8.1 Painting8.1.1 The Vari-Fan can be easily painted using an acrylic based spray paint.8.1.2 Dark colors (red, blue, green, or brown) should take only one coat ofpaint.8.1.3 Light colors (white, yellow, or pastels) may take two or more coats. Followthe instructions on the can of spray paint for applying multiple coats.8.1.4 To disassemble the Vari-Fan, look at the exploded drawing in PartsInformation (6.0). This will show you how the fan comes apart. Be sure touse a bag or cup for storing screws and pins.8.1.5 There are four (4) parts that are normally painted: the mounting cone(part #03), the down rod (part #07), motor housing (part #12), and thehub (part #14). Be sure to remove the set screw from the hub.8.1.6 The receptacle (part #11) and the pivot ball (part #5) are normally leftblack.8.1.7 Using soft wire, make 4 long “S” hooks so each piece may be hung whilepainting and drying.8.1.8 Follow the instructions on your can of spray paint for proper sprayingtechnique and drying times required.8.1.9 Once the painted parts are dry, you may re-assemble the fan followingthe diagram in Parts Information.Copyright 2013 all rights reserved by Nextek Power Systems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries throughout the world. 15Vari-Fan Ceiling Fan Installation ManualModels: 4/5-Blade Vari-FanRev. 0107138.0 PAINTING