Hunter 42701-01 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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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....................................8
6 • Assembling the Blades.................................9
7 • Operating and Cleaning
Your Ceiling Fan ............................................ 10
8 • Troubleshooting ........................................... 11
Welcome
© 2006 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.
• is fan is suitable for wet locations when installed in a GFCI
protected branch circuit. All wiring must be in accordance with
national and local electrical codes. If you are unfamiliar with wiring,
you should 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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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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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. 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.
2-3. Place the ceiling gasket over the hanger bracket so that the slots
and the raised surfaces on the ceiling gasket align with the slots
and holes on the ceiling plate.
2-4. Use a 3” wood screw to pierce two holes in the ceiling gasket that
match the pilot holes you drilled in step 2-1.
2-5. read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole
in the middle of the ceiling gasket and hanger bracket.
Note: e ceiling gasket should be ush against the ceiling.
2-6. Place a at 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.
Flat Washer
3” Wood
Screw
Steps 2-3 – 2-5
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient
the ceiling plate so that the hook and
one of the threaded screw holes in the
ceiling plate are on the lower side.

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WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
3-1. Unbundle the wires from the fan.
For Standard or Angle mounting:
3-2. To assemble fan to hang down from a at or angled ceiling, insert
the downrod through the canopy. Feed the wires from the fan
through the downrod.
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.
3-4. Align and engage the two tabs from the bottom of the canopy
and the two grooves in the hanger ball. Skip to 3-9.
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.
For Low Prole mounting:
Note: For low prole mounting, the downrod is not used.
3-5. Remove the set screw from the adapter.
3-6. Using a sharp pointed tool, pierce three holes in the rubber gasket
where indicated by the holes in the housing.
3-7. Align the holes in the bottom of the canopy with the holes in the
motor housing and gasket.
3-8. Install three low prole screws to secure the canopy to the motor
housing.
Hanging the fan:
3-9. Raise the fan and place the hook on the ceiling plate through the
round hole in the rim.
Steps 3-1 – 3-2
Downrod
Canopy
Round
Hole
Step 3-9
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
Set Screw
Adapter
Steps 3-7 – 3-8
Low Prole Screw
Canopy
Alignment
Hole
Motor
Housing
Low Prole Screw

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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.
Wall switches are not included. Select an acceptable general-use switch in
accordance with national and local electrical codes.
4-1. 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 nut over them, then twist the wire nut clockwise until tight.
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
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
4-2. Push all wires and wire nuts into the outlet box.
Single Switch Wiring
Wire Nut

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5 • Installing the Canopy
5-1. Holding the canopy, raise the fan o the hook.
5-2. Align the holes in the canopy with the mounting holes on the
ceiling plate.
5-3. Insert and tighten the mounting screws securely.
Note: If necessary, lift the side of the gasket to insert the screws into
the mounting holes on the ceiling plate.
Steps 5-1– 5-3
Mounting Screw
Canopy

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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. Note: Some blade mounting screws are installed
in the motor to secure shipping blocks during shipment.
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)
Grommet
Blade Assembly
Screws
Use with grommet
Use without grommet
Blade Mounting
Screw
Steps 6-1 – 6-2
Step 6-4

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7 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan
7-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan.
7-2. 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.
7-3. 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.
7-4. 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.
In warm weather, use
downward air  ow pattern
In cold weather, use upward
air  ow pattern
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

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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 up or down 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. 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
8 • Troubleshooting