Hunter Kensington User manual

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30 inches
7 feet
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What to Expect with
Your Installation Ceiling Bracket
Ladder
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Tools Needed
Operation,
Maintenance & Cleaning Troubleshooting
Table of Contents
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Wiring CanopyDownrod
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Mounting Options
Blades
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Congratulations on purchasing
your new Hunter® ceiling fan! It will
provide comfort and performance
in your home or ofce for many
years. This installation and operation
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.
To register your fan, please visit:
www.HunterFan.com/register
Save your receipt for proof of purchase.
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What to Expect with Your Installation
Read and Save These Instructions
This product conforms to UL Standard 507.
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
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 re, electrical shock, or motor damage,
use only Hunter Solid State Speed Controls.
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.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
This product may cause interference to radio equipment and
should not be installed near maritime safety communications
equipment, ships at sea, or other critical navigation or
communications equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Know your wiring
If you are unfamiliar
with wiring, use a
qualied electrician.
You may need a
friend to help you.
Check box to see
fan weight
Assess location
76.2 cm /
30 in.
from blade tip
to nearest wall
or obstruction
2.15 m /
7 ft.
from bottom
edge of blade
to the oor
Select a downrod length
Assess ceiling angle
Must be able to
secure the fan to
building structure or
fan-rated outlet box
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Standard Downrod
(included, pre-assembled)
for ceilings 2.4–3 meters /
8–10 feet high
Shorter Downrod
(included)
for fans installed close to ceiling
Longer Downrod
(sold separately)
for ceilings 3 meters / 10 feet or
higher
Ceiling angles greater
than 34° will require an
Angled Mounting Kit.
See page 4 for details.

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Tools Needed
Ladder
Power Drill
(optional)
9/64” Drill Bit
(optional)
Screwdrivers
Pliers Wire Strippers
If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.
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.
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If you have an angled ceiling:
1. You will need a longer downrod (sold separately).
2. If your ceiling angle is greater than 34°, you will
also need an Angled Mounting Kit (sold separately).
Guide Touches
BOTH Ceiling & Wall
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Guide Touches Wall
but NOT Ceiling
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You need BOTH
a Longer
Downrod &
an Angled
Mounting Kit
You need ONLY
a Longer
Downrod
*most common
If you have a at ceiling:
Hang your fan by a standard downrod (included).
Mounting Options
Use Standard Mounting
or Low-Prole Mounting
to hang the fan from a at ceiling.
Use Angled Mounting
to hang the fan from a
vaulted or angled ceiling.
34OCEILING
WALL
OPTION
1
Standard
Mounting
OPTION 2
Angled
Mounting
2 3
SLIDE
toward ceiling
PLACE
against wall
1
FOLD
on dotted line
34°
Use the three steps below to determine if your ceiling angle is greater than 34°
Support
Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)
Angled
Mounting
Style
Standard
Mounting
Style
Support
Structure
Ceiling
Outlet Box
(required)

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Ceiling Bracket
Refer to warning w.1 on pg. 2
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.
For angled ceilings, point
opening toward peak.
If you are unable to do this,
call Technical Support at
1-888-830-1326.
Make sure all four bumpers are
still attached.
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
(provided 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.
OFF
Turn Power
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Downrod
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Sold Separately
Included
Shorter
Downrod
for fans installed
close to ceiling
Option 1Option 2
Option 3
skip to next page
If you need a different downrod length follow these steps:
Steps 1–5 to remove standard downrod pipe
Steps 6–10 to reassemble with new pipe
Included (pre-assembled)
Longer
Downrod
for angled ceilings
or ceilings 3 m /
10 ft. or higher
Standard
Downrod
for ceilings 2.4–3 m /
8–10 ft. high
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KEEP!
Remove the pre-installed
setscrew so that the downrod
can be inserted.
Hand tighten the downrod (at
least 4–5 full turns) until it stops.
Downrod (continued)
Tighten the setscrew
with pliers. DO NOT
HAND TIGHTEN.
If the setscrew is not tightened
securely, the fan may fall.
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The wires can be cut, but
leave at least 20 cm / 8 in.
extending from the top of
the downrod.
8 in.
3/8 in.
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.95 cm
3/8 in.
20 cm
8 in.
20 cm / 8 in. .95 cm
3/8 in.
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Downrod (continued)
DO NOT PICK THE FAN UP BY THE
CANOPY OR WIRES. Place the downrod
ball into the slot in the ceiling bracket.
Put the wires and downrod through the
canopy. Let the canopy sit loosely on top
of the fan.
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Wiring
Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket
into the outlet box. 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.
Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2
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green/yellow stripe (grounding)
green/yellow stripe
green/yellow stripe
Note: To connect the wires, hold
the bare metal leads together and
place a wire connector over them,
then twist clockwise until tight.
Using an orange wire connector
from the hardware bag:
Connect the 3 grounding wires
(green, green/yellow stripe, or bare
copper) coming from the ceiling,
downrod, and ceiling bracket.
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Receiver
Place the receiver on top of the
downrod assembly as shown.

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Wiring (continued)
Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket
into the outlet box. 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.
Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2
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Using the orange wire connectors
from the hardware bag:
• Connect the black (ungrounded)
wire from the ceiling to the black
wire from the receiver.
• Connect the white (grounded)
wire from the ceiling to both the
white wire from the receiver and
the white wire from the fan.
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black blue
yellow blue
Using the orange wire connectors
from the remote control hardware bag:
• Connect the yellow wire from
the receiver to the black wire
from the fan.
• Connect the blue wire from the
receiver to the blue wire (or
possibly black with white stripe
wire) from the fan.
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Canopy
Position the canopy so that, when
lifted into place, the canopy ts into
the hanging bracket as shown.
Note: Fan style may vary.
Lift the canopy into place so that
the screw holes are aligned.
Insert the two canopy screws
found in the hardware bag.
Screw
Holes
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Blades
Attach each blade to a blade iron using three
blade washers, found in the hardware
bag, and three blade assembly screws, found
in the hardware bag.
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Switch Housing
Make sure the upper switch housing is securely
attached to the mounting plate. Failure to properly
secure all 3 assembly screws could result in the switch
housing xture falling.
Feed the wire plug through the center
hole of the upper switch housing, then
wrap keyhole slots around the screws and
twist counterclockwise.
Screw two housing assembly screws from
the hardware bag halfway into the
motor housing. It does not matter which
two screw holes you choose.
Insert the third screw, found in the
hardware bag, into place and then tighten
all three screws.
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Light Kit
Make sure the lower switch housing is securely attached to
the upper switch housing. Failure to properly secure all three
assembly screws could result in the light xture falling.
Install the third switch housing screw.
Tighten all three screws securely.
Connect the plugs from the upper
and lower switch housings. Make sure
to line up the colored markings on
the connectors.Wrap light kit keyhole
slots around the screws and twist
counterclockwise.
Screw two housing assembly screws from
the hardware bag halfway into the
upper switch housing. It does not matter
which two screw holes you choose.
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Light Kit (continued)
Lift the globe and align the notches in the
globe with the tabs in the light kit. Attach
the glass bowl to the light kit by twisting it
clockwise until it snaps into place.
Tab
Notch
Install a bulb into each of the sockets.
When necessary, replace with bulbs of the
same type and wattage.
Replacement bulbs may be
available on www.costco.com.
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Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning
The remote transmitter is already paired to the
receiver and ready to use.
Note: If your need to pair your remote, turn fan
power off and back on at the wall switch. Within 3
minutes, press and hold both the Fan Off button
and the High button for 4 seconds to pair the
remote. To prevent faulty operation, please
ensure all other ceiling fans within range are
turned off at the wall switch while pairing.
To access the battery compartment, remove the
small Phillips head screw that secures the battery
door to the transmitter assembly. Install one
3-Volt, CR2032 battery, found in the remote control
hardware bag, into the transmitter. Clean the battery
contacts and also those of the device prior to battery
installation. The battery should be installed with the
positive (+) side up. Please contact your local battery
recycling center for proper battery disposal information.
ON
Turn Power
This product contains a button battery. If swallowed,
it could cause severe injury or death in just two hours.
Seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION:
• Always purchase the correct
size and grade of battery most
suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at
the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and
also those of the device prior to
battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are
installed correctly with regard to
polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment
which is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
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Phillips
Head
Screw
Battery
Door
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The Fan Off button only turns the
fan off. To turn the fan on, press
one of the fan speed buttons.
High
Medium
Low
Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning
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Quickly press the Light button to turn
the lights off and on. Hold the Light
button to raise and dim the light level.
Dimming Mode: To enable dimming,
your remote must be set to Dimming
Mode. To toggle Dimming Mode on
or off, hold down the Fan Off button
while pressing the Light button twice.
Low
Medium
High
Fan Off
Light
Your remote comes with a wall
plate that has two posts on which
to mount your remote transmitter
when not in use.
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Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning (continued)
• Press the Fan Off button for at
least three seconds to initiate the
Safe-Exit Mode.
• The lights will ash for visual
conrmation.
• The lights will stay on 50%
brightness for 15 seconds and
then begin to dim. After a total
of 30 seconds, the lights will be
completely off.
The Safe-Exit Program gives
you about thirty seconds of light
when you turn the lights off to
exit the room before the lights
go out.To use Safe-Exit:
Safe-Exit
For cleaning the fan, use soft
brushes or cloths to prevent
scratching. Cleaning products may
damage the nishes.
Reverse
Switch
To switch the direction of air ow,
move the reverse switch to the
opposite position. You will need to
remove the light kit glass to do so.
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Troubleshooting
Excessive wobbling
• Tighten all of the blade and
blade iron screws until they
are snug.
• 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
• Tighten the blade and blade
iron screws until they are snug.
• Check to see if any of the
blades are cracked. If so, replace
all of the blades.
Fan doesn’t work
• Make sure power switch is on.
• Pull the pull chain to make sure
it is on.
• 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
on pages 9-10.
• Check the plug connection in
the switch housing.
Lights dim when turned on or
do not turn on at all.
• Make sure the wattage of the
light bulbs installed matches
the specications on the light
sockets.
Remote control of fan is erratic
• Make sure the battery is
installed correctly.
• Install a fresh battery.
Transmitter only works when
held at close range
• Change battery.
If you have multiple remotes or
multiple remote-controlled fans
installed on the same circuit
breaker and you are experiencing
interference or faulty operation of
your remote controls, please go to
www.HunterFan.com/FAQs
and click “How do I properly install
multiple remote-controlled fans?”
for information on how to correct
this issue.
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