If you want to use an existing fan site, complete the following checklist to determine if the site is acceptable and safe for your new Hunter fan. If you cannot check off every item, prepare a new fan site as described on this page.
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3-1. Attach a 2” x 4” support brace between two joists. Position it to allow you to recess the bottom of the outlet box a minimum of 1/16” into the ceiling. 3-2. Check the support brace to ensure it will support the full weight of the fan and light kit.
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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. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, attach the fan directly...
• 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 42888-01 • 03/01/10 • Hunter Fan Company Hanger Bracket Canopy Screw Isolator 3”...
Ground Wire Step 3-3 #8-32 x 1” Screw 42888-01 • 03/01/10 • Hunter Fan Company 3-1. Position the square hanger so that the green ground wire attached to the square faces out of the large opening in the metal bracket.
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. 42888-01 • 03/01/10 • Hunter Fan Company 4 •Wiring the Fan Wire...
Rotate the fan housing to situate the screws in the narrow ends of the keyholes. 5-3. Install the two remaining canopy screws into the holes in the fan housing and into the hanger bracket. Securely tighten all screws.
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 42888-01 • 03/01/10 • 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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7-6. To install each shade, first loosen the three thumbscrews. 7-7. Raise the shade to the light fixture. Tighten the thumbscrews securely. 7-8. Install the included B10 candelabra-based light bulbs (60 Watt maximum each). 42888-01 • 03/01/10 • Hunter Fan Company Thumbscrews Steps 7-7 – 7-8 Shade Bulb...
8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan 8-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan. 8-2. The fan pull chain controls power to the fan. The pull chain has four settings in sequence: High, Medium, Low and Off. • Pull the chain slowly to change settings.
1. If your fan wobbles when operating, use the enclosed balancing kit and instructions to balance the fan. 2. Tighten all blade and/or blade iron screws. 42888-01 • 03/01/10 • Hunter Fan Company 9 • Troubleshooting If you need parts or service assistance, please call...
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