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

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7 • Completing Your Installation With a Light Fixture (Continued)
ATTACHING THE UPPER SWITCH HOUSING
7-5. Locatethefour#6-32X1/4”switchhousingmountingscrewsinthesack
parts.
7-6. Feed theupper plugconnector throughthecenterholeintheupper
switch housing.
7-7. Align the holes in the upper switch housing with the spokes in the
mounting plate.
7-8. Insertandtightenthefour#6-32X1/4”screwsintotheoutermostholes
in the upper switch housing.
CAUTION: Make sure the upper switch housing is securely attached
to the switch housing mounting plate. Failure to properly attach and
tighten all four housing assembly screws could result in water entry
into live connection area and/or the switch housing and light fixture
falling.
ATTACHING THE LOWER SWITCH HOUSING/LIGHT
ASSEMBLY
7-9. Locate the housing screws.
NOTE: Depending upon your fan model, the housing screws will be either
installed in the four spokes from the switch housing mounting plate, or
located in the sack parts.
7-10. Partially install the housing screws into the spokes from the switch housing
mounting plate.
NOTE: if the housing screws came installed, make sure that they are
partially installed in order to complete the following steps.
7-11. Connect the upper plug connector to the lower plug connector from the
lower switch housing assembly.
NOTE: Both plug connectors are polarized and will only fit together
one way. Make sure that both connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them together. Incorrect connection could cause improper
operation and damage to the product.
7-12. Align the keyhole slots in the lowerswitchhousingwiththehousing
screws that were installed in step 7-10.
7-13. Turn the lower switch housing clockwise until the housing assembly screws
are firmly situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots.
7-14. Tighten all four housing screws.
Steps 7-9 - 7-14
Switch
Housing
Mounting
Screws
Housing
Screws
Keyhole
Slots
Step7-5
Spokes
Lower Switch
Housing
Assembly

Installing the Glass Bowl
7-15.First install B10 candelabra bulbs (40
Watt Maximum) into the sockets.
7-16.Place the glass bowl under the light
fixture. Make certain the pull chains are
through the pull chain openings.
7-17. Place the cover plate up against the glass
bowl.Aligntheholesinthecoverplate
and glass bowl.
7-18.Screwthenialontothethreadedrod
end until tight.
7-19. If the additional pull chains are desired,
then use the breakaway connectors
to attach them to the installed pull
chains.
Breakaway
Connector
Light Bulbs
(B10
Candelabra
Base 40 Watt
Maximum)
GlassBowl
Cover Plate
Finial
Pull Chain
Openinig
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7 • Completing Your Installation With a 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 Airflow Direction
Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop.
Pull the reversing switch chain, the light pull
chain controls the power to the light fixture.
echainhastwosettings:ONandOFF.
Reversing
Switch
Light Chain
Pull Chain

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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. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on.
5.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 off, 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
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