Hunter Fan 41857-01 User Manual

Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that will provide comfort and performance for many years. This 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, record the following information for your records and warranty assistance. Please refer to the carton and the Hunter nameplate label (located on the top of the fan motor housing) for the proper information. Model Name: __________________________ Catalog/Model No.: ______________ Serial No.: _____________________ Date Purchased: ___ / ___ / ______ Where Purchased: _______________________________ Please also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt for reference.

cautions and warnings

• Read entire booklet 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 off the circuit breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot 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 solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only Hunter speed controls.

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

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• Wrench or pliers

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. NOTE: If you are installing more than one fan, keep the fan blades in sets, as they were shipped. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call Hunter Parts Department at 888-830-1326.

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

Figure 1 - Flush mounting

Standard Mounting (Figure 2) hangs from the ceiling by a downrod

(included), for ceilings 8 feet or higher. For ceilings higher than 8 feet, you can purchase Hunter extension downrods. All Hunter fans use sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure stability and wobblefree performance.

10”

12”

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 40 pounds.

Figure 2 - Standard mounting

Angle Mounting (Figure 3) hangs from a vaulted or angled ceiling.

34º Max

Pitch 12

Figure 3 - Angle mounting

preparing the fan site

These guidelines are designed to help you select the best location for your fan and to prepare the site prior to installing the fan. Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building structure are essential for safety, reliable operation, maximum efficiency, and energy savings.

choosing the fan site

Within the room where you want to install the fan, choose a fan site where:

• No object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades during normal operation.

• The fan blades are at least 7 feet above the floor and the ceiling is at least 8 feet high.

• The fan blades have no obstructions to air flow, such as walls or posts, within 30 inches of the fan blade tips.

• The fan is directly below a joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and the full weight of the fan.

See Figure 4 for the minimum mounting distances.

using an existing fan site

If you are preparing a new fan site, go to the preparing a new fan site section.

If you plan to use an existing fan site, complete the following checklist for the support brace, ceiling hole, outlet box, and wiring. If you cannot check off every item, see the preparing a new fan site sec- tion for instructions on properly preparing the site for your new fan.

fan support system

• Fan must attach directly to building structure.

• Fan support system must hold full weight of fan and light kit.

ceiling hole

• Outlet box clearance hole directly below the joist or support brace.

outlet box

• UL-approved octagonal 4" x 1-1/2" outlet box (or as specified by the support brace manufacturer).

• Outlet box secured to joist or support brace by wood screws and washers through inner holes of outlet box.

• Outer holes of outlet box aligned with joist or support brace.

• Bottom of outlet box recessed a minimum of 1/16" into ceiling.

wiring

• Electrical cable secured to outlet box by approved connector.

• Six inches of lead wires extend from outlet box.

See Figure 5 for an adequate existing fan site.

Support Brace

Ceiling Joist

Approved Connector

30” From

8’ Minimum Ceiling Height

7’ Minimum to Floor

Wall or Nearest Obstruction

Washer

Wood Screw

Figure 5 - Adequate existing fan site

Outlet Box

Ceiling

If your existing fan site is suitable, go to the installing the ceiling

plate section and begin installing your new Hunter fan.

Figure 4 - Minimum mounting distances

preparing a new fan site

To prepare the fan site follow four steps:

• Cutting the Ceiling Hole

• Installing the Support Brace (if necessary)

• Installing the Outlet Box

• Preparing the Wiring

cutting the ceiling hole

1. Locate the site for the hole directly below the joist or support brace that will hold the outlet box and fan.

2. Cut a 4" diameter hole through the drywall or plaster of the ceiling as shown in Figure 6. You will use the hole to install the support brace and outlet box.

Support Brace

Figure 6 - Cutting the ceiling hole

Ceiling Joist

4” Diameter Ceiling Hole

Ceiling

installing the support brace

If there is a ceiling joist directly above the hole which will allow the outlet box to be recessed a minimum of 1/16" in the ceiling, go to installing the outlet box section. If there is not an adequate ceiling joist available, do the following:

1. Attach a 2" x 4" support brace between two joists. The support brace must allow the bottom of the outlet box to be recessed a minimum of 1/16" into the ceiling. See Figure 7.

2. Check the support brace to ensure it will support the full weight of the fan and light kit.

installing the outlet box

1. Obtain a UL-approved octagonal 4" x 1-1/2" outlet box, plus two #8 x 1-1/2" wood screws and washers, available from any hardware store or electrical supply house.

2. Orient the outlet box so that both the inner and outer holes in the box align with the joist or support brace.

3. Drill pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of the wood screws (5/64") through the inner holes of the outlet box.

4. Attach the outlet box directly to the support brace or joist with two #8 x 1-1/2" wood screws and washers. The bottom of the outlet box must be recessed a minimum of 1/16" into the ceiling as shown in Figure 7.

Support Brace

preparing the wiring

CAUTION: 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.

1. Make sure the circuit breakers to the fan supply line leads and associated wall switch location are turned off. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

2. Thread the fan supply line through the outlet box so that the fan supply line extends at least 6" beyond the box as shown in Figure 8.

3. Attach the fan supply line to the outlet box with an approved connector, available at any hardware store or electrical supply house. Refer to Figure 8.

4. Make certain the wiring meets all national and local standards and ANSI/NFPA 70.

Approved Connector

Wire Leads

Figure 8 - Preparing the wiring

You have now successfully prepared your ceiling fan site. For instructions on how to install your ceiling fan, continue with the in- stalling the ceiling plate section.

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 four 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 9.

Isolators

Washer

Wood Screw

Figure 7 - Installing the outlet box

Outlet Box

1/16” Recess

Ceiling Plate

Figure 9 - Inserting the isolators into the ceiling plate

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