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Welcome For Your Records and Warranty Assistance Model Name: _____________________ Catalog/Model No.: ________________ Serial No.: _______________________ Date Purchased: ___________________ Where Purchased: _________________ For reference also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt to the manual. 2 Table of Contents 1 • Getting Ready ...................................................4 2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket...................5 3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan..........
Mounting and Optional Accessories Understanding Mounting Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of two ways, depending on your preference: Standard or Angle mounting. e steps in this manual include instructions for both mounting methods. Considering Optional Accessories Consider using Hunter’s optional accessories, including a wall-mounted or remote speed control.
1 • Getting Ready 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.
2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket 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. 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 with the large opening towards the ceiling peak.
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan Standard Mounting Washer Label Step 3-1 Canopy Steps 3-2 – 3-5 Downrod 6 You can assemble your fan for standard or angle mounting as shown in steps 3-1 – 3-7. 3-1. Remove the label from the standard mounting washer inside the canopy. Leave the washer in place. 3-2. To assemble the fan to hang down from a flat or angled ceiling, insert the downrod through the canopy. 3-3. Feed the wires from the fan through the downrod. 3-4. Screw the downrod into the fan assembly.
4 • Wiring the Fan 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. Step 4-3 Wall switches are not included. Select an acceptable general-use switch in accordance with national and local electrical codes. 4-1. Disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch location. 4-2. Decide how you want to set up the fan and light controls.
5 • Installing the Canopy Steps 5-1 – 5-2 Hanger Bracket Note: To adjust the canopy screws in steps 5-1 – 5-3, you will need to reach under and pull up the rim of the ceiling gasket. 5-1. Raise the canopy over the hanger bracket. Align partially installed screws with key slots in canopy. 5-2. Twist canopy clockwise to secure. 5-3. Install third canopy screw in round hole on canopy. Securely tighten all three screws.
6 • Assembling the Blades Hunter fans use several styles of fan blade irons (brackets that hold the blade to the fan). Step 6-1 (Detail) 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.
7 • Installing the Switch Housing Note: If you are installing a light fixture, do NOT install the switch housing without first referring to the instructions included with the light fixture. 7-1. Align the holes on the blade iron cover and gasket and stick two screws through two of the holes. Gasket Blade Iron Cover Steps 7-1 – 7-2 7-2. read the plug connector from the mounting plate through the gasket and cover. Partially install the gasket and cover to the mounting plate with the two screws. 7-3.
8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan 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 Off. • 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.
9 • Troubleshooting 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. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on. 5. 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.
