball and top support shaft.
NOTE: The fan weight is 36 pounds.

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BLADE/BLADE HOLDER INSTALLATION
Step 9.Rotatetheywheelsothatthe
screw holes can be accessed through the
recessed area of the metal plate.
Attach each blade/blade holder assembly
to the motor.
Tighten securely by hand only.
BLADE HOLDER
SCREW
(2 PER BLADE)
Step 8. Attach the blades to the
blade holders by first pressing the
blade badge into the blade, then
installing the blade holder using
thefourbladescrewsprovidedfor
each blade.
Hand tighten securely.
ASSEMBLE BLADE HOLDER & BLADE
BADGE STYLE
BLADE HOLDER
BLADE
BLADE
BADGE
BLADE HOLDERS & HARDWARE
BLADE SCREW
(4 PER BLADE)
BLADE HOLDER SCREW
(2 PER BLADE)
BADGE
BLADE SCREW
(4 PER BLADE)
4/5 Blade Combination Flywheel
YourCasablancafanincludesour4/5combinationy-
wheel.Thisywheelaccomodatesyourpreferencetouse
either4or5bladesonyourfan.Ifyoudesirea4-blade
fan,locatethesquarecounterboresontheywheeland
use these threaded holes to mount the blades. If you
desire a 5-blade fan, locate the round counterbores on
theywheelandusethesethreadedholes.
= 4-blade mounting hole = 5-blade mounting hole

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3-SPEED ♦W-80 WALL CONTROL OF THE FAN & LIGHT(S)
3-SPEED ♦W-40 WALL CONTROL OF THE FAN
• ThefanmaybeturnedONandOFF
bytheW-80wallcontrol.
• ThelightsmaybeturnedONand
OFFbytheW-80andtheintensity
adjusted from low to high.
• The fan must be supplied with
two independent 120V AC supply
wires.
• SettheFANpullchainswitchto
theHIGHspeedsetting.
• TurnthelightsONatthefan.
• TheW-80allowsthechoiceoffour
(4)differentspeedsettings.
• TheW-40allowsthechoiceoffour(4)
different speed settings.
• Nolightxtureisused.
• SettheFANpullchainswitchtothe
HIGHspeedsetting.
• Nochangesinhouseholdorfanwiring
are required.
• ThefanmaybeturnedONandOFFby
theW-40wallcontrol.
CAUTION! Failure to set the pull-chain
speed to HIGH can result in faulty
operation of the fan and damage to
the W-40 wall control. To confirm fan
is set to HIGH: Turn W-40 fan speed
switch to ‘HI’ - set fastest fan speed
with pull chain.
CAUTION! Failure to set the pull-
chain speed to HIGH can result in
faulty operation of the fan and
damage to the W-80 wall control.
To confirm fan is set to HIGH:
Turn W-80 fan speed switch to
‘HI’ - set fastest fan speed with
pull chain.
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COLLAR
SWITCH
HOUSING
3-SPEED ♦OPTIONAL LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLATION
3-SPEED ♦OPERATION
Pull-chain switches on the fan control the fan and lights.
Usingthefancontrolpull-chainswitch:Fanoffatstart.
First pull: fan ON, low speed
Second pull: medium speed
Third pull: high speed
Fourth pull: fan OFF
Using the optional light pull-chain switch: Light off at
start.
First pull: light ON
Second pull: light OFF
Directionofbladerotationiscontrolledbythereverseslide
switch on the side of the switch housing.
No changes in household wiring are required.
1. Refer to light kit instructions to assemble and attach your light
kit correctly.
2.Removethetwo8-32screwsfromtheswitchhousingcap.
3.Removetheplugfromswitchhousing.
4.Installpull-chainswitchandngertightencollaronswitch.
5.Connectonewirefrompull-chainswitchtotheBLUED1-Option
wire. Secure splice with a wire nut.
6.Connectotherwirefrompull-chainswitchtoBLACKwirefromlight
kit. Secure splice with a wire nut.
7. Connect WHITE wire from switch housing to WHITE wire from light
kit. Secure splice with a wire nut.
8.Atthecanopy,connecttheBLACKandBLUEwires.
3-SPEED ♦OPTIONAL WALL CONTROL ♦W-40
TheW-40wallcontrolprovidesfour-speedcontroloffanfromaconvenientwalllocation.
TheW-40isdesignedtoreplaceastandardwallswitchandwilltwallboxeswithadepth
of 2” or greater. Not for use with single pull-chain fan/light option wiring.
ToinstallaW-40wallcontrolinplaceofanexistingwallswitch,followtheinstructions
ontheW-40package.
Note:Norewiringisrequiredifthefanisreplacinganexistinglightxture.
Operation of the fan from the wall switch is simple:
1. Turn knob to obtain desired speed setting.
R
3-SPEED ♦OPTIONAL WALL CONTROL ♦W-80
TheW-80wallcontrolprovidesseparatecontroloffanandlightwithtwoseparateknobs
fromaconvenientwalllocation.TheW-80isdesignedtoreplaceastandardwallswitch
andwallboxeswithadepthof2”orgreater.Requirestwohotleadsfromwallboxtoceil-
ingwiringbox.
ToinstallaW-80wallcontrolinplaceofanexistingwallswitch,followtheinstructions
ontheW-80package.
Operation of the fan from the wall switch is simple:
1. Turn the upper knob to the desired fan speed.
2. Turn the lower knob to the desired light setting.
OFF
LO
MED
MED
HI
HI
OFF MAX
CAUTION! Failure to set the pull-chain speed to HIGH can result in faulty operation of
the fan and damage to the W-40 wall control. To confirm fan is set to HIGH: Turn W-40
fan speed switch to ‘HI’ - set fastest fan speed with pull chain.
CAUTION! Failure to set the pull-chain speed to HIGH can result in faulty operation of
the fan and damage to the W-80 wall control. To confirm fan is set to HIGH: Turn W-80
fan speed switch to ‘HI’ - set fastest fan speed with pull chain.
NOTE: If a separate circuit is used to control the lights from a wall
control, the BLUE D1-Option wire in the canopy should be connected
to that switch leg with the BLACK fan power wire.
3-Speed
REVERSE
SWITCH
OPTIONAL LIGHT
PULL CHAIN
SWITCH
FAN & SPEED CON-
TROL
PULL CHAIN SWITCH

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Requesting Service: Please follow this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer for assistance.
Caring for Finishes: For cleaning, a soft brush or lint-free cloth
shouldbeusedtopreventscratchingthenish.Avacuumcleaner
brushnozzlecanremoveheavierdust.Surfacesmudgesoranac-
cumulationofdirtanddustcaneasilyberemovedbyusingamild
detergent and slightly dampened soft cloth. An antistatic agent
may be used, but neveruseabrasivecleaningagents.Thesewill
damage the finish. Painted and high-gloss blades may be cleaned
in the same manner.
Blades: Wood finish blades should be cleaned with a furniture
polishing cloth. Occasionally, a light coat of furniture polish may
be applied for added protection and beauty.
Never Lubricate this Fan!
The precision motor at the heart of your Casablanca fan features
sealed bearings that are lubricated for life. Do not attempt to oil
the motor.
Changing Light Bulbs
Be sure to turn power to the fan OFF at the wall switch or circuit
breaker before changing light bulbs. Replace bulbs with same type
asremovedfromthexture.Eachfanisratedfora maximumTOTAL
wattage of lighting.
Exceedingtheratedmaximumallowablewattageforthefanwill
burnoutthefanelectronicsmoduleandvoidthewarranty.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REMEDIES
FAN WILL NOT START Check main circuit fuses, circuit breakers, or wall switch position.
Check all wire connections, making sure the power is turned off during this inspection.
 Checkthatreverseswitchisnotsetincenterofthrow.
FAN WOBBLES OR SHAKES Be sure canopy pin is properly set into the slot on the ball.
EXCESSIVELY Checkthescrewsholdingthebladeholderstotheywheel(ordirectdrivemotor).Tightenasnecessary.
 Checkthatbladeholdershavenotbeenbentduringinstallation.
FAN NOISY DURING Checkandtightenlightxtureretainingscrews,glassshadescrewsand/orthelightbulb(s)asneccessary.
OPERATION Tighten the blade to bladeholder screws.
Tighten canopy screws and mounting plate assembly.
 Checkandtightenbladeholderstoywheel(ordirectdrivemotor).
 Makesureallscrewsinthemotorhousingaresnug,butnotoverlytight.
 Checkthatthewirenutsinsidethecanopyandswitchhousingarenottouchingthemetalpartsorhave
fallen off the wire splices. Tighten or adjust as necessary.
BREAK-IN PERIOD Letfanrunathighspeedfortwo(2)hours
DOES NOT RUN ON Ifnew,“break-in”mayberequired-runathigherspeedforseveraldays
LOW SPEED
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REMEDIES..
3-SPEED
FAN RUNS SLOWLY IN EITHER DIRECTION IF ROTATION IS STARTED BY HAND; WILL NOT REVERSE: Defective reverse switch; defective
capacitor; or open motor winding: Replace reverse switch assembly; replace PCB assembly; or replace motor unit.
FAN WILL NOT OPERATE AT PROPER SPEEDS OR WILL NOT OPERATE AT ANY SPEED: Defective three-speed pull-chain switch assembly; or
defective capacitor: Replace three-speed pull-chain switch assembly; or replace PCB assembly.
For questions or to locate the nearest Casablanca Authorized Service Center
call toll free: 1-888-227-2178
or visit us on the web at: www.casablancafanco.com
Product SPecificationS
Model Name: New Orleans Centennial®
Model Number: 69xxD
Dimensions: A = 26"
B = 28"
C = 3"
D = 13"
E = 5.6"
Weight: 36 lbs.
Motor: XLP 2000™
Blade Span: 46" or 54”
Blade Iron Pitch: 15°
No. of Blades: 5
Technology: 3-Speed
Airow*: 6,005 cfm
Electricity Use*: 108 watts
Airow Efciency*: 58.1 cfm/watt
* Performance data is for fan only. No lighting wattage is
included. Measurements taken with 21” basic blades.
NOTE: Dimension B
includes light fixture
and glass.