Hunter T User manual

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Assistance
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copy of your receipt to the manual. TYPE T Models
installation and
operation manual
for Hunter
Ceiling Fans
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© 2008 Hunter Fan Company
YournewHunter®ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office 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
NOTE: is fan model
does not include blades,
grommets, or blade
assembly screws, which
must be purchased as a
blade set. To purchase
a blade set, see your
Hunter Fan dealer.
Table Of Contents
1•GettingReady......................4
2•InstallingtheHangerBracket . . . . . . . 5
3•AssemblingandHangingtheFan ...6
4•WiringtheFan......................8
5•InstallingtheCanopyandCanopy
TrimRing .........................9
6•AssemblingtheBlades.............10
7•InstallingtheSwitchHousing......11
8•OperatingandCleaningYourCeiling
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9•Troubleshooting..................14

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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®
Hunter’spatented3-positionmountingsystemprovidesyoumaximum
installationexibilityandease.YoucaninstallyourHunterfaninone
of three ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Low
Prole,Standard,orAngledmounting.estepsinthismanualinclude
instructionsforallthree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
Low Profile Mounting fits close to the
ceiling, recommended for ceilings less
than8feethigh
Support Brace
Low Profile
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
OutletBox
8
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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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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.
Note: Your fan comes with four pre-installed neoprene noise
isolators.
2-2. read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole
in the middle of the hanger bracket.
2-3. Aligntheslottedholesinthehangerbracketwiththepilotholes
you drilled in the wood support structure. For proper alignment
use slotted holes directly across from each other. If you are
installing the fan on an ANGLED ceiling, be sure to orient the
hangerbracketasshowninIllustration2-3(leftorrightview).
Note: e isolators should be flush against the ceiling.
2-4. Placeaatwasheroneachofthetwo3”screwsandpassthe
screws through the slotted holes in the hanger bracket into the
pilot holes you drilled.
  Tightenthescrewsintothe9/64”pilotholes;donotuselubricants
on the screws. Do not over tighten.
Flat Washer
3”Screw
Steps 2-2 – 2-4
Hanger
Bracket
Isolator
Step 2-3 (Angled Ceiling Only)
OR
Ceiling Peak Ceiling Peak
Large
Opening Large
Opening
LEFT RIGHT
2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket

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You can assemble your fan for standard or angled mounting as shown
insteps3-1–3-3.Forlow profilemounting(ceilingslessthan8feet
high),gotosteps3-6–3-9onthenextpage.
3-1.Toassemblefantohangdownfromaatorangledceiling,place
the canopy and canopy trim ring around the adapter so that they
rest on the fan assembly.
3-2. Feedthewiresfromthefanthroughthedownrod.
Note:Make sure all the wires are on the same side of the metal
dowel pin inside the dowrod.
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.
WARNING: Do not carry or lift fan by canopy.
3-4.Raisethefanandplacetheballintothehangerbracket.
3-5. Alignthenotchontheballwiththeindentinthehangerbracket.
(Rotatethefanuntilyouhearthenotchpopintoplace.)
  Goto4 • Wiring the Fan.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
Steps 3-4 – 3-5
Indent
Steps 3-1 – 3-3
Downrod
Canopy
(with Washer)
Canopy
Trim
Ring
Set Screw
Adapter
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan

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3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan (Low Profile Only)
You can assemble your fan for standard or angled mounting as shown
insteps3-1–3-3onthepreviouspage.Forlow profile mounting
(ceilingslessthan8feethigh),seesteps3-6–3-10onthispage.
3-6. Removethescrewsfromthehangerballbracket.
3-7. Placethelowprolewasherfromthepartssackintothecanopy.
3-8. Placethecanopytrimringandcanopywithwasherontopofthe
fan assembly.
3-9. Alignthescrewholesinthewasherwiththeholesintheadapter.
Assemblesecurelywiththree#8-32x1/2”screws.
3-10.Raisethefanandplacethehookonthehangerbracketthrough
the round hole in the rim of the canopy.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
Step 3-10
Step 3-7 (Detail)
Low Profile Washer
(NotActualSize)
Steps 3-8 – 3-9
Low Profile Washer
Canopy
TrimRing
Adapter
#8-32x1/2”Screw
Step 3-6

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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.
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 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 wire connectors 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.
Wire
Connector
4 •Wiring the Fan

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5-1. Partially install two canopy screws (about 2 full turns) in the
hanger bracket.
5-2.Raisethecanopyoverthehangerbracket.Alignpartiallyinstalled
screws with key slots in canopy.
5-3. Twistcanopyclockwisetosecure.
5-4. Install third and fourth canopy screw in round hole on canopy.
Securely tighten all four screws.
5-5. Usingbothhands,pushthecanopytrimringuptothetopofthe
canopy.
5-6. Twist canopy trim ring clockwise to secure the canopy.
Should you need to remove the canopy
trim ring, follow these steps:
1. Twist canopy trim ring counter
clockwise until it releases from
canopy.
Steps 5-1 – 5-2
Canopy Trim
Ring
Canopy
HangerBracket
Step 5-3
Canopy
Screw
Step 5-4
Step 5-5
5 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring

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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
NOTE: is fan model does not include blades, grommets, or blade
assembly screws, which must be purchased as a blade set. To
purchase a blade set, see your Hunter Fan dealer.
Hunterfansuseseveralstylesoffanbladeirons(bracketsthatholdthe
blade to the fan).
6-1. Your fan may include blade grommets. If your fan has grommets,
insert them by hand into the holes on the blades.
6-2. Attacheachbladetoabladeironusingthreebladeassembly
screws. If you used grommets, the blades may appear slightly loose
after screws are tightened. is is normal.
6-3. Removetheblademountingscrewsandrubbershippingbumpers
from the motor. Note: Some blade mounting screws are installed
in the motor to secure shipping blocks.
6-4. For each blade, insert one blade mounting screw through the
blade iron, and attach lightly to the fan. Insert the second blade
mounting screw, then securely tighten both mounting screws.
6 • Assembling the Blades

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7-1. Toattachtheupperswitchhousing,partiallyinstalltwohousing
assembly screws into the switch housing mounting plate.
7-2. Feedtheupperplugconnectorthroughthecenteropeningofthe
housing.
7-3. Alignthekeyholeslotsinthehousingwiththehousingassembly
screws.
7-4. Turnthehousingcounterclockwiseuntilthehousingassembly
screws are firmly situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots.
Install the remaining screw into the housing. Tighten all three
screws firmly.
CAUTION: Make sure the upper switch housing is securely attached
to the switch housing mounting plate. Failure to properly attach and
tighten all three assembly screws could result in the switch housing
fixture falling.
7-5. Toattachthelowerswitchhousing,connecttheupperplug
connector from the motor to the lower plug connector in the
lower switch housing assembly.
Note:Bothplugconnectorsarepolarizedandwillonlyttogether
one way. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before
connecting them. Incorrect connection could cause improper
operation and damage to the product.
7-6. Placethelowerswitchhousingassemblyovertheupperswitch
housing.Alignthesidescrewholesintheupperandlowerswitch
housings.Attachthelowerswitchhousingtotheupperswitch
housing with three housing assembly screws.
Note:YoucancustomizeyourHunterfanwithanumberofaccessory
light kits.
Steps 7-1 – 7-4
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Upper
Switch
Housing
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Lower
Switch
Housing
Steps 7-5 – 7-6
Plug
Connector
7 • Installing the Switch Housing

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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 Airow Direction
Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete
stop. Slide the reversing switch on the fan to the
oppositeposition.Restartfan.
Reversing
Switch
8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

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Hunterfanshavethepowertocutyourcoolingcostsupto40%.
Beat the High Cost of Cooling
eairmovementcreatedbyaHunterceilingfanletsyousetyour
thermostat higher and still stay comfortable. Every degree you
raisethethermostatsavesupto7%onenergycosts.So,youcan
cutbackonexpensiveairconditioning...andsaveupto40%*on
cooling.Inwinter,yourHunterfanrecirculateswarmairandsaves
upto10%*onheatingbills.
*Onaverageatlowspeedsettings.Yoursavingsmayvarybased
on climate, building type and thermostat setting.
Save Energy and Money While Protecting the Environment
Congratulations!You’resavingenergyandmoneywhileprotecting
theenvironmentbypurchasingthisENERGYSTARqualied
Hunterceilingfan!Withthispurchase,youaredoingyourpartto
protecttheenvironment.In2010,ENERGYSTARqualiedceiling
fansareprojectedtocutairpollutionbymorethan500million
pounds!
YournewceilingfanhasearnedtheENERGYSTARlabel
because it meets high energy efficiency specifications set by
theEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA).ENERGYSTAR
labeled ceiling fans save energy because they have more efficient
fan motors and air delivery due to more aerodynamic blade
congurations.CeilingfanmodelsbearingtheENERGYSTARlabel
moveair14-20%moreecientlythantypicalceilingfanmodels.
FormoreinformationonENERGYSTARvisitwww.energystar.gov.

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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. Push motor reversing switch firmly left or right to ensure that the
switch is engaged.
5. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on.
6.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o,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
9 • Troubleshooting