Hunter 7 Models User manual

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installation and
operation manual
for Hunter
Ceiling Fans
TYPE 7 Models
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© 2008 Hunter Fan Company
YournewHunter®ceiling fan is an addition to your home or outdoor
space 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.
Welcome
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•CompletingYourInstallation
With a Light Fixture ...............10
8•OperatingandCleaningYour
Ceiling Fan ........................13
9•Troubleshooting ...................14

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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®
Hunter’spatented2-positionmountingsystemprovidesyoumaximum
installationexibilityandease.YoucaninstallyourHunterfaninone
of two ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Standard
orAngledmounting.estepsinthismanualincludeinstructionsfor
both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.
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
Angled
Mounting
Style
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CAUTION: 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.

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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 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,
as they were shipped.
1 • Getting Ready

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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.
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 ceiling plate 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 ceiling plate.
Note: e ceiling gasket should be flush against the ceiling.
  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
arrows printed on the ceiling plate are
pointing toward the ceiling peak.
Steps 2-2
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate

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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 Angle mounting:
3-2. To assemble fan to hang down from a flat 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.
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.
3-4.Raisethefanandplacethehookontheceilingplatethroughthe
U-shapedholeintherim.
Step 3-4
U-shaped
Hole
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
3 • Assemblage et suspension du ventilateur

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All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
codes and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. 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.
4-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still off.
4-2. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place
a wire connector over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For
all these connections use the wire connectors provided.
4-3. Connect the bare or green ground wire (grounded) from the
ceiling to the green ground wire (grounded) from the ceiling plate
and the green ground wire from the fan.
4-4. Connect the white wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the
white wire (ungrounded) from the fan.
4-5. Connecttheremainingwiresasfollows:
Dual Switch Wiring:
•eblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblackwire
(ungrounded) from the fan
•eblack/whitewire(ungrounded)fromthefantothewire
(ungrounded) for the wall switch
Single Switch Wiring:
•eblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblack
(ungrounded) and the black/white wire (ungrounded) from
the fan
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
4-6. Turnthesplicesupwardandpushthemcarefullybackthroughthe
ceiling plate into the outlet box.
4-7. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the
outlet box.
Single Switch Wiring
Dual Switch Wiring
Wire
Connector
4 • Wiring the Fan

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5-1. Partiallyinstalltwocanopyscrewsintotheceilingplateandone
time.
5-2.Holdingthecanopy,raisethefanothehook.
5-3.Aligntheslotsinthecanopywiththealreadypartiallyinstalled
canopy screws on the ceiling plate.
5-4.Raisethecanopyovertheceilingplate.Rotatethecanopy
clockwise until the canopy screws on the ceiling plate totally
engage with the slots in the canopy.
5-5.Installthethirdcanopyscrewintothecanopy.Onceallthree
screws are in, tighten them.
5-6. Liftthefanhousingtowardtheceilingandrotatethefanuntil
each canopy tab engages a groove in the hanger ball.
Note: If the tabs are already engaged, do not rotate.
Step 5-2
Canopy
Ceiling Plate
Steps 5-4 – 5-5
Canopy
Screw
Ceiling Plate
Hanger
Ball
Canopy
Screw
Step 5-3
5 • Installing the Canopy

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Step 6-1 (Detail)
BladeAssembly
Screws
Usewithgrommet
Usewithoutgrommet
Grommet
Blade
Mounting
Screw
Steps 6-1 – 6-2
Step 6-4
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. Foreachbladeiron,insertoneblademountingscrewthroughthe
blade iron, and attach loosely to the fan. Insert the second blade
mounting screw, then securely tighten both mounting screws.
Blade Mounting
Screws
Blade Iron
6 • Assembling the Blades

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7 • Completing Your Installation With a Light Fixture
YourHunterfancomeswithanintegratedlightxtureassembly.
WARNING:Useonlythelightxturesuppliedwiththisfanmodel.
e switch housing assembly is made up of three sections: the switch housing gas-
ket, the upper switch housing, and the lower switch housing/light assembly.
ATTACHING THE SWITCH HOUSING GASKET
AND UPPER SWITCH HOUSING
7-1. Locate the switch housing mounting plate, the switch housing gasket and
the upper plug connector.
NOTE: Your fan may come with the switch housing gasket attached to the
switch housing mounting plate.
If the switch housing gasket is attached to the switch housing mounting
plate,gotothesection"AttachingtheUpperSwitchHousing."
If the switch housing gasket is not attached complete the steps below.
7-2. Identify the top side of the switch housing gasket by looking for the raised
circular ridge on the gasket.
7-3. With the top side of the switch housing gasket facing up towards the mo-
tor, align the holes in the gasket with the spokes on the switch housing
mounting plate.
7-4. Feed the upper plug connector through the center opening of the upper
switch housing gasket. Push the gasket up so that it is seated flush with
the mounting plate .
Step 7-1
Step 7-3
Gasket
Holes
Mounting
Plate
Spokes
Upper
Plug