Hunter 28449 User manual

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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.

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Welcome
Table of Contents
1 • Getting Ready ...................................................4
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate..........................5
3 • Assembling the Blade Brackets ...............6
4 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan..........7
5 • Wiring the Fan..................................................8
6 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy
Trim Ring .............................................................9
7 • Assembling the Blades.............................. 10
8 • Installing the Switch Housing................ 11
9 • Operating and Cleaning
Your Ceiling Fan ............................................ 12
10 • Troubleshooting......................................... 13
© 2005 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. 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.

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Mounting Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting
Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum
installation  exibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in
one of two ways, depending on your preference: Standard or Angle
mounting.  e steps in this manual include instructions for both
mounting methods.
Note:  is fan must be mounted on ceilings 9 feet or higher.
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.
Standard Mounting hangs from
the ceiling by a downrod (included),
recommended for ceilings 9 feet or higher
Angle Mounting recommended for a
vaulted or angled ceiling
For ceilings higher than 9 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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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
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 e ciency, 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.

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2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate
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. 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
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
Isolator

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3 • Assembling the Blade Brackets
3-1. Place the blade bracket through the hole in the side of the lower
motor housing.
3-2. Install the two blade bracket screws.
3-3. Place the upper motor housing over the adapter. Align the holes
in the upper motor housing with the holes in the adapter.
3-4. Partially install the three motor housing screws.
Note: Make sure the gap between the upper and lower motor
housing is even all the way around.
3-5. Securely tighten all three motor housing screws.
Steps 3-1 – 3-2
Step 3-3
Blade Bracket
Upper Motor
Housing

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4 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
Step 4-3
U-shaped
Hole
Step 4-1
Downrod
Canopy
Canopy
Trim Ring
Allen Head
Set Screw
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
4-1. Insert the downrod through the canopy and canopy trim ring.
Feed the wires from the fan through the downrod.
4-2. Using the provided allen wrench, loosen the allen head set screw
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. Securely retighten the set
screw with the allen wrench.
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.
4-3. Raise the fan and place the hook on the ceiling plate through the
U-shaped hole in the rim.
Upper Motor
Housing

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5 • 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.
Wall switches are not included. Select an acceptable general-use switch
in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
5-1. Disconnect the power by turning o the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location.
5-2. Decide how you want to set up the fan and light controls. You
can control the fan and/or lights together or separately using one
or two wall switches. Follow Step 5-3 OR Step 5-4, depending on
what you decide.
5-3. If you want to, you can control the fan and light separately using
two wall switches, connect the wires as follows: connect the green
ground wire to the ground wire, connect white wire to white wire,
connect black wire to black wire, and connect the black/white
wire from the fan to the wire for the wall switch.
5-4. Alternatively, you can control both fan and light with one switch.
To do so connect the wires as follows: connect the green ground
wire to the ground wire, connect white wire to white wire,
connect the black and the black/white wire from the fan to the
black wire in the ceiling.
5-5. 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.
5-6. Push all wires and wire nuts back through the ceiling plate hole
into the outlet box.
Wire Nut
Step 5-3
Step 5-4

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6 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring
Step 6-2
Canopy Trim
Ring
Canopy
Ceiling Plate
Step 6-3
Steps 6-4 – 6-5
6-1. Holding the canopy, raise the fan o the hook.
6-2. Align the slots in the canopy with the tabs on the ceiling plate.
6-3. 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.
6-4. Partially install the three canopy screws into the canopy one at a
time. Once all three screws are in, tighten them.
6-5. 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  rmly on opposite sides of the
ring towards the canopy.  e tabs
will  ex out releasing the trim ring
from the canopy.
Canopy
Screw

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7 • Assembling the Blades
Hunter fans use several styles of fan blade irons (brackets that hold the
blade to the fan).
7-1. Your fan may include blade grommets. If your fan has grommets,
insert them by hand into the holes on the blades.
7-2. 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.
Blade Assembly
Screws
Use with grommet
Use without grommet
Step 7-1 (Detail)
Grommet
Steps 7-1 – 7-2

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8 • Installing the Switch Housing
8-1. To attach the upper switch housing, partially install two housing
assembly screws into the switch housing mounting plate.
8-2. Feed the upper plug connector through the center opening of the
housing.
8-3. Align the keyhole slots in the housing with the housing assembly
screws.
8-4. Turn the housing counterclockwise until the housing assembly
screws are rmly situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots.
Install the remaining housing assembly 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.
8-5. 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.
8-6. 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 housing assembly screws.
Note: You can customize your Hunter fan with a number of accessory
light kits.
Steps 8-1 – 8-4
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Upper
Switch
Housing
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Lower
Switch
Housing
Steps 8-5 – 8-6
Plug
Connector

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9 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan
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
In warm weather, use
downward air  ow pattern
In cold weather, use upward
air  ow pattern
9-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan.
9-2.  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.
9-3. Ceiling fans work best by blowing air downward (counterclockwise
blade rotation) in warm weather to cool the room with a direct
breeze. In cold weather, 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.
9-4. 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.
9-5. 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.

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10 • 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. 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. Check and tighten the screws in the switch housing mounting
plate and in the upper and lower switch housing.
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 and/or 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