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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. We are proud of our work. We appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world.
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 your preference: Standard or Angled . The steps in this manual include instructions for both 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 Ceiling Plate CAUTION: 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. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. 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.
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these installation instructions. 3-1. Unbundle the wires from the fan. For Standard or Angled mounting: 3-2. Insert the downrod through the canopy and canopy trim ring. Feed the wires from the fan through the downrod on one side of the pin in the ball. 3-3. Loosen the square head setscrew on the adapter to install the pipe and ball assembly.
4 • Setting the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Receiver DIP switches Setting DIP switches When two or more fans are located near each other, you may desire to have the receiver/transmitter for each fan set to a different code, so that the operation of one fan does not affect the operation of the other fans. The DIP switches for the receiver are located on the flat surface of the receiver. The DIP switches for the transmitter are in the battery compartment. 4-1.
5 • Wiring the Fan 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. Antenna 5-1. Make sure the power is still off. 5-2. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place a wire connector over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For all these connections use the wire connectors provided. CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after making connections.
6 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring WARNING: Failure to complete the following steps could cause the fan to fall. Step 6-1 Note: It is recommended you use a magnetic tip screwdriver for the following steps. 6-1. Rotate the hanger ball so the tab in the canopy is secure in the hanger ball groove. Note: Your fan may have multiple tabs and grooves that must be aligned. Tab Groove 6-2. Swing the fan up to align the canopy screw holes with the mounting holes on the ceiling plate.
7 • Assembling the Blades Hunter fans use several styles of fan blade irons (brackets that hold the blade to the fan). 7-1. Install the grommets into the blades by hand. Step 7-1 (Detail) 7-2. Place each blade between a blade iron and medallion. Install three blade screws to attach the medallion to the blade iron. Repeat for all blades. 7-3. Remove the blade mounting screws and metal shipping ring from the bottom of the motor.
8 • Completing Your Installation With a Light Fixture Your Hunter fan comes with an integrated light fixture assembly. WARNING: Use only the light fixture supplied with this fan model. 8-1. To attach the light kit top housing, partially install two housing assembly screws into the light kit mounting plate. 8-2. Feed the upper plug connector through the center opening of the light kit top housing. 8-3. Align the keyhole slots in the housing with the housing assembly screws.
8 • Completing Your Installation With a Bowl Light Fixture (Continued) 8-5. To attach the light kit, connect the upper plug connector from the motor to the lower plug connector in the light kit. Note: Both plug connectors are polarized and will only fit together one way. Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before connecting them. Incorrect connection could cause improper operation and damage to the product. 8-6. Place the light kit over the light kit top housing.
8 • Completing Your Installation With a Light Fixture (Continued) Installing the Glass Bowl 8-7. First install the included CFL bulbs into the sockets. 8-8. Lift the glass bowl up to the light kit top housing. Align the three tabs in the glass bowl with the three slots in the light kit top housing. 8-9. Turn the glass bowl clockwise until it locks into place.
9 • Operating the Remote Control and Mounting the Holder 9-1. The remote transmitter has individual buttons for turning the fan off and on and controlling the light and fan speed. 9-2. For best operation, start the fan by pressing high, then select your desired speed. 9-3. The light button turns the light on to full brightness. Push the light button again to turn off the light. 9-4. Press the OFF button to turn the fan off. 9-5. When necessary, replace the battery with a 9-volt battery. 9-6.
10 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan In warm weather, use downward air flow pattern In cold weather, use upward air flow pattern To Change Airflow Direction Remove glass. Turn switch to the opposite position. Replace glass. 10-1. Restore power at the main electrical panel and turn on the wall switch. The light kit should turn ON. To dim the light, hold the light button down until you reach your desired brightness. Push the light button again to turn off the light.
11 • 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.
