Hunter Fan 50242, 50243, 50824, Crossfield Installation Manual

Model: 50242 Brushed Nickel
50243 Matte Black
50824 Fresh White
Fan weight ±2 lbs: 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)

Crosseld

Installation Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter® ceiling fan!

Here are the tools you’ll need to complete your installation:

The ceiling fan you purchased will provide comfort and performance in your home or ofce for many years. This instruction manual contains

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complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. We are proud of our work and appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the
best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world.

We are here to help!

This Instruction Manual is designed to make installation as simple as possible. While working through this Instruction Manual, keep
your smartphone or tablet nearby. We have added video links to help you through the more technical sections. If you are unfamiliar or
uncomfortable with wiring, contact a qualied electrician. We also provide telephone support at 1.888.830.1326 or visit us
at HunterFan.com.

READ and SAVE These Instructions

Warning

w.1 - To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount fan directly from building structure and/or an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) and use the
mounting screws provided with the outlet box.

w.2 - To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing or servicing 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.

w.3 – To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
w.4 - To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the blade brackets, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between

rotating fan blades.

Caution

c.1 - All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a qualied electrician.
c.2 - Use only Hunter replacement parts.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: modications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Ladder

This product conforms to UL Standard 507.

OPTIONAL

If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.

Screwdriver

9/64” Drill BitDrill

Pliers

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We recommend that you pull everything out of the box and lay it out. We have

Here is what comes in your box:

grouped the drawn components below with the hardware you’ll need for those
parts. The screws below are drawn to scale to make it easier to identify what
piece of hardware is needed to install each component.

Hunter Pro Tip:

Do not discard the hardware bags or mix parts from
different bags. Make note of the symbol printed on
each hardware bag. The symbols can be used to
identify the appropriate hardware for each step.

bag

Washer

x2

For installing the hanger bracket and wiring the fan

Blade Arm

x4

Blade x4

bag bag

Wood Screw

Wire Nut

x2

x4

x12 x12

Blade ScrewBlade Washer

x8

Blade Arm Screw

bag

Ceiling Bracket

Canopy

Downrod

bag

For installing the canopy

Motor

Canopy Screw

x2

For installing the blades

bag

For your convenience,
you may receive extra fasteners. Pullchains

Spare Parts

Note:

Fan style may vary.

Light Kit Assembly

Switch Housing Plate

Bulb

x2

Glass

x3

Light Kit Screw

bag

Find a part that is missing or damaged?

Don’t take it back to the store. Let us make it right. Visit us at HunterFan.com or call us at 1.888.830.1326.

Short Light

Kit Screw

x2

For installing the light xture

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Choosing the Right Installation Location

Checking the Ceiling Angle:

Angled Mounting

You probably bought this fan with a location in mind. Let’s check below to make sure it is a good t.

Installing the Ceiling Bracket

Installing the Downrod

Check the room dimensions: Check the outlet box:

30 inches

from blade tip to
nearest wall or
obstruction

7 feet

from bottom edge

of blade to the

oor

Standard Mounting

Support Structure

Outlet Box

(required)

Ceiling

You must be able to
secure the fan to building
structure or fan-rated
outlet box.

Support
Structure

Angled Mounting

Ceiling

Outlet Box

(required)

If you have a at ceiling:

Hang your fan by a standard downrod. Some fans come
with a shorter downrod for a Low Prole installation.

A little more information on Angled Mounting:

For optimum performance and appearance, a longer downrod should
be used with your Hunter ceiling fan when installing on high or angled
ceiling. If your ceiling is angled greater than 34° you will also need an
Angled Mounting Kit. Longer downrods and the Angled Mounting Kit are
sold separately at HunterFan.com.

Hunter Pro Tip:

Determining if you need an Angled Mounting Kit:

Fold on the dotted line. Place against edge againts

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the wall. Slide towards the ceiling.
If the guide touches the wall but not the ceiling, you

need an angled mounting kit.

If you have an angled or vaulted ceiling:

1. You will need a longer downrod. (sold separately at HunterFan.com)

2. If your ceiling angle is greater than 34°, you will also need an
Angled Mounting Kit. (Sold separately at HunterFan.com)

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CEILING

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Installing the Ceiling Bracket

You have two options for installation. Pick which one works best for your location. Remove any existing

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Installing the Downrod

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bracket prior to installation. Only use the provided Hunter ceiling bracket that came in your fan’s box.

Do this rst!

Turn Power

OFF

Hunter Pro Tip:

The machine screws are the ones
that came with your outlet box.

x2

Washer

Option 1:
Machine Screws

Use machine screws
(provided with outlet box)
and washers when securing
to existing ceiling fan-rated
outlet box. Make sure it is
securely installed and is
acceptable for fan support of

31.8 kg (70 lbs) or less.

ANGLED

For angled ceilings,
point opening
toward peak.

Follow below if you are using the downrod that came pre-assembled in your box. Need to
install a longer or shorter downrod? Check out the guide at the end of this manual.

MOUNTING TIP

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STEP

3/8”

To avoid possible electrical shock, before
installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet
box associated with the wall switch location.

Hunter Pro Tip:

The ground wire attached to the
downrod is approximately 8 inches.

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Option 2:

Wood Screws

Use wood screws and
washers (included) when
securing to support structure
with approved electrical
outlet box. Drill 9/64” pilot
holes in support structure
to aid in securing ceiling
bracket with hardware found
in the hardware bag.

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Wood Screw

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Remove the pre-installed
setscrew so that the
downrod can be inserted.

Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Light Glass/Bulbs

8”

(not to scale)

Pass all wires to one side of horizontal
bar in downrod assembly. Hand tighten
the downrod (at least 4–5 full turns)
until it stops. Trim the wires coming
from the fan so that 8-inches remain
coming from the top of the downrod.

Tighten the setscrew
with pliers. DO NOT

HAND TIGHTEN.

FAN FALL HAZARD

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• ALW AYS tighten setscrew with pliers.

• DO NOT hand tighten setscrew.

• CHECK that the setscrew is tight using

pliers each time you change fan direction.

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Wiring the Fan

Hanging the Fan

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Progress Check:

Your fan should look like this.

To prevent damage to fan,
ALWAYS lift holding either the
fan housing or the downrod.

Place the downrod ball into
the slot in the ceiling bracket.

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Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Light Glass/Bulbs

Note:

Fan style may vary.

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Wiring the Fan

We know wiring is hard. Let’s make it easier.

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Follow these steps to get your fan wired quickly and safely. Follow the route below that best matches your wall switch
setup. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or uncomfortable doing it yourself, please contact a qualied electrician.

You are going to need these:

4 Wire Nuts (these are in the bag)

Have a single switch?

Follow these steps:

Connect the white
(grounded) wire
from the ceiling
to the white wire
from the fan.

Connect the black wire
(ungrounded) from the
ceiling to the black and the
blue wires from the fan.

Grounded

White

Black

Blue

Hunter Pro Tip:

Here is how to connect the wires:

Push the bare metal ends of the wires together and slide a wire
nut over them. Then, twist the wire nut clockwise until tight.

Give it a gentle pull to make sure none of the wires are loose.

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Connect the three
grounding wires (green,
green/yellow stripe, or
bare copper) coming from
the ceiling, downrod, and
hanging bracket.

bag

x4

Wire Nut

The ceiling fan must be grounded. If the
ground wire for the installation site is not
present, immediately STOP installation and
consult a qualied electrician.

Have dual switches?

Follow these steps:

Connect the white
(grounded) wire
from the ceiling
to the white wire
from the fan.

Connect the black
(ungrounded) wire from
the ceiling to the black
wire from the fan.

Connect the second ungrounded
(light) wire from the ceiling to
the blue wire from the fan.

All wiring must be in accordance with
national and local electrical codes ANSI/NFPA

70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or in
doubt, consult a qualied electrician.

Grounded

White

Ungrounded

Black

Blue

Ungrounded (light)

Hunter Pro Tip:

Have extra wiring?

Turn the wires upward and push them carefully back through
the hanger bracket into the outlet box. Make sure that the
wires are still attached to the wire nuts.

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Connect the three
grounding wires (green,
green/yellow stripe, or
bare copper) coming from
the ceiling, downrod, and
hanging bracket.

bag

x4

Wire Nut

Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Light Glass/Bulbs

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Installing the Canopy

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Installing the Blades

Installing the Bulbs and Glass

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Put the blade washers, found in the hardware bag, onto the
blade screws, found in the hardware bag. Then install the blade
screws to secure each blade to a blade iron.

Lift the canopy into place so that
the screw holes are aligned.

Insert the two canopy screws
found in the hardware bag.

bag

x2

Canopy Screw

Repeat x4

IMPORTANT

NOTE: Follow the instructions on the blade. Installing
it incorrectly could result in your fan not functioning.
Remove instructional label after installation.

Ridge

bag

bag

Note:

Fan style may vary.

Blade Arm Screw

bag

x12

Blade Screw

x12

Washer

x8

IMPORTANT

NOTE: The blade arms should be mounted with
the ridge facing downward. Installing it incorrectly
could result in your fan not functioning.

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Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Light Glass/Bulbs

Lightly attach the blade arms to the motor with
screws found in the hardware bag, then
securely tighten after both screws are attached.

Repeat x4

Note:

Fan style may vary.

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Assembling the LIght Kit

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bag

Installing the Bulbs and Glass

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2 of 3

Light Kit Screw

Partially install two light kit
assembly screws, found in the

the motor housing as shown.
It does not matter which two
screw holes you choose.

Insert the third screw, found in the hardware
bag, in place and rmly tighten all the three screws.

Note:

Fan style may vary.

hardware bag, halfway into

bag

1 of 3

Light Kit Screw

Feed the 9-pin plug connector coming
from the bottom of the motor housing
through the center hole in the light kit
assembly. Connect it to the plug connector
found in the switch housing area of the
light kit assembly. Make sure to line up
the colored markings on the connectors.

Carefully push all switch housing components
into the switch housing, then install the switch
housing plate using two short light kit assembly
screws, found in the hardware bag.

Align the keyhole slots in the top of the light kit
assembly with the partially installed assembly
screws. Wrap the keyhole slots around the
screws and twist counterclockwise.

2 of 2

Short Light Kit

bag

FAN FALL HAZARD

Make sure all screws are tight to secure
the light xture.

Screw

Tab

Turn Power

ON

Notch

Install the included bulbs
into the sockets. When
necessary, replace with
bulbs of same wattage.

Lift the globe and align the notches in
the globe with the tabs in the light kit.

Ceiling Bracket Downrod Hanging Fan Wiring Canopy Blades Light Glass/Bulbs

Attach the globe by lifting and
turning clockwise one third of a
full turn of the glass until it stops.

NOTE: Check to ensure
proper engagement.

GLASS FALL HAZARD

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, make
sure that glass is properly secured.

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Reversing the Fan

Installing the Pull Chains

Remove and discard the plastic connectors from the ends
of the short pull chain. Feed the pull chains from the fan
switch and the light switch down through the holes in
the upper switch housing as shown. Attach the pull chain
pendants to the light and fan pull chains.

Repeat x2

Reverse
Switch

The fan pull chain
controls the speed:
from high to off.

The light pull chain
controls the light
xture: on and off.

Updraft (clockwise rotation)
creates a more indirect airow.
Updraft airow is great for
moving warm air downward.

Ceiling fans work in two directions: downdraft (counterclockwise rotation) and
updraft (clockwise rotation). To change the direction of air ow, turn the fan off and
let it come to a complete stop. The reversing switch is located inside the light xture.
It can only be accessed when the glass is removed. Slide the reversing switch to the
opposite position. Restart the fan.

Downdraft (counterclockwise
rotation) creates a direct breeze
and maximum cooling effect.

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Troubleshooting

Fan Doesn’t Work

• Make sure power switch is on.

Excessive Wobbling

Noisy Operation

Limited Lifetime Warranty

• Check the circuit breaker to ensure the power is
turned on.

• Make sure the blades spin freely.

• Turn off power from the circuit breaker, then loosen
the canopy and check all the connections according
to the wiring diagram.

• Make sure the blades are properly installed on the
blade iron posts.

• Turn the power off, support the fan carefully, and
check that the hanger ball is properly seated.

• Use the provided balancing kit and instructions to
balance the fan.

• Make sure the blades are properly installed.

• Check to see if any of the blades are cracked. If so,
replace all of the blades.

Hunter Pro Tip:

Cleaning the Fan

Use soft brushes or cloths to prevent scratching.
Cleaning products may damage the nishes.

Hunter Fan Company grants this limited warranty to the original purchaser of this Hunter
ceiling fan. This document can be found at www.HunterFan.com.
Thank you for choosing Hunter!

How Can Warranty Service Be Obtained?

Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service. The original

purchaser must present a sales receipt or other document that establishes proof of
purchase. Hunter, at its sole discretion, may accept a gift receipt. To obtain service,
contact Hunter Fan Company online or by phone.

www.HunterFan.com/Support/Contact-Us/

1-888-830-1326

Please do not ship your fan or any fan parts to Hunter. Delivery will be refused.

What Does This Warranty Cover?

Motor — Limited Lifetime Warranty

If any part of your ceiling fan motor fails during your ownership of the fan due to a
defect in material or workmanship, as determined solely by Hunter, Hunter will provide
you with a replacement fan free of charge.* The foregoing limited warranty applies only
to the motor itself and does not apply to electronic controls – such as remote control
transmitters, remote control receivers, or capacitors – used in conjunction with the
motor. Such electronic control items are included in the one-year limited warranty below.

Other — One-Year Limited Warranty

Except as otherwise indicated throughout this warranty, if any part of your Hunter ceiling
fan fails at any time within one year of the date of purchase due to a defect in material
or workmanship, as determined solely by Hunter, Hunter will provide a replacement part
free of charge.*

Light Kits — Warranty May Vary

Light kits are included in the one-year limited warranty. However, you may qualify for
additional warranty coverage if your fan includes one of the following:

• LED Light Kits — Three-Year Limited Warranty
If your LED light kit module (not including glass components) or LED bulb
fails at any time within three years of the date of purchase due to a defect
in material or workmanship, as determined solely by Hunter, Hunter will
provide a replacement part free of charge.*

* If no replacement product/part can be provided for your fan, we will provide a comparable or
superior replacement product/part at the sole discretion of Hunter.

What Does This Warranty NOT Cover?

Labor Excluded. This warranty does not cover any costs or fees associated with the labor
(including electrician’s fees) required to install, remove, or replace a fan or any fan parts.
There is no warranty for light bulbs (except where otherwise noted); remote control
batteries; fans purchased or installed outside the United States; fans owned by
someone other than the original purchaser; fans for which proof of purchase has not
been established; fans purchased from an unauthorized dealer; ordinary wear and tear;
minor cosmetic blemishes; refurbished fans; and fans that are damaged due to any
of the following: improper installation, misuse, abuse, improper care, failure to follow
Hunter instructions, accidental damage caused by the fan owner or related parties,
modications to the fan, improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair,
improper voltage supply or power surge, use of improper parts or accessories, failure to
provide maintenance to the fan, or acts of God (e.g. ood).
ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND
WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN.
HUNTER FAN COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. Some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF
COVERAGE OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some States
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.

How Does State Law Affect Warranty Coverage?

This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

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Downrod

If you need a different downrod length follow these steps:

WARNING

Follow steps 1-5 to remove standard downrod pipe

1 2 3 4 5

Follow steps 6-10 to reassemble with new downrod

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FAN FALL HAZARD

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• A LWAY S follow the downrod assembly

instructions exactly.

• VERIFY the downrod is assembled correctly
by rmly pulling on the hanger ball.

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