Hunter Fan 2000TM User Manual

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Year-Round Comfort For the Next Generation

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Hunter is proud to present the
Whisperwind 2000™ – year-round
comfort for the next generation. This
manual gives you complete instruc­tions for installing and operating your
fan.

All Hunter ceiling fans will provide
comfort and performance in your
home or office for many years. The
Hunter Whisperwind 2000™ also
provides the following features:

• The AirMax™ (patent pending)
motor is quieter, provides better
air flow, and comes with a lim­ited lifetime warranty.

• The new, Hands-Free™ (patent
pending) hanging system makes
wiring the fan even easier.

• The Speed Ring™ (patent pend­ing) blade attachment system lets
you attach the entire blade assem­bly in a few simple steps – elimi­nating the need to attach each
blade to a hanging fan!

We at Hunter are proud of our work.
We appreciate the opportunity to
supply you with the best ceiling fan
available anywhere in the world - the
Whisperwind 2000™.

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.

Model Name __________________
Catalog No. ___________________
Serial No. _____________________
Date Purchased ________________
Where Purchased ______________

_____________________________

Please attach your Hardware Kit and
Parts Drawing to this manual for fu­ture reference.

Attach Your Receipt

or a Copy of

Your Receipt Here

© 1998 Hunter Fan Co.

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CONTENTS

Important Information....................................................................................................................................... 4

Step 1 - Getting Ready ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Step 2 - Installing the Ceiling Plate.................................................................................................................... 7

Step 3 - Assembling the Fan.............................................................................................................................. 9

Step 4 - Wiring the Fan ................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 5 - Hanging the Fan ................................................................................................................................ 13

Step 6 - Attaching Blade Assembly.................................................................................................................. 14

Step 7 - Attaching Light Fixtures ..................................................................................................................... 17

Operating Your Hunter Fan ............................................................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 23

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAUTIONS

• Read entire booklet care­fully before beginning in­stallation.

• 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.

• Save these instructions.

WARNINGS

• T o avoid possible electrical
shock, before installing
your fan, disconnect the
power by turning off the
circuit breakers to the out­let box and associated wall
switch location. If you can-

not lock the circuit break­ers in the off 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/NFP A 70- 1993. If you
are unfamiliar with wiring,
you should use a qualified
electrician.

• To reduce the risk of per­sonal injury, do not bend
the Speed Ring™ blade at­tachment system when in­stalling, balancing, or
cleaning the fan. Never in­sert foreign objects be­tween rotating fan blades.

• To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or motor
damage, do not use a solid­state speed control with
this fan. Use only Hunter
speed controls.

DO YOU NEED HELP?

To install a ceiling fan, be sure you
can do the following:

• Locate 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.

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STEP 1 - GETTING READY

GATHERING THE TOOLS

You need the following tools to in­stall the fan:

• Electric drill with 9/64" bit

• Standard screwdriver

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• Wrench or pliers

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Consider using Hunter’ s optional ac­cessories, such as a wall-mounted or
remote speed control. Follow the in­structions for installation and use in­cluded with each Hunter accessory.

For quiet and optimum performance
of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter
speed controls.

PREPARING THE FAN SITE

Reliable operation, efficiency, and
maximum energy savings depend
upon proper placement and attach­ment of the fan. For this reason, we
have included a separate booklet —
“Guide to Choosing and Preparing
a Ceiling Fan Site” — to help you
select the best location for your fan.
The booklet also provides informa­tion 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
the “Guide to Choosing and Prepar ­ing a Ceiling Fan Site” to pick the
fan location and make certain the
proper fan support and outlet box are
installed.

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CHECKING YOUR FAN PARTS

Carefully unpack your fan parts to
avoid damage. Check for shipping
damage. If one of the fan blades is
damaged, return all blades for re­placement.

Hint: If installing more than one fan,

keep the fan blades in sets, as
shipped.

The fan packaging includes a sepa­rate diagram of all screws and other
small parts. Keep this diagram handy
during installation.

If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your Hunter dealer or call the
Hunter Parts Department at 901/
745-9222.

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INSTALLER’S CHOICE®

This patented 3-position mounting
system gives you maximum flexibil­ity and ease of installation. The steps
in this manual include specific in­structions for the fan mounting
method of your choice. For a ceiling
8 feet or higher, standard mounting
is recommended.

Flush Mounting (Figure 1a) fits
close to the ceiling, for low ceilings
less than 8 feet high.

10"

Figure 1a - Flush Mounting

Standard Mounting (Figure 1b)

hangs from the ceiling by a connec­tor pipe (included), for ceilings 8 feet
or higher. For ceilings higher than 8
feet, you can also purchase Hunter
extension rods. All Hunter fans use
sturdy 3/4" inner diameter pipe to
assure stability and wobble-free per ­formance.

12"

Figure 1b - Standard Mounting

Angle Mounting (Figure 1c) hangs

from a vaulted or angled ceiling.

34° Max

8

Pitch

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Figure 1c - Angle Mounting

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STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING PLATE

1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood
support structure through the
outermost holes on the outlet
box. The pilot holes should be
9/64" in diameter.

2. Thread the lead wires from the
outlet box through the hole in the
middle of the ceiling plate.

3. Your fan comes with two neo­prene 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.

Isolators

Ceiling
Plate

Figure 2a - Adding Isolators to Ceiling
Plate

4. Align the slotted holes in the ceil­ing plate with the pilot holes in
the wood support structure.
Note: The isolation pads should
be flush against the ceiling.

For Angle Mounting Only: Be
sure to orient the ceiling plate so
that the two hooks point up to­wards the ceiling peak as shown
in Figure 2b. Note: You will use
the hooks to support the fan dur­ing STEP 5 - WIRING THE FAN.

Figure 2b - Correct Position of Ceiling
Plate for Angle Mounting

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Ceiling Plate
Hooks

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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 over­tighten.

Ceiling Joist

2 x 4 Brace

Ceiling
Plate

Flat
Washer

Figure 2c - Attaching Ceiling Plate to
2 x 4 Brace

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Ceiling

Outlet Box

3" Wood
Screw

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