Hunter Type A User manual

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TYPE A Model

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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
© 2007 Hunter Fan Company
Table of Contents
1•GettingReady ...................................................4
2•InstallingtheHangerBracket...................5
3•HangingandWiringtheFan.....................6
4•InstallingtheMotorHousing..................7
5•AssemblingtheBlades.................................8
6•InstallingtheLightKit..................................9
7•OperatingandCleaning
Your Ceiling Fan.............................................10
8•Troubleshooting ........................................... 11

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Understanding Mounting
Hunter’spatentedmountingsystemprovidesyoumaximumeasein
installing your fan. is fan was designed to be mounted only on flat
ceilings and can be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high.
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.
Mounting and Optional Accessories
Low Profile Mounting fits close to the
ceiling, recommended for ceilings less
than 8 feet high
Support Brace
LowProle
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
OutletBox

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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 • Installing the Hanger Bracket
Steps 2-4 – 2-6
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. read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole
in the middle of the ceiling plate.
2-3. Align the slotted holes in the ceiling plate with the pilot holes you
drilled in the wood support structure.
2-4. Placeaatwasheroneachofthetwo3”woodscrewsandpass
the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate 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.
Ceiling
Plate
Flat Washer
3”WoodScrew

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3-1.Liftthemotorassemblyandhookthethreetabsoverthehandles,
one at a time.
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.
3-2. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still off.
3-3. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place
a wire nut over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For all these
connections use the wire nuts provided.
3-4. 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.
3-5. Connect the white wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the
white wire (ungrounded) from the fan.
3-6. 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.
3-7. Turnthesplicesupwardandpushthemcarefullybackthroughthe
ceiling plate into the outlet box.
3-8. 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.
Dual Switch Wiring
Single Switch Wiring
Wire Nut
Step 3-1
Step 3-6 (Dual)
Step 3-6 (Single)
3 • Hanging and Wiring the Fan
Handle
Tab

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4 • Installing the Motor Housing
4-1. Place the fan housing over the motor.
4-2. Align the holes in the fan housing with the holes
in the ceiling plate.
4-3. Partially install each housing assembly screw
into the holes in the fan housing and into the
ceiling plate until all holes are aligned. Securely
tighten all screws.
Steps 4-1 – 4-3
Housing
Assembly Screw
Housing
Assembly Screw
Housing

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  Orientallthebladessotheyarefacingthesamedirection.(e
pointed edge of the blade should be on the left side)
5-1. Insert a blade through a slot in the mid-body housing and
align the three holes. Tip: Angle blade slightly upward before
inserting into the slot to ease installation.
5-2. Install three grommets into each blade.
5-3. Insert three blade assembly screws through each blade and into
themid-bodyhousing.Securelytightenthescrews.Repeatfor
all blades.
5-4. Partially loosen (2 or 3 turns) the two preassembled blade
armature screws from the motor housing. Align the screws with
thekeyholeslotsinthemid-bodyhousingassembly.Rotatethe
mid-body housing to situate the screws in the narrow ends of
the keyhole slots. Install the remaining screws into the mid-body
housing and securely tighten all screws.
5 • Assembling the Blades
Steps 5-1 – 5-3
Grommet
Grommet
Blade Assembly
Screw
Slot
Mid-Body
Housing
Pointed Edge
(view from below
assembled fan)
Blade Armature
Screw
Blade Assembly
Screw
Blade Armature
Screw
Steps 5-4
BottomViewOfMid-BodyHousing

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6-1. Partially install two screws into the mounting plate.
6-2. Routethewiresintothewirechannelandconnecttheplug
connector from the light kit to the plug connector from the
fan.
WARNING:
Rotate the wire protector tab above the wires to keep the
wiring harness from coming out of the wire channel.
Wire protector tab must be inserted under the opposite side
of the channel. Failure to do so may result in electrical
shock and/or product damage.
6-3. Place the light kit against the mounting plate and align the
holeswiththepartiallyinstalledscrews.Rotatethelightkitto
situate the screws in the narrow ends of the keyholes. Install
the remaining screw and securely tighten all three.
6-4. Install two 60 Watt max (Type B10) candelabra base bulbs
into the sockets.
6-5. Align the arrow on the glass with the arrow in the mid-body
housing.Rotatetheglassclockwisetoengagethetabs.
6 • Installing the Light Kit
Step 6-4
Step 6-5
Step 6-3
LightKitScrew
LightKitScrew
Wire Protector Tab
Arrows
Wire Channel
Step 6-2

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In warm weather, use
downward air flow pattern
In cold weather, use upward
air flow pattern
Reversing
Switch
To Change Airflow Direction
Turnthefanoandletitcometoacompletestop.Lettheglasscoolthenremove
the glass from the light fixture. Wait a minimum of 90 seconds before sliding the
reversingswitchonthefantotheoppositeposition.Useatool(screwdriver)to
reverseswitch.Replacetheglassandrestartthefan.
7 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan
7-1. Turnonelectricalpowertothefan.
7-2. 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.
7-3. 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.
7-4. 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.
7-5. 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.
ReversingSwitch

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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. Tighten the blade screws until snug.
3. Check to see if the blade is cracked. If so, replace all the blades.
4. Change to an approved speed control.
5. Be sure that the glass is secure.
6. Check and tighten the screws in the switch housing mounting
plate and in the upper and lower switch housing.
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 and/or blade iron screws.
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
8 • Troubleshooting