Hunter Fan 41897-01 User Manual
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Welcome
© 2005 Hunter Fan Company
Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or oce that
will provide comfort and performance for many years. is 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, for your records and warranty assistance,
record information from the carton and Hunter nameplate label
(located on the top of the fan motor housing).
Cautions and Warnings
• Read this entire manual 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 o the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock
the circuit breakers in the o 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, use a
qualied 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 re, electrical shock, or motor damage, do not
use a solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only Hunter speed
controls.
For Your Records and Warranty
Assistance
Model Name: _____________________
Catalog/Model No.: ________________
Serial No.: _______________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
Where Purchased: _________________
For reference also attach your receipt or a
copy of your receipt to the manual.
Table of Contents
1 • Getting Ready ................................................... 4
2 • Assembling the Fan for Ceilings
8-10 Feet High ................................................... 5
3 • Assembling the Fan for Ceilings
10 Feet or Higher ............................................. 6
4 • Installing the Ceiling Plate..........................7
5 • Assembling the Blades and
Hanging the Fan...............................................8
6 • Wiring the Fan.................................................. 9
7 • Installing the Canopy and
Canopy Trim Ring......................................... 10
8 • Assembling the Light Fixture................. 11
9 • Operating and Cleaning
Your Ceiling Fan ............................................12
10 • Troubleshooting......................................... 13
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Mounting and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting
Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum
installation exibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in
one of two ways, depending on your preference: Standard or Angle
mounting. Your fan may only be installed on ceilings 8 feet or higher.
If you want to install on a ceiling 8-10 feet high, follow section
2 • Assembling the Fan for Ceilings 8-10 Feet High on page 5.
If you want to install the fan on a ceiling 10 feet or higher, follow section
3 • Assembling the Fan for Ceilings 10 Feet or Higher on page 6.
Considering 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.
Standard Mounting hangs from
the ceiling by a downrod (included),
recommended for ceilings 8 feet or higher
Angle Mounting recommended for a
vaulted or angled ceiling
Your fan includes an extension
downrod, which should be used
only when installing the fan on a
ceiling 10 feet or higher. All Hunter
fans use sturdy 3/4” diameter pipe
to assure stability and wobble-free
performance.
A standard downrod is provided
for installing your fan on a ceiling
8-10 feet high. Note: e decorative
twig attachment will not t on the
standard downrod.
For ceilings 10 feet or higher, an
extension downrod and decorative
twig attachment are provided. e
decorative twig cannot be added to
the fan when installing on ceilings
lower than 10 feet.
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1 • 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
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.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call
Hunter Parts Department at 888-830-1326.
Preparing the Fan Site
Before you begin installing the fan, follow all the instructions in
the pullout sheet called “Preparing the Fan Site.” Proper ceiling fan
location and attachment to the building structure are essential for
safety, reliable operation, maximum e ciency, and energy savings.
Installing Multiple Fans?
If you are installing more than
one fan, keep the fan blades in
sets, as they were shipped.
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