Hunter 23869 User manual

For Your Records and Warranty
Assistance
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For reference also attach your receipt or a
copy of your receipt to the manual. TYPE A Models
installation and
operation manual
for Hunter
Ceiling Fans
42825-01 • 05/17/07

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Table of Contents
1 • Getting Ready........................................ 4
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate ................ 5
3 • Assembling the Fan............................. 6
4 • Hanging and Wiring the Fan............. 7
5 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy
Trim Ring .................................................. 8
6 • Assembling the Blades ....................... 9
7 • Completing Your Installation With
or Without a Light Fixture ................10
8 • Operating and Cleaning
Your Ceiling Fan ...................................14
9 • Troubleshooting..................................15
© 2007 Hunter Fan Company
Your new Hunter®ceiling fan is an addition to your home or
oce that will provide comfort and performance for many years.
This installation and operation manual gives you complete
instructions for installing and operating your fan.
We are proud of our work. We appreciate the opportunity to
supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the
world.
Before installing your fan, for your records and warranty
assistance, record information from the carton and Hunter
nameplate label (located on the top of the fan motor housing).
Cautions and Warnings
•READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
•Use only Hunter replacement parts.
•To reduce the risk of personal injury, attach the fan directly
to the support structure of the building according to these
instructions, and use only the hardware supplied.
•To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing your fan,
disconnect the power by turning o the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot
lock the circuit breakers in the o position, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
•All wiring must be in accordance with national and local
electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with
wiring, use a qualied electrician.
•To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade
attachment system when installing, balancing, or cleaning the
fan. Never insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades.
•To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or motor damage,
do not use a solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only
Hunter speed controls.
Welcome

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Mounting and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting
Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum ease in
installing your fan.This fan was designed to be mounted only on at
ceilings and can be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high.
Considering Optional Accessories
ConsiderusingHunter’soptionalaccessories,includingawall-mounted
or remote speed control. To install and use the accessories, follow
theinstructionsincludedwitheach product. Forquietand optimum
performance of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter speed controls.
Low Prole Mounting ts close to the
ceiling, recommended for ceilings less
than 8 feet high
Support Brace
Low Prole
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
Outlet Box
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
personal injury, attach the fan directly
tothesupportstructureofthebuilding
accordingtotheseinstructions,anduse
only the hardware supplied.

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1 • Getting Ready
To install a ceiling fan, be sure you can do the following:
•Locate the ceiling joist or other suitable support in ceiling.
•Drill holes for and install wood screws.
•Identify and connect electrical wires.
•Lift 40 pounds.
If you need help installing the fan, your Hunter fan dealer can direct
you to a licensed installer or electrician.
Gathering the Tools
You will need the following tools for installing the fan:
•Electric drill with 9/64” bit
•Standard screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)
•Phillips-head screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)
•Wrench or pliers
•Ladder (height dependent upon installation site)
Checking Your Fan Parts
Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Refer to
theincludedPartsGuide.Checkforanyshippingdamagetothemotor
orfanblades.Ifanypartsaremissingordamaged,contactyourHunter
dealerorcallHunterTechnicalSupportDepartmentat888-830-1326.
Preparing the Fan Site
Before you begin installing the fan, follow all the instructions in
the pullout sheet called “Preparing the Fan Site.” Proper ceiling fan
location and attachment to the building structure are essential for
safety, reliable operation, maximum eciency, and energy savings.
Installing Multiple Fans?
If you are installing more than
onefan,keepthefanbladesand
bladeirons(ifapplicable)insets,
as they were shipped.

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2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket
CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing your
fan, disconnect the power by turning o the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock
the circuit breakers in the o position, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
2-1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through
the outermost holes in the outlet box. The pilot holes should
be 9/64” in diameter.
2-2. Partially install two canopy screws in the holes on each end
of the hanger bracket, as shown in the gure to the right.
2-3. Your fan comes with four mounting isolators. Position the
isolators between the hanger bracket and ceiling by inserting
the raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the hanger
bracket.
2-4. Thread the lead wires from the outlet box down through the
hole in the middle of the hanger bracket.
2-5. Align the slotted holes in the hanger bracket with the pilot
holes you drilled in the wood support structure.
Note: The isolators should be ush against the ceiling.
2-6. Place a at washer on each of the two 3”wood screws and pass
the screws through the slotted holes in the hanger bracket into
the pilot holes you drilled.
Tighten the screws into the 9/64”pilot holes; do not use
lubricants on the screws. Do not over tighten.
Step 2-2
Flat Washer
3”Wood Screw
Steps 2-4 – 2-6
Hanger
Bracket
Step 2-3
CanopyScrew
Canopy
Screw
Isolator

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3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
Step 3-2
#8-32 x 1” Screw
Green
Ground Wire
3-1. Position the square hanger so that the green ground wire
attached to the square faces out of the large opening in the
metal bracket.
3-2. Holding the wires out of the way, lift the motor assembly and
place the square hanger into the opening in the ceiling plate.
WARNING: Make sure the square hanger can not rotate in the
metal bracket. Failure to do so could result in the fan falling.
3-3. Install two locking screws through the holes in the side of the
metal bracket to secure the square hanger.
Step 3-1
Motor
Assembly
Square
Hanger
Step 3-3
Locking Screw
Green
Ground Wire

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4 •Wiring the Fan
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a
qualied electrician.
4-1. Disconnect the power by turning o the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location.
4-2.Toconnectthewires,holdthebaremetalleadstogetherandplacea
wire nut over them, then twist clockwise until tight.
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
4-3. Connect the wires as follows:
• Thegreenorbaregroundwirefromtheceilingtothegreenground
wire from the ceiling plate and the green ground wire from the fan
• The white (common) power wire from the ceiling to the white wire
from the fan
• Theblackpowerwirefromtheceilingtotheblackwirefromthefan
• The black/white wire from the fan to the black/white wire from
the ceiling.
4-4.Pushallwiresandwirenuts back throughtheceilingplatehole into
the outlet box.
Step 4-3
Wire
Connector

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4 •Wiring the Fan
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a
qualied electrician.
Wallswitchesarenotincluded.Selectanacceptablegeneral-useswitch
in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
4-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still o.
4-2. Toconnectthewires,holdthebaremetalleadstogetherandplace
awirenutoverthem,thentwistclockwiseuntiltight.Forallthese
connections use the wire nuts provided.
4-3. Connect the bare or green ground wire (grounded) from the
ceilingtothegreengroundwire(grounded)fromtheceilingplate
and the green ground wire from the fan.
4-4. Connect the white wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the
white wire (ungrounded) from the fan.
4-5. Connect the remaining wires as follows:
Dual Switch Wiring:
• Theblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblackwire
(ungrounded) from the fan
• The black/white wire (ungrounded) from the fan to the wire
(ungrounded) for the wall switch
Single Switch Wiring:
• The black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black
(ungrounded) and the black/white wire (ungrounded) from
the fan
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
4-6. Turnthesplicesupwardandpushthemcarefullybackthroughthe
ceiling plate into the outlet box.
4-7. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
theoutletboxandtheungroundedwiresontheothersideofthe
outlet box.
Wire
Connector

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5 • Installing the Motor Housing
5-1. Place the fan housing over the motor.
5-2. Align the keyholes in the fan housing with the two partially
installed canopy screws in the hanger bracket. Rotate the fan
housingtosituatethescrewsinthenarrowendsofthekeyholes.
5-3. Installthetworemainingcanopyscrewsintotheholesinthefan
housingandintothehangerbracket.Securelytightenallscrews.
Canopy
Screw
Step 5-1
Motor
Step 5-3
Fan Housing

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6 • Assembling the Blades
Hunterfansuseseveralstylesoffanbladeirons(bracketsthatholdthe
blade to the fan).
6-1. Yourfanmayincludebladegrommets.Ifyourfanhasgrommets,
insert them by hand into the holes on the blades.
6-2. Attach each blade to a blade iron using three blade assembly
screws.Ifyouusedgrommets,thebladesmayappearslightlyloose
after screws are tightened. This is normal.
6-3. Removetheblademountingscrewsandrubbershippingbumpers
fromthemotor.Note:Someblademountingscrewsareinstalled
in the motor to secure shipping blocks.
6-4. For each blade, insert one blade mounting screw through the
blade iron, and attach lightly to the fan. Insert the second blade
mounting screw, then securely tighten both mounting screws.
Step 6-1 (Detail)
Blade Assembly
Screws
Use with grommet
Use without grommet
Grommet
Blade
Mounting
Screw
Steps 6-1 – 6-2
Step 6-4

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YourHunterfancomeswithanintegratedlightxtureassemblyandan
optionalswitchhousingcapandplugbutton.Thisfeaturegivesyouthe
optionofinstallingthefanwithORwithouttheincludedlightxture.
The steps below direct you whether or not you are installing a light
xture.
WARNING: Use only the light xture supplied with this fan model.
7-1. Toattachtheupperswitchhousing,partiallyinstalltwohousing
assembly screws into the switch housing mounting plate.
7-2. Feedtheupperplugconnectorthroughthecenteropeningofthe
housing.
7-3. Alignthekeyholeslotsinthehousingwiththehousingassembly
screws.
7-4. Turn the housing counterclockwise until the housing assembly
screwsarermlysituated in thenarrowendof the keyholeslots.
Install the remaining screw into the housing. Tighten all three
screws rmly.
CAUTION: Make sure the upper switch housing is securely
attachedtotheswitchhousing mountingplate.Failuretoproperly
attach and tighten all three assembly screws could result in the
switch housing and light xture falling.
7-5. If you want to install the light xture, proceed with step 7-6
now.
If you do not want to install the light xture, you need to
uninstallitnow.See“UninstallingtheLightFixture”onstep7-11.
Once you have uninstalled the light xture, continue with step
7-6.
Steps 7-1 – 7-3
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Upper
Switch
Housing
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7-6. To attach the lower switch housing, connect the upper plug
connector from the motor to the lower plug connector in the
lower switch housing assembly.
Note:Bothplugconnectorsarepolarizedandwillonlyttogether
one way. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them. Incorrect connection could cause improper
operation and damage to the product.
7-7. Place the lower switch housing assembly over the upper switch
housing.Alignthesidescrewholesintheupperandlowerswitch
housings. Attach the lower switch housing to the upper switch
housing
7-8. To install each shade, rst loosen the three thumbscrews.
7-9. Raise the shade to the light xture. Tighten the thumbscrews
securely.
7-10. Install candelabra base light bulbs (60Watt maximum each).
Note: Glass shade style and number of lights may vary.
Lower
Switch
Housing
Plug
Connector
Steps 7-6 – 7-7
Plug
Connector
Detail
Steps 7-8 – 7-10
Thumbscrews
Shade
Bulb
Housing
Assembly Screw
7•CompletingYourInstallationWithorWithout aMultiStakedLightFixture(Cont.)

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Uninstalling the Light Fixture
7-11. You must remove the wiring harness and its
componentsfromtheintegratedlightxture.You
must then install the wiring harness into the
empty switch housing included with the fan.
7-12. Locatethe reversingswitchand carefully remove
thetwoscrewsholdingthereversingswitchtothe
lowerswitchhousing.Now,removethereversing
switch from the housing.
7-13. Removethepatentedbreakawayconnectorfrom
the end of the fan pull chain. Carefully loosen the
bellmouthnutfromthepullchainandremovethe
pull chain switch from the light xture housing.
7-14. Locate and carefully remove the two capacitors.
7-15. Unplugthetwo-wireconnectors;oneconnectorwillhave
a black with white striped wire and a white wire coming
from the multi-wire connector.
7-16. You have now disconnected the wiring harness and its
componentsandarereadytoinstallthemintotheempty
switch housing. (The light switch remains in the light
assembly housing.)
7-17. Insertthepullchainandfanpullchainswitchthroughthe
round opening on the side of the empty switch housing.
Thread the bellmouth nut over the pull chain and hand
tighten the bellmouth nut.
7-18. Reattach the breakaway connector to the pull chain.
7-19. Insertthereversingswitchintothesquareholeontheside
of the switch housing. Install and tighten the two screws
you removed previously from the other switch housing.
7-20. Carefully place the capacitors in the switch housing.
7-21. Continue with Step 7-6.
Fan
Speed
Switch
Steps 1 – 6
Steps 7 – 11
Reversing
Switch
Light
Switch
Light
Assembly
Housing
Switch
Housing
Capacitors
Bellmouth Nuts
Fan
Speed
Switch
7•CompletingYourInstallationWithorWithout aMultiStakedLightFixture(Cont.)

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8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan
In warm weather, use
downward air ow pattern
In cold weather, use upward
air ow pattern
8-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan.
8-2. The fan pull chain controls power to the fan. The pull chain has
four settings in sequence: High, Medium, Low and O.
• Pull the chain slowly to change settings.
• Release slowly to prevent the chain from recoiling into the
blades.
• The chain uses a breakaway connector that separates if the
chainisjerked.Ifthishappens,simplyreinsertthechaininto
the connector.
8-3. Ceilingfansworkbestbyblowingairdownward(counterclockwise
blade rotation) in warm weather to cool the room with a direct
breeze.Inwinter,havingthefandrawairupward(clockwiseblade
rotation) will distribute the warmer air trapped at the ceiling
around the room without causing a draft.
8-4. Forcleaningnishes,useasoftbrushorlint-freeclothtoprevent
scratching. A vacuum cleaner brush nozzle can remove heavier
dust.Removesurfacesmudgesoraccumulateddirtanddustusing
a mild detergent and a slightly dampened cloth. You may use
an artistic agent, but never abrasive cleaning agents as they will
damage the nish.
8-5. Clean wood nish blades with a furniture polishing cloth.
Occasionally, apply a light coat of furniture polish for added
protectionandbeauty.Cleanpaintedandhigh-glossbladesinthe
same manner as the fan nish.
To Change Airow Direction
Turn the fan o and let it come to a complete
stop. Slide the reversing switch on the fan to the
opposite position. Restart fan.
Reversing
Switch

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Problem: Nothing happens; fan does not move.
1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker.
2. Loosencanopy,checkallconnectionsaccordingtothewiringthe
fan section.
3. Check the plug connection in the switch housing.
4. Pushmotorreversingswitchrmlyleftorrighttoensurethatthe
switch is engaged.
5. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on.
6. Remove the shipping bumpers.
Problem: Noisy operation.
1. Tighten the blade bracket screws until snug.
2. Tighten the blade screws until snug.
3. Check to see if the blade is cracked. If so, replace all the blades.
4. Change to an approved speed control.
5. Be sure that the glass is secure.
6. Check and tighten the screws in the switch housing mounting
plate and in the upper and lower switch housing.
Problem: Excessive wobbling.
1. Ifyourfanwobbleswhenoperating,usetheenclosedbalancingkit
and instructions to balance the fan.
2. Tighten all blade and/or blade iron screws.
Ifyouneedpartsor serviceassistance,pleasecall
888-830-1326 or visit us at our Web site at
http://www.hunterfan.com.
Hunter Fan Company
2500 Frisco Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38114
9 • Troubleshooting