Hunter 28420 User manual

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Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or oce 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 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.
For Your Records and Warranty
Assistance
Model Name: _____________________
Catalog/Model No.: ________________
Serial No.: _______________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
Where Purchased: _________________
For reference also attach your receipt or a
copy of your receipt to the manual.
Table of Contents
1 • Getting Ready ...................................................4
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate..........................5
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan..........6
4 • Wiring the Fan..................................................7
5 • Installing the Canopy and
Canopy Trim Ring............................................8
6 • Assembling the Blades.................................9
7 • Installing the Switch Housing................ 10
8 • Operating and Cleaning
Your Ceiling Fan ............................................ 11
9 • Troubleshooting ........................................... 12
Welcome
© 2005 Hunter Fan Company

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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®
Hunter’s patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum
installation  exibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one
of three ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Low
Pro le, Standard, or Angle mounting.  e steps in this manual include
instructions for all three 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.
Low Pro le Mounting  ts close to the
ceiling, recommended for ceilings less
than 8 feet high
Standard Mounting hangs from
the ceiling by a downrod (included),
recommended for ceilings 8 feet or higher
Angle Mounting recommended for a
vaulted or angled ceiling
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.

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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
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Wrench or pliers
Checking Your Fan Parts
Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Check
for any shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If one of the fan
blades was damaged in shipment, return all the blades for replacement.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call
Hunter Parts 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 e ciency, and energy savings.
1 • Getting Ready
Installing Multiple Fans?
If you are installing more than
one fan, keep the fan blades in
sets, as they were shipped.

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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 neoprene noise isolators (“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 should be ush against the ceiling.
2-5. Place a at washer on each of the two 3” 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
Flat Washer
3” Screw
Steps 2-3 – 2-5
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to
orient the ceiling plate so that the
arrows printed on the ceiling plate are
pointing towards the ceiling peak.
Ceiling
Plate

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3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
You can assemble your fan for standard mounting (steps 3-1 – 3-2)
or for low prole mounting (steps 3-3 – 3-4). Note: For low prole
mounting, the downrod is replaced with the low prole washer.
3-1. To assemble fan to hang down from a at or angled ceiling, insert
the downrod through the canopy and canopy trim ring. Feed the
wires from the fan through the downrod.
3-2. Screw the downrod into the fan assembly. Tighten the allen head
set screw using the included allen wrench. Skip to Step 3-5.
CAUTION: e downrod 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.
3-3. To assemble the fan to hang from a low ceiling, place the low
prole washer (lip up) into the canopy. Be sure the green ground
wire is pointing up toward the ceiling.
3-4. Align the holes in the washer with the holes in the adapter.
Assemble securely with three #8-32 x 1” screws.
3-5. Raise the fan and place the hook on the ceiling plate through the
U-shaped hole in the rim. Go to 4 • Wiring the Fan.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
Steps 3-3 – 3-4
#8-32 x 1” Screw
Low Prole Washer
Step 3-5
U-shaped
Hole
Steps 3-1 – 3-2
Downrod
Canopy
Canopy
Trim Ring
Allen Head
Set Screw
Adapter

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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. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place
a 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:
• e green or bare ground wire from the ceiling to the green
ground wire from the ceiling plate and the green ground wire
from the fan
• e white (common) power wire from the ceiling to the white
wire from the fan
• e black power wire from the ceiling to the black wire from
the fan
4-4. Push all wires and wire nuts back through the ceiling plate hole
into the outlet box. Wire Nut
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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. Loosely assemble 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.
5 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring
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  rmly on opposite sides of the
ring towards the canopy.  e tabs
will  ex out releasing the trim ring
from the canopy
Canopy
Screw
Step 5-2
Canopy Trim
Ring
Canopy
Ceiling Plate
Step 5-3
Steps 5-4 – 5-5

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6 • Assembling the Blades
Hunter fans use several styles of fan blade irons (brackets that hold the
blade to the fan).
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. Remove the blade mounting screws and rubber shipping bumpers
from the motor.
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
Blade Mounting
Screw
Grommet
Steps 6-1 – 6-2
Step 6-4

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7 • Installing the Switch Housing
7-1. To attach the upper switch housing, partially install two #6-32 x 3/8”
housing assembly screws into the switch housing mounting plate.
7-2. Feed the upper plug connector through the center opening of the
housing.
7-3. Align the keyhole slots in the housing with the housing assembly
screws.
7-4. Turn the housing counterclockwise until the housing assembly
screws are rmly situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots.
Install the remaining #6-32 x 3/8” screw into the housing. Tighten
all three screws rmly.
CAUTION: Make sure the upper switch housing is securely attached
to the switch housing mounting plate. Failure to properly attach and
tighten all three assembly screws could result in the switch housing
xture falling.
7-5. 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: Both plug connectors are polarized and will only t together
one way. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them. Incorrect connection could cause improper
operation and damage to the product.
7-6. Place the lower switch housing assembly over the upper switch
housing. Align the side screw holes in the upper and lower switch
housings. Attach the lower switch housing to the upper switch
housing with three #6-32 x 3/8” housing assembly screws.
Steps 7-1 – 7-4
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Upper
Switch
Housing
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Lower
Switch
Housing
Steps 7-5 – 7-6
Plug
Connector

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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.  e fan pull chain controls power to the fan.  e 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.
•  e chain uses a breakaway connector that separates if the
chain is jerked. If this happens, simply reinsert the chain into
the connector.
8-3. Ceiling fans work best by blowing air downward (counterclockwise
blade rotation) in warm weather to cool the room with a direct
breeze. In winter, having the fan draw air upward (clockwise blade
rotation) will distribute the warmer air trapped at the ceiling
around the room without causing a draft.
8-4. For cleaning  nishes, use a soft brush or lint-free cloth to prevent
scratching. A vacuum cleaner brush nozzle can remove heavier
dust. Remove surface smudges or accumulated dirt and dust using
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
protection and beauty. Clean painted and high-gloss blades in the
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
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9 • Troubleshooting
Problem: Nothing happens; fan does not move.
1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker.
2. Loosen canopy, check all connections according to the wiring the
fan section.
3. Check the plug connection in the switch housing.
4. Push motor reversing switch  rmly left or right to ensure that the
switch is engaged.
5. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on.
6. Continue pulling the pull chain to check other speeds.
Note: You may need to place the fan on HIGH  rst and then
change it to your preferred setting.
7. Remove the shipping bumpers.
Problem: Noisy operation.
1. Tighten the blade bracket screws until snug.
2. Check to see if the blade is cracked. If so, replace all the blades.
Problem: Excessive wobbling.
1. If your fan wobbles when operating, use the enclosed balancing kit
and instructions to balance the fan.
2. Tighten all blade iron screws.
3. Turn power o , support fan very carefully, and check that the
hanger ball is properly seated.
If you need parts or service assistance, please call
888-830-1326 or visit us at our WEB site at
http://www.hunterfan.com.
Hunter Fan Company
2500 Frisco Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38114