Hunter 90398 User manual

16” Outdoor Stand Fan18” Outdoor Stand Fan18” Outdoor Stand Fan
with Misting Feature
Owner’s Manual
Model
90398
English
Form# 47009-01 20120216 ©2012 Hunter Fan Co.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attaching Motor to Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Grill Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Misting Ring Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Hunter Outdoor Stand Fan with Misting Feature. Using your Hunter Fan will provide a
soothing, cooling mist to any outdoor environment. For optimal cooling effects, the misting fan should be run with
outdoor temperatures above 85OFand humidity levels below 85%.
• Misting nozzles for added cooling
• A powerful motor for maximum air flow
• Three speeds to adjust your comfort level
• Weather resistant construction
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. When
using electrical appliances, basic precautions should ALWAYS be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
Read and save these instructions!
1. Improper installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
2. The power plug must be unplugged from the power socket when not in use, before cleaning, servicing, maintenance,
and before moving to another location.
3. The fan should be placed on a flat, stable surface to avoid overturning.
4. Use fan only for intended use, as described in this instruction manual.
5. To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse unit, plug, or cord in water.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. NEVER insert fingers, pencils, or any other objects through the grill when the fan is running.
8. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
9. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. NEVER pull directly on cord.
10. This product is intended for residential use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
11. DO NOT operate fan in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes, or freezing temperatures.
12. This appliance has a grounded three-prong plug and is suitable for grounded receptacle use only. DO NOT
attempt to defeat the purpose of this safely feature.
13. DO NOT use an extension cord to plug this unit into an outlet.
14. This fan is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power supply cord. This
device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. DO NOT attempt to disconnect or bypass
this safety feature.
15. DO NOT run the fan for extended periods of time unattended.
16. This fan is intended for outdoor use.
17. DO NOT attempt to mount or hang this fan from a wall or ceiling.
18. Exposure to sunlight for extended periods of time may fade the appearance of this product.
UNPACKING
As you unpack the fan, save the carton and packing materials in case you want to move or ship the unit in the future.
Carefully remove all items from the box.
NOTE: It is best to have someone hold the box while you lift the fan and the protective packaging out of the carton.
Make sure all shipping materials are removed from fan before operating.

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PARTS LIST
E F G H
I
J
K
M
L
N
P
O
Q
R
S
X
Y
Z
T
U
V
W
D
AC
B
Part Name Qty.
A Misting Ring 1
B Front Grill 1
C Blade Cap 1
D Fan Blade 1
E Rear Grill 1
F Grill Ring 1
G Motor Shaft 1
H Fan Speed Knob 1
I Oscillation Knob 1
J Motor Housing 1
K Tilt Adjustment Knob 1
L Motor Housing Pole 1
M Power Cord 1
N GFCI 1
O Motor Housing Screws 4
P Height Adjustment Knob 1
Q Motor Housing Pole Screw 1
R Internal Pole 1
S External Pole 1
T Cord Clip 1
U Base 1
V Weight 1
W Large Washer 1
X L Bolt 1
Y Valve 1
Z Misting Line 1

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BASE ASSEMBLY
Figure 1
ATTACHING MOTOR TO BASE ASSEMBLY
GRILL ASSEMBLY
Figure 3
Figure 2
1. Remove the pre-installed Motor Housing Pole Screw (Q) from the Internal Pole (R). Figure 2.
2. Mount the Motor Housing Pole (L) onto the Internal Pole, making sure to lineup screw holes in the Motor Housing
Pole and the Internal Pole. Insert and tighten the Motor Housing Pole Screw by turning clockwise using a Phillips
Head Screwdriver. Figure 2.
X
S
U
V
W
ee
D
E
J
C
R
Q
O
G
L
C
1. Remove the L Bolt (X) and Large Washer (W) from the pole assembly. Insert the External Pole (S) into the Base (U).
Figure 1.
2. With Base and pole assembly on its side, insert the L Bolt through the Large Washer and then through the Weight
(V) and the Base. Figure 1.
3. Turn L Bolt clockwise in order to feed it into the threaded end of the External Pole. Continue to hand-tighten until
secure. Figure 1.
4. Tip the Base assembly back upright.
5. Grasp the Height Adjustment Knob (P) and twist counter clockwise to loosen.
6. Raise the Internal Pole (R) and tighten the Height Adjustment Knob by twisting clockwise until secure.
1. Remove Blade Cap (C) from Motor Shaft (G) by turning the Blade Cap clockwise. Figure 2.
2. Remove the four partially installed Motor Housing Screws (O). Figure 2.
3. Place the Rear Grill (E) against the Motor Housing (J), making sure to lineup the holes in the Four Tabs on the Rear
Grill (ee) with the holes in the Motor Housing from which you removed the four Motor Housing Screws. Figure 3.
Reinstall the four Motor Housing Screws by hand-tightening them in a clockwise direction.
4. Install the Fan Blade (D) by sliding it onto the Motor Shaft. Make sure the groove in the back of the fan blade fits
directly over the pin that is set in the Motor Shaft. Figure 3a.
Figure 3a
Q

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MISTING RING INSTALLATION
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
GRILL ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
Figure 5
Figure 4
Install the Misting Ring (A) using the three clips attached to the Misting Ring. It should be installed near the center of
the Front Grill (B). While holding the Misting Ring in place, snap the three Clips (aa) directly onto the Front Grill. The
clips should be arranged on the Misting Ring so that they are at the top, far left, and far right. This ensures that the
grooves in the clips will lineup with the wires on the Front Grill. Figure 5.
Off / Speed Selection - To turn the fan on or adjust the speed setting, use the Fan Speed Knob (H). Turn the knob to
select (III) high, (II) medium, (I) low, or (O) off. Figure 6.
Oscillation - To allow the fan to oscillate, push down on the Oscillation Knob (I). Pull up on the Oscillation Knob if
oscillation is not desired. Figure 6.
Tilt Adjustment - To adjust the angle the fan is blowing:
1. Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Knob (K) located on the Motor Housing Pole (L).
2. Adjust the fan to desired angle, and then retighten the Tilt Adjustment Knob to secure the fan at that angle. Figure 6
5. Install the Blade Cap (C) by hand-tightening in a counter clockwise direction.
6. Place the Front Grill (B) against the Rear Grill (E) so that the Hunter logo faces right side up and push together until
the tabs at the top and bottom of the grills hold them together.
7. Remove the pre-installed screw from the bottom tabs (ff) on the Grill Ring (F). Slide the Grill Ring over the front and
back grills turning the ring so that the tabs are at the bottom. Reinstall the screw through the holes in the tabs. Hand
tighten in a clockwise direction until the Grill Ring is secure. Figure 4.
8. Straighten the Power Cord (M) from the Motor Housing (J) along the pole and snap the Cord Clip (T) over the Power
Cord onto the pole so that the Power Cord rests in the notch on the Cord Clip.
H
K
I
aa
A
0
I
II
III
F
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Place the fan on a level surface. Plug the GFCI plug into a standard 120-volt AC 3-Prong wall outlet.
• Attach the Valve (Y) onto a standard outdoor hose. Turn your water on at the spigot and use the lever (yy) on the
Valve to turn water on and off. Figure 7.
Caution: When not in use, turn the fan off and unplug it from the outlet. Turn the water off at the lever on the Valve
and at the water spigot and disconnect the Valve from the hose.
GFCI Operation:
The GFCI on the plug of this fan has 2 buttons: “Test” and “Reset”. If you wish to see if the GFCI circuit is functioning
properly press the “Test” button. The fan will immediately shut off as if the GFCI has been activated and the window
between the buttons (nn) will change to black. Figure 8. This lets you know the GFCI circuit has been activated. Press
the “Reset” button and the fan can be turned on again and the window between the buttons will show orange. This
indicates the GFCI circuit has not been activated and the fan should operate normally.
Figure 7
Figure 8
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED)
O
N
O
F
F
yy
nn

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MAINTENANCE
Fan Maintenance:
The fan body and grill can be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. A mild dish detergent can be used if necessary. When
cleaning the fan, ensure you DO NOT let excess water drip into the base of the motor where the controls are or into
the motor compartment in the grill.
Misting Nozzle Maintenance:
1. To clean the misting nozzles, use a pair of needle nose pliers to twist each nozzle counterclockwise.
2. Once removed, soak the nozzles in white vinegar for 2 hours.
3. Rinse each nozzle with water and place back into the front fan grill.
4. Twist clockwise until secure. DO NOT over tighten.
Warning! Before cleaning your Hunter fan, turn the unit off, unplug it, and disconnect the water hose from the
misting valve. Never use harmful or abrasive chemicals and ALWAYS unplug the fan.
1. Problem
Misting feature sputters or does not mist at all.
Solution
• Ensure your outside water faucet is turned all the way on.
• Check the fan’s Valve (Y) lever and make sure it set open.
• Check your water hose for kinks or buckles.
• The misting nozzles on the fan may be clogged. Follow the instructions in the “Misting Nozzle Maintenance”
section above.
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2. Problem
Fan will not run.
Solution
• Ensure the fan is plugged in.
3. Check the GFCI on the fan’s plug. If the window is black the GFCI has been tripped, it needs to be reset. Press the
“Reset” button on the plug. If the GFCI window is orange then the circuit is active and does not need to be reset.
4. Problem
Fan will not oscillate.
Solution
• Ensure the oscillation knob on the fan is pressed in.
5. Problem
GFCI continues to activate.
Solution
• Try using a different power outlet.
• Unplug the unit and contact our Technical Support Department.
USA: 1-888-830-1326
Canada: 1-866-268-1936
Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday - Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, Central Time.
You may also contact us on the Internet at www.HunterFan.com.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
If you have tried troubleshooting your problem and are still unable to resolve your issue, contact our Technical
Support Department.