Melbourne Installation Manual Model: 50786 Matte Black 50788 Noble Bronze 50789 Brushed Nickel Fan weight ±2 lbs: 13.9 lbs (6.3 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. 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 in 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. Hunter Pro Tip: Do this first! rn Tu The machine screws are the ones that came with your outlet box.
1886 Hanging the Fan S li d e c a n o p y ove NOTICE rd o wn ro d an d To prevent damage to fan, ALWAYS lift holding either the fan housing or the downrod. w i re s . Place the downrod ball into the slot in the ceiling bracket. Note: Fan style may vary.
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: Hunter Pro Tip: 4 Wire Nuts (these are in the Here is how to connect the wires: Push the bare metal ends of the wires together and slide a wire nut over them.
1886 Installing the Canopy Insert the two canopy screws found in the hardware bag. x2 bag Canopy Screw 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. NOTICE If screw holes do not align properly then rotate the canopy 180 degrees. Hanger ball shape must match canopy opening for correct canopy installation. Note: Fan style may vary.
1886 Assembling the LIght Kit 1 of 3 2 of 3 bag bag Light Kit Screw Feed the wire plugs through the center hole of the upper switch housing and gasket, then wrap keyhole slots around the screws and twist counterclockwise. Partially install two light kit screws, found in the hardware bag, halfway into the motor housing as shown. It does not matter which two screw holes you choose. Light Kit Screw Insert the third screw, found in the hardware bag, into place and then tighten all three screws.
1886 Preparing the Remote ON Battery Door D r we o nP r Tu D ON ECE 2 3 2 3 SET 4 D 1 ON 1 ON ECE 4 ON ECE Set D 2 3 2 3 SET 4 _ + ON ECE 1 1 ON Once the power is turned on, the remote must be paired within 60 seconds. Pairing seconds is only required once after initial installation. ON ON SET 4 Battery To change the battery, remove the battery door. Remove battery and replace with A23 or MN21 alkaline battery. Please observe proper polarity placement.
1886 Troubleshooting Remote Only Works Close to Fan Fan Doesn’t Work • • Make sure power switch is on. • Push the motor reversing switch firmly left or right to ensure that it is engaged. Change battery. Noisy Operation • Check the circuit breaker to ensure the power is turned on. • Make sure the blades are properly installed. • Make sure the blades spin freely. • Check to see if any of the blades are cracked. If so, replace all of the blades.
1886 Downrod If you need a different downrod length follow these steps: Follow steps 1-5 to remove standard downrod pipe 1 10 2 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 Follow steps 6-10 to reassemble with new downrod WARNING FAN FALL HAZARD To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • ALWAYS follow the downrod assembly instructions exactly. • VERIFY the downrod is assembled correctly by firmly pulling on the hanger ball.
