Hunter Hunter Ceiling fans User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
For Hunter Ceiling Fans
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SINCE 1886
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Hunter ceiling fan is an
addition to your home or office that
will provide comfort and perfor-
mance for many years. This manual
gives you complete instructions for
installing and operating your fan.
We are proud of our work. We ap-
preciate the opportunity to supply
you with the best ceiling fan avail-
able anywhere in the world.
Before installing your fan, record the
following information for your
records and warranty assistance.
Please refer to the carton and the
Hunter nameplate (located on top
outside fan motor housing) for the
proper information.
© 2002 Hunter Fan Co.
3/12/2002
Model Name __________________
Catalog No. ___________________
Serial No. _____________________
Date Purchased ________________
Where Purchased ______________
_____________________________
Please attach your Part Guide to this
manual for future reference.
Attach Your Receipt
or a Copy of
Your Receipt Here

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CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS!.......................................................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 5
STEP 1 - GETTING READY ................................................................................................................................... 6
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE............................................................................................................. 8
STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING PIPE/BALL ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................... 10
STEP 4 - ASSEMBLING THE FAN ........................................................................................................................ 12
STEP 5 - WIRING THE FAN ................................................................................................................................. 13
STEP 6 - HANGING THE FAN ............................................................................................................................. 15
STEP 7 - ASSEMBLING FAN BLADES .................................................................................................................. 16
STEP 8 - ATTACHING THE SWITCH HOUSING .................................................................................................... 18
STEP 9 - REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB ............................................................................................................... 21
OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN ....................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................... 24

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
not lock the circuit breakers in
the off position, securely fas-
ten a prominent warning de-
vice, such as a tag, to the ser-
vice panel.
• This fan is suitable for wet lo-
cations when installed in a
GFCI protected branch circuit.
All wiring must be in accor-
dance with national and local
electrical codes. If you are un-
familiar with wiring, you
should use a qualified electri-
cian.
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury, do not bend the blade
attachment system when in-
stalling, balancing, or cleaning
the fan. Never insert foreign
objects between rotating fan
blades.
DO YOU NEED HELP?
To install a ceiling fan, be sure you
can do the following:
• Locate ceiling joist or other suit-
able 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.
• To reduce the risk of fire, elec-
trical shock, or motor dam-
age, do not use a solid-state
speed control with this fan.
Use only Hunter speed con-
trols.
WARNINGS
• To avoid possible electrical
shock, before installing
your fan, disconnect the
power by turning off the
circuit breakers to the out-
let box and associated wall
switch location. If you can-
CAUTIONS
• Read entire booklet carefully
before beginning installation
and save these instructions.
• To reduce the risk of personal
injury, attach the fan directly
to the support structure of the
building according to these in-
structions, and use only the
hardware supplied.
WARNINGS

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GATHERING THE TOOLS
You will need the following tools for
installing the fan:
• Electric drill with 9/64" bit
• Standard screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Wrench or pliers
STEP 1 - GETTING READY
PREPARING THE FAN SITE
The location of a ceiling fan and how
the fan is attached to the building
structure are essential for reliable
operation, maximum efficiency, and
energy savings. For this reason, we
have included a separate booklet —
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
a Ceiling Fan Site” — to help you
select the best location for your fan.
The booklet also provides informa-
tion to ensure your fan support and
electric outlet box meet UL-approved
safety codes for ceiling fans.
The instructions in this installation
manual assume that you have used
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
a Ceiling Fan Site” to pick the fan
location and make certain the proper
fan support and outlet box are in-
stalled.
CHECKING YOUR FAN PARTS
Carefully unpack your fan to avoid
damage to the fan parts. Check for
any shipping damage to the motor
or fan blades. If one of the fan blades
was damaged in shipment, return all
the blades for replacement.
Hint: If you are installing more than
one fan, keep the fan blades
in sets, as they were shipped.
The fan includes a separate diagram
of the screws and other small parts
needed for the fan. Keep this dia-
gram handy for identifying parts dur-
ing installation; the diagram indicates
the step in which each part is used.
If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your Hunter dealer or call
Hunter Parts Department at
901-248-2222.

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INSTALLATION METHOD
Standard Mounting (Figure 1) hangs
from the ceiling by a connector pipe
(included), for ceilings 8 feet or
higher. For ceilings higher than eight
feet, you can purchase Hunter exten-
sion rods. All Hunter fans use sturdy
3/4" diameter pipe to assure stabil-
ity and wobble-free performance.
Figure 1 - Standard Mounting
12"

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STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE
1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood
support structure through the
outermost holes on the outlet
box. The pilot holes should be
9/64" in diameter.
2. Install two of the three #10-32 X
3/8" canopy screws halfway into
the mounting screw holes located
on the side of the ceiling plate.
See Figure 2a.
3. Place the ceiling gasket over the
ceiling plate so that the slots and
raised surfaces on the ceiling gas-
ket align with the slots and holes
on the ceiling plate.
4. Thread the lead wires from the
outlet box through the hole in the
middle of the ceiling plate/gasket
assembly.
Figure 2a - Installing ceiling plate and
gasket assembly
5. Align the slotted holes in the ceil-
ing plate with pilot holes in the
wood support structure. Note:
The ceiling gasket should be flush
against the ceiling.
Ceiling
Plate
Ceiling
Gasket
6. Pierce holes in the ceiling gasket
through the slots in the ceiling
plate at a spacing to match the
holes you drilled in sub-step 1.
7. Place a flat washer on each of the
two 3" screws and pass the
screws through the slotted holes
in the ceiling plate as shown in
Figure 2b.
8. Tighten the screws into the 9/64"
pilot holes; do not use lubricants
on the screws. Do not over-
tighten.

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Figure 2b - Attaching Ceiling Plate to
2 x 4 Brace
2x4 Brace
Ceiling
Plate
Flat
Washer
3" Wood
Screw
Gasket

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Included with the fan are two pipes:
one 4 1/2" long pipe/ball assembly
for standard mounting and one 2 1/2"
long pipe for flush mounting. See
Figure 3a.
If you are going to install the fan us-
ing the standard mounting, go to
"Step 4 - Assembling the Fan."
If you are going to install the fan us-
ing the flush mounting, complete
the steps below.
REMOVING BALL ASSEMBLY
For the following steps refer to
Figures 3b and 3c.
1. Locate the 4 1/2" pipe/ball as-
sembly.
2. Remove the positioning screw
from the top of the ball.
STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING PIPE/BALL ASSEMBLY
WARNINGS
Figure 3a - Pipes
Figure 3b - Removing ball assembly
NOTE: The ball will become
loose and should slide down the
pipe.
3. Remove the ball from the pipe.
4. Remove the pin from the pipe.
5. Carefully loosen and remove the
ground screw/leadwire assembly
from the pipe.
6. Locate the 2 1/2" pipe.
4 1/2"
Pipe/Ball
Assembly
2 1/2" Pipe
Pin
Positioning Screw
Leadwire
Assembly
Ball
Ground
Screw