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Welcome Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that will provide comfort and performance for many years. This installation and operation manual gives you complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. The Hunter 5-Minute Fan can be installed by most users in 5 minutes or less! *5 Minute time interval does not include Section 2: Installing the Ceiling Plate Table of Contents 1 • Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice® Support Brace Standard Mounting Style Ceiling Outlet Box 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 Angled mounting. The 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.
2-1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the outermost holes in the outlet box. The pilot holes should be 9/64” in diameter. Install Bracket & Wiring 2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket Isolator Hanger Bracket Note: Your fan comes with four pre-installed neoprene noise isolators. 2-2. Thread the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole in the middle of the hanger bracket. 2-3.
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 flat 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.
Install Bracket & Wiring 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 profile 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.
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 nut over them, then twist clockwise until tight.
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. Align partially installed screws with key slots in canopy. 5-3. Twist canopy clockwise to secure. 5-4. Install third & 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. Canopy Canopy Trim Ring 5-6.
6 • Assembling the Blades Our exclusive Easy Lock™ blade assembly enables you to lock the blades in place without tools and to remove the blades easily for cleaning. 6-1. Open the locking mechanism. 6-2. Align the holes in the blade with the blade iron. 6-3. Close the locking mechanism securely. You will feel it lock into place. 6-4. Repeat steps 6-1 through 6-3 until all blades are installed.
7 • Completing Your Installation With or Without a Bowl Light Fixture Installing the Glass Bowl Breakaway Connector Light Bulbs (B10 Candelabra Base 60 Watt Maximum) Metal Rod Metal Disk Glass Bowl Cover Plate Finial 11 45018-01 • 01/29/08 • Hunter Fan Company Install Bulb(s) & Glass 7-1. If you want to install the light fixture, proceed with Step 7-2 now. If you do not want to install the light fixture, you need to uninstall it now. See “Uninstalling the Light Fixture” in Step 7-9. 7-2.
7 • Completing Your Installation With or Without a Bowl Light Fixture (Continued) Uninstalling the Light Fixture Lower Switch Housing Threaded Rod Cap Plug Button 12 45018-01 • 01/29/08 • Hunter Fan Company Step 7-16 Install Bulb(s) & Glass 7-9. Remove the three lower switch housing screws, then remove the lower switch housing. 7-10. To uninstall the light fixture, first disconnect the plug connectors between the two black wires. 7-11. Disconnect the plug connectors between the two white wires.
8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan 8-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan. 8-2. The fan pull chain controls power to the fan. The 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. • The 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 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.
