• 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. 41277-01 05/98...
Follow the in- structions for installation and use in- cluded with each Hunter accessory. For quiet and optimum performance of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter speed controls. 41277-01 05/98 PREPARING THE FAN SITE Reliable operation, efficiency, and...
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This patented 3-position mounting system gives you maximum flexibil- ity and ease of installation. The steps in this manual include specific in- structions for the fan mounting method of your choice. For a ceiling 8 feet or higher, standard mounting is recommended.
2. Thread the lead wires from the outlet box through the hole in the middle of the ceiling plate. 3. Your fan comes with two neo- prene noise isolators. Position the isolators between the ceiling plate and ceiling by inserting the raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the ceiling plate.
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® 5. Place a flat washer on each of the two 3" screws and pass the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate as shown in Figure 2c. 6. Tighten the screws into the 9/64" pilot holes; do not use lubricants on the screws.
Then, use the additional instructions for the type of mounting you have selected: flush, standard, or angle. ALL FANS 1. Position the fan housing over the motor hanger adapter. Make sure the tabs in the motor hanger adapter fit into the notches in the...
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Figure Note: Pipe, ball, and setscrew not used for flush mounting. Assembly Screw and Lockwasher Figure 3d - Attaching Canopy to Fan Assembly Standard and Angle Mounting (For 8-foot Ceilings and Higher) 1. Fasten the fan housing to the motor hanger adapter with three #8-32 x 3/4"...
1. Disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breakers to the out- let box and associated wall switch location. 2. Tilt and hang the assembled fan from the ceiling plate hooks. Slip two rectangular canopy slots over ceiling plate hooks as shown in Figures 4a and 4b.
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From Fan Outlet Box Ceiling Plate Connections: Connect Blk/Wht Wire from fan to Wall Switch Wire for separate control of light, or Connect Blk/Wht Wire from fan to Ceiling Black Wire if there is no separate Wall Switch Wire for the light kit.
Sub-steps 1 and 2 apply to Flush, Standard, and Angle mounting. Sub- step 3 applies to Standard and Angle mounting only. 1. Swing the fan up so as to align the canopy screw holes with the mounting holes on the ceiling plate. Refer to Figure 5a.
Make sure you have selected the pre- ferred finish before proceeding. 2. Tighten the screws. 3. Repeat for all blades. Figure 6a - Attaching Fan Blade to Speed Ring™ Using Decorative Medallion (Speed Ring™ Positioned Upside Down) Screw Decorative Medallion Fan Blade Speed Ring™...
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Make sure that all Speed Ring™ screws are securely tightened. Loose screws could cause noise, improper fan op- eration, damage to the fan, or possible injury. Note: After the screws are tight- ened, the Speed Ring™ may seem loose. This is normal and is part of the Speed Ring™...
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5. Replace and tighten the screws you removed in sub-step 2. 6. Replace the switch housing cap and plug button. You are now finished installing your Whisperwind 2000™ fan. Turn to “OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN” for additional instructions. Speed Ring™ Cover Switch...
To install the light kit, follow the instructions included with the kit. If you are not installing a light fix- ture, turn to “OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN” for additional instruc- tions. 41277-01 05/98 WARNINGS • To avoid possible electrical...
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You may also wish to store the switch housing cover, cap, and plug but- ton. 2. Locate the two wires in the fan switch housing labelled “Connect Light Here” or “For Light Use.” One will be white, the other black/ white.
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Use the lockwasher and nut provided. 3. Using the mounting screws from step 1, assemble the light fixture cover plate and light fixture hous- ing to the fan switch housing as shown in Figure 7c. 41277-01 05/98 Switch Housing...
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Refer to Figure 7f. 1. Install bulbs. 2. Remove the pull chain extension from the metal disk and re-attach it to the pull chain from the fan switch housing. Thread the chain through the hole in the metal disk. 3. Place globe on pipe until flush against metal disk.
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LOW-PROFILE FIXTURES Refer to Figure 7g. 1. Install bulbs. 2. Insert globe. 3. Install and tighten thumbscrews manually. Do not overtighten. Thumb- screw Globe Figure 7g - Low-Profile Fixtures 41277-01 05/98 ®...
® OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN 1. Turn on electrical power to the fan. 2. The pull chain controls power to the fan. The chain has four set- tings in sequence: High, Medium, Low and Off. • Pull the chain slowly to change settings.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Nothing happens; fan does not move. Noisy operation. 41277-01 05/98 PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Power turned off, fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. 2. Loose wire connections or wrong connections. 3. Motor reversing switch not en- gaged. 4. Pull chain switch not “on.”...
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® PROBLEM Excessive wobbling. Note: When switching from medium to low speed, you may notice some fan wobble. When the fan stabilizes at low speed, wobble will disappear. If you have tried these troubleshooting solutions and still have trouble, call 901/745-9222 or visit our Web site at http://www.hunterfan.com.