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gathering the tools
You will need the following tools for installing the fan:
Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office • Electric drill with 9/64" bit
that will provide comfort and performance for many years. This • Standard screwdriver
installation and operation manual gives you complete instructions • Phillips-head screwdriver
for installing and operating your fan. • Wrench or pliers
We are proud of our work. We appreciate the opportunity to sup-
ply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world.
checking your fan parts
Before installing your fan, record the following information for your Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Check
records and warranty assistance. Please refer to the carton and the for any shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If one of the
Hunter nameplate label (located on the top of the fan motor hous- fan blades was damaged in shipment, return all the blades for re-
ing) for the proper information. placement.
Model Name: __________________________ NOTE: If you are installing more than one fan, keep the fan blades
Catalog/Model No.: ______________ in sets, as they were shipped.
Serial No.: _____________________ If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or
Date Purchased: ___ / ___ / ______ call Hunter Parts Department at 888-830-1326.
Where Purchased: _______________________________
Please also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt for refer-
ence.
understanding Installer’s Choice
®
This patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum
installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in
one of three ways. The steps in this manual include specific in-
cautions and warnings structions for the fan mounting method of your choice. For a ceil-
• Read entire booklet carefully before beginning instal- ing 8 feet or higher, standard mounting is recommended.
lation. Save these instructions. Flush Mounting (Figure 1) fits close to the ceiling, for low ceilings
• Use only Hunter replacement parts. less than 8 feet high.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, attach the fan
directly to the support structure of the building ac-
cording to these instructions, and use only the hard-
10”
ware supplied.
• To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing
your fan, disconnect the power by turning off the cir-
cuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall
switch location. If you cannot lock the circuit break- Figure 1 - Flush mounting
ers in the off position, securely fasten a prominent Standard Mounting (Figure 2) hangs from the ceiling by a downrod
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. (included), for ceilings 8 feet or higher. For ceilings higher than 8
• All wiring must be in accordance with national and local feet, you can purchase Hunter extension downrods. All Hunter
electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamil- fans use sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure stability and wobble-
iar with wiring, you should use a qualified electrician. free performance.
• 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 be-
tween rotating fan blades.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or motor 12”
damage, do not use a solid-state speed control with
this fan. Use only Hunter speed controls.
getting ready
Figure 2 - Standard mounting
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 di-
rect you to a licensed installer or electrician.
30” From
Wall or Washer
8’ Minimum Ceiling
Nearest
Ceiling Height Obstruction Wood Screw
Outlet Box
7’ Minimum
Figure 5 - Adequate existing fan site
to Floor If your existing fan site is suitable, go to the installing the ceiling
plate section and begin installing your new Hunter fan.
Black
Hanger Pipe (not present
White
with flush mounting
Figure 15 - Assembling canopy for low profile mounting option)
8. Rotate the canopy until the arrow on the low profile washer
aligns with the tab hole on the canopy as shown in Figure 15.
9. Align the holes in the low profile washer with the holes in the
adapter and assemble securely with the three #8-32 x 1” screws.
Hook Loop
Fan Blade
Canopy
Jumper
Switch
Pull receiver
out of switch
housing
Lower Switch Housing Figure 29 - Mounting the upper switch housing
CAUTION: Make sure the upper switch housing is se-
Figure 27 - Receiver jumper switches curely attached to the switch housing mounting plate. Fail-
ure to properly attach and tighten all three housing assem-
installing the light fixture bly screws could result in the switch housing and light fix-
ture falling.
You can install with or without the light fixture. If you want to
install without the light fixture, skip to the installing without the attaching the lower switch housing
light fixture section. 1. First insert the plug from the upper housing into the plug re-
WARNING: Use only the supplied light fixture for this fan ceptacle in the receiver module.
model. NOTE: The plug is polarized and will only go together one
attaching the upper switch housing way. Make sure you have correctly aligned plug and receptacle.
Housing
Switch Housing Assembly
Mounting Plate Screw
Figure 30 - Connecting the plug connectors
Upper Plug
Connector 2. Place the lower switch housing assembly over the upper switch
housing. Align the side screw holes in the upper and lower
Upper Switch
switch housings. Attach the lower switch housing to the up-
Housing
per switch housing with three #6-32 x 3/8" housing assembly
screws. See Figure 30.
Figure 28 - Attaching the upper
switch housing to the mounting plate NOTE: If the two pieces are difficult to assemble, check the
alignment of the (3) slots in the top of the receiver module
3. Align the keyhole slots in the upper switch housing with the and the mounting holes in the lower switch housing. They
housing assembly screws installed previously. should align together.
4. Turn the upper switch housing counterclockwise until the
housing assembly screws are firmly situated in the narrow end
of the keyhole slots as shown in Figure 29. Install the one re-
maining #6-32 x 3/8" housing assembly screw into the third
hole in the upper switch housing. Tighten all three screws
firmly.
Lower Switch
installing without the light fixture Housing
installing the switch housing cap and plug button operating the remote control
Install the switch housing cap and plug button to the lower switch The hand-held transmitter has individual buttons for control of the
housing as shown in Figure 33. light, for controlling the fan speeds, for turning the fan off, and for
reversing. See Figure 35.
Pressing the “LIGHT” button will turn the light on to full bright-
ness. Holding the button will cause the light to dim slowly—re-
lease the button at the desired brightness to hold the selected
brightness level. Pushing the button again will turn the light off.
The fan may be started by pressing the HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW
Lower Switch speed buttons. For best operation, allow the fan to start on HIGH,
Housing then select the desired speed. Press the fan OFF button to turn the
Cap ceiling fan off. Press the REVERSE button to change the fan’s direc-
tion while the fan is running.
Plug Button
NOTE: Replace 12-volt battery with type 23 A, MN-21 or equiva-
lent.
Figure 33 - Installing the switch
Reverse
housing cap and plug button
Fan High
installing the lower switch housing Fan Medium
Fan Low
1. First insert the plug from the upper housing into the plug re- Fan Off
ceptacle in the receiver module. Light Key
NOTE: The plug is polarized and will only go together one
way. Make sure you have correctly aligned plug and receptacle.
2. Place the lower switch housing assembly over the upper switch
housing. Align the side screw holes in the upper and lower
switch housings. Attach the lower switch housing to the up-
per switch housing with three #6-32 x 3/8" housing assembly Figure 35 - Remote operation
screws. See Figure 30.
NOTE: If the two pieces are difficult to assemble, check the mounting the remote holder
alignment of the (3) slots in the top of the receiver module
and the mounting holes in the lower switch housing. They A holder is supplied with the transmitter which can be mounted to
should align together. a existing toggle switch wall plate. The holder will help prevent mis-
placement of your transmitter by providing a permanent recep-
tacle. See Figure 36.
operating your ceiling fan If desired, the holder can be mounted to a convenient location on
1. Turn on electrical power to the fan. a wall.
2. Ceiling fans work best by blowing air downward (counterclock-
wise blade rotation) in warm weather to cool the room with a
direct breeze. In winter, having the fan draw air upward (clock-
wise blade rotation) will distribute the warmer air trapped at
the ceiling around the room without causing a draft. Refer to
Figure 34.