Hunter 23902 User manual

For Your Records and Warranty
Assistance
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Catalog/Model No.: ________________
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Date Purchased: ___________________
Where Purchased: _________________
For reference also attach your receipt or a
copy of your receipt to the manual. TYPE 2 Models
installation and
operation manual
for Hunter
Ceiling Fans
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© 2008 Hunter Fan Company
YournewHunter®ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that
will provide comfort and performance for many years. is 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 off the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock
the circuit breakers in the off 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
qualified 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
Table Of Contents
1•GettingReady......................4
2•InstallingtheCeilingPlate . . . . . . . . . . 5
3•AssemblingandHangingtheFan ...6
4•WiringtheFan .....................8
5•InstallingtheCanopyandCanopy
TrimRing .........................9
6•AssemblingtheBlades.............10
7•ActivatingPerfectBalanceTM . . . . . . . 11
8•CompletingYourInstallationWithor
Without a Bowl Light Fixture . . . . . .12
9•OperatingandCleaningYourCeiling
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
10•Troubleshooting..................17

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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®
Hunter’spatented2-positionmountingsystemprovidesyoumaximum
installationexibilityandease.YoucaninstallyourHunterfaninone
of two ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Standard
orAngledmounting.estepsinthismanualincludeinstructionsfor
bothInstaller’sChoicemountingmethods.
Considering Optional Accessories
ConsiderusingHunter’soptionalaccessories,includingawall-mounted
or remote speed control. To install and use the accessories, follow
the instructions included with each product. For quiet and optimum
performanceofyourHunterfan,useonlyHunterspeedcontrols.
Forceilingshigherthan8feet,youcanpurchase
Hunterextensiondownrods.AllHunterfansuse
sturdy 3/4” diameter pipe to assure stability and
wobble-free performance.
Standard Mounting hangs from the
ceiling by a downrod (included).
Angled Mounting recommended for a
vaulted or angled ceiling
Support Brace
Standard
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
OutletBox
Support Brace
Ceiling
OutletBox
Angled
Mounting
Style
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CAUTION: 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
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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
theincludedPartsGuide.Checkforanyshippingdamagetothemotor
orfanblades.Ifanypartsaremissingordamaged,contactyourHunter
dealerorcallHunterTechnicalSupportDepartmentat888-830-1326.
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 efficiency, and energy savings.
Installing Multiple Fans?
If you are installing more than
one fan, keep the fan blades and
blade irons (if applicable) in sets,
as they were shipped.
1 • Getting Ready

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CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing your fan,
disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet box
and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers
in the off 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.epilotholesshouldbe9/64”
in diameter.
2-2. Your fan comes with four noise isolators. Position the isolators
between the ceiling plate and ceiling by inserting the raised areas
on each isolator into the holes in the ceiling plate.
2-3. read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole
in the middle of the ceiling plate.
2-4. Aligntheslottedholesintheceilingplatewiththepilotholesyou
drilled in the wood support structure. For proper alignment use
slotted holes directly across from each other.
Note:eisolatorsmustbeushagainsttheceiling.Aloose
ceiling plate will result in improper operation of the Perfect
BalanceTM system.
2-5. Place a flat washer on each of the two 3” wood screws and pass
the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate 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
Steps 2-3 – 2-5
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to
orient the ceiling plate so that the
arrows printed on the ceiling plate are
pointing toward the ceiling peak.
Ceiling
Plate
Isolator
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate

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Steps 3-2 – 3-3
Downrod
Canopy
TrimRing
Note: YourHunterfancomeswithanoptionaldownrodextension
pipe. If you are hanging the fan on a ceiling higher than 10 feet tall
and you would like to use the enclosed optional downrod, follow
steps 3-5 –3-9onthenextpage.
3-1. Unbundlethewiresfromthefan.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
For Standard or Angled mounting:
3-2. Insert the downrod through the canopy and canopy trim ring.
Feed the wires from the fan through the downrod.
3-3.UsingtheprovidedAllenwrench,loosenthesetscrewonthe
adapter to install the pipe and ball assembly. Note: When the
pipe and ball assembly is fully installed, 2-3 threads on the pipe
willstillbevisible;thisisnormal.UsetheAllenwrenchtosecurely
retighten the setscrew.
CAUTION: e adapter has a special coating on the threads. Do
notremovethiscoating;thecoatingpreventsthedownrodfrom
unscrewing.Onceassembled,donotremovethedownrod.
3-4.Raisethefanandplacethehookontheceilingplatethroughthe
U-shapedholeintherim.
Setscrew
Canopy
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
AllenWrench
U-shaped
Hole
Step 3-4

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3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
Optional Downrod Instructions:
YourHunterfancomeswithanoptionaldownrodextension
pipe. If you would like to use the enclosed optional 6 inch
downrod, follow the steps on this page.
Note: e Perfect BalanceTM system is designed for downrods
that are 6” and shorter. If you use a downrod longer than 6
inches, do not activate the Perfect BalanceTM system.
3-5. Removethepipeballscrewfromthestandarddownrod,
then slide the ball off the pipe.
3-6. Removethepinfromthepipe,thenslidethewedgeothe
pipe.
3-7.Removethescrewandgroundwirefromthepipe.
3-8. Reassemblethegroundwire,wedge,pin,ball,andpipeball
screw, in that order, onto the long downrod.
3-9.Go back to Step 3-2.
U-shaped
Hole
Step 3-8
Steps 3-5 – 3-8
GroundWire
and Screw
Pipe Ball Screw
Wedge
Pin
Ball

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All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a
qualified electrician.
Wall switches are not included. Select an acceptable general-use switch
in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
4-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still off.
4-2. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place
a wire connector over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For
all these connections use the wire connectors provided.
4-3. Connect the bare or green ground wire (grounded) from the
ceiling to the green ground wire (grounded) from the ceiling plate
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:
•eblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblackwire
(ungrounded) from the fan
•eblack/whitewireforthelight(ungrounded)fromthefan
to the wire (ungrounded) for the wall switch
Single Switch Wiring:
•e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. Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the
ceiling plate into the outlet box.
4-7. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the
outlet box.
Single Switch Wiring
Dual Switch Wiring
Wire
Connector
4 • Wiring the Fan

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5-1.Holdingthecanopy,raisethefanothehook.
5-2.Aligntheslotsinthecanopywiththetabsontheceilingplate.
5-3.Raisethecanopyovertheceilingplate.Rotatethecanopy
clockwise until the tabs on the ceiling plate totally engage with
the slots in the canopy.
5-4. Partially install the three canopy screws into the canopy one at a
time.Onceallthreescrewsarein,tightenthem.
5-5. Usingbothhands,pushthecanopytrimringuptothetopofthe
canopy. e canopy trim ring will snap and lock into place.
Should you need to remove the canopy
trim ring, follow these steps:
1. Locate the tab indicators, small
bumps on top of tabs.
2. Press firmly on opposite sides of the
ring toward the canopy. e tabs will
flex out releasing the trim ring from
the canopy.
Step 5-2
Canopy Trim
Ring
Canopy
Ceiling Plate
Step 5-3
Steps 5-4 – 5-5
Canopy
Screw
5 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring

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BladeAssembly
Screw
Step 6-1
Grommet
6-1. Your fan may include blade grommets. If your fan has grommets,
insert them by hand into the holes on the blades.
6-2. Attacheachbladetoabladeironusingthreebladeassembly
screws. If you used grommets, the blades may appear slightly
loose after screws are tightened. is is normal.
6-3. Loosen the blade iron armature screws that are holding the
shipping bumpers in place. Push the shipping bumpers in, then
lift them off.
6-4. Slide the blade irons onto the blade iron armature screws and
tighten the screws securely.
Step 6-3
Blade Iron
ArmatureScrew
Shipping
Bumper
Steps 6-1 – 6-2
BladeAssembly
Screw
Grommet
Blade
Blade
Iron
Blade Iron
ArmatureScrew
6 • Assembling the Blades