Hunter 51481 User manual

Installation Manual
©2022 Hunter Fan Co.
Model: 59608 Matte Silver
59609 Matte Black
59610 Fresh White
51481 Premier Bronze
Fan weight ±2 lbs: 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Trimaran
PG3791 r032221

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Ladder
9/64” Drill BitDrill
Screwdriver
Pliers Wire Strippers
OPTIONAL
Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter®ceiling fan!
Here are the tools you’ll need to complete your installation:
The ceiling fan you purchased will provide comfort and performance in your home or ofce for many years. This
instruction manual contains complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. We are proud of our work and
appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world.
We are here to help!
This Instruction Manual is designed to make installation as simple as possible. While working through this Instruction
Manual, keep your smartphone or tablet nearby. We have added video links to help you through the more technical
sections. If you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with wiring, contact a qualied electrician. We also provide telephone
support at 1.888.830.1326 or visit us at HunterFan.com.
WARNING
This product conforms to UL Standard 507.
READ and SAVE These Instructions
Warning
w.1 - To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount fan directly from building structure and/or an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) and use the
mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
w.2 - To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing or servicing 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.
w.3 – To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
w.4 - To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the blade brackets, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between
rotating fan blades.
Caution
c.1 - All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a qualied electrician.
c.2 - Use only Hunter replacement parts.
If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.
© 2022 Hunter Fan Company
7130 Goodlett Farms Pkwy, Suite 400
Memphis TN 38016

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Do not discard the hardware bags or mix parts from
different bags. Make note of the symbol printed on
each hardware bag. The symbols can be used to
identify the appropriate hardware for each step.
We recommend that you pull everything out of the box and lay it out. We have
grouped the drawn components below with the hardware you’ll need for those
parts. The screws below are drawn to scale to make it easier to identify what
piece of hardware is needed to install each component.
x4
x2
x2
x2
x4
x4
For installing the hanger bracket and wiring the fan
For installing the blades
For installing the canopy
Downrod
Canopy
Flange Nut
Ceiling Plate
Screw
Canopy
Screw
Ceiling Bracket
Ceiling Gasket
Ceiling Plate
Wood Screw
Wire Nut
Washer
bag
Hunter Pro Tip:
Find a part that is missing or damaged?
Don’t take it back to the store. Let us make it right. Visit us at HunterFan.com or call us at 1.888.830.1326.
Here is what comes in your box:
bag
bag
M3756-01 r100719
Gasket
Motor
Spare Parts
For your convenience,
you may receive extra fasteners.
bag
Adapter Cover
Wall Control and Extra Downrod
x9 x9
Lower Switch Housing Cap
Lower Switch Housing
Upper Switch Housing
Blade ScrewBlade Washer
bag bag x3
x3
x4
Housing
Screw
Short Housing
Screw
Cap Screw
bag
x3
Blade
Fan style may vary.
Note:

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Preparing the Ceiling Bracket
Installing the Ceiling Bracket
Choosing the Right Installation Location
Checking the Ceiling Angle:
Angled Mounting
You probably bought this fan with a location in mind. Let’s check below to make sure it is a good t.
If you have an angled or vaulted ceiling:
1. You will need a longer downrod. (sold separately at HunterFan.com)
2. If your ceiling angle is greater than 34°, you will also need an
Angled Mounting Kit. (Sold separately at HunterFan.com)
Check the room dimensions: Check the outlet box:
You must be able to
secure the fan to building
structure or fan-rated
outlet box.
30 inches
from blade tip to
nearest wall or
obstruction 7 feet
from bottom edge
of blade to the
oor
Support
Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)
Angled Mounting
If you have a at ceiling:
Hang your fan by a standard downrod. Some fans come
with a shorter downrod for a Low Prole installation.
Support Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)
Standard Mounting
A little more information on Angled Mounting:
For optimum performance and appearance, a longer downrod should
be used with your Hunter ceiling fan when installing on high or angled
ceiling. If your ceiling is angled greater than 34°you will also need an
Angled Mounting Kit. Longer downrods and the Angled Mounting Kit are
sold separately at HunterFan.com.
Determining if you need an Angled Mounting Kit:
Fold on the dotted line. Place against edge againts
the wall. Slide towards the ceiling.
If the guide touches the wall but not the ceiling, you
need an angled mounting kit.
Hunter Pro Tip:
CEILING
WALL
34°

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Preparing the Ceiling Bracket
Installing the Ceiling Bracket
To avoid possible electrical shock, before
installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet box
associated with the wall switch location.
Use wood screws (included)
when securing to support
structure with approved
electrical outlet box. Drill
9/64” pilot holes in support
structure to aid in securing
ceiling bracket with
hardware found in the
hardware bag.
Use machine screws (pro-
vided with outlet box) when
securing to existing ceiling
fan-rated outlet box. Make
sure it is securely installed
and is acceptable for fan
support of 31.8 kg (70 lbs)
or less.
Option 2:
Wood Screws
Option 1:
Machine Screws
OFF
Turn Power
Do this rst!
The machine screws are the ones
that came with your outlet box.
Hunter Pro Tip:
For angled ceilings,
point opening
toward peak.
ANGLED
MOUNTING TIP
bag
Wood Screw
Washer
x2
x2
1
STEP
2
STEP
3
STEP
Remove all four
mounting isolators.
Install the ceiling plate gasket onto
the ceiling plate. The four holes in
the ceiling plate should lineup with
the four posts in the gasket.
Align the tapered mounting holes in the ceiling plate
with the holes in the ceiling bracket. Install the four
ceiling plate screws found in the hardware bag and
secure with the ange nuts using an 11/32” wrench.
Hold the ceiling bracket assembly up to the outlet box
and mark the screw locations. To mount to support
structure, also mark the ceiling for drilling pilot holes.
x4
x4
bag
Canopy Plate Screw
Flange Nuts
Use the wood screw to poke holes
through the rubber gasket in
order to install the ceiling bracket
assembly to your support structure
or ceiling fan-rated outlet box.
You have two options for installation. Pick which one works best for your location. Remove any existing
bracket prior to installation. Only use the provided Hunter ceiling bracket that came in your fan’s box.
Check the outlet box:
Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Control
WARNING
To avoid possible electrical shock, before
installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet
box associated with the wall switch location.

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Hanging the Fan
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Place the downrod ball into
the slot in the ceiling bracket.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to fan,
ALWAYS lift holding either the
fan housing or the downrod.
Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Control
Follow below if you are using the downrod that came pre-assembled in your box. Need to
install a longer or shorter downrod? Check out the guide at the end of this manual.
1
STEP
Slide the adapter cover onto
the downrod until it rests
against the hanger ball.
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2
STEP
Remove the pre-installed
setscrew so that the
downrod can be inserted.
3
STEP
Pass all wires to one side of horizontal bar
in downrod assembly. Hand tighten the
downrod (at least 4–5 full turns) until it
stops. Trim the wires coming from the fan
so that 8-inches remain coming from the
top of the downrod.
Hunter Pro Tip:
Hunter Pro Tip:
The ground wire attached to the
downrod is approximately 8 inches.
The adapter cover is not used for
low-prole mounting.
Installing the Downrod
Tighten the setscrew
with pliers. DO NOT
HAND TIGHTEN.
4
STEP
WARNING
FAN FALL HAZARD
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• ALWAYS tighten setscrew with pliers.
• DO NOT hand tighten setscrew.
• CHECK the setscrew is tight using pliers
each time you change fan direction.
5
STEP
Lower the adapter cover until it rests ush
against the motor housing.
Wiring the Fan

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Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Control
Installing the Canopy
x2
Lift the canopy into place so that
the screw holes are aligned.
Insert the two canopy screws
found in the hardware bag.
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We know wiring is hard. Let’s make it easier.
You are going to need these:
4 Wire Nuts (these are in the bag)
Follow these steps to get your fan wired quickly and safely. Follow the route below that best matches your wall switch
setup. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or uncomfortable doing it yourself, please contact a qualied electrician.
Have a single switch?
Follow these steps:
Have extra wiring?
Turn the wires upward and push them carefully back through
the hanger bracket into the outlet box. Make sure that the
wires are still attached to the wire nuts.
Hunter Pro Tip:
Hunter Pro Tip:
Here is how to connect the wires:
Push the bare metal ends of the wires together and slide a wire
nut over them. Then, twist the wire nut clockwise until tight.
Give it a gentle pull to make sure none of the wires are loose.
Wiring the Fan
Connect the white
(grounded) wire
from the ceiling
to the white wire
from the fan.
Connect the black (live)
wire from the ceiling to the
black and blue wires from
the fan.
Connect the three
grounding wires (green,
green/yellow stripe, or
bare copper) coming from
the ceiling, downrod, and
hanging bracket.
Blue
Black
Green/Yellow Stripe
White
Live
Grounded
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bag Wire Nut
WARNING
All wiring must be in accordance with
national and local electrical codes ANSI/NFPA
70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or in
doubt, consult a qualied electrician.
WARNING
The ceiling fan must be grounded. If the
ground wire for the installation site is not
present, immediately STOP installation and
consult a qualied electrician.

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3 of 3
Short Housing
Screw
bag
Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Control
Installing the Switch Housing and Cap
ON
Turn Power
Lift the cap and align cap
holes with the extend tabs
of the fan housing.
Insert the cap screws found in
the hardware bag
Installing Wall Control
4 of 4
Cap Screw
bag
Installing the Blades
Repeat x3
x9
bag Blade Screw
x9
bag Blade Washer
Put the blade washers found in the hardware
bag onto the blade screws found in the
hardware bag. Then install the blade screws to
secure each blade to the fan.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Follow the instructions on the blade. Installing it
incorrectly could result in your fan not functioning.
Partially install two switch housing screws, found
in the hardware bag, through the gasket
halfway into the motor housing as shown. It does
not matter which two screw holes you choose.
Using the three short housing
screws found in the hardware
bag, mount the lower switch
housing to the upper switch housing.
2 of 3 1 of 3
Switch Housing
Screw
Switch Housing
Screw
bag bag
Feed the wire plug through the center hole of the uppers
switch housing. Align the keyhole slots in the upper
switch housing with the two screws you just installed.
Lift the upper switch housing so that the keyhole slots
engage the two screws, and twist counterclockwise to
lock the upper switch housning into place.
Lift the the lower switch housing and
connect the plugs. Make sure to line up the
colored markings on the connectors and
that the connectors latch.
Insert the third screw found in the
hardware bag, into place and then tighten all
three screws.
Fan style may vary.
Note:

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Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Control
Installing Wall Control
Ensure the power is OFF at the outlet box
and wall switch location before proceeding
with installation.
Turn Power
OFF
1Turning off the power
2Preparing the Wall Switch
After removing the switch plate cover,
remove all wiring from the switch.
3Wiring the Wall Control
Using the wire connectors, connect each
black wire from the wall control to a
black wire from the switch box. Connect
the green with yellow stripe wire to the
grounding wire from the switch box.
Note: If two white wires are present in the
switch box, connect them to each other if
they are not already connected.
4Installing the Wall Control
Insert the wall control into the outlet
box and secure the two metal tabs to
the tabs on the switch box using the
two at head screws that came with the
switch box.
ON
Turn Power
Turning
on the
power
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5
6
Installing the Wall Plate
Installing the Wall Plate (CONT)
Remove the knob from the wall
control and mount the faceplate (not
included) to the wall control using the
two #6-32 screws you removed earlier
from the faceplate.
Reattach the knob onto the wall
control and turn it to the left for the
OFF position.
1. 2.
1. 2.
1. 2.
1.
2.
WARNING
To avoid possible electrical shock, before
installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet
box associated with the wall switch location.
Installing the Blades

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Reversing the Fan
Reverse
Switch
Ceiling fans work in two directions: downdraft (counterclockwise
rotation) and updraft (clockwise rotation). To change the direction
of air ow, turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop. The
cap must be removed in order to access the reversing switch.
Slide the reversing switch to the opposite position. Restart the fan.
Updraft (clockwise rotation)
creates a more indirect airow.
Updraft airow is great for
moving warm air downward.
Downdraft (counterclockwise
rotation) creates a direct breeze
and maximum cooling effect.
Troubleshooting
Cleaning the Fan
Use soft brushes or cloths to prevent scratching.
Cleaning products may damage the nishes.
Hunter Pro Tip:
Fan Doesn’t Work
• Push the motor reversing switch rmly left or right to ensure that it is engaged.
• Check the circuit breaker to ensure the power is turned on.
• Make sure the blades spin freely.
• Turn off power from the circuit breaker, then loosen the canopy and check all the
connections according to the wiring diagram.
Excessive Wobbling
• Make sure the blades are properly installed on the blade iron posts.
• Turn the power off, support the fan carefully, and check that the hanger ball is
properly seated.
• Use the provided balancing kit and instructions to balance the fan.
Noisy Operation
• Make sure the blades are properly installed.
• Check to see if any of the blades are cracked. If so, replace all of the blades.