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| The Modern Fan Co 'Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan' in Brushed Aluminum without Light Kit |
FLUSH MNT Ball/Whirlybird ceiling fan Ball Hugger, gloss white, inclusive remote control - 220 V (ideal for low ceilings) - white or natural aluminum; Modern Fan Ball Hugger ceiling fan: by far the most beautiful, definitely the coolest looking ceiling fan! The modern Ball Hugger ceiling fan by The Modern Fan Co is one of the most beautiful ceiling fans in our collection. The beautiful ball-shaped ceiling fan was designed by designer Ron Rezek for The Modern Fan Co. The Ball Hugger fan is exactly what a good ceiling fan should be: it is efficient, quiet, unobtrusive and it looks super cool too. This beautiful modern ceiling fan mounts flush to the ceiling for a beautiful minimalist appearance that compliments any space. The Modern Fan Company Ball Hugger ceiling fan is modern, subtle, yet extremely powerful. Ceiling fan airflow and efficiency are often overlooked, but the amount of air your fan moves each minute impacts the level of performance. The Ball Hugger Fan has one of the most powerful motors which efficiently moves over 5837 cubic feet per minute. The Ball Hugger ceiling fan by The Modern Fan Co. is easy to install, looks beautiful and works like a charm. Plus, it is very silent compared to other fans. Available with three blade finishes (aluminumm white or maple) and with optional light kit. The Ball Hugger ceiling fan by the Modern Fan Co is available from Stardust with Free Shipping and a Low Price Guarantee.
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| The Modern Fan Co 'Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan' in Brushed Gloss White without Light Kit |
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| The Modern Fan Co 'Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan' in Brushed Aluminum with 75 W G9 Halogen Light Kit |
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| Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan in Gloss White with Gloss White Blades available from Stardust installed by Stuart Sampley Architect |
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| Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan in Brushed Aluminum with Aluminum Blades available from Stardust installed by Birdhouse Media |
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| Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan in Gloss White with Gloss White Blades available from Stardust installed by Blutter Shiff Design Associates |
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| Ball Hugger Ceiling Fan in Brushed Aluminum with Aluminum Blades available from Stardust installed by A. Gruppo Architects |
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Questions and Answers about The Modern Fan Co. Ceiling Fans
Modern
Fan represents a new age in ceiling fans — the marrying of efficient
function with contemporary design. Designed by Ron Rezek, the Modern
Fan Company's models celebrate the modern idiom through mechanical
simplification, geometric forms and contemporary finishes. The unique
ceiling fan styles of Modern Fan represent a new age in ceiling fans -
the marrying of efficient function with contemporary design (you won't
find any wicker or flowery fans here!).
How low can the fan go and still meet my local code?
Code requires that the
fan blades be at least seven feet off the floor. The code looks to the
blade height and not the bottom of the fan body. However, for low
ceiling installations, we recommend the Modern Fan Co. Cirrus Hugger as
it looks more proportional when installed. This is the most popular fan
sold in New York City, for instance, due to the high number of low-
ceiling apartments there. For low ceilings, we recommend the Cirrus
Hugger over the Cirrus Short as it is better balanced visually.
What size fan blades should I use?
In nearly all cases, the
50-inch to 56-inch blade spans are the most appropriate selections. The
42-inch or 46-inch blade spans should be reserved for smaller rooms or
narrow spaces (10-foot-by-10-foot and smaller) or when airflow to the
area above the blades is blocked or restricted by architectural elements
(beams, walls, cabinetry, etc.). Occasionally, two 42-inch fans may be a
desirable alternative to one 52-inch fan. The Altus and Cirrus models
are also available with a 36-inch blade span for exceptionally small or
narrow spaces.
How far down should I drop the fan?
We recommend that you drop the fan as far down as your aesthetics will allow in order to create the most air circulation.
What kind of light should I expect from the light kits? Will they light an entire room?
In general, the light
produced by the light kits will not be sufficient for an entire room's
illumination with the exception of the Halo fan. The light kits that use
MR16 bulbs will not produce much task lighting at all and are more
decorative in nature. The light kits which use incandescent bulbs will
illuminate the area directly below and around the fan. The Halo has
great lumen output and can easily light up an entire room since this
body is very large and the glass is a great light diffuser. However, we
do not recommend this fan in small rooms as the size of the fan tends to
be visually overpowering.
Can I use ceiling fans outdoors?
All Modern Fan models
are rated and marked as "Suitable for Damp Location." While you can
expect years of trouble-free performance from these fans when installed
in humid or coastal environments, the degree to which the appearance of a
fan may be impacted by the environment will vary widely. A fan's
specific finishing process as well as the intensity and nature of
exposure that it will encounter in a given application will directly
affect the longevity of its finish and appearance. A damp rating does
not address specific finish durability, nor does it assure that
corrosion will not occur in exposed locations. We encourage you to
closely consider these factors when selecting fans for use in damp
locations. A diligent maintenance program, initiated immediately after
product installation at a frequency necessary to avoid salt deposits on
the fan surface(s) for prolonged periods of time, is the best defense
against corrosion and oxidation.
The
brushed aluminum and galvanized finishes will typically outlast all
others in our collection. These surfaces will not rust or peel, however,
they will weather as a result of oxidation and exposure to salt or
other corrosive conditions. The bright nickel and matte nickel finishes
are also well-suited for exposure to reasonable conditions, but may show
signs of weathering more quickly and visibly. The coated finishes
(gloss white, titanium, textured nickel, gloss nickel) may be subject to
peeling over time when exposed to sun, salt and/or other environmental
conditions.
An
additional consideration is blade construction. Over time, plywood is
subject to warping and/or delamination. While fan blades are easily
replaceable when necessary, our injection molded plastic blades supplied
with the Velo, Velo Hugger and Pensi fans will generally outlast the
plywood blades supplied with all other models in our catalog.
Modern Fans are not rated, nor intended for use in applications classified as Wet Location.
Can I use the fan on a sloped ceiling?
We offer sloped
ceiling canopies for all Modern Fan Co. fans. However, with respect to
the Stratos, the sloped ceiling installation is more difficult and
should be performed by a licensed electrician using the factory
installed (at purchase) sloped ceiling adaptor.
Which lighting control should I use?
While the choices in lighting controls seem overwhelming, the decision shouldn't be:
MF001:
This is the basic three-speed control used to change speed on a fan
without a light. It mounts on a wall switch box and includes a
Decora-style wall plate.
MF002:
This is the basic three-speed control (MF001) but with the ability to
control a light (three levels of light intensity). This control requires
two circuits from the wall box to the ceiling junction box (one circuit
for the fan motor and one circuit for the fan light).
MF004
(MF011 for Ball/Whirlybird): If you do not have two circuits leading to
your fan installation, then use this control. It uses the two wires
that come from the junction box to the wall box to control the fan motor
and it uses a radio transmitter (similar to a garage opener) to control
the light on the fan.
MF009: This is the same as the MF001 but is designed to control three-to-five fans simultaneously.
MF003
(MF010 for Ball/Whirlybird): This is a handheld remote control unit
that allows you to control both the fan and the light. The remote
control has a LCD screen which shows the current setting. With the five
buttons you can select one of the three fans speeds, stop, or light
intensity. A signal receiving unit is placed into the fan canopy. A wall
hanger is included with the remote.
Why is my fan sometimes on when I come home?
If your fan is
mysteriously on when you come home from work, you are using one of the
radio controllers. There are dip switches up in the fan body that change
the frequency that the controller uses. Switch the frequency and your
problem should go away.
Why does my fan wobble?
Fan wobble is an
inherent problem with fans due to minute variation in the fan blade
weight distribution. Modern Fan Company's fan blades are specified to be
within one gram weight difference to avoid wobble. However, some wobble
tends to be inevitable due to variance in installation location,
airflow and other minutiae. Included in every fan is a small tool to
help balance the fan and thereby reduce wobble: Attach the device to the
end of each fan blade and turn the fan on. After trying this tool on
each blade, identify the blade which, when the tool is attached,
produces the least wobble. Then, move the tool from the outside of that
blade towards the center in half-inch increments until you find the
"sweet spot" (the location that produces the least wobble). In most
cases, this will solve your problem. Modern Fan Company does not
consider wobble to be a defect, and accordingly will not repair or
replace installed fans due to wobble. Stardust accepts returns on fans
but only if the fan has not been installed. So if a little wobble
disturbs you, we discourage you from investing in a fan of any kind.