Perlman Installation Manual Model: 51168 Matte Black 51169 Matte Silver 51369 Fresh White Fan weight ±2 lbs: 15.4 lbs (7.0 kg) ©2020 Hunter Fan Co.
Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter® ceiling fan! The ceiling fan you purchased will provide comfort and performance in your home or office for many years. This instruction manual contains complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. We are proud of our work and appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world. We are here to help! This Instruction Manual is designed to make installation as simple as possible.
1886 Here is what comes in your box: We recommend that you pull everything out of the box and lay it out. We have grouped the drawn components below with the hardware you’ll need for those parts. The screws below are drawn to scale to make it easier to identify what piece of hardware is needed to install each component. Wood Screw Hunter Pro Tip: Do not discard the hardware bags or mix parts from different bags. Make note of the symbol printed on each hardware bag.
1886 Choosing the Right Installation Location You probably bought this fan with a location in mind. Let’s check below to make sure it is a good fit. Check the room dimensions: Check the outlet box: 30 inches from blade tip to nearest wall or obstruction You must be able to secure the fan to building structure or fan-rated outlet box.
1886 Installing the Ceiling Bracket You have two options for installation. Pick which one works best for your location. Remove any existing bracket prior to installation. Only use the provided Hunter ceiling bracket that came in your fan’s box. Do this first! er ow P n r Tu OFF Hunter Pro Tip: The machine screws are the ones that came with your outlet box.
1886 Installing the Downrod 1 (not to scale) 8” & 3/8” 2 STRIP The ground wire attached to the downrod is approximately 8 inches. CUT STEP Hunter Pro Tip: STEP Follow below if you are using the downrod that came pre-assembled in your box. Need to install a longer or shorter downrod? Check out the guide at the end of this manual. Tighten the setscrew with pliers. DO NOT HAND TIGHTEN. WARNING FAN FALL HAZARD Pass all wires to one side of horizontal bar in downrod assembly.
1886 Wiring the Fan We know wiring is hard. Let’s make it easier. Follow these steps to get your fan wired quickly and safely. Follow the route below that best matches your wall switch setup. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or uncomfortable doing it yourself, please contact a qualified electrician. You are going to need these: 4 Wire Nuts (these are in the bag) Connect the white (grounded) wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan.
1886 Installing the Canopy Insert the two canopy screws found in the hardware bag. x2 Canopy Screw bag op Fi t t h e c a n yi n pla ce as s h o w n. Lift the canopy into place so that the screw holes are aligned. Installing the Blades: Secure each blade to a blade iron as shown using the blade nuts, found in the hardware bag, and the blade assembly screws, found in the hardware bag. x18 Blade Screw bag Repeat x6 Blade nut bag x18 Note: Fan style may vary.
1886 Assembling the Light Fixture bag 1 of 3 Align the keyhole slots in the top of the light kit assembly with the partially installed assembly screws. Wrap the keyhole slots around the screws and twist counterclockwise. 2 of 3 Upper Switch Housing Screw Partially install two upper switch housing screws, found in the hardware bag, halfway into the motor housing as shown. It does not matter which two screw holes you choose.
1886 Installing Pullchain Installing the pull chain pendant - Attach the pull chain pendant to the short chain coming from the switch housing. Note: Fan style may vary. Reversing the Fan Ceiling fans work in two directions: downdraft (counterclockwise rotation) and updraft (clockwise rotation). To change the direction of air flow, turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop. Slide the reversing switch to the opposite position. Restart the fan.
1886 Troubleshooting Fan Doesn’t Work Excessive Wobbling • Make sure power switch is on. • Pull the pull chain to make sure it is on. • Push the motor reversing switch firmly left or right to ensure that it is engaged. • Check the circuit breaker to ensure the power is turned on. • Make sure the blades spin freely. • Turn off power from the circuit breaker, then loosen the canopy and check all the connections according to the wiring diagram. • Check the plug connection in the switch housing.
1886 Downrod If you need a different downrod length follow these steps: Follow steps 1-5 to remove standard downrod pipe 1 2 3 4 5 Pin 1 8 10 10 3 5 9 7 2 4 9 8 6 7 Here is another view of the downrod assembly unassembled. 6 Pin Follow steps 6-10 to reassemble with new downrod WARNING FAN FALL HAZARD To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: 11 • ALWAYS follow the downrod assembly instructions exactly. • VERIFY the downrod is assembled correctly by firmly pulling on the hanger ball.
