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90% Pre-Assembled Out Of The Box! Makes Installation Fast & Easy 1. Install mounting bracket and make wiring connections 2.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fan Site Step 1 - Choose the Fan Site Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building structure are essential for safety, reliable operation, maximum efficiency, and energy savings. Choose a fan site where: • No object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades during normal operation. • The fan blades are at least 7 feet above the floor and the ceiling is at least 8 feet high.
Preparing the Fan Site (continued) Step 2 - Cut the Ceiling Hole 2-1. Locate the site for the ceiling hole directly below the joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and fan. 2-2. Cut a 4” diameter hole through the drywall or plaster of the ceiling. You will use the hole to install the support brace and outlet box. Step 3 - Install a Support Brace, If Necessary Determine if there is a ceiling joist directly above the ceiling hole.
Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice® Support Brace Standard Mounting Style Ceiling Outlet Box Hunter’s patented 2-position mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of two ways, depending on ceiling height and preference: 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.
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 downrod. 3-3. Loosen the square head set screw on the adapter to install the pipe and ball assembly.
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 connector 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 and 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. light kits.
7 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan 7-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan. 7-2. 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. 7-3.
8 • 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.
