C O N T E N T S LEGACY BE FORE YOU BEG IN The Hunter legacy is not SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS only about quality—it’s about FAN PLACEMENT PRE-INSTALLATION longevity. We invented the TOOLS NEEDED IN THE BOX ceiling fan. We build fans that IN S TALLATION last, fans that are designed STEP 1: MOUNTING...
SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS BE F O RE Y O U B E G IN Important Safety Information To prevent SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH and PROPERTY DAMAGE, you should read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual before installing or operating the fan. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Do not make any changes to any part of the fan without first consulting Hunter Industrial Fan. Installation is to be in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70: National Electrical Code and local codes.
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EVERY fan. The Retention Cable, if installed per Hunter Industrial Fan specifications, can limit the distance the fan could fall in the unlikely event of mounting system failure. Failure to install and to secure the Retention Cable will void your warranty.
FAN PLACEMENT BE F ORE Y O U B E G IN Fan Placement ALWAYS mount fan so the bottom edge of blade to the floor is at least 10 feet from the floor and at least 25% of fan diameter from the ceiling. Always mount fans away from the following: Sprinkler Systems Prior to installing fans, review all codes applicable to sprinkler systems and fans to ensure code compliance and refer...
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FAN PLACEMENT BE F ORE Y O U B EG IN FAN PLACEMENT FAN SPACING CHART MIN - MAX 14ft 35ft - 56ft 12ft 30ft - 48ft 10ft 25ft - 40ft 20ft - 32ft 18ft - 28ft MINIMUM CLEARANCE 20-25% OF FAN DIAMETER 2 FT 2 FT...
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST BE F ORE Y O U B EG IN A structural engineer has approved the mounting structure The location of the fan will alow for a minumum of two feet of blade clearance from any obstruction and at least 10 feet of clearance above the floor The fan location will not be subjected to high winds If installing multiple fans reference the fan placement chart for optimal spacing The control panel, motor, and blade assemblies are all marked with the...
TOOLS NEEDED BE F ORE Y O U B EG IN Metric Combination Wrench Set (10mm - 19mm) Metric (Deep & Short) Socket and Ratchet Set Standard (Deep & Short) Socket and Ratchet Set Metric Allen Wrench Set Metric Allen Socket Set Tape Measure Magnetic Level (Magnetic post level recommended) Torque Wrench...
IN THE BOX BE F ORE Y O U B EG IN FAN COMPONENTS A (1) Downrod E (1) Standard Control B (1) Motor F (1) Communication Cable C (4) Blades G (1) Installation Manual D (1) Control Panel XP_INSTALL_MANUAL_04-23.indd 10 4/24/2018 8:16:16 AM...
MOUNTING INS TA L L ATI O N CRUSH HAZARD To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH ALWAYS mount fan directly from building structure that can withstand double the installed fan weight. • Caution do not install the fan from a single structure such as a perlin, truss, i-beam, or bar joist. •...
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MOUNTING INS TA L L ATI O N CRUSH HAZARD To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH ALWAYS mount fan directly from building structure that can withstand double the installed fan weight. • Caution do not install the fan from a single structure such as a perlin, truss, I-beam, or bar joist. •...
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MOUNTING INS TA L L ATI O N Select proper strut Use strut channel or Bolt fan mounting plate Using a fence post level channel from the chart. simular to span multiple to attachment point plumb the downrod and points of the building using 1/2”...
RETENTION SYSTEM I NS TA L LATIO N CRUSH HAZARD. To prevent serious injury or death, ALWAYS attach the Retention Cable to the fan motor and secure to the building structure on EVERY fan. NOTE Wrap retention cable Secure remaining cable Leave approximatlely 3”...
MOTOR ASSEMBLY INS TA L L ATI O N CRUSH HAZARD. To prevent serious injury or death, ALWAYS attach the Retention Cable to the fan motor and secure to the building structure on EVERY fan. Insert retention link into fork and To connect the VFD cable to the Raise motor, using a lift, up to align holes.
CONTROL PANEL INS TA L L ATI O N Electric Shock Hazard Electric Shock Hazard. To prevent serious injury or death: • BEFORE installing or servicing your fan, ALWAYS disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or breakers to the fan locations and confirm Lockout/ Tagout procedures are in place.
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CONTROL PANEL INS TA L L ATI O N The control panel should be Position the control panel with Connect VFD cable from Connect the communication mounted five feet outside of plug connectors facing down. fan to the Industrial Control cable (Cat 5) to one of the the swept area of the fan.
STANDARD CONTROL I NS TA L L AT IO N Once the control box has Plug in RJ45 cable from Remove cover to access Mount control box using been mounted reattach control panel to side of mounting holes. mount holes in back of cover.
BLADES I NS TAL L AT IO N To install blade, insert the Start the nylon lock nuts Tighten the nylon Repeat steps A-C press studs through the onto the press studs to locknuts on the the press for each of the three holes in the blade holder.
ELECTRICAL RE F E R E N C E Electrical Plug Requirements Voltage Plug Receptacle 110-120V L5-15P L5-15R A Plug and Receptacle is included with each fan Breaker Size Chart XP AMP DRAW Fan Diameter 110V Recommended Breaker Size 14’ 7.5A 12’...
FIRE PANEL (FIELD WIRING) RE F E R E N C E NORMALLY UNENERGIZED NOTE The jumper is positioned to “NORMALLY UNENERGIZED” on the Industrial Control Panel at the factory. DRY CONTACT SYSTEM JUMPER INPUT Normally Un-energized 9-40 VDC Connect fire panel wiring to E-STOP Normally Un-energized jumper location on the terminal strip and...
MAINTENANCE RE F E R E N C E Electric Shock Hazard Electric Shock Hazard. To prevent serious injury or death: • BEFORE performing maintenance or service, ALWAYS disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or breakers to the fan locations and confirm Lockout/Tagout procedures are in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING RE F E R E N C E Symptom Possible solution FAN WILL NOT START • Verify that the fan’s circuit breaker has power and it is on. • Does the VFD’s receptacle have power and is the VFD plugged •...
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