Hunter 41545 User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
For Hunter Ceiling Fans
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Hunter ceiling fan is an
addition to your home or office that
will provide comfort and perfor-
mance for many years. This manual
gives you complete instructions for
installing and operating your fan.
We are proud of our work. We ap-
preciate the opportunity to supply
you with the best ceiling fan avail-
able anywhere in the world.
Before installing your fan, record the
following information for your
records and warranty assistance.
Please refer to the carton and the
Hunter nameplate (located on top
outside fan motor housing) for the
proper information.
© 2002 Hunter Fan Co.
6/2002
Model Name __________________
Catalog No. ___________________
Serial No. _____________________
Date Purchased ________________
Where Purchased ______________
_____________________________
Attach Your Receipt
or a Copy of
Your Receipt Here

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CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS! ......................................................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 5
STEP 1 - GETTING READY ................................................................................................................................... 6
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE ............................................................................................................ 8
STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING HOUSINGS..................................................................................................................... 10
STEP 4 - ASSEMBLING THE FAN ........................................................................................................................ 11
STEP 5 - WIRING THE FAN ................................................................................................................................ 13
STEP 6 - HANGING THE FAN ............................................................................................................................. 15
STEP 7 - ASSEMBLING FAN BLADES .................................................................................................................. 16
STEP 8 - ATTACHING THE SWITCH HOUSING ................................................................................................... 18
STEP 9 - INSTALLING LIGHT FIXTURE ................................................................................................................. 20
OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN ....................................................................................................................... 21
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................... 24

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
not 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 accor-
dance with national and lo-
cal electrical codes and
ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are
unfamiliar with wiring, you
should use a qualified elec-
trician.
• To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury, do not bend
the blade attachment sys-
tem when installing, bal-
ancing, or cleaning the fan.
Never insert foreign objects
between rotating fan
blades.
DO YOU NEED HELP?
To install a ceiling fan, be sure you
can do the following:
• Locate ceiling joist or other suit-
able 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.
• To reduce the risk of fire, elec-
trical shock, or motor dam-
age, do not use a solid-state
speed control with this fan.
Use only Hunter speed con-
trols.
WARNINGS
• To avoid possible electrical
shock, before installing
your fan, disconnect the
power by turning off the
circuit breakers to the out-
let box and associated wall
switch location. If you can-
CAUTIONS
• Read entire booklet carefully
before beginning installation
and save these instructions.
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury, attach the fan directly
to the support structure of the
building according to these in-
structions, and use only the
hardware supplied.

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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
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Consider using Hunter’s optional ac-
cessories, including a wall-mounted
or remote speed control. To install and
use the accessories, follow the instruc-
tions included with each product.
For quiet and optimum performance
of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter
speed controls.
STEP 1 - GETTING READY
PREPARING THE FAN SITE
The location of a ceiling fan and how
the fan is attached to the building
structure are essential for reliable
operation, maximum efficiency, and
energy savings. For this reason, we
have included a separate booklet —
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
a Ceiling Fan Site” — to help you
select the best location for your fan.
The booklet also provides informa-
tion to ensure your fan support and
electric outlet box meet UL-approved
safety codes for ceiling fans.
The instructions in this installation
manual assume that you have used
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
a Ceiling Fan Site” to pick the fan
location and make certain the proper
fan support and outlet box are in-
stalled.
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.
Hint: If you are installing more than
one fan, keep the fan blades
in sets, as they were shipped.
The fan includes a separate diagram
of the screws and other small parts
needed for the fan. Keep this dia-
gram handy for identifying parts dur-
ing installation; the diagram indicates
the step in which each part is used.
If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your Hunter dealer or call
Hunter Parts Department at
901-248-2222.

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INSTALLER’S CHOICE®
This patented 3-position mounting
system provides you maximum instal-
lation flexibility and ease. You can
install your Hunter fan in one of three
ways. The steps in this manual in-
clude specific instructions for the fan
mounting method of your choice. For
a ceiling 8 feet or higher, standard
mounting is recommended.
Flush Mounting (Figure 1a) fits close
to the ceiling, for low ceilings less
than 8 feet high.
Standard Mounting (Figure 1b) hangs
from the ceiling by a connector pipe
(included), for ceilings 8 feet or
higher. For ceilings higher than eight
feet, you can purchase Hunter ex-
tension rods. All Hunter fans use
sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure
stability and wobble-free perfor-
mance.
Angle Mounting (Figure 1c) hangs
from a vaulted or angled ceiling.
Figure 1c - Angle Mounting
Figure 1b - Standard Mounting
Figure 1a - Flush Mounting
10"
12"
34°Max
Pitch
12
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STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE
4. Align the slotted holes in the ceil-
ing plate with the pilot holes in
the wood support structure.
Note: The isolation pads should
be flush against the ceiling.
1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood
support structure through the
outermost holes on the outlet
box. The pilot holes should be
9/64" in diameter.
2. Thread the lead wires from the
outlet box through the hole in the
middle of the ceiling plate.
3. Your fan comes with two neo-
prene 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. Refer to
Figure 2a.
Figure 2a - Adding Isolators to Ceiling
Plate
Figure 2b - Correct Position of Ceiling
Plate for Angle Mounting
Ceiling Plate
Hooks
Isolators
Ceiling
Plate
For Angle Mounting Only: Be
sure to orient the ceiling plate so
that the two hooks point up to-
wards the ceiling peak as shown
in Figure 2b. Note: You will use
the hooks to support the fan dur-
ing STEP 5 - WIRING THE FAN.

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Figure 2c - Attaching Ceiling Plate to
2 x 4 Brace
2 x 4 Brace
Ceiling Joist
Ceiling
Outlet Box
Ceiling
Plate
Flat
Washer 3" Wood
Screw
5. Place a flat washer on each of the
two 3" screws and pass the
screws through the slotted holes
in the ceiling plate as shown in
Figure 2c.
6. Tighten the screws into the 9/64"
pilot holes; do not use lubricants
on the screws. Do not over-
tighten.

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Some fans are shipped with the
decorative upper and lower housings
detached from the fan motor. This
step tells you how to attach the hous-
ing. If the housing for your fan is al-
ready attached to the fan motor, go
directly to STEP 4 - ASSEMBLING THE
FAN.
1. Fit the upper fan housing on the
motor hanger adapter. Make sure
the tabs in the motor hanger
adapter fit into the notches in the
upper housing as shown in Fig-
ure 3a.
2. Attach the upper fan housing to
the motor hanger adapter with
three 1/2" screws and lockwash-
ers as shown in Figure 3b.
STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING HOUSINGS
3. Attach the bottom cover to the
upper fan housing with thrubolts
and acorn nuts as shown in Fig-
ure 3b, or with #6-32 screws and
lockwashers as shown in Figure
3c – depending upon style of fan.
Motor Hanger
Adaptor
Upper Fan
Housing Acorn Nut
Washer
Thrubolt
Bottom Cover
Upper Fan
Housing
Bottom Cover
#6-32 Screw
with Lockwasher
Figure 3b - Assembling and Attaching
Housings to Motor Hanger Adapter
Figure 3c - Attaching Bottom Cover to
Upper Fan Housing
Figure 3a - Motor Hanger Adapter
Tabs and Upper Housing Notches
Upper Housing
Notches
Motor Hanger
Adaptor Tab