The Stratos was the first truly modern ceiling fan, it has no reference to the Victorian era design which still dominates the fan industry.
Amongst its innovations was the column like support in place of the down rod used on other fans. This larger scale down rod gives the fan an impression of secure attachment to the architectural space and virtually eliminates the wobble so often seen in conventional fans. The patented rotor ends the problems of balance and tedious assembly required with the classic blade iron configuration.
The Stratos is all die-cast and extruded aluminum and offered in either a gloss white or a hand brushed aluminum finish. The blades are a plywood laminate with a gloss white coating or metallic aluminum paint to match the brushed finish.
The motor is a high power silicon steel design with 16 poles. These motors are designed for long life and silent running, and are controlled by dual capacitors. Energy Star rated when used as fan only. The fan speed and the optional light can be operated by any one of four control options described in the controls section of this catalog. Note: Any control ordered with a fan that has been configured with an energy-saving CFL will be supplied in a non-dimming version. All Modern Fan Co. products carry a damp location UL/CUL listing.
