Hunter Fan 41457-01 User Manual

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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
addition to your home or office that
will provide comfort and perfor­mance for many years. This 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, 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 Sheet
and Exploded View Sheet to this
manual for future reference.

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Attach Your Receipt

or a Copy of

Your Receipt Here

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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

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CAUTIONS

• Read entire booklet care­fully before beginning in­stallation and save these
instructions.

• 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.

WARNINGS

• To 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-

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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/NFPA 70. If you are
unfamiliar with wiring, you
should 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 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

Y ou will need the following tools for
installing the fan:

• Electric drill with 9/64" bit

• Standard screwdriver

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• Wrench or pliers

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.

PREPARING THE FAN SITE

The location of a ceiling fan and how
the fan is attached to the building
structure are essential for reliable
operation, maximum efficiency, and
energy savings. 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
“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 in­stalled.

CHECKING YOUR FAN PARTS

Carefully unpack your fan to avoid
damage to the fan parts. Check for
any shipping damage to the motor
or fan blades. If one of the fan blades
was damaged in shipment, return all
the blades for replacement.

Hint: If you are installing more than

one fan, keep the fan blades
in sets, as they were shipped.

The fan includes a separate diagram
of the screws and other small parts
needed for the fan. Keep this dia­gram handy for identifying parts dur­ing installation; the diagram indicates
the step in which each part is used.

If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your Hunter dealer or call
Hunter Parts Department at
901-248-2222.

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34° Max

Pitch

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INSTALLER’S CHOICE®

This patented 3-position mounting
system provides you maximum instal­lation flexibility and ease. You can
install your Hunter fan in one of three
ways. 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.

10"

Figure 1a - Flush Mounting

Flush Mounting (Figure 1a) fits

close to the ceiling, for low ceilings
less than 8 feet high.

Standard Mounting (Figure 1b)
hangs from the ceiling by a connec­tor pipe (included), for ceilings 8 feet
or higher. For ceilings higher than
eight feet, you can purchase Hunter
extension rods. All Hunter fans use
sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure
stability and wobble-free perfor­mance.

12"

Figure 1b - Standard Mounting

Angle Mounting (Figure 1c) hangs

from a vaulted or angled ceiling.

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 by 2 3/4" in
depth.

2. Bring the lead wires around the
sides of the ceiling plate. Thread­ing the lead wires through the
hole in the middle may cause
problems when installing the re­mote and trying to close the
canopy.

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.

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.

Isolators

Ceiling
Plate

Figure 2a - Adding Isolators to Ceiling
Plate

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
while wiring the fan.

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

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

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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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STEP 3 - ASSEMBLING PIPE/BALL ASSEMBLY

As discussed in STEP 1 - GETTING
READY, your Hunter fan can be in­stalled in a standard mounting posi­tion.

Included with the fan are two pipes:
one 3" long pipe/ball assembly for
standard mounting on 8' ceilings a nd
one 12" long pipe for 9' ceilings and
higher. See Figure 3a.

If you are going to install the fan us­ing the standard mounting, go to
STEP 4 - ASSEMBLING THE FAN.

If you are going to install the fan us­ing the 12" long pipe for 9' ceilings
or higher , complete the steps below .

12" Pipe

3" Pipe/Ball
Assembly

Figure 3a - Pipes

REMOVING BALL ASSEMBLY

For the following steps refer to
Figures 3b and 3c.

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.

3. Remove the ball from the pipe.

4. Remove the pin from the pipe.

Leadwire
Assembly

Ground
Screw

Figure 3b - Removing ball assem­bly

Positioning Screw

Pin

Ball

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5. Carefully loosen and remove the
ground screw/leadwire assembly
from the pipe.

6. Locate the 12" pipe.

7. Insert and tighten the ground
screw/leadwire assembly into the
small screw hole on one end of
the 12" pipe.

CAUTION

Make sure that the leadwire
assembly is pointing straight
up and away from the pipe.

WARNING

• To avoid possible electrical
shock, the ground screw
must be tightened securely .

8. Insert the pin into the two holes
in the 12" pipe so that the pin is
placed evenly in the hole.

9. Insert the threaded end of the
pipe into the flat side of the ball.

10.Align the cutouts in the ball with
the pin and the ground screw as­sembly.

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.

NOTE: Make sure that the ball
is positioned so that it is level or
straight.

Figure 3c - 12" pipe assembly

CAUTION

Do not overtighten the posi­tioning screw as it may cause
the ball to seat improperly, re­sulting in fan wobble and the
fan hanging crookedly.

WARNING

• Failure to complete the
steps above properly could
result in the fan falling.

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