• READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Use only Hunter replacement parts. • To reduce the risk of personal injury, attach the fan directly to the support structure of the building according to these instructions, and use only the hardware supplied.
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Understanding Mounting and Installer’ s Choice® Hunter’s patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of three ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Low Profile, Standard, or Angled mounting. The steps in this manual include instructions for all three Installer’s Choice mounting methods.
• 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: •...
Tighten the screws into the 9/64” pilot holes; do not use lubricants on the screws. Do not over tighten. Flat Washer 42686-01 • 01/07/09 • Hunter Fan Company Ceiling Plate Step 2-2 Steps 2-3 – 2-5...
3-4. Align the holes in the washer with the holes in the adapter. Assemble securely with three #8-32 x 1” screws. 3-5. Raise the fan and align the slots in the canopy with the tabs on the ceiling plate. Go to 4 • Wiring the Fan.
CAUTION: The remote control device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hunter Fan Company could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
• The black/white wire from the fan to the red wire from the receiver (marked on white tag “LIGHT OUT”) • The black wire from the fan to the black wire from the receiver (marked on white tag “FAN OUT”) •...
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, insert them by hand into the holes on the blades. 6-2. Attach each blade to a blade iron using three blade assembly screws.
Switch Housing Step 7-4 42686-01 • 01/07/09 • Hunter Fan Company WARNING: Use only the light fixture supplied with this fan model. 7-1. To attach the upper switch housing, partially install two #6-32 x 3/8” housing assembly screws into the switch housing mounting plate.
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Note: Beginning Jan. 1, 2009, US federal energy regulations restrict certain ceiling fan light kits to a maximum of 190 Watts. Further information is available at: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ appliance_standards/residential/torchieres.html. 42686-01 • 01/07/09 • Hunter Fan Company Thumbscrews Steps 7-7 – 7-8 Shade...
You can mount the remote holder to any toggle switch plate with the screws already in the switch plate. Or, you can simply mount the remote holder on the wall. 42686-01 • 01/07/09 • Hunter Fan Company Fan Speed High Fan Speed Steps 9-1 –...
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. 42686-01 • 01/07/09 • Hunter Fan Company In warm weather, use downward air flow pattern...
Problem: Lights dim when turned on or do not turn on 1. Check to make sure the wattage and type of light bulbs installed match the specifications on the light socket. 42686-01 • 01/07/09 • Hunter Fan Company 10 • Troubleshooting If you need parts or service assistance, please call 888-830-1326 or visit us at our Web site at http://www.hunterfan.com.
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