Hunter Fan 42887-01 Fan User Manual
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1. For Your Records and Warranty Assistance For reference also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt to the manual Type 2A Models Owner s Guide and Installation Manual SINCE 1886 Form 42887 01 20091130 2009 Hunter Fan Co Welcome Your new Hunter ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that will provide comfort and performance for many years This installation and operation manual gives you complete instructions for installing and operating your fan We are proud of our work We appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world Before installing your fan for your records and warranty assistance record information from the carton and Hunter nameplate label located on the top of the fan motor housing Cautions and Warnings e READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table Of Contents e Use only Hunter replacement parts e 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 To avoid possible electrical shock before installing your fan 3 e Assembling and Hanging the Fan 8 disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch location If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off position secure2. be mounted only on flat ceilings and can be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high Considering Optional Accessories Low Profile at Mounting Style Consider using Hunter s optional accessories including a wall 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 A CAUTION To reduce the risk of than 8 feet high personal injury attach the fan directly to the support structure of the building according to these instructions and use only the hardware supplied 5 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company l Getting Ready To install a ceiling fan be sure you can do the following e Locate the ceiling joist or other suitable support in ceiling e Drill holes for and install wood screws e Identify and connect electrical wires e 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 e Electric drill with 9 64 bit e Standard screwdriver magnetic tip recommended e Phillips head screwdriver magnetic tip recommended e Wrench or pliers e Ladder height dependent upon installation site Checking Yo
3. metal bracket Failure to do so could result in the fan falling 3 3 Install two locking screws through the holes in the side of the metal bracket to secure the square hanger Motor Assembly Green Ground Wire Step 3 2 Green Ground Wire Locking Screw 8 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 4 Wiring the Fan All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes and ANSI NFPA 70 If you are unfamiliar with wiring use a qualified electrician Wall switches are not included Select an acceptable general use switch in accordance with national and local electrical codes 4 1 4 2 4 5 4 6 Before attempting installation make sure the power is still off To connect the wires hold the bare metal leads together and place a wire connector over them then twist clockwise until tight For all these connections use the wire connectors provided Connect the bare or green ground wire grounding from the ceiling to the green ground wire grounding from the ceiling plate and the green ground wire grounding from the fan Connect the white wire grounded from the ceiling to the white wire grounded from the fan Connect the remaining wires as follows Dual Switch Wiring e The black wire ungrounded from the ceiling to the black wire ungrounded from the fan e The black white wire ungrounded from the fan to the wire ungrounded
4. e 9 64 Canopy Screw in diameter 2 2 Partially install two canopy screws in the holes on each end of the hanger bracket as shown in the figure to the right 2 3 Your fan comes with four mounting isolators Position the isolators between the hanger bracket and ceiling by inserting the ie raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the hanger bracket oe 2 4 Thread the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole 3 in the middle of the hanger bracket 2 5 Align the slotted holes in the hanger bracket with the pilot holes you drilled in the wood support structure Note The isolators should be flush against the ceiling 2 6 Place a flat washer on each of the two 3 wood screws and pass the screws through the slotted holes in the hanger bracket into the pilot holes you drilled Tighten the screws into the 9 64 pilot holes do not use lubricants on the screws Do not over tighten Flat Washer 3 Wood Screw EE A Steps 2 4 2 6 7 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 3 Assembling and Hanging the Fan Step 3 1 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 3 2 Holding the wires out of the way lift the motor assembly and place the square hanger into the opening in the ceiling plate A WARNING Make sure the square hanger can not rotate in the
5. es in the upper and lower switch housings Attach the lower switch housing to the upper switch housing with three housing assembly screws 13 Steps 7 6 7 7 Lower Switch Housing Plug T Connector Detail Housing Assembly Screw 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 7 Completing Your Installation With or Without a Bowl Light Fixture Continued Installing the Glass Bowl 7 8 First install B10 candelabra bulbs 60 Watt Maximum into the sockets 7 9 Thread the light and fan pull chains through the hole in the center of the glass bowl Then thread the light pull chain through the hole in the center of the cover plate Thread the fan pull chain through the grommet hole in the side of the cover plate Place the cover plate up against the glass bowl Align the holes in the cover plate and glass bowl Thread the light pull chain through the finial and screw the finial onto the threaded rod end until tight Attach the extra pull chains included to the light and fan pull chains using the plastic breakaway connector You may find the Light Bulb Sockets B10 end of the extra chain j Candelabra Based 60 Watt Maximum plastic breakaway connector on the Metal Disc Glass Bowl i LJ q gt a Cover Plate a Finial Connector w W Breakaway 14 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 7 Completing Your Installatio
6. for the wall switch Single Switch Wiring e The black wire ungrounded from the ceiling to the black ungrounded and the black white wire ungrounded from the fan A CAUTION Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after making connections Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the ceiling plate into the outlet box 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 9 Wire Connector 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 5 e Installing the Motor Housing 5 1 Place the fan housing over the motor 5 2 Align the keyholes in the fan housing with the two partially installed canopy screws in the hanger bracket 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 Step 5 1 gt Motor Fan Housing Keyhole Step 5 3 10 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 6 Assembling the Blades 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 Step 6 1 Deta
7. g the Hanger Bracket 3 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company Ceiling Height Preparing the Fan Site continued Step 2 Cut the Ceiling Hole 2 1 Locate the site for the ceiling hole directly below the joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and fan 2 2 Cut a 4 diameter hole through the drywall or plaster of the ceiling You will use the hole to install the support brace and outlet box Step 3 Install a Support Brace If Necessary Determine if there is a ceiling joist directly above the ceiling hole If the joist is there determine if it is positioned to allow you to recess the outlet box a minimum of 1 16 into the ceiling If NOT install a support brace as follows 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 Step 4 Install the Outlet Box 4 1 Obtain a UL approved octagonal 4 x 1 1 2 outlet box plus two 8 x 1 1 2 wood screws and washers available from any hardware store or electrical supply house 4 2 Orient the outlet box so that both the inner and outer holes in the box align with the joist or support brace 4 3 Drill pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of the wood screws 5 64 through the inner holes of the outlet box 4 4 Attac
8. h the outlet box directly to the support brace or joist with two 8 x 1 1 2 wood screws and washers Th e bottom of the outlet box must be recessed a minimum of 1 16 into the ceiling Step 5 Prepare the Wiring 5 1 Make sure the circuit breakers to the fan supply line leads and associated wall switch location are turned off If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off position securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel 5 2 Thread the fan supply line through the outlet box so that the fan supply line extends at least 6 beyond the box 5 3 Attach the fan supply line to the outlet box with an approved connector available at any hardware store or electrical supply house 5 4 Make certain the wiring meets all national and local standards and ANSI NFPA 70 You have now successfully prepared your ceiling fan site For instructions to install your ceiling fan go to your fan manual and continue with Section 2 Installing the Hanger Bracket 4 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company A CAUTION All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes and ANSI NFPA 70 If you are unfamiliar with wiring use a qualified electrician Mounting and Optional Accessories Vy Vy Understanding Mounting Hunter s patented mounting system provides you maximum ease in installing your fan This fan was designed to
9. hain from recoiling into the blades e The chain uses a breakaway connector that separates if the chain is jerked If this happens simply reinsert the chain into the connector 8 3 The light pull chain controls the power to the light fixture The In warm weather use chain has two settings ON and OFF downward air flow pattern 8 4 Ceiling fans work best by blowing air downward counterclockwise blade rotation in warm weather to cool the room with a direct breeze In winter having the fan draw air upward clockwise blade rotation will distribute the warmer air trapped at the ceiling around the room without causing a draft 8 5 For 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 8 6 Clean 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 In cold weather use upward same manner as the fan finish air flow pattern To Change Airflow Direction ae Y Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete IQ A Va l N lt gt stop Slide the reversing switch on the fan to the A GN opposite position Res
10. il insert them by hand into the holes on the blades 6 2 Attach each blade to a blade iron using three blade assembly screws If you used grommets the blades may appear slightly loose after screws are tightened This is normal 6 3 Remove the blade mounting screws and rubber shipping bumpers from the motor Note Some blade mounting screws are installed in the motor to secure shipping blocks 6 4 For each blade insert one blade mounting screw through the blade iron and attach lightly to the fan Insert the second blade mounting screw then securely tighten both mounting screws Blade Assembly Use with grommet ews Use without grommet Blade Mounting Screw lI 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company Steps 6 1 6 2 7 Completing Your Installation With or Without a Bowl Light Fixture Your Hunter fan comes with an integrated light fixture assembly and an optional switch housing cap and plug button This feature gives you the option of installing the fan with OR without the included light fixture The steps below direct you whether or not you are installing a light fixture A WARNING Use only the light fixture supplied with this fan model 7 1 To attach the upper switch housing partially install two housing assembly screws into the switch housing mounting plate 7 2 Feed the upper plug connector through the center opening of the housing 7 3 Align the keyhole slots in the h
11. in 30 inches of the fan blade tips e The fan is directly below a joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and the full weight of the fan 30 From Wall or Nearest Obstruction 7 Minimum Blades to Floor 8 Minimum Checklist for Existing Fan Site If you want to use an existing fan site complete the following checklist to Fan Support 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 Fan Support System e Fan attaches directly to building structure e Fan support system will hold full weight of the fan and light kit Ceiling Hole The outlet box clearance hole is directly below the joist or support brace Outlet Box e The outlet box is an UL approved octagonal 4 x 1 1 2 outlet box or as specified by the support brace manufacturer The outlet box is secured to the joist or support brace by wood screws and washers through the inner holes of outlet box The outer holes of the outlet box are aligned with joist or support brace e The bottom of the outlet box is recessed a minimum of 1 16 into ceiling Wiring e The electrical cable is secured to outlet box by an approved connector e Six inches of lead wires extend from outlet box Suitable Existing Fan Site Fan Support Outlet Box If your existing fan site is suitable skip ahead to Section 2 Installin
12. ly fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical 7 Completing Your Installation With or codes and ANSI NFPA 70 If you are unfamiliar with wiring use a Without a Bowl Light Fixture qualified electrician To reduce the risk of personal injury do not bend the blade attachment system when installing balancing or cleaning the fan Never insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or motor damage do not use a solid state speed control with this fan Use only Hunter speed controls Preparing the Fan Site 1 e Getting Ready 2 Installing the Hanger Bracket 4 Wiring the Fan 5 e Installing the Motor Housing 6 Assembling the Blades 8 Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling 9 Troubleshooting 2009 Hunter Fan Company 2 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company Preparing the Fan Site Step 1 Choose the Fan Site Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building structure are essential for safety reliable operation maximum efficiency and energy savings Choose a fan site where e No object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades during normal operation e The fan blades are at least 7 feet above the floor and the ceiling is at least 8 feet high The fan blades have no obstructions to airflow such as walls or posts with
13. n With or Without a Bowl Light Fixture Continued Uninstalling the Light Fixture 7 14 7 15 7 16 7 17 To uninstall the light fixture first disconnect the plug connectors between the black wire and the black white wire Disconnect the plug connectors between the two white wires Remove the two screws attaching the light kit to the lower switch housing Remove the light fixture from the lower switch housing pulling Lower Switch disconnected wires through the hole in the center of the lower mous switch housing Note When removing the wires pull the thin plug connector male through first and then pull the other plug connector female through the hole Install the dummy terminals included in the sack parts on the two disconnected wires in the lower switch housing Install the switch housing cap and plug button to the lower switch housing Once you have uninstalled the light fixture continue with step 7 6 OO0O0000000000 Male Dummy Terminal Female Dummy Terminal Plug Button gt Step 7 19 15 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 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 e Pull the chain slowly to change settings e Release slowly to prevent the c
14. ousing with the housing assembly screws Steps 7 1 7 3 Housing 7 4 Turn the housing counterclockwise until the housing assembly Assembly Apa screws are firmly situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots Screw a P Install the remaining screw into the housing Tighten all three screws firmly A CAUTION Make sure the upper switch housing is securely attached to the switch housing mounting plate Failure to properly attach and tighten all three assembly screws could result in the switch housing and light fixture falling 7 5 If you want to install the light fixture proceed with step 7 6 now If you do not want to install the light fixture you need to uninstall it now See Uninstalling the Light Fixture on step 7 14 Once you have uninstalled the light fixture continue with step 7 6 12 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 7 Completing Your Installation With or Without a Bowl Light Fixture Continued 7 6 To attach the lower switch housing connect the upper plug 7 7 connector from the motor to the lower plug connector in the lower switch housing assembly Note Both plug connectors are polarized and will only fit together one way Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before connecting them Incorrect connection could cause improper operation and damage to the product Place the lower switch housing assembly over the upper switch housing Align the side screw hol
15. tart fan ya Reversing Switch TrA N 16 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 9 Troubleshooting Problem Nothing happens fan does not move 1 Turn power on replace fuse or reset breaker 2 Loosen canopy check all connections according to the wiring the fan section 3 Check the plug connection in the switch housing 4 Push motor reversing switch firmly left or right to ensure that the switch is engaged 5 Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on 6 Remove the shipping bumpers Problem Noisy operation 1 Tighten the blade bracket screws until snug 2 Tighten the blade screws until snug 3 Check to see if the blade is cracked If so replace all the blades 4 Change to an approved speed control 5 Be sure that the glass is secure 6 Check and tighten the screws in the switch housing mounting plate and in the upper and lower switch housing 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 and or blade iron screws If you need parts or service assistance please call 888 830 1326 In Canada call 1 866 268 1936 or visit us at our Web site at http www hunterfan com Hunter Fan Company 7130 Goodlett Farms Pkwy 400 Memphis Tennessee 38016 17 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company
16. ur Fan Parts Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts Refer 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 In Canada call 1 866 268 1936 Preparing the Fan Site Before you begin installing the fan follow all the instructions in Preparing the Fan Site Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building structure are essential for safety reliable operation maximum efficiency and energy savings 6 Installing Multiple Fans If you are installing more than one fan keep the fan blades and blade irons if applicable in sets as they were shipped 42887 01 11 30 09 Hunter Fan Company 2 Installing the Hanger Bracket A CAUTION To avoid possible electrical shock before installing your fan di h by turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet b Ai isconnect the power by turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet box Bracket __ and associated wall switch location If you cannot lock the circuit breakers lt in the off position securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a a ___ j tag to the service panel Canopy 2 1 Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the Sera Step 2 2 outermost holes in the outlet box The pilot holes should b
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