Commercial Ceiling Fans

[SurfSide EC]

We have been asked to hang ceiling fans over exercise equipment in a sports center. The have a dropped ceiling tiles with red iron about 8-10ft above. It has been a while since I did this type work on even a semi-regular basis at best, so I am not sure where to or what to look for as far as supports. I'm sure the local supply houses have whatever I need, but I want some sort of idea what I am looking for ahead of time. Thanks.

 

[mikeames]

Beam clamps, strut, down rod/pipe, and fan box

 

[jimport]

Try one of these.

http://www.aifittings.com/whnew84.htm

 

[wbalsam1]

There's good info provided on this thread already. I would also ask the question about the minimum ceiling height needed from finished floor to install this fixture. Wouldn't want Dad lifting his child up and into the blades spinning. I remember a Health Department inspector one time wanting the blades no lower than (I think) 8 feet. Just a trhought.

 

[SurfSide EC]

I want to say it is a 9 or 10 foot ceiling. But good thought.

 

[SurfSide EC]

Try one of these.

http://www.aifittings.com/whnew84.htm

Pretty much what I was looking for. Thanks. I love how they do not show how the chain is attatched, though. Adds a little to the "easy to install." :grin: But that much is mo' better to figure out. Thanks, again.

 

[mdshunk]

Pretty much what I was looking for...I love how they do not show how the chain is attatched, though.

Yeah, you might need to put up a piece of strut between the bar joists, if there's nothing to put your chain around directly plumb in line with the box.

Somebody else makes a similar fan box for suspended ceilings that uses 4 chains that go out on angles. That setup is a royal pain in the arse.