Modern Fan: Selecting the Right Ceiling Fan

Here are some considerations in choosing a ceiling fan:

Style: The Modern Fan Co.’s ceiling fans are sleek metal sculptures that work well with modern, traditional or transitional architecture and décor. They are more streamlined than other ceiling fans because of designer Ron Rezek’s inventive way of using geometric forms and attaching the blades without brackets or clamps.

Size: In most rooms, our 52-inch blade span is the most appropriate selection. The 42-inch blade span 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. Our Altus and Cirrus models are available with a 36-inch blade span for exceptionally small or narrow spaces.

Ceiling height also plays a factor in selecting a fan. The more space between the blades and the ceiling, the more effectively your fan will circulate and distribute air. However, building codes require that the blades of a ceiling fan be at least 7 feet above the floor. Generally, Modern Fan recommends hanging the fan as far down from the ceiling as is visually appropriate, while maintaining the 7-foot blade clearance above the floor. With higher ceilings, a good guideline is to hang it one-third of the distance between the ceiling and the floor. Keep in mind that optional light kits may add several inches to the overall length of the fan.

Attachment to the ceiling can be accomplished either with a down rod or a hugger. The Modern Fan Co. offers standard down rods, which are vertical poles that range from 3 inches to 72 inches. Down rods work best in rooms with high or sloped ceilings. For ceilings that are 8 feet high, Modern Fan designer Ron Rezek recommends using the hugger versions of Modern Fans, which are short sculptural pieces he designed to continue the style of the fans.

The blades on some models (Nimbus, Pharos, Halo and Cloud) are positioned at the top of the fan body. When hung with the shortest down rods, the blades on these models are very close to the ceiling, reducing the volume of air movement, as explained above. Consequently, these models are best suited for ceiling heights that can accommodate a slightly longer down rod.

Lighting: All Modern Fans have lighting solutions either integrated into the design or as options. For example, the Cirrus provides either general ambient light or directional down lights. The Pensi has a directional down light.

Most Modern Fans are available with a choice of standard incandescent or energy-saving compact fluorescent lamping. Our CFLs provide 75% energy savings and lamp life up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. While dependable for well-balanced, warm light, keep in mind our CFLs are not dimmable.

Quality: The Modern Fan Co.’s line has earned worldwide recognition for its distinctive design, smooth action and reliability. The fans are produced on company-owned tooling in the world’s leading ceiling fan manufacturing facility. There is quality control at every stage.

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Kim Lighting’s LIGHTVAULT LED Product Line Improves Lumen Output

The first Lightvault LED model (LTV71 LED) was introduced in 2005, and was one of the first LED
products Kim introduced to the market. Over the last few years, the LEDs in the LTV71 LED have
improved to a diode that has more than twice the lumens. The application for the product has evolved into a whole new category because the top surface of the lens will not get hot. This alone has allowed the product to be placed in areas where people can literally stand on the fixture with bare feet.
The product is very shallow, so setting it in grade or concrete is extremely easy. The composite
construction of the below-grade housing has proven to hold up to extreme environments and the use of
bronze on the lens rings makes the product impervious to Mother Nature’s wrath.

The LTV71 LED has proven to be a useful tool for several applications, however there are other
applications where unique designs can take the product beyond a simple up-light. The initial Spot and
Narrow Flood distributions do a great job for general accent lighting where the task is highlighted with a splash of light, but they don’t wash a wall with smooth even light. With the new Wall Wash (WW)
distribution introduction, the luminaire can be placed fairly close to a wall and still produce a good uniform pattern. The main beam from the Wall Wash optic is aimed high up the wall to product a vertical flood. It can be adjusted internally to set the pattern to match the size and shape of the task. With a fine-tuning, the Wall Wash optic can be arranged to where the back light is reduced to prevent most of the obtrusive glare that might be seen by people walking by. Imagine this distribution for memorial walls of signs where people are in close proximity. The new LTV71 LED version has several options for applications with special circumstances.

What about those low walls or signs where the LTV71 LED just doesn’t light because the lens surface is
at grade? This is where a LTV72 LED (Eyeball) design will do the trick. The lens is angled up from the
ground surface to allow the light to exit at a lower angle. The Spot and Narrow Flood would still be used for accent lighting, but the Wall Wash optic would benefit from the lifted angle. If the fixture was position further away from the wall or sign, the LTV72 LED would allow the light to hit the lower part. The optics are adjustable internally to allow for aiming toward the task or up the wall for a smooth light pattern.

The LTV73 LED (aka Directional Market or Speedbump) is ideal for lighting a pathway from a perimeter, offered as a full pattern around the luminaire, to a half pattern toward the walkway. We offer this type of product in the existing LightVault series and have found many uses for its unique distribution. The spot optic inside the unit is aimed directly at a stainless steel reflector tucked up under the louvered lens frame, the reflector redirects the light outward horizontally across the path. The most common use of this type of product is around courtyards where the unit is placed away from the general walking path.

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Battery backup isn't just for indoors anymore. NFPA requirements include outdoor safety lighting. Get up to code.

The Life Safety Code states that, following a power failure, backup lighting must provide 90 minutes of outdoor illumination with an average of 1 ft candle, and a minimum of .1 ftcandle. LBACKUP is up to the task, with the efficiency of LED.

LBACKUP contains a UL 924 listed emergency lighting power supply that ensure the light stays on, even when the building loses power. Plus, it eliminates the need for wiring to an external backup system.

A cold weather battery option is available for applications in colder climates, where the temperatures go below freezing. This enables LBACKUP to function flawlessly in temperatures as low as -20° C.

WPLED36 is the equivalent to the 175W MH, and the FFLED18 is equivalent to the 70W MH. Using the LED technology with your outdoor backup lighting allows for smaller, less costly batteries.

RAB LED wallpacks and floodlights are UL listed as being suitable for wet locations.

It's easy to comply with industry standards like LM-79, LM-80, UL and Lighting Facts. RAB Lighting does that on all of RAB Lighting products,and RAB Lighting adds 100% testing, 3X during the manufacturing process, so you know the entire fixture operates exactly as RAB Lighting says it will.

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Go Green with Hubbell Lightscaper® LED products

Go Green with Hubbell Lightscaper® LED products. Hubbell Lightscaper® LED fixtures feature popular styles to enhance any landscape while providing safety and security.

Each fixture is professional grade die cast aluminum construction, built to perform. Path and flood fixtures come complete with stake, 4' of fixture cable and “Smart Connect” tool-free connector as well as a flat surface mount for decks or other applications.

The 56 watt control center completes the system and features: UL listed non-metallic housing, grounded cord set, photocontrol and easy cable connect.

LED Decorative Tulip

The plant lover’s favorite. Sweeping stem tulip, 20" tall with decorative leaves. Use along paths, walkways or to accent special planting. Creates a 6' pool of light with forward throw. Needs little or no watering!

• 1.5 watt High Output, long life LED, saves up to 90% energy compared to traditional incandescent fixtures with virtually no maintenance!
• Die Cast Aluminum construction with protective epoxy powder paint finish
• Complete fixture with both spike and deck mount, 4ft fixture cable and “Smart Connect” wiring all included

LED Greenville

A stately appearance with classic shape. Stands 17" tall with 5" diameter head. Frosted glass lens provides soft lighting of taller surrounding plantings with 5' coverage. Use along walkways, steps. Typical spacing 8'-12'.

• 1.5 watt High Output, long life LED, saves up to 90% energy compared to traditional incandescent fixtures with virtually no maintenance!
• Die Cast Aluminum construction with protective epoxy powder paint finish
• Complete fixture with both spike and deck mount, 4ft fixture cable and “Smart Connect” wiring all included

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