Ye a r - R o u n d C o m f o r t F o r t h e N e x t G e n e r a t i o n ® Type X 41277-01 05/98
® CONGRATULATIONS! Hunter is proud to present the Whisperwind 2000™ – year-round comfort for the next generation. This manual gives you complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. • The Speed Ring™ (patent pending) blade attachment system lets you attach the entire blade assembly in a few simple steps – eliminating the need to attach each blade to a hanging fan! All Hunter ceiling fans will provide comfort and performance in your home or office for many years.
® CONTENTS Important Information ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Step 1 - Getting Ready ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Step 2 - Installing the Ceiling Plate ....................................................................................................................
® IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTIONS • Read entire booklet carefully before beginning installation. • 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. • Save these instructions. WARNINGS • 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.
® STEP 1 - GETTING READY GATHERING THE TOOLS PREPARING THE FAN SITE CHECKING YOUR FAN PARTS You need the following tools to install the fan: • Electric drill with 9/64" bit • Standard screwdriver • Phillips-head screwdriver • Wrench or pliers Reliable operation, efficiency, and maximum energy savings depend upon proper placement and attachment of the fan.
® INSTALLER’S CHOICE ® This patented 3-position mounting system gives you maximum flexibility and ease of installation. The steps in this manual include specific instructions for the fan mounting method of your choice. For a ceiling 8 feet or higher, standard mounting is recommended. Standard Mounting (Figure 1b) hangs from the ceiling by a connector pipe (included), for ceilings 8 feet or higher. For ceilings higher than 8 feet, you can also purchase Hunter extension rods.
® STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE 1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the outermost holes on the outlet box. The pilot holes should be 9/64" in diameter. 2. Thread the lead wires from the outlet box through the hole in the middle of the ceiling plate. 3. Your fan comes with two neoprene noise isolators. Position the isolators between the ceiling plate and ceiling by inserting the raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the ceiling plate. Refer to Figure 2a.
® 5. Place a flat washer on each of the two 3" screws and pass the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate as shown in Figure 2c. 6. Tighten the screws into the 9/64" pilot holes; do not use lubricants on the screws. Do not overtighten.
® STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING THE FAN Follow sub-step 1 below for all fans. Then, use the additional instructions for the type of mounting you have selected: flush, standard, or angle. ALL FANS 1. Position the fan housing over the motor hanger adapter. Make sure the tabs in the motor hanger adapter fit into the notches in the housing and that the pipe setscrew (for standard and angle mounting) passes through the slot in the housing as shown in Figure 3a. Flush Mounting (For Low Ceilings) 1.
® 4. Attach the canopy tightly to the fan assembly with three #8-32 x 3/4" assembly screws and #8 lockwashers as shown in Figure 3d. Note: Pipe, ball, and setscrew not used for flush mounting. Standard and Angle Mounting (For 8-foot Ceilings and Higher) 1. Fasten the fan housing to the motor hanger adapter with three #8-32 x 3/4" assembly screws and #8 lockwashers as shown in Figure 3e.
® STEP 4 - WIRING THE FAN 1. Disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch location. 2. Tilt and hang the assembled fan from the ceiling plate hooks. Slip two rectangular canopy slots over ceiling plate hooks as shown in Figures 4a and 4b. Note: To hang the fan you must tilt the canopy to an almost vertical position so the canopy slots come down over the ceiling plate hooks.
® 4. Connect the wires as shown in Figure 4c. To connect the wires, twist the bare metal leads together. Place a wire nut over the intertwined length of wire and twist clockwise until tight as shown. Wall Switch Wire For Separate Control of Light Kit (Note: Wall switch must be acceptable as a general-use Black Power switch.) Wires In White Ceiling Bare or Green CAUTION 5.
® STEP 5 - HANGING THE FAN Sub-steps 1 and 2 apply to Flush, Standard, and Angle mounting. Substep 3 applies to Standard and Angle mounting only. 1. Swing the fan up so as to align the canopy screw holes with the mounting holes on the ceiling plate. Refer to Figure 5a. Ceiling Plate Groove in Hanger Ball 2. Install and tighten the two #1032 x 1/2" mounting screws. 3.
® STEP 6 - ATTACHING BLADE ASSEMBLY Hunter’s Speed Ring™ (patent pending) system makes installation easier than ever by allowing you to put together the entire blade assembly on your table or workbench, and then attach it to the fan in just a few, simple steps. This process eliminates the need to attach the blades oneby-one to an already hanging fan. ATTACHING FAN BLADES TO SPEED RING™ 1.
® ATTACHING SPEED RING™ TO MOTOR CAUTION Make sure that all Speed Ring™ screws are securely tightened. Loose screws could cause noise, improper fan operation, damage to the fan, or possible injury. 1. Position three grommets in the cut-out slots in the Speed Ring™ as shown in Figure 6b. Figure 6c - Attaching Speed Ring™ to Motor Figure 6b - Attaching Grommets to Speed Ring™ 2. Lift the Speed Ring™ to the underside of the motor.
® ATTACHING SPEED RING™ COVER 1. Remove plug button as shown in Figure 6e. 2. Remove the switch housing cover and switch housing cap by removing the two screws as shown in Figure 6e. Do not discard the screws, cover, or cap. Note: If you are installing a Hunter light fixture, proceed to “STEP 7 – ATTACHING LIGHT FIXTURES.” If you do not wish to use the integral light fixture, or purchased a fan without a light fixture, proceed with sub-steps 36. 3.
® STEP 7 - ATTACHING LIGHT FIXTURES Your Whisperwind 2000™ fan may include a light fixture. You may enjoy the fan with or without the light fixture. Information for wiring and installing all included Hunter light fixtures follows. Note: If you purchased a Whisperwind 2000™ without a light fixture, you may purchase an accessory light kit separately. For best performance and beauty, use only Hunter-brand light kits, Type A-Z.
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® ATTACHING LIGHT FITTER TO FAN SWITCH HOUSING Low-Profile Lights 1. Unscrew the two #6 x 1/2" mounting screws to remove the light fixture cover plate as shown in Figure 7c. Do not discard the screws. 2. Assemble the switch housing cover to the light fixture housing. Use the lockwasher and nut provided. 3. Using the mounting screws from step 1, assemble the light fixture cover plate and light fixture housing to the fan switch housing as shown in Figure 7c.
® AURORA FIXTURES Refer to Figure 7f.
® LOW-PROFILE FIXTURES Refer to Figure 7g. 1. Install bulbs. 2. Insert globe. 3. Install and tighten thumbscrews manually. Do not overtighten.
® OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN 1. Turn on electrical power to the fan. 2. The pull chain controls power to the fan. The 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. 3.
® TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing happens; fan does not move. 1. Power turned off, fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. 1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker. 2. Loose wire connections or wrong connections. 2. Loosen canopy, check all connections according to STEP 4 - WIRING THE FAN (tur n power off before checking). 3. Motor reversing switch not engaged. 3. Push switch firmly side to side. 4. Pull chain switch not “on.” 4. Pull the pull chain switch. 1.
® PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive wobbling. 1. Unbalanced blades. 1. Use balancing kit included with fan. Note: When switching from medium to low speed, you may notice some fan wobble. When the fan stabilizes at low speed, wobble will disappear. 2. Loose blades, Speed Ring™, or blade medallions. 2. Tighten all screws. 3. Fan not secure on hanger assembly. 3. Turn power off, support fan very carefully, loosen canopy and hang correctly. 4. Fan hanger ball not seated in canopy tabs. 4.
