Hunter 59031 48 User Manual
For Your Records and
Warranty Assistance
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Owner’s Guide and Installation Manual
Form# 42813-01
20131127
©2013 Hunter Fan Co.
Welcome
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Table of Contents
1 • Getting Ready ...................................................4
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate ..........................5
3 • Installing the Plane Decal .......................6-9
4 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan ....... 10
5 • Wiring the Fan ............................................... 11
6 • Installing the Motor Housing ............... 12
7 • Assembling the Blades .............................. 13
8 • Installation of Nosecone .......................... 14
9 • Operating and Cleaning
Your Ceiling Fan............................................. 15
10 • Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 16
Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or oce 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 information from the carton and 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
qualied 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.
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Mounting and 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 at
ceilings and can be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high.
Considering Optional Accessories
Consider using Hunter’s optional accessories, including a wallmounted 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.
Support Brace
Low Prole
Mounting
Style
Low Profile Mounting ts close to the
ceiling, recommended for ceilings less
than 8 feet high
Ceiling
Outlet Box
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1 • Getting Ready
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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.
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 direct
you to a licensed installer or electrician.
Gathering the Tools
You will need the following tools for installing the fan:
• Electric drill with 9/64” bit
• Standard screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)
• Phillips-head screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)
• Wrench or pliers
• Ladder (height dependent upon installation site)
• Hammer, wood block, or a rubber mallet
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
888-830-1326.
Preparing the Fan Site
Before you begin installing the fan, follow all the instructions in
the pullout sheet called “Preparing the Fan Site.” Proper ceiling fan
location and attachment to the building structure are essential for
safety, reliable operation, maximum eciency, and energy savings.
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CAUTION: Cover plate must be securely mounted, as it
supports the entire weight of the fan.
2-1. Drill two pilot holes, 9/64" diameter in the 2 x 4 brace at the
outermost holes in the outlet box.
2-2. Install the (3) Mounting Isolators into the top of the ceiling plate.
2-3. read the wire leads through the center hole in the ceiling plate
and attach the ceiling plate to the brace. Use (2) #10 x 3" wood
screws and washers for mounting.
2-4. Do not tighten screws at this time. Leave a 1/2" gap between the
ceiling plate and the ceiling for insertion of the airplane decal.
2x4 Wood Brace
Outlet
Box
2 • Installing of the Ceiling Plate
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1/2”
Ceiling
Plate
Wood
Screws
Mounting
Isolator
Step 2-1
Flat Washer
Mounting Isolator
3” Wood Screw
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3 • Installing the Plane Decal
Note: Please follow the instructions carefully,
to insure proper mounting of the decal. Read
through rst to understand the concept.
e decal comes complete with pressure sensitive
tape and special clips to hold it to the ceiling. e
decal is in four parts: the Landing Gear, Canopy/
Tail and two Wings. Be sure the insignia emblem is
mounted on top for the right wing and on bottom
for the left wing. See Step 3-4. e ceiling should
be clean and dry for proper adhesion of the tape
strips.
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3-1. Slide the Landing Gear decal and the
Canopy/Tail decal behind the ceiling plate.
3-2. Align the decals with the ceiling plate and
with one wall for squareness.
3-3. Tighten the wood screws on the ceiling plate
just enough to hold the decals in place.
3-4. Put two small pieces of tape or another
bonding application to temporaly secure the
decal to the ceiling under the corners of the
Landing Gear decal.
Ceiling Plate
Tape with
Corners Marked
Insignia
Step 3-4
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