Hunter 99179, 99180, 99181 User Manual

Original Accessory

Original Accessory

Control and Canopy

Control and Canopy

Installation Manual

Models 99179, 99180, 99181

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read entire installation instructions carefully before

beginning installation and save these instructions.

Have the fan manual available for reference.

If you are installing multiple remote-controlled fans

on the same circuit breaker,

you may need to perform a few extra steps to prevent

interference or faulty operation of your remote controls.

Go to www.HunterFan.com/FAQs and click “How do I properly

install multiple remote-controlled fans?” for more information.

Note: A 12 inch or longer downrod (sold separately) is required for

the installation of the Original Control and Canopy Accessory Kit.

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product conforms to UL Standard 507.

WARNINGS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver, Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help. Note: Any changes or modications to the transmitter or receiver not expressly

approved by Hunter Fan Company may void one’s authority to operate this remote control.

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Turn Power

OFF

WHICH ASSEMBLY METHOD WILL I USE?

Canopy
Screw

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If your fan has not been installed, follow

the TYPE-A ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

on page 4.

Canopy
Screw

If your fan is already installed and the

canopy is held by three screws near

the ceiling as shown, follow TYPE-C

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS on page 5.

If your fan is already installed and the

canopy is held by two screws near the

downrod as shown, follow the TYPE-B

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS on page 4.

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TYPE-A ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Go to page 6.

Install the fan according to the fan’s

manual, but do not install the canopy.

Wire the grounding wire according the

fan manual’s instructions.

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TYPE-B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Canopy

Screw

Remove the two canopy screws.

Remove the two canopy halves. With wiring

exposed, it may be helpful to note existing

wire connections or take a digital photo for

reference. Remove the wire connectors that

connect the wires from the outlet box to the

fan, leaving the grounding wire connected.

Go to
page 6.

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TYPE-C ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Downrod

Canopy
Insert

Canopy

Setscrew

Remove the three canopy screws. Lower

the canopy and the canopy insert. With

wiring exposed, it may be helpful to note

existing wire connections or take a digital

photo for reference. Remove the wire

connectors that connect the wires from

the outlet box to the fan. Unhook the fan

from the ceiling.

Remove the u-bracket and the ceiling

plate from the ceiling.

Remove the downrod by unscrewing the

bottom set screw. Unscrew the downrod.

Remove the canopy and canopy insert.

Reinstall the downrod according to the

fan manual.

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Go to
page 6.

Reinstall the fan according to the

installation manual included with the fan,

but do not install the ceiling plate, canopy,

or canopy insert. Rewire the grounding wire

according to the fan manual.

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Wiring

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blue (light out)

black (fan out)

white (common out)

CONNECT WIRES FROM RECEIVER TO FAN - Using the blue wire connectors connect the white wire from
the receiver (marked “common out”) to the white wire from fan. Connect the black wire from the receiver
(marked “fan out”) to the black wire from the fan. Connect the blue wire from the receiver (marked ”light
out”) to the blue wire (or possibly black with white stripe) from the fan.

If you’re uncertain about wire colors or connections, please contact a qualied electrician.

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black (live in)

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white (neutral in) white (grounded)

CONNECT WIRES FROM RECEIVER TO WIRES FROM OUTLET BOX - Using an orange wire connector
connect the black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver (marked “live
in”). Connect the white wire (grounded) from the ceiling to the white wire from the receiver (marked
“neutral in”).

AFTER ALL WIRES ARE CONNECTED and secured with wire connectors, re-install the canopy.

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Canopy

Screw

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Canopy

Screw

Setscrew

Push the two canopy halves from the kit

together around the hanging system.

Make sure that the receiver is tucked

inside. Partially install the canopy screws

from the kit into the screw holes. Slide

the canopy up close to the ceiling.

Tighten all four screws.

Battery
Door

Phillips
Head
Screw

Installing or changing the battery

To access the battery compartment

remove the small Phillips head screw

that secures the battery door to the

transmitter assembly. Replace with a

CR2032 battery when necessary. The

battery should be installed with the

positive (+) side up.

Tighten the setcrew.

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Turn Power

ON

IMPORTANT

Use the pull-chain switch on the

fan to set the fan speed to the HIGH

position before operation.

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Pairing

High

Fan Off

Note: The remote must be paired before
the fan will operate.

Within 3 minutes of restoring power to the

fan, press both the Fan Off button and the High

button for at least 4 seconds. Your fan will turn
on low to indicate successful syncing. If it does

not, turn off power to your fan, wait 1 minute

then try again. If using the transmitter with

multiple fans, repeat this process for each fan.

Cradle Operation

To install the transmitter cradle, remove the

two screws holding your switch cover plate.

Do not remove the cover plate. Orient the

cradle by lining up the two mounting holes

with those on the cover plate. Insert and

tighten the screws. Do not over tighten.

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High

Medium

Low

Fan Off

The Fan Off button only turns the fan

off. To turn the fan on, press one of the

fan speed buttons.

High

Medium

Low

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If your fan has a light kit:

Quickly press the Light button to turn

the lights off and on. Hold the Light

button to raise and dim the light level.

Light

Quickly press the Light button to

turnthe lights off and on. Hold the Light

button to raise and dim the light level,

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Safe-Exit

The Safe-Exit Program gives
you about thirty seconds of light
when you turn the lights off to
exit the room before the lights go
out. To use Safe-Exit:

• Press the Fan Off button for at
least three seconds to initiate the
Safe-Exit Mode.

• The lights will ash for visual
conrmation.

• The lights will stay on 50%
brightness for 15 seconds and
then begin to dim. After a total
of 30 seconds, the lights will be

completely off.

Note: For CFL lighting, the lights
will stay on 100% brightness for 30
seconds. After a total of 30 seconds,
the lights will be completely off.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Fan will not start

• Make sure the power is on at the circuit breaker and the wall switch.

• Make sure the battery is working.

• Make sure that the transmitter and receiver are paired.

• Check wire connections inside of the canopy.

Remote control of fan is erratic

• Make sure the battery is installed correctly.

• Install a fresh battery.

Transmitter only works when held at close range

• Change battery.

Lights do not dim

• Check to see if a CFL bulb is installed. The control has a feature that automatically detects CFL bulbs and turns
off dimming if a CFL bulb is installed.

CFL bulbs icker

• Turn the light switch off and back on. Within three minutes, hold down the Fan Off button while pressing the
Light button twice. If the problem is not corrected, repeat the process up to three times.

HUNTER FAN COMPANY CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTY

The Hunter Fan Company makes the following limited warranty to the original purchaser of the Control (“Control”):
Your Control is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date
of sale. If the Control malfunctions or fails within the warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship we will
replace it free of charge. IF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER CEASES TO OWN THE CONTROL, THIS WARRANTY AND
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE VOIDED. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN RESPECT TO ANY CONTROL,
IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE FOR SUCH CONTROL.
This warranty excludes malfunctions or failures which were caused by repairs by persons not authorized by us, mishandling,

improper installation, modications, or damage to the Control while in your possession, or unreasonable use. This warranty

does not apply to batteries or to deterioration or damage to the product caused by the use of faulty batteries. To obtain
a replacement, return your Control postage prepaid along with proof of purchase to Hunter Fan Company Service
Department at 7130 Goodlett Farms Pkwy., Memphis, TN 38016. IN NO EVENT SHALL HUNTER FAN COMPANY
BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.

If you have problems installing or operating your fan, do not return this product to the

dealer. Call our Consumer Affairs Hotline.

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