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SINCE
1886
Installation and Operation Manual
For Hunter Ceiling Fans
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Hunter ceiling fan is an Model Name __________________
addition to your home or office that
will provide comfort and perfor-
Catalog No. ___________________
Attach Your Receipt
or a Copy of
Your Receipt Here
Serial No. _____________________
Date Purchased ________________
Where Purchased ______________
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mance for many years. This manual
gives you complete instructions for
installing and operating your fan.
We are proud of our work. We ap-
preciate the opportunity to supply
you with the best ceiling fan avail-
able anywhere in the world.
Please attach your Hardware Sheet
and Exploded View Sheet to this
manual for future reference.
Before installing your fan, record the
following information for your
records and warranty assistance.
Please refer to the carton and the
Hunter nameplate (located on top
outside fan motor housing) for the
proper information.
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7/2000
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CONTENTS
Important Information ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1 - Getting Ready ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Step 2 - Installing the Ceiling Plate .................................................................................................................... 8
Step 3 - Assembling Pipe/Ball Assembly ........................................................................................................... 10
Step 4 - Assembling the Fan ............................................................................................................................ 12
Step 5 - Hanging the Fan ................................................................................................................................ 14
Step 6 - Installing the Remote ......................................................................................................................... 15
Step 7 - Wiring the Fan ................................................................................................................................... 18
Step 8 - Attaching the Canopy ........................................................................................................................ 20
Step 9 - Assembling Fan Blades ....................................................................................................................... 21
Step 10 - Attaching the Switch Housing .......................................................................................................... 23
Step 11 - Installing Light Fixture ...................................................................................................................... 26
Operating Your Hunter Fan and Remote ......................................................................................................... 30
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 33
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTIONS
not lock the circuit break-
ers in the off position, se-
curely fasten a prominent
w arning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
•
To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or motor
damage, do not use a solid-
state speed control w ith
this fan. Use only Hunter
speed controls.
•
Read entire booklet care-
fully before beginning in-
stallation and save these
instructions.
•
•
All w iring must be in accor-
dance w ith national and lo-
ca l e le ct rica l co d e s a n d
ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are
unfamiliar w ith w iring, you
should use a qualified elec-
trician.
•
To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury, attach the fan
d ire ct ly t o t h e su p p o rt
structure of the building ac-
cording to these instruc-
t io n s, a n d u se o n ly t h e
hardw are supplied.
DO YOU NEED HELP?
To install a ceiling fan, be sure you
can do the following:
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•
•
•
Locate ceiling joist or other suit-
able support in ceiling.
To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury, do not bend
the blade attachment sys-
tem w hen installing, bal-
ancing, or cleaning the fan.
Never insert foreign objects
b e t w e e n ro t a t in g fa n
blades.
Drill holes for and install wood
screws.
WARNINGS
•
To avoid possible electrical
sh o ck, b e fo re in st a llin g
your fan, disconnect the
pow er by turning off the
circuit breakers to the out-
let box and associated w all
sw itch location. If you can-
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.
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STEP 1 - GETTING READY
GATHERING THE TOOLS
PREPARING THE FAN SITE
CHECKING YOUR FAN PARTS
You will need the following tools for The location of a ceiling fan and how Carefully unpack your fan to avoid
installing the fan:
the fan is attached to the building damage to the fan parts. Check for
structure are essential for reliable any shipping damage to the motor
operation, maximum efficiency, and or fan blades. If one of the fan blades
energy savings. For this reason, we was damaged in shipment, return all
have included a separate booklet — the blades for replacement.
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Electric drill with 9/64" bit
Standard screwdriver
Phillips-head screwdriver
Wrench or pliers
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
Hint: If you are installing more than
a Ceiling Fan Site” — to help you
one fan, keep the fan blades
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
select the best location for your fan.
in sets, as they were shipped.
The booklet also provides informa-
Consider using Hunter’s optional ac-
cessories, including a wall-mounted
or remote speed control. To install and
use the accessories, follow the instruc-
tions included with each product.
The fan includes a separate diagram
of the screws and other small parts
needed for the fan. Keep this dia-
gram handy for identifying parts dur-
ing installation; the diagram indicates
the step in which each part is used.
tion to ensure your fan support and
electric outlet box meet UL-approved
safety codes for ceiling fans.
The instructions in this installation
manual assume that you have used
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
a Ceiling Fan Site” to pick the fan
location and make certain the proper
fan support and outlet box are in-
stalled.
For quiet and optimum performance
of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter
speed controls.
If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your Hunter dealer or call
Hunter Parts Department at
901-248-2222.
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INSTALLER’S CHOICE®
Flush Mounting (Figure 1a) fits Angle Mounting (Figure 1c) hangs
close to the ceiling, for low ceilings from a vaulted or angled ceiling.
less than 8 feet high.
This patented 3-position mounting
system provides you maximum instal-
lation flexibility and ease. You can Standard Mounting (Figure 1b)
install your Hunter fan in one of three hangs from the ceiling by a connec-
ways. The steps in this manual in- tor pipe (included), for ceilings 8 feet
clude specific instructions for the fan or higher. For ceilings higher than
mounting method of your choice. For eight feet, you can purchase Hunter
a ceiling 8 feet or higher, standard extension rods. All Hunter fans use
34° Max
mounting is recommended.
sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure
stability and wobble-free perfor-
mance.
8
Pitch
12
12"
10"
Figure 1b - Standard Mounting
Figure 1a - Flush Mounting
Figure 1c - Angle Mounting
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STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE
1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood 4. Align the slotted holes in the ceil-
For Angle Mounting Only: Be
support structure through the
outermost holes on the outlet
box. The pilot holes should be
9/64" in diameter by 2 3/4" in
depth.
ing plate with the pilot holes in
the wood support structure.
Note: The isolation pads should
be flush against the ceiling.
sure to orient the ceiling plate so
that the two hooks point up to-
wards the ceiling peak as shown
in Figure 2b. Note: You will use
the hooks to support the fan
while wiring the fan.
2. Bring the lead wires around the
sides of the ceiling plate. Thread-
ing the lead wires through the
hole in the middle may cause
problems when installing the re-
mote and trying to close the
canopy.
Isolators
Ceiling Plate
Hooks
Ceiling
Plate
3. Your fan comes with two neo-
prene noise isolators. Position the
isolators between the ceiling plate
and ceiling by inserting the raised
areas on each isolator into the
holes in the ceiling plate. Refer to
Figure 2a.
Figure 2a - Adding Isolators to Ceiling
Plate
Figure 2b - Correct Position of Ceiling
Plate for Angle Mounting
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5. Place a flat washer on each of the
two 3" screws and pass the
screws through the slotted holes
in the ceiling plate as shown in
Figure 2c.
6. Tighten the screws into the 9/64"
pilot holes; do not use lubricants
on the screws. Do not over-
tighten.
Ceiling Joist
2 x 4 Brace
Ceiling
Plate
Ceiling
Outlet Box
Flat
Washer
3" Wood
Screw
Figure 2c - Attaching Ceiling Plate to
2 x 4 Brace
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STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING PIPE/BALL ASSEMBLY
As discussed in STEP 1 - GETTING
READY, your Hunter fan can be in-
stalled in a standard mounting posi-
tion.
3. Remove the ball from the pipe.
12" Pipe
4. Remove the pin from the pipe.
3" Pipe/Ball
Assembly
Included with the fan are two pipes:
one 3" long pipe/ball assembly for
standard mounting on 8' ceilings and
one 12" long pipe for 9' ceilings and
higher. See Figure 3a.
Positioning Screw
Leadwire
Assembly
Figure 3a - Pipes
If you are going to install the fan us-
ing the standard mounting, go to
STEP 4 - ASSEMBLING THE FAN.
Pin
REMOVING BALL ASSEMBLY
For the following steps refer to
Figures 3b and 3c.
Ball
If you are going to install the fan us-
ing the 12" long pipe for 9' ceilings
or higher, complete the steps below.
Ground
Screw
1. Locate the 3" pipe/ball assembly.
2. Remove the positioning screw
from the top of the ball.
NOTE: The ball will become
loose and should slide down the
pipe.
Figure 3b - Removing ball assem-
bly
continued
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5. Carefully loosen and remove the 8. Insert the pin into the two holes
ground screw/leadwire assembly
from the pipe.
in the 12" pipe so that the pin is
placed evenly in the hole.
6. Locate the 12" pipe.
9. Insert the threaded end of the
pipe into the flat side of the ball.
7. Insert and tighten the ground
screw/leadwire assembly into the 10.Align the cutouts in the ball with
Figure 3c - 12" pipe assembly
small screw hole on one end of
the 12" pipe.
the pin and the ground screw as-
sembly.
11.Slide the ball up the pipe until it
hits the pin.
12.Insert and tighten the positioning
screw into the ball so that the
head of the screw is tight on the
end of the pipe.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the posi-
tioning screw as it may cause
the ball to seat improperly, re-
sulting in fan w obble and the
fan hanging crookedly.
CAUTION
Make sure that the leadw ire
assembly is pointing straight
up and aw ay from the pipe.
NOTE: Make sure that the ball
is positioned so that it is level or
straight.
WARNING
WARNING
•
Fa ilu re t o co m p le t e t h e
steps above properly could
result in the fan falling.
•
To avoid possible electrical
shock, the ground screw
must be tightened securely.
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STEP 4 - ASSEMBLING THE FAN
Use the Step 4 instructions for the
type of mounting you have selected:
standard, angle, or flush.
Feed wires from the fan through
adapter as shown in Figure 4b.
Make sure the canopy fits snugly
against the fan assembly with no
space between the pieces.
the canopy then through the
pipe.
2. Screw pipe into fan assembly un-
STANDARD AND ANGLE
MOUNTING
til tight. IMPORTANT! Tighten 2. You will find a large assembly
pipe setscrew as shown in Figure
4a.
washer included with the fan.
Place the washer over the adapter
and canopy as shown in Figure
4b.
For Standard 8-foot Ceilings and
Higher
1. Insert the pipe through the
canopy as shown in Figure 4a.
CAUTION
Assembly
Washer
The pipe has a special coating
on the threads. Do not remove
this coating; the coating pre-
vents the pipe from unscrew -
ing. Once assembled, do not
remove the pipe.
Pipe
Canopy
Canopy
Adapter
Pipe
Setscrew
FLUSH MOUNTING
For Low Ceilings
Top of Fan
1. Tighten or remove pipe setscrew.
Fit the canopy over the hanger
Figure 4b - Placing Canopy and
Washer Over Adapter
Figure 4a - Inserting Pipe through
Canopy
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3. Position the slots in the assem-
bly washer over the threaded
holes in the adapter as shown
in Figure 4c.
4. Attach the canopy tightly to the
fan assembly with three #8-32
assembly screws and lockwashers
as shown in Figure 4d.
Threaded
Hole
Assembly Screw
and Lockwasher
Adapter
Assembly
Washer
Figure 4c - Positioning Assembly
Washer Slots over Threaded Holes
Figure 4d - Attaching Canopy to Fan
Assembly
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STEP 5 - HANGING THE FAN
1. Disconnect the power by turning
off the circuit breakers to the out-
let box and associated wall switch
location.
Note: To hang the fan you must If you are installing the remote
tilt the canopy to an almost verti- continue to STEP 6, INSTALLING
cal position so the canopy slots THE REMOTE, otherw ise skip to
come down over the ceiling plate STEP 7, WIRING THE FAN, on page
hooks.
18.
2. Tilt and hang the assembled fan
from the ceiling plate hooks. Slip
two rectangular canopy slots over
ceiling plate hooks as shown in
Figures 5a and 5b.
Ceiling
Plate
Figure 5a - Attaching Slots on Canopy
to Ceiling Plate Hooks
Figure 5b - Assembled Fan Hanging
from Ceiling Plate Hooks
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STEP 6 - INSTALLING THE REMOTE
Remote Model #: UC7067RC
SETTING UP THE TRANSMITTER
fluore sce nt light fixture ,
motor operated appliance,
o r t ra n sfo rm e r-su p p lie d
appliance. Use only to con-
trol one paddle-blade ceil-
ing fan and incandescent
light fixture.
Ratings: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.0 Amp Fan
250 Watts incandescent light
1. Remove the battery cover from
the transmitter by pressing down
on the arrow and sliding the cover
off. Refer to Figure 6a.
WARNINGS
•
•
To avoid possible electrical
shock, before installing the
re m o t e , b e su re t h a t a ll
pow er is disconnected by
t u rn in g o ff t h e circu it
breakers to the outlet box.
Note: This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference re-
ceived, including interfer-
ence that may cause undes-
ired operation.
Dip Switches
All w irin g m u st b e p e r-
formed in accordance w ith
national and local electrical
codes. If you are unfamil-
iar w ith the w iring codes,
you should use a qualified
electrician.
9 Volt Battery
Battery Cover
•
To avoid overheating and
possible damage to other
equipment, do not install
t o co n t ro l a re ce p t a cle ,
Figure 6a - Setting the Code on the
Transmitter
continued
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2. Slide the dip switches to the de-
sired on/off position using a ball-
point pen or small-head screw-
driver. Remember the on/off po-
sition of the switches for use
when setting up the receiver.
Replace center piece after mount- INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
ing to wall. Refer to Figure 6b.
1. Slide the dip switches to the same
6. The transmitter can be placed on
the remote holder for conve-
nience or safe-keeping.
on/off position as the transmitter
using a ball-point pen or small-
head screwdriver. Refer to Figure
6c.
Note: Be sure to change the fac-
tory default switch settings to
your own unique code.
Screw Hole
Cover
3. Install a 9 volt battery (not in-
cluded). Refer to Figure 6a on
page 15.
Screw Hole
Screw Hole
Note: To prevent damage to the
transmitter, remove the battery
if it is not used for long periods
of time.
ON
ON
1
2
3
4
4. Replace the battery cover on the
transmitter.
Dip Switches
5. Mount the remote holder using
the two screws provided with the
remote kit. Slide out center piece
on the holder to see screw holes.
Figure 6b - Mounting the Remote
Holder
Figure 6c - Setting the Code on the
Receiver
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2. Make wiring connections using 3. Place receiver inside the canopy
Note: For optimal performance,
the wire nuts supplied. To con-
nect the wires, place bare metal
leads together. Place a wire nut
over the intertwined length of
wire and twist clockwise until
tight as shown. Refer to Figure
under the ceiling plate. Refer to
Figure 6e. Be sure to keep the
antenna positioned securely on
top of the receiver. Do not modify
or damage the antenna wire, as
control performance may be re-
duced.
the antenna should extend out-
side the canopy.
4. Continue to STEP 8, HANGING
THE FAN, on page 20.
Ceiling
Plate
6d.
Antenna
Receiver
Black/
White
Black
White
Black
White
Black/
White
Antenna
White
Black
AC
Power
In
Canopy
Figure 6e - Positioning the Receiver
Inside of the Canopy
Figure 6d - Wiring the Receiver
Connect .............................................................................................................. To
Green wire from fan .................................................................... Bare ground wire
Black wire from receiver .............................................................. Black supply wire
White wire from receiver ............................................................ White supply wire
White wire from receiver ......................................................... White wire from fan
Black wire from receiver ........................................................... Black wire from fan
Black/White wire from receiver .................................... Black/White wire from light
WARNING
Once receiver is installed and
pow er is turned back on, DO
NOT pull the fan or light chains
w hile pow er is connected.
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STEP 7 - WIRING THE FAN
1. You can use either one or two 2. Connect the wires as shown in
CAUTION
wall switches to control the fan
and/or lights separately. Use con-
nection 1 on page 19 to
Figure 7a. To connect the wires,
place the bare metal leads to-
gether. Place a wire nut over the
intertwined length of wire and
twist clockwise until tight as
shown.
Be sure no bare w ire or w ire
strands are visible after mak-
ing connections.
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•
control the light with a wall
switch and the fan with a
chain pull (one wall switch re-
quired)
3. Separate the connected wires by
placing the green and white wires
on one side of the outlet box and
the black and the black/white
wires on the other side of the
outlet box.
control the light with a chain
pull and the fan with a wall
switch (one wall switch re-
quired)
control the light with one wall
switch and the fan with an-
other (two wall switches re-
quired)
4. Turn the connectors upward. Push
the wires gently into the outlet
box.
Use connection 2 on page 19 if
there is no separate wall switch
power wire for the light fixture.
Note: Wall switches not included.
continued
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Wall Switch Wire For
Separate Control of Light Fixture (Note: Wall switch
must be acceptable
as a general-use
switch.)
Black
Power
Wires
In
White
Ceiling
Bare or Green
Outlet Box
2 x 4 Brace
Green
Ceiling
Plate
Approved
Connectors
1
2
Connections:
1 Connect Blk/Wht Wire from fan
to Wall Switch Wire for separate
control of light fixture, or
Connect Blk/Wht Wire from fan
to Ceiling Black Wire if there
is no separate Wall Switch Wire
for the light fixture.
Green Ground
Wire from Hanger
Pipe (not present
with flush mounting
option)
Black/White
2
3 Wires
From Fan
Figure 7a - Wiring The Fan
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STEP 8 - ATTACHING THE CANOPY
Groove in
Hanger Ball
Sub-steps 1 and 2 apply to Flush, 2. Install and tighten the two #10-
Standard, and Angle mounting. Sub-
step 3 applies to Standard and Angle
mounting only.
32 x 1/2" mounting screws.
3. Fo r St a n d a rd a n d An g le
Mounting Only: In addition to
sub-steps 1 and 2, lift the fan
housing towards the ceiling and
rotate the fan until each canopy
tab engages a groove in the
hanger ball as shown in Figure 8b.
Groove in
Hanger
Ball
1. Swing the fan up so as to align
the canopy screw holes with the
mounting holes on the ceiling
plate. Refer to Figure 8a.
Canopy
Tab
Note: If the tabs are already en-
gaged, do not rotate.
Figure 8b - Canopy Tabs and Grooves
in Hanger Ball
Ceiling
Plate
WARNING
Failure to complete sub-steps
1 through 3 could cause fan to
fall. (Sub-step 3 not applicable
for flush mounting.)
Canopy
Figure 8a - Attaching Canopy to
Ceiling Plate
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STEP 9 - ASSEMBLING FAN BLADES
Hunter fans use several styles of fan
blade irons (brackets that hold the
blade to the fan).
feature a decorative medallion as
well as a blade iron. Insert the
assembly screws into the blade
iron, through the blade and into
the medallion, with the blade
sandwiched between the blade
iron and medallion as shown in
Figure 9c.
If you used grommets, the blades
may appear slightly loose after
screws are tightened. This is nor-
mal.
1. Your fan may include blade grom-
mets (see Parts List). If your fan
has grommets, insert them by
hand into the holes as shown in
Figure 9a.
3. Remove the blade mounting
screws and rubber shipping
bumpers from the motor.
2. Attach each blade to blade iron
using three blade assembly screws
as shown in Figure 9b. Some fans
Blade
Iron
Grommet
Fan
Blade
Medallion
Figure 9a - Inserting Grommet into
Fan Blade
Figure 9b - Attaching Fan Blade to
Blade Iron
Figure 9c - Attaching Fan Blade to
Blade Iron using Decorative Medallion
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4. For each blade, insert one blade
mounting screw through the
blade iron as shown in Figure 9d,
and attach lightly to the fan. In-
sert the second blade mounting
screw, then securely tighten both
mounting screws.
Figure 9d - Attaching Blade Irons to
Hub of Fan Assembly
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STEP 10 - ATTACHING THE SWITCH HOUSING
The switch housing is made up of 2. Feed the upper plug connector
CAUTION
two sections: the upper switch hous-
ing, and the lower switch housing.
through the center opening of the
upper switch housing. See Figure
10a.
Make sure the upper sw itch
housing is securely attached to
the sw itch housing mounting
plate. Failure to properly at-
tach and tighten all three hous-
ing assembly screw s could re-
sult in the sw itch housing and
light fixture falling.
ATTACHING THE UPPER SWITCH
HOUSING
3. Align the keyhole slots in the up-
per switch housing with the hous-
ing assembly screws installed in
sub-step 1.
1. Partially install two #6-32 x 3/8"
housing assembly screws into the
switch housing mounting plate as
shown in Figure 10a.
4. Turn the upper switch housing
counterclockwise until the hous-
ing assembly screws are firmly
situated in the narrow end of the
keyhole slots as shown in Figure
10b. Install the one remaining #6-
32 x 3/8" housing assembly screw
into the third hole in the upper
switch housing. Tighten all three
screws firmly.
Switch
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Upper Plug
Connector
Housing
Mounting
Plate
Upper
Switch
Housing
Figure 10b - Mounting the Upper
Sw itch Housing
Figure 10a - Attaching Upper Sw itch
Housing to Sw itch Housing Mounting
Plate
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Table 10-1
ATTACHING THE LOWER
SWITCH HOUSING
Fan with no light
fixture included
See Figure 10c
See Figure 10c
See Figure 10d
Your hunter fan includes one of two
lower switch housings. Both lower
switch housings are shown in Figures
10c and 10d. The type of lower
switch housing you have depends on
whether your fan includes a light fix-
ture, and if so, what type of light fix-
ture it is. Use table 10-1 to assist you.
Fan with acces-
sory light kit in-
cluded
Figure 10c - Low er Sw itch Housing
Without Light Kit or Single-Globe
Light Fixture
Fan with multi-
light light fixture
included
If your fan has a lower switch hous-
ing as shown in Figure 10c, and you
ARE installing an accessory light kit
or single-globe light fixture included
with your fan, go directly to STEP
11 - INSTALLING LIGHT FIXTURE.
Figure 10d - Low er Sw itch Housing
With Multi-Light Fixture
continued
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If your fan has a lower switch hous-
ing as shown in Figure 10c and you
ARE NOT installing a light fixture, or
if your fan has a lower switch hous-
ing as shown in Figure 10d, com-
plete the following steps:
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 upper
switch housing with three #6-32
x 3/8" housing assembly screws.
See Figure 10e.
Upper
Switch
Housing
Lower Plug
Connector
Upper Plug
Connector
1. Connect the upper plug connec-
tor from the motor to the lower
plug connector in the lower
switch housing assembly. See Fig-
ure 10e.
Lower
Switch
Housing
Note: If your fan does not include
a light fixture, you may purchase
an accessory light kit separately.
See STEP 11 - INSTALLING LIGHT
FIXTURE.
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Note: Both plug connectors are
polarized and will only fit together
one way. Make sure that both
connectors are properly aligned
before connecting them together.
Incorrect connection could cause
improper operation and damage
to the product.
Figure 10e - Plug Connection and
Low er Sw itch Housing Installation
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STEP 11 - INSTALLING LIGHT FIXTURE
Your fan may include a light fixture.
INSTALLING INCLUDED ACCES-
SORY LIGHT KIT
WARNING
Information for wiring and installing
all included Hunter light fixtures fol-
lows.
•
To avoid possible electrical
sh o ck, b e fo re in st a llin g
light fixtures, disconnect
pow er by turning off the
circuit breakers both to the
outlet box and to its asso-
ciated w all sw itch location.
If you cannot lock the cir-
cuit breakers in the off po-
sit io n , se cu re ly fa st e n a
prominent w arning device,
such as a tag, to the service
panel.
1. Remove the plug and switch
housing caps from the lower
switch housing. Refer to Figure
11a.
Note: If you purchased a fan with-
out a light fixture, you may purchase
an accessory light kit separately. For
best performance and beauty, use
only Hunter-brand light kits, Type A-
Z. Hunter light kits are designed,
tested, and UL approved for all
Hunter fans, and are available at
most Hunter dealers. To install the
light kit, follow the instructions in-
cluded with the kit.
Note: Do not discard the caps.
You will need this if you remove
the light fixture in the future.
2. Locate the white wire and the
black wire coming from the light
fixture.
3. Thread the two wires from the
light fixture through the center
hole in the lower switch housing.
Be sure to thread the black wire
with the larger connector head
through first and then thread the
white wire with the smaller con-
nector head through.
•
•
Connect house w iring to
the fan before attaching
the light fixture to the fan.
If you are not installing a light fix-
ture, turn to OPERATING YOUR
HUNTER FAN for additional instruc-
tions.
All w iring must be in accor-
dance w ith national and lo-
ca l e le ct rica l co d e s a n d
ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are
unfamiliar w ith w iring, you
should use a qualified elec-
trician.
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the wires. Making sure the light
fixture mounting screw holes are
aligned; hold the light fixture and
tighten the nut on the inside of
the lower switch housing. Insert
and tighten the two #6-32 sems
light fixture mounting screws.
CAUTION
Be sure no bare w ire or w ire
strands are visible after mak-
ing connections.
wire to the white wire of the light
kit.
5. Refer to Figure 11b. Locate the
black/white wire and the white
wire in the fan switch housing
that have connectors attached.
Pull the dummy terminals out of
both connectors. Connect the
black/white wire to the black wire
of the light kit. Connect the white
6. Connect the upper plug connec-
tor from the motor to the lower
plug connector in the lower
switch housing assembly. See Fig-
ure 10e on page 25.
Lower
Switch
Housing
Switch
Housing
Cap
Dummy Terminals
(to be removed when
hooking up light kit)
Plug Button
Figure 11a - Removing Plug Button
and Sw itch Housing Cap
Wires From
The Fan
Wires From
The Light Kit
4. Screw the fixture into the lower
switch housing. Thread the
lockwasher and nut provided over
Figure 11b - Wiring Connections for Light Kit
continued
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Note: Both plug connectors are INSTALLING INCLUDED ACCES-
polarized and will only fit together SORY LIGHT FIXTURE GLOBES
one way. Make sure that both AND BULBS
Note: As shown in Figure 11d,
line up the beginning of the first
thread on the lampholder and
notch on the locking ring to
avoid cross threading the ring.
If the ring becomes hard to turn,
rotate the ring counter clockwise
to loosen and reposition. Do not
force the ring on.
connectors are properly aligned
1. Place globe over threaded
before connecting them together.
lampholder in cup. Install and
Incorrect connection could cause
hand tighten threaded locking
improper operation and damage
ring on lampholder as shown in
Figures 11c and 11d.
to the product.
7. 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 upper
switch housing with three #6-32
x 3/8" housing assembly screws.
See Figure 10e on page 25.
2. Install bulbs. Use 120V, 60W
maximum medium base incan-
descent bulbs. Turn power ON at
main panel.
Beginning of
First Thread
Threaded
Locking Ring
Cup
Notch in Ring
Threaded
Lamp Holder
Figure 11d - Assembling the Locking
Ring
Threaded
Locking Ring
Globe
Figure 11c - Installing the Globes
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INSTALLING SINGLE-GLOBE
FIXTURE BULB AND GLOBE
INSTALLING INTEGRATED MULTI- INSTALLING ACCESSORY LIGHT
LIGHT FIXTURE BULBS AND
GLOBES
KITS
Refer to Figure 11e.
1. Install light bulbs.
To install the light kit, follow the in-
structions included with the kit for
wiring, mounting, and assembly. Af-
ter completing the light kit installa-
tion, follow sub-steps 1 and 2 on
page 23 to reattach the lower switch
housing.
Refer to Figure 11f.
1. Place silencer band around the
neck of each globe.
2. Insert the globe around the bulb
and into the fixture. Install and
tighten thumbscrews manually. 2. Insert globe in cup.
Do not overtighten.
3. Install and tighten thumbscrews
manually. Do not overtighten.
4. Install bulbs.
Thumbscrew
Thumb-
screw
Globe
Silencer
Band
Cup
Bulb
Globe
Figure 11e - Single-Globe Fixture
Figure 11f - Multi-Light Fixture
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OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN AND REMOTE
Your Hunter Fan comes with an
acessory pull chain pendant for both
fan and light operation. To install the
pull chain pendants, insert the loose
end of the pull chain pendant into
the breakaway connector on the fan
and light pull chains.
• The chain uses a breakaway
connector that separates if the
chain is jerked. If this happens,
simply reinsert the chain into
the connector.
causing a draft. Refer to Figure
12a.
To change the direction of air
flow, turn the fan off and let it
come to a complete stop. Slide
the reversing switch on the fan
to the opposite position as shown
in Figure 12b. Restart fan.
3. Ceiling fans work best by blow-
ing air downward (counterclock-
wise blade rotation) in warm
weather to cool the room with a
OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN
WITHOUT REMOTE
4. If your fan wobbles when oper-
ating, use the enclosed balancing
kit and instructions to balance the
fan.
1. Turn on electrical power to the
fan.
2. The pull chain controls power to
the fan. The chain has four set-
tings in sequence: High, Medium,
Low and Off.
Figure 12a - Air Flow Patterns
• Pull the chain slowly to change
settings.
Reversing
direct breeze. In winter, having
the fan draw air upward (clock-
wise blade rotation) will distrib-
ute the warmer air trapped at the
Switch
Pull
Chain
• Release slowly to prevent the
chain from recoiling into the
blades.
Figure 12b - Pull Chain and Reversing
ceiling around the room without Sw itch
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OPERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN
WITH A REMOTE
brighten the light. Release the
light button when the desired
light level is reached. The light
dimmer range is 20% to 100% .
The Light key has auto resume,
so the brightness will stay the
same as the last time it was turned
OFF. Refer to Figure 12c.
Display
WARNING
LOW
MED
HIGH
Once receiver is installed and
pow er is turned back on, DO
NOT pull the fan or light chains
w hile pow er is connected.
Light Button
Fan Button
Refer to steps 1, 3, and 4 in the OP-
ERATING YOUR HUNTER FAN
WITHOUT A REMOTE. Use the
following steps to operate your
remote.
3. Fan Operation:
Press the fan button to turn ON
the ceiling fan at High speed.
Press again to change the speed
to Medium, then again to Low,
and then again to turn the fan
OFF. Refer to Figure 12c.
1. Turn ON the wall switch. The light
will turn ON at maximum bright-
ness.
Note: If fan is not reaching de-
sired speed or light does not
come on, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING section.
2. Light Operation:
Press and quickly release the light
button on the hand held remote
to turn the light OFF or ON.
Figure 12c - Remote Transmitter
Press and hold the light button for
more than 0.7 second to dim or
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for finishes: For cleaning, a Caring for blades: Wood finish MANUFACTURER'S
soft brush or lint-free cloth should blades should be cleaned with a fur- PHONE NUMBER
If you need parts or service
asssitance, please call 901-248-2222
or visit us at our WEB site at:
be used to prevent scratching the fin- niture polishing cloth. Occasionally,
ish. A vaccuum cleaner brush nozzle a light coat of furniture polish may
can remove heavier dust. Surface be applied for added protection and
smudges or an accumulation of dirt beauty. Painted and high-gloss
and dust can easily be removed by blades may be cleaned in the same
using a mild detergent and a slightly manner as the fan finish.
dampened cloth. An artistic agent
may be used, but never use abrasive
cleaning agents as they will damage
the finish.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Nothing happens; fan does not move. 1. Power turned off, fuse blown, or 1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or re-
Without Remote (refer to page 35 for
troubleshooting With Remote).
circuit breaker tripped.
set breaker.
2. Loose wire connections or wrong 2a. Loosen canopy, check all connections
connections.
according to STEP 7 - WIRING THE
FAN (t u r n p o w e r o ff b e fo re
checking).
2b.Check the plug connection in the
switch housing according to STEP
10 - ATTACHING THE SWITCH
HOUSING.
3. Motor reversing switch not en- 3. Push switch firmly up or down.
gaged.
4. Pull chain switch not “on.”
4. Pull switch chain.
5. Shipping bumpers still in place.
5. Remove shipping bumpers.
Noisy operation.
1. Blade brackets screwed loosely to 1. Tighten screws until snug.
motor.
2. Blade screwed loosely to blade iron. 2. Tighten screws until snug.
3. Blade cracked.
3. Replace all blades.
continued
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PROBLEM
Noisy operation (continued).
PROBABLE CAUSE
4. Using non-approved speed control. 4. Change to approved speed control.
SOLUTION
5. Glass screwed loosely to fixture.
6. Switch housing is loose.
5. Hand-tighten the light fixture
screws. Ensure that rubber noise
isolators are installed.
6. Check and tighten screws to the
switch housing mounting plate and
to the upper and lower switch
housing.
Excessive wobbling.
1. Unbalanced blades.
1. Use balancing kit included with fan.
2. Tighten all screws.
Note: When switching from medium
to low speed, you may notice some fan
wobble. When the fan stabilizes at low
speed, wobble will disappear.
2. Loose blades or blade irons.
3. Fan not secure on hanger assem- 3. Turn power off, support fan very
bly.
carefully, loosen canopy and hang
correctly.
4. Fan hanger ball not seated in 4. Turn power off, support the fan
canopy tabs.
very carefully, and check that the
hanger ball is properly seated.
If you have tried these troubleshooting solutions and still have trouble, call 901-248-2222 or visit our
continued
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PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No functions operate or do not operate
correctly. (With Remote)
1. Main Power not restored.
1. Replace fuse. Turn ON circuit
breaker. Turn ON wall switch.
2. Fan pull chain not set to High.
2. Turn OFF power at wall switch
or main electric panel. Set fan
to High speed.
3. Light pull chain not set to ON.
4. Receiver wiring incorrect.
3. Set light kit to ON.
4. Verify wiring connections.
5. Transmitter and receiver dip
switches do not match.
5. Set transmitter and receiver to
same dip switch setting.
6. Battery too weak.
6. Replace with new battery.
Operates only at close range. (With Re-
mote)
1. Signal blocked from reaching
receiver.
1. Extend antenna into ceiling box,
or move it for better reception.
2. Battery too weak.
2. Replace with new battery.
Inconsistent operation. (With Remote)
1. Signal partially blocked from
reaching receiver.
1. Extend antenna into ceiling box,
or move it for better reception.
2. RF interference.
2. Turn OFF wall switch for 5
seconds, then turn back ON.
3. Continuing RF interference.
3. Change dip switch settings to a
different code in both Transmit-
ter and Receiver.
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