Hunter 42656-01 Instruction manual

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Owner’s Guide and Installation Manual

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Welcome
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.
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•CompletingYourInstallationWith
a Light Fixture................................................. 10
8•OperatingandCleaning
Your Ceiling Fan.............................................12
9•Troubleshooting ........................................... 13
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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
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
8
12
Angled
Mounting
Style
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Angled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.

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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
(InCanada,call1-866-268-1936).
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,
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2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate
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.
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient the ceiling plate so that the
two tabs are pointing toward the ceiling peak.
2-2. Your fan comes with four preinstalled noise isolators. Check to
make sure all four isolators are in place and were not removed
during shipment.
2-3. Place a flat washer on each of the two 3” wood screws.
2-4. read the supply wires from the outlet box in the ceiling through
the hole in the center of the ceiling plate.
2-5. 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 flush against the ceiling.
2-6. 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.
Flat Washer
3” Wood
Screw Steps 2-3 – 2-6
Ceiling
Plate
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient
the ceiling plate so that the two tabs
are pointing toward the ceiling peak.
Toward
Ceiling Peak

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3 • Assembling the Fan
Steps 3-2 – 3-3
Downrod
Canopy
Set Screw
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
3-1.Unbundlethewiresfromthefan.
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 on one side of
the pin in the ball.
3-3. Loosen the square 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 a wrench or pliers.
Goto4 • Hanging and Wiring the Fan.
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.
Canopy
TrimRing
Standard or Angled Mounting

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4 • Hanging and Wiring the Fan
4-1.Raisethefanandaligntheslotsinthecanopywiththehooksonthe
ceiling plate.
Note: Tohangthefan,youmusttiltthecanopytoanalmostvertical
position so that the canopy slots sit on the ceiling plate hooks.
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.
4-2. Make sure the power to the outlet box and associated wall switch
locationisstillOFF.
  Toconnectthewires,holdthebaremetalleadstogetherandplacea
wire connector over them, then twist the wire connector clockwise
until tight.
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
Single Switch Wiring:
  Ifyouwantto,youcancontrolbothfanandlightwithoneswitch.To
do so connect the wires as follows:
•ebareorgreengroundwirefromtheceilingtothegreen
ground wire from the ceiling plate and the green ground wire
from the fan
•ewhitewirefromtheceilingtothewhitewirefromthefan
•eblackwirefromtheceilingtotheblackandtheblack/white
wire from the fan
Dual Switch Wiring:
  • ebareorgreengroundwirefromtheceilingtothegreen 
ground wire from the pipe ball assembly
•ewhitewirefromtheceilingtothewhitewirefromthefan
•eblackwirefromtheceilingtotheblackwirefromthefan
•eblack/whitewirefromthefantothewireforthewallswitch
4-3. Push all wires and wire connectors into the outlet box.
Single Switch Wiring
Dual Switch Wiring
Wire
Connector

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5 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring
WARNING: Failure to complete the following steps could cause the fan
to fall.
Note: It is recommended you use a magnetic tip screwdriver for the
following steps.
5-1.Rotatethehangerballsothetabinthecanopyissecureinthe
hanger ball groove. Note: Your fan may have multiple tabs and
grooves that must be aligned.
5-2. Swing the fan up to align the canopy screw holes with the
mounting holes on the ceiling plate.
WARNING: e slots in the canopy must remain engaged while
swinging the canopy for alignment.
5-3. Holdingthecanopyupwiththescrewholesaligned,partially
install two canopy screws into the holes opposite the ceiling plate
tabs.
5-4. Partially install a canopy screw between the slots in the canopy.
When all the holes are properly aligned, securely tighten all three
canopy screws.
5-5. Verify that the tabs in the canopy are still in the grooves of the
hanger ball.
5-6.Alignthetabsonthetrimringoppositethegroovesinthehanger
ball.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.
Note: Should you need to remove the trim ring, press firmly on
opposite sides of the trim ring directly above the groove in the
hanger ball. e tabs will flex out releasing the canopy trim ring.
Step 5-1
Groove
Tab
Step 5-3
Canopy Screw
Canopy
Trim
Ring
Canopy
Step 5-2

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6 • Assembling the Blades
Step 6-1 (Detail)
BladeAssembly
Screws
Usewithgrommet
Usewithoutgrommet
Grommet
Step 6-4
Blade Iron
Mounting
Screw
Hunterfansuseseveralstylesoffanbladeirons(bracketsthatholdthe
blade to the fan).
6-1. Install the grommets into the blades by hand.
6-2. Place each blade between a blade iron and medallion. Install three
bladescrewstoattachthemedalliontothebladeiron.Repeatfor
all blades.
6-3. Removethebladeironmountingscrewsandplasticshipping
bumpers from the motor. Note: Some blade iron mounting screws
are installed in the motor to secure shipping blocks.
6-4. For each blade, insert one blade iron mounting screw through the
blade iron, and attach lightly to the fan. Insert the second blade
iron mounting screw, then securely tighten both screws.
Steps 6-2 – 6-4

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Step 7-1
HousingAssembly
Screw
Housing
7-1. Partiallyinstalltwohousingassemblyscrewsintothehousing.
7-2. Toattachthelightxture,connecttheupperplugconnector
from the motor to the lower plug connector in the light fixture
assembly.
Note: Both plug connectors are polarized and will only fit together
one way. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them. Incorrect connection could cause improper
operation and damage to the product.
7-3. Placethekeyholesinthelightxtureassemblyoverthepartially
installed screws in the housing.
7-4. Rotatethelightxtureclockwiseuntilthescrewsarermly
situated in the narrow end of the keyholes. Install the remaining
screw.Tightenallthreescrewssecurely.
7-5. Installthreecandelabrabulbs(40Wattmaximumeach).
Steps 7-2 – 7-4
Light Kit
HousingAssembly
Screw
Step 7-5
Candelabra
Bulb
HousingAssemblyScrew
7 • Installing the Light Fixture
Note: IncompliancewithUSfederalenergyregulations,this
ceiling fan contains a device that restricts the light kit to a
maximumof190Watts.Exceedingthatlimitorthemarked
limit on this product may result in fire hazard or improper
operation.

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7-6. Removethebreakawayconnectorsfromthelightandfanpullchains
and thread them both through the hole in the center of the glass bowl.
7-7.Placethecoverplateupagainsttheglassbowl.Aligntheholesinthe
cover plate and glass bowl.
7-8.readthefanpullchainandlightpullchainthroughtheappropriate
holes.
7-9.Screwthenialontothethreadedrodenduntiltight.
Step 7-6 - 7-11
Cap
Finial
GlassBowl
7 • Installing the Light Fixture (continued)

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8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan
In warm weather, use
downward air flow pattern
In cold weather, use upward
air flow 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 finish.
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 finish.
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. (You will need to remove the
lightxtureglasstodoso.)Restartfan.
ReversingSwitch

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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 firmly 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. 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. 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.
Problem: Lights dim when turned on or do not turn on
1. Check to make sure wattage of light bulbs installed match
the specifications on the light socket.
Problem: If the light on this fan shuts o suddenly.
1.Turnthepowertothefanoatthewallswitch.Wait30
seconds, then resume power to the fan.
If you need parts or service assistance, please call
888-830-1326(InCanada,call1-866-268-1936)or
visit us at our Web site at
http://www.hunterfan.com.
HunterFanCompany
7130GoodlettFarmsPkwy.#400
Memphis,Tennessee38016