Hunter TYPE E Series Installation And Operation Manual

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43113-01 • 05/04/12

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  • Page 1 For Your Records and Warranty Assistance Model Name: _____________________ Catalog/Model No.: ________________ Serial No.: ________________________ Date Purchased: ___________________ Where Purchased: _________________ TYPE E Models For reference also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt to the manual. 43113-01 • 05/04/12...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan ..6 • All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a 4 • Wiring the Fan ..........7 qualified electrician. 5 • Installing the Canopy ........8 • To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade 6 • Assembling the Blades .........9 attachment system when installing, balancing, or cleaning the fan. 7 • Optional Light Kit ........10 Never insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades. 8 • Operating and Cleaning • To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or motor damage, do not Your Ceiling Fan..........11 use a solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only Hunter speed controls. 9 • Troubleshooting ........... 12 © 2012 Hunter Fan Company Hunter® Fan Company 43113-01 • 05/04/12...
  • Page 3 Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories Understanding Mounting and Installer’ s Choice® Understanding Mounting and Installer’ s Choice® Support Brace Support Brace Hunter’s patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum Hunter’s patented 2-position mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of three ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Low of three ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Low Profile, Standard, or Angle mounting. The steps in this manual include Profile, Standard, or Angle mounting. The steps in this manual include Ceiling Ceiling instructions for all three Installer’s Choice mounting methods. instructions for all three Installer’s Choice mounting methods. Standard Standard Outlet Box Outlet Box...
  • Page 4: Getting Ready

    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. Gathering the Tools You will need the following tools for installing the fan: • Electric drill with 9/64” bit • Standard screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended) • Phillips-head screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended) • Wrench or pliers...
  • Page 5: Installing The Ceiling Plate

    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 one hole on each side of the supply mains using the holes in the u-bracket as a guide. The pilot holes should be 9/64” in diameter. 2-2. Place the bushing pin assembly into the u-bracket. 2-3. Screw the u-bracket screws through the u-bracket and into the pilot holes. Step 2-1 Step 2-2 Step 2-3 43113-01 • 05/04/12 Hunter® Fan Company...
  • Page 6: Assembling And Hanging The Fan

    3-1. Low Profile Mounting - 8’ - 9’ ceilings: Note: For Low Profile Mounting, Adapter is not used. • Threading the wires through the 2.75” pipe, screw the pipe into the top of the fan and securely tighten the setscrew. • Slide the lower canopy onto the pipe with the large opening facing the ceiling, the upper canopy is not used for low profile mounting. 3-1. Screw the hanger bracket onto the top of the pipe at least three full turns. Securely tighten the setscrew on the hanger bracket. 3-2. Center the pin in the rubber bushing. 3-3. Holding the fan by both the motor housing and the pipe, lift the fan assembly and hook both sides of the hanger bracket onto the bushing pin assembly. Step 3-2 - 3-3 Hunter® Fan Company 43113-01 • 05/04/12...
  • Page 7: Wiring The Fan

    4-5. Connect the remaining wires as follows: Dual Switch Wiring: • The black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black wire (ungrounded) from the fan • The black/white wire (ungrounded) from the fan to the wire Single Switch Wiring (ungrounded) for the wall switch Single Switch Wiring: • The black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black (ungrounded) and the black/white wire (ungrounded) from the fan CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after making connections. 4-6. Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the ceiling plate into the outlet box. 4-7. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the outlet box. 43113-01 • 05/04/12 Hunter® Fan Company...
  • Page 8: Installing The Canopy

    5-1. Raise the lower canopy, along with the decorative sleeve and two gaskets, so that the lower edge is even with the upper edge of the motor housing. Securely install the setscrews in the lower canopy and metal gasket. 5-2. Raise the upper canopy, leaving 1-2 mm of space between the rim of the canopy and the ceiling, and securely install the setscrew. Step 5-2 Low Profile Mounting 5-3. Raise the canopy, leaving 1-2 mm of space between the rim of the canopy and the ceiling, and securely install the setscrew. Step 5-3 Hunter® Fan Company 43113-01 • 05/04/12...
  • Page 9: Assembling The Blades

    6 • Assembling the Blades Hunter fans use several styles of fan blade irons (brackets that hold the blade to the fan). 6-1. Your fan may include blade grommets. If your fan has grommets, Step 6-1 (Detail) insert them by hand into the holes on the blades. 6-2. Attach each blade to a blade iron using three blade assembly screws (the carved side should face downward). If you used grommets, the blades may appear slightly loose after screws are tightened. This is normal. 6-3. For each blade, insert one blade mounting screw through the blade iron, and attach lightly to the fan. Insert the second blade mounting screw, then securely tighten both mounting screws. Grommet 6-4. Attach the fandangles (included) to the fan pull chains using the plastic breakaway connector. (You may find the plastic breakaway connector on the end of the extra chain.) Steps 6-1 – 6-2 Blade Assembly Screws Use with grommet Use without grommet Blade Step 6-3...
  • Page 10: Optional Light Kit

    7 • Accessory Light Option This fan was designed to accept any Hunter listed light kit. If you decide to install a light kit, follow these steps to install the included light kit adapter then follow the instructions supplied with the light kit. 7-1. Remove the two screws from the reversing switch. 7-2. Unscrew the nut on the switch housing cover. You may need to use pliers to loosen the nut. 7-3. Remove the two screws in the switch housing cover and remove the cover. 7-4. Install the reversing switch into the light kit adapter with the two Step 7-1 screws removed in step 7-1. 7-5. Thread the fan pull chain through the side of the light kit adapter and secure with the nut removed in step 7-2.
  • Page 11: Operating And Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

    8-5. Clean wood finish blades with a furniture polishing cloth. Occasionally, apply a light coat of furniture polish for added protection and beauty. Clean painted and high-gloss blades in the same manner as the fan finish. In cold weather, use upward air flow pattern To Change Airflow Direction Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop. Slide the reversing switch on the fan to the opposite position. Restart fan. Reversing Switch 43113-01 • 05/04/12 Hunter® Fan Company...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    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. Tighten the blade bracket screws until snug. 2. Check to see if the blade is cracked. If so, replace all the blades. Problem: Excessive wobbling. 1. If your fan wobbles when operating, use the enclosed balancing kit and instructions to balance the fan. 2. Tighten all blade iron screws. 3. Turn power off, support fan very carefully, and check that the hanger ball is properly seated. If you need parts or service assistance, please call 888-830-1326 or visit us at our website at http://www.HunterFan.com. Hunter Fan Company 2500 Frisco Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38114 Hunter® Fan Company 43113-01 • 05/04/12...

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