Installing The Ceiling Bracket - Hunter Exeter Installation Manual

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!
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Option 1:
Machine Screws
Use machine screws
(provided with outlet box)
and washers when securing
to existing ceiling fan-rated
outlet box. Make sure it is
securely installed and is
acceptable for fan support of
31.8 kg (70 lbs) or less.
For angled ceilings,
point opening
toward peak.
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.
1
Remove the pre-installed
setscrew so that the
downrod can be inserted.
Ceiling Bracket Hanging Fan

Installing the Ceiling Bracket

Installing the Downrod
Hunter Pro Tip:
2
Pass all wires to one side of horizontal
bar in downrod assembly. Hand tighten
the downrod (at least 4–5 full turns)
until it stops. Trim the wires coming
from the fan so that 8-inches remain
coming from the top of the downrod.
Wiring Blades
Option 2:
Wood Screws
Use wood screws and
washers (included) when
securing to support structure
with approved electrical
outlet box. Drill 9/64" pilot
holes in support structure
to aid in securing ceiling
bracket with hardware found
in the
The ground wire attached to the
downrod is approximately 8 inches.
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Hunter Pro Tip:
The machine screws are the ones
that came with your outlet box.
hardware bag.
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Wood Screw
3
Tighten the setscrew
with pliers. DO NOT
HAND TIGHTEN.
WARNING
FAN FALL HAZARD
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• ALWAYS tighten setscrew with pliers.
• DO NOT hand tighten setscrew.
• CHECK the setscrew is tight using pliers
each time you change fan direction.
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