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For Your Records and Warranty Assistance Model Name: _ ____________________ Catalog/Model No.: ________________ Serial No.: ________________________ Date Purchased: _ __________________ Where Purchased: _________________ For reference also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt to the manual. 42813-01 • 09/18/06...
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Mounting and Optional Accessories Understanding Mounting Support Brace Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum ease in installing your fan. This fan was designed to be mounted only on flat ceilings and can be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high. Considering Optional Accessories Low Profile Ceiling Mounting Outlet Box Consider using Hunter’s optional accessories, including a wall- Style mounted or remote speed control. To install and use the accessories, follow the instructions included with each product. For quiet and optimum performance of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter speed controls. Low Profile Mounting fits close to the ceiling, recommended for ceilings less than 8 feet high 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
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 • Ladder (height dependent upon installation site) Installing Multiple Fans? • Hammer, wood block, or a rubber mallet If you are installing more than Checking Your Fan Parts one fan, keep the fan blades and blade irons (if applicable) in sets, Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Refer as they were shipped. to the included Parts Guide. Check for any shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call Hunter Technical Support Department at 888-830-1326. Preparing the Fan Site Before you begin installing the fan, follow all the instructions in the pullout sheet called “Preparing the Fan Site.” Proper ceiling fan...
2 • Installing of the Ceiling Plate CAUTION: Cover plate must be securely mounted, as it supports the entire weight of the fan. 2-1. Drill two pilot holes, 9/64" diameter in the 2 x 4 brace at the outermost holes in the outlet box. 2-2. Install the (3) Mounting Isolators into the top of the ceiling plate. 2-3. Thread the wire leads through the center hole in the ceiling plate and attach the ceiling plate to the brace. Use (2) #10 x 3" wood screws and washers for mounting. 2-4. Do not tighten screws at this time. Leave a 1/2" gap between the ceiling plate and the ceiling for insertion of the airplane decal. 2x4 Wood Brace Outlet 1/2” Ceiling Plate Wood Mounting Isolator Screws Step 2-1 Flat Washer Mounting Isolator 3” Wood Screw 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
3 • Installing the Plane Decal Note: Please follow the instructions carefully, 3-1. Slide the Landing Gear decal and the to insure proper mounting of the decal. Read Canopy/Tail decal behind the ceiling plate. through first to understand the concept. 3-2. Align the decals with the ceiling plate and The decal comes complete with pressure sensitive with one wall for squareness. tape and special clips to hold it to the ceiling. The 3-3. Tighten the wood screws on the ceiling plate decal is in four parts: the Landing Gear, Canopy/ just enough to hold the decals in place. Tail and two Wings. Be sure the insignia emblem is 3-4. Put two small pieces of tape or another mounted on top for the right wing and on bottom bonding application to temporaly secure the for the left wing. See Step 6-4. The ceiling should decal to the ceiling under the corners of the be clean and dry for proper adhesion of the tape Landing Gear decal. strips. Ceiling Plate Tape with Corners Marked Insigna Tape with Corners Marked Insigna Ceiling Plate Step 3-4 Hunter Fan Company 42813-01 • 09/20/06...
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Note: Make sure the double sided tape and pressure sensative round tape is on the non-printed side of the decal. 3-5. Mark the tape to indicate the corners of the decal. This is extremely important as it will give you the exact location for the decal. Mark the positions of the wheels and the two wing joint lines. Canopy/Tail Decal Mark Ceiling in These Wing Decal (2) Locations For Each Wing (Hide Marks Under Wing) Disk Strip Wing Joint Line Landing Gear Decal Mark Ceiling in These Canopy/Tail Locations For Each Wing Decal (Hide Marks Under Wing) 191/2” Wing Decal (2) Wing Joint Line Mark Ceiling in These Locations For Each Wheel Landing Gear Step 3-5 (Hide Marks Under Weel) Decal 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
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3-9. Add the strips of the pressure sensitive rectangle tape to the back side of Canopy/ Pressure Sensitive Pressure Sensitive Round Tape Round Tape Tail decal. Locate strips then, peel off one side of the backing and press into place. 3-10. Add a disk of pressure sensitive round tape to each of the 4 metal disk that have been driven into the ceiling. Leave the peel-off backing on the other side of the disks and strips until instructed to remove. 3-11. Peel the backing from the strips on the Canopy/Tail decal and from the disks under the wheels. Do not remove the backing from the disks where the wings attach. 3-12. Slide the Landing Gear decal back under the ceiling plate and align corners with lines marked on tape. Press decal in place at Pressure Sensitive Pressure Sensitive wheels. Round Tape Round Tape Step 3-9 3-13. Slide the Canopy/Tail decal under the ceiling plate, align with the landing gear decal and press into place on the ceiling. 3-14. Tighten wood screws securely. Remove the two pieces of tape that mark the corners. Hunter Fan Company 42813-01 • 09/20/06...
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Canopy/Tail Mark Ceiling in These wing using the marks just placed in the Decal Locations For Each Wing (Hide Marks Under Wing) ceiling as a guide. Peel off one side of the 191/2” backing on the remaining disks and strips. 3-18. Press the strips onto the decal and the disks onto the clips just driven into the ceiling. Wing Decal (2) See Step 3-15. 3-19. Remove the remaining peel-off backing Wing Joint from all strips and disks. Lift the corner Line of the Landing Gear decal carefully and Mark Ceiling in These Landing Gear remove the backing from the two disks Locations For Each Wheel Step 3-15 Decal (Hide Marks Under Weel) where the wings join. 3-20. Place each wing into position, making sure you are aligned with the metal disk, and press into place. 3-21. After the decal has been installed on ceiling, add two strips of black decal tape over the joint between the wing and body of the plane. 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
4 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan 4-1. Before hanging motor from ceiling plate, install the three grommets into the holes in Grommet the motor bracket. 4-2. To hang the motor from the ceiling plate, Motor insert the “T” end of the bracket into the large Bracket hole in the ceiling plate with the notch in it. Insert and rotate so top of motor is towards center of ceiling plate. Step 4-1 Motor Ceiling Bracket Plate Step 4-2 Hunter Fan Company 42813-01 • 09/20/06...
5-2. Make sure the power is still off. 5-3. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place a wire nut over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For all these connections use the wire nuts provided. 5-4. Connect electrical supply leads to the leads from the motor, using approved connectors. Motor Bracket CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after making connections. 5-5. Connect the black electrical supply lead to the Step 5-4 - 5-5 black motor lead, the white supply lead to the white motor lead and the ground lead to the green lead. 5-6. After making the wire connections, the wires should be spread apart, with the white and green wires on one side of the outlet box, and the black wires on the other side of the box. The splices should be turned upward and pushed carefully into the outlet box. 5-7. Complete hanging of the motor by rotating it Shoulder Screw upwards and mounting with 3 shoulder screws supplied. Step 5-6 - 5-7 Shoulder Screw 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
6 • Installing the Motor Housing 6-1. Install the motor housing to the ceiling plate using the (4) 8-32 machined screws that are pre-assembled into the side of the ceiling plate. #8-32 Screw Motor Housing Step 6-1 #8-32 x 1/2” Machine Screw Hunter Fan Company 42813-01 • 09/20/06...
7 • Assembling the Blades 7-1. Assemble the blades to the blade iron ring, using the blade asembly screw. Blade 7-2. Put the screws into the holes in the blade, set the blade on the blade iron ring and mount with the nuts provided. (We have provided a wrench to tighten the nuts). Iron Blade Ring 7-3. Install the blade iron ring to the motor, using the blade Iron armature screws. Step 7-1 7-4. Slide the ring with the blades attached over the switch housing, rotating the ring until it clears the switch housing. 7-5. Mount the ring to the motor hub with the four screws identified above. Blade Iron Armature Screw Step 7-3 Blade Hex Nut Assembly Screw Blade Iron Armature Screw Hex Nut Wrench 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
8 • Installation of Nosecone 8-1. Hand screw nosecone into bracket on bottom of switch housing, making sure chain comes out the bottom hole in the nosecone. Hand tighten only. CAUTION: Do not overtighten nosecone. Overtighting may damage the cone. Nosecone Step 8-1 Hunter Fan Company 42813-01 • 09/20/06...
In warm weather, use breeze. In winter, having the fan draw air upward (clockwise blade downward air flow pattern rotation) will distribute the warmer air trapped at the ceiling around the room without causing a draft. 9-4. F or cleaning finishes, use a soft brush or lint-free cloth to prevent scratching. A vacuum cleaner brush nozzle can remove heavier dust. Remove surface smudges or accumulated dirt and dust using a mild detergent and a slightly dampened cloth. You may use an artistic agent, but never abrasive cleaning agents as they will damage the finish. 9-5. C lean 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 Aireflow Direction Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop. Remove the nosecone. Slide the revering switch on the fan to the opposite position. Re-Install nosecone. restart fan. Reversing Switch 42813-01 • 09/20/06 Hunter Fan Company...
10 • Troubleshooting Guide Problem: Nothing happens; fan does not move. 1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker. 2. Check all connections according to the wiring the fan section. 3. Push motor reversing switch firmly left or right to ensure that the switch is engaged. 4. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on. Problem: Noisy operation. 1. Tighten the blade assembly 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 armature screws. 3. Turn power off, support fan very carefully, and check that the motor bracket is properly seated. If you need parts or service assistance, please call 888-830-1326 or visit us at our WEB site at http://www.hunterfan.com. Hunter Fan Company 2500 Frisco Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38114 Hunter Fan Company 42813-01 • 09/20/06...
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