Hunter Fan 41877-01 User Manual

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© 2005 Hunter Fan Company 41877-01 06/14/2007

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Yo ur 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.

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.

If you need help installing the fan, your Hunter fan dealer can di­rect you to a licensed installer or electrician.

gathering the tools

Yo u will need the following tools for installing the fan:

•Electric drill with 9/64" bit

•Standard screwdriver

•Phillips-head screwdriver

•Wrench or pliers

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.

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.

choosing your mounting position

Standard Mounting (Figure 1) 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 wobble-free
performance.

12”

Figure 1 - Standard mounting

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Angle Mounting (Figure 2) hangs from a vaulted or angled ceiling.

34º Max

8

Pitch
12

Figure 2 - 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 3 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 section
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 listed as
“suitable for outdoor use” (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 4 for an adequate existing fan site.

Support Brace

Ceiling Joist

Approved
Connector

8’ Minimum
Ceiling Height

7’ Minimum
to Floor

30” From
Wall or
Nearest
Obstruction

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

Washer

Wood Screw

Figure 4 - Adequate existing fan site

Outlet Box

Ceiling

plate section and begin installing your new Hunter fan.

preparing a new fan site

Figure 3 - Minimum mounting distances

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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