Hunter 23855 52 User Manual

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Welcome

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that will provide comfort and
performance for many years. is 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 the information from the
carton and the Hunter nameplate label (located on the top of the fan motor housing).

Cautions and Warnings

• Read this entire manual carefully before beginning installation. Save these instructions.

• Use only Hunter replacement parts.

• 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, disconnect the power by turning o the

circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock the circuit

breakers in the o position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service

panel.

• 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.

• 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 re, electrical shock, or motor damage, do not use a solid-state speed control with
this fan. Use only Hunter speed controls.

• is product conforms to UL STD 507 and is certied to STD C22.2 No.113.

• Wash your hands after your fan installation is complete.

• Use only with light kits marked suitable for damp locations.

Table Of Contents

Getting Ready .........................4

Pre-Installation ........................5

Installing Ceiling Hardware ............6

Hanging e Fan ......................7

Wiring the Fan ........................9

Installing e Canopy..................10

Lubrication............................11

Fan Blade Assembly ...................12

Operation And Care...................13

Energy Star ............................14

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Optional Accessories

Understanding Mounting

Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum ease in installing your fan. is fan was
designed to be mounted only on flat ceilings and can be used only on ceilings no less than 8 feet high.

Considering Optional Accessories

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.

Standard Mounting

hangs from the ceiling by a

downrod (included), recommended

for ceilings 8 feet or higher

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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 70 lbs (31.8 kg) 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:

• Adjustable wrench or pliers

• Electric drill with 11/64” bit

• Standard screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)

• Phillips-head screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)

• Ladder (height dependent upon installation site)

• 3/8” socket wrench

Checking Your 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 1-888-830-1326.

Installing Multiple Fans?

If you are installing more
than one fan, keep the blade
assemblies in sets as they were
shipped.

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Pre-Installation

Pre-Installation

Select installation site: Normally this is near the center of the room, often replacing a light xture.

Make certain that ample clearance is left for the rotating fan blades. For maximum efficiency, no

obstruction (walls, posts, etc.) should be within 30” of the tips of the blades (see Fig. 1).

Your Hunter fan comes with the proper hardware to hang the fan from a 8 foot ceiling so the fan

blades will be 12” from the ceiling and approximately 7 feet from the oor (see Fig. 1).

NOTE: On vaulted ceilings, up to 45° pitch, you may want to use the Hunter Vaulted Ceiling
Mounting Kit. is kit can be purchased via our website or our parts and service number.

! !

CAUTION

NEVER LIFT THE MOTOR BY THE WIRES.

LET MOTOR REST IN THE CARTON LINER FOR PROTECTION.

12” (ref.) Minimum

7’ From Floor

Fig. 1

30” Clearance

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Installing Ceiling Hardware

! !

CAUTION

DO NOT USE LUBRICANT ON SCREWS

1. Drill two (2) 1/4” diameter holes 2-9/16” apart through the back of the outlet box into the cross
brace 2" deep. ese holes are for the U-bracket bolts. Install rubber bushing and pin into the
u-bracket. Use a 3/8” wrench to install the (2) 3 1/2” lag bolts to secure the U-bracket to the joist

(see Fig. 2).

Exploded View Installed View

Cross
Brace

Rubber

Bushing
and Pin

Lag Bolt

Fig. 2

U-Bracket

Ceiling

Outlet
Box

3 1/2” Lag Bolt

Standard

Mounting

Style

Support
Structure

Ceiling

Outlet Box

(required)

Use Standard Mounting or Low-Profile Mounting to

hang the fan from a flat ceiling.

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Hanging The Fan

! !

CAUTION

BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HANGER PIPE INTO THE FAN, AND THE
HANGER BRACKET ONTO THE PIPE. TIGHTEN THE 2 SET SCREWS, AS
DESCRIBED IN STEP 7, TO PREVENT THE FAN FROM FALLING. YOUR FAN
MAY WEIGH UP TO 50 LBS. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE
FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO ENSURE A SECURE MOUNTING.

1. Feed the wires from the top of the fan motor through the hanger pipe (see Fig. 3).

2. Back out the motor housing set screw (Do not completely remove from fan) in neck of fan motor
housing and hanger bracket assembly so the hanger pipe can be screwed in.

3. Screw the pipe into the fan until tight (at least 4 1/2 turns) (see Fig. 4).

NOTE: Some of the pipe threads may still be visible.

Motor
Housing

Fig. 3

Wires

Hanger
Pipe

Motor Housing

Set Screw

Fig. 4

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Hanging The Fan

4. Back out the set screw on the hanger bracket.

5. Feed the 3 wires through the hanger bracket assembly and screw the hanger bracket onto the
hanger pipe until tight (at least 3 turns) (see Fig, 5).

6. Use pliers to tighten both the hanger bracket assembly and the hanger pipe together.

7. Tighten the set screw in the motor housing and the hanger bracket assembly (see Fig 6).

Hanger
Bracket

Hanger
Pipe

Hanger
Bracket

Set Screw

Motor Housing

Set Screw

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

8. Be sure that the pin is centered in the rubber bushing.

9. Lift the fan by the motor housing. Hook the hanger bracket assembly onto the rubber bushing
pin. Ensure both ends of the pin are outside the hanger bracket assembly (see Fig 7).

and

Rubber

Bushing
and Pin

Hanger
Bracket

Assembly

Fig. 7

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Wiring the Fan

! !

CAUTION

BE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICITY IS TURNED OFF AT THE

MAIN PANEL BEFORE STARTING THIS SECTION.

NOTE: All wiring must be in accordance with

national and local electrical codes and ANSI/
NFPA 70-1999. 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.

1. Before attempting installation, make sure the

power is still o.

2. 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.

3. Connect the bare or green ground wire
(grounding) from the ceiling to the side of the
hanger bracket assembly.

4. Connect the white wire (grounded) from the
ceiling to the white wire (grounded) from the
fan.

5. Connect the remaining wires as follows:

Dual Switch Wiring (see Fig. 8):

• e black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling
to the black wire (ungrounded) from the fan.

• e blue wire (ungrounded) from the fan to
the wire (ungrounded) from the wall switch.

Single Switch Wiring (see Fig. 9):

• The black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling

to the black (ungrounded) and the blue wire

(ungrounded) from the fan.

Wire Connector

Fig. 8

! !

CAUTION

NO BARE WIRES OR WIRE STRANDS SHOULD

BE VISIBLE AFTER MAKING CONNECTIONS.

6. Turn the splices upward and push them

carefully into the outlet box.

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.

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Fig. 9

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Installing The Canopy

NOTE: Your canopy comes pre-assembled. Uninstall the canopy screws and separate the two halves

of the canopy before continuing to step 1.

1. Assemble canopy halves around pipe, and loosely install the canopy assembly screws.

2. Slide canopy up close to ceiling.

3. Tighten the canopy assembly screws (see Fig. 10).

4. Tighten the canopy set screw (see Fig. 10).

Canopy

Canopy Set Screw

Canopy Assembly
Screw

Fig. 10

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Lubrication

! !

CAUTION

DO NOT TURN FAN ON UNTIL LUBRICATION HAS BEEN ADDED. TO OPERATE THE FAN

WITHOUT OIL OR WITH LOW OIL WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Adding Oil

1. Your fan has been shipped without oil in the motor.

2. A 1-ounce tube of high grade SAE 10 non-detergent oil is packaged in the sack parts.

3. All of the oil in the tube must be put into the fan.

4. Cut the tip o the end of the tube and place the tube into the oil hole (see. Fig. 11).

NOTE: To avoid overowing during lling, allow oil to gravity ow about one minute to ll the oil

reservoir. It may be necessary to puncture the tube to allow air in.

Checking Oil

1. Check oil level immediately after filling the reservoir and every 1 to 5 years thereafter.

2. To check oil, bend an ordinary pipe cleaner into 1/2” long hook and dip it into the oil reservoir.

3. If the oil touches the end of the pipe cleaner, the fan has ample oil. If it does not touch, add SAE 10

non-detergent oil slowly until it touches the pipe cleaner (see. Fig. 12).

Oil Tube

Oil Hole

Pipe
Cleaner

Oil

Reservoir

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

Your Original Hunter’s Unique Lubricating System

e bearings are submerged in a bath of oil. e oil moves up a spiral groove in the shaft, lubricating
all bearing surfaces as the fan operates. is unique lubrication system is one reason your Original

Hunter Ceiling Fan will last a lifetime. Typically this Lubrication System does not normally “use up” or

require the addition of extra oil once the oil reservoir has been filled to the correct level. We
recommend that you check the oil reservoir once per year to ensure proper lubrication. Failure to
maintain proper oil level in the fan could result in operational issues or failures.

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Fan Blade Assembly

! !

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE
BRACKETS WHEN INSTALLING THE BRACKETS, BALANCING THE
BLADES, OR CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS
IN BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES.

Fan Blade Assembly

1. Your fan may include blade grommets. If the fan has grommets, insert them by hand into the holes
on the blades (see Fig. 13).

2. Attach each blade to a blade iron using three blade assembly screws. If you used grommets, the

blades may appear slightly loose after the screws are tightened. is is normal (see Fig. 14).

3. 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.

NOTE: With some fans you have an option to install four or five blades. For five blades, mount to the

outer row of holes on the motor. For four blades, use the inner row (see Fig. 14).

Fig. 13

Blade

Grommet

Grommet

Outer Row

Inner Row

Blade

Assembly

Screws

Blade

Mounting

Screw

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Fig. 14

Operation And Care

1. e fan pull chain controls power to the fan. e pull chain has four settings in sequence: High,

Medium, Low, and O.

• Pull the chain slowly to change settings.

• Release slowly to prevent the chain from recoiling into the blades.

2. For cleaning nishes, 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.

3. Clean wood finish blades with a furniture polishing cloth. Occasionally, apply a light coat of
furniture polish for added protection and beauty.

To Reverse The Flow Of Air.

1. Move the directional lever down for down draft (see Fig. 15).

2. Move the directional lever up for up draft (see Fig. 15).

Fig. 15

UP

Directional

Lever

DOWN

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Energy Star

Hunter fans have the power to cut your cooling costs up to
40%.

Beat the High Cost of Cooling

e air movement created by a Hunter ceiling fan lets you
set your thermostat higher and still stay comfortable. Every

degree you raise the thermostat saves up to 7% on energy
costs. So, you can cut back on expensive air conditioning...

and save up to 40%* on cooling. In winter, your Hunter fan
recirculates warm air and saves up to 10%* on heating bills.

*On average at low speed settings. Your savings may vary
based on climate, building type and thermostat setting.

Save Energy and Money While Protecting the Environment

Congratulations! You’re saving energy and money while

protecting the environment by purchasing this ENERGY
STAR qualied Hunter ceiling fan! With this purchase, you are
doing your part to protect the environment. In 2010, ENERGY
STAR qualied ceiling fans are projected to cut air pollution

by more than 500 million pounds!

Your new ceiling fan has earned the ENERGY STAR label

because it meets high energy efficiency specifications set by

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR

labeled ceiling fans save energy because they have more
efficient fan motors and air delivery due to more aerodynamic

blade congurations. Ceiling fan models bearing the ENERGY
STAR label move air 14-20% more eciently than typical
ceiling fan models. For more information on ENERGY STAR

visit www.energystar.gov.

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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. 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.

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

7130 Goodlett Farms Pkwy. #400
Memphis, Tennessee 38016

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