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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..........
Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice® Hunter’s patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of three ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Low Profile, Standard, or Angle mounting. e steps in this manual include instructions for all three Installer’s Choice mounting methods.
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. Note: Your fan comes with four pre-installed neoprene noise isolators. Isolator Hanger Bracket 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.
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan Standard Mounting Washer Step 3-1 Label Canopy Downrod Canopy (with Washer) Canopy Trim Ring Adapter 3-1. Remove the label from the standard mounting washer inside the canopy. Leave the washer in place. (Note: You will not use the washer included in the parts sack.) 3-2. To assemble fan to hang down from a flat or angled ceiling, place the canopy with washer, and canopy trim ring around the adapter so that they rest on the fan assembly. 3-3.
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan (Low Profile Only) You can assemble your fan for standard or angle mounting as shown in steps 3-1 – 3-6 on the previous page. For low profile mounting (ceilings less than 8 feet high), see steps 3-7 – 3-11 on this page. Steps 3-8 – 3-10 Low Profile Washer 3-7. Locate the washer that comes preassembled in the canopy. Remove the label and discard the washer and label. Locate the set screw preassembled in the adapter. Remove and discard the set screw.
4 • Wiring the Fan Step 4-3 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. 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 and Canopy Trim Ring 5-1. Partially install two canopy screws (about 2 full turns) in the hanger bracket. Steps 5-1 – 5-2 Hanger Bracket 5-2. Raise the canopy over the hanger bracket (For low profile installations, you will need to remove the canopy from the hook first). Align partially installed screws with key slots in canopy. 5-3. Twist canopy clockwise to secure. 5-4. 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 Light Kit WARNING: Use only the light fixture supplied with this fan model. 7-1. To attach the upper switch housing, partially install two #6-32 x 3/8” 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.
7 • Installing the Light Kit (Continued) 7-7. To install the glass shades. Place the silencer band around the neck of each glass shade. Insert each glass shade in a shade cup. 7-8. Install and tighten the three thumb screws. Do not overtighten. 7-9. Install medium base incandescent light bulbs, maximum 60 Watt.
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. Push motor reversing switch firmly up or down 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.
