Hunter Fan HTF2248 Owner Manual

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7 feet

Ladder

Table of Contents

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Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter® ceiling fan! It will provide comfort and performance

in your home or ofce for many years. This installation

and operation manual contains 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.

Preparation

Canopy

Switch Housing

What to Expect with

Your Installation

Blades

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Remote Control

Tools Needed

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Control Cradle

Cage

Remote

Mounting Options

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Downrod

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Operation,

Maintenance, &

Cleaning

Ceiling Bracket

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Wiring

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Troubleshooting

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To register your fan, please visit:

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Save your receipt for proof of purchase.

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What to Expect with Your Installation

If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a

qualied electrician.

Must be able to secure the fan to building structure or fan-rated outlet box

You may need a

friend to help you.

Check box to see fan weight

Know your wiring

Ceiling angles greater than 34° will require an

Angled Mounting Kit. See page 4 for details.

Assess ceiling angle

30 inches

from blade tip to nearest wall or obstruction

7 feet

from bottom

edge of blade

to the oor

Assess location

Standard Downrod

for ceilings 8-10 feet high

Longer Downrod

for ceilings 10 feet or higher

Select a downrod length

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Read and Save These Instructions

This product conforms to UL Standard 507.

WARNINGS

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.

CAUTIONS

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.

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Tools Needed

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Ladder

Screwdrivers

Pliers Wire Strippers

Power Drill

(optional)

If mounting to a support structure, you will also

need these tools.

9/64” Drill Bit

(optional)

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.

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CEILING

Mounting Options

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OPTION

If you have a at ceiling:

WALL

Hang your fan by a standard downrod (included).

Standard Mounting

Support Structure

OPTION

If you have an angled ceiling:

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

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

Use the three steps below to determine if your ceiling angle is greater than 34°

Angled Mounting

Standard Mounting Style

Ceiling

Outlet Box

(required)

Angled Mounting Style

Ceiling

Outlet Box

(required)

FOLD

on dotted line

34°

Guide Touches

BOTH Ceiling & Wall

You need ONLY

a Longer

Downrod

*most common

2 3

PLACE

against wall

Guide Touches

but NOT Ceiling

You need BOTH

a Longer

Downrod &

an Angled

Mounting Kit

SLIDE

toward ceiling

Wall

to hang the fan from a at ceiling.

Use Standard Mounting

or Low-Prole Mounting

Use Angled Mounting

to hang the fan from a

vaulted or angled ceiling.

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Ceiling Bracket

Turn Power

OFF

For angled ceilings, point

opening toward peak.

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Make sure all four bumpers are

still attached.

Refer to warning w.1 on pg. 2

If you are unable to do this,

call Technical Support at

1-888-830-1326.

Use wood screws

(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.

Use machine screws

(provided with outlet

box) 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.

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.

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Preparation

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Clear a large space for assembly. The Vault requires

assembling most of the ceiling fan on the ground.

The Vault is a large, heavy fan that would be best

assembled and hung by two people. You may need

someone to assist you.

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Blades

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Place the motor upside down in one of the holes in

the packaging.

Attach each blade to a blade iron using

three blade assembly screws, found in the

hardware bag.

Set aside the fan for now. You will

assemble the cage next.

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Cage

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If you have the brass cage, use the brass nuts for this position

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If you have the brass cage, use the brass nuts for this position

Locate the notched ap in the cage assembly

components. Assemble the arm joiner to

the top of the cage assembly pipe as shown.

Assemble the joiner to the bottom of the cage

assembly pipe as shown. Repeat for the other

two cage assembly components.

Insert the cage assembly screws through the

joiner, arm joiner, and cage assembly. Repeat

for the other two cage assembly components.

Attach the cage assembly nuts to the posts

and screws you added in the previous steps.

Use the nishes noted above to ensure the

correct appearance. Repeat the process for the

remaining cage portion. This completes the

cage assembly process.

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Cage (Continued)

Make sure the ap

is on the inside of

the assembly.

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Slide the two pieces of the cage assembly together. Insert the male end

of the cage assembly pieces into the arm joiner at the top and the joiner

at the bottom.

Insert the cage assembly screws through the joiner at the bottom and the arm

joiner at the top. You will perform this a total of three times to assemble the cage.

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Cage (Continued)

If you have the brass cage, use the brass nuts for this position

Use the “black” nuts

for this position

Use the “black” nuts

for this position

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Attach the cage assembly nuts to the posts and screws you added in the previous

steps. Use the nishes noted above to ensure the correct appearance. Repeat the

process for the remaining cage portion. This completes the cage assembly process.

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Cage (Continued)

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Lower the cage assembly over the top of the fan.

Align the two screw holes in the cage assembly arms

with the matching holes in the top of the fan.

Install the six cage mounting screws through the holes in the cage assembly arms and into the fan

housing. Tighten all six screws securely.

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Downrod

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Standard Downrod

for ceilings 8-10’ high

Option 1

Included

(pre-assembled)

Longer Downrod

for angled ceilings or

Option 2

ceilings 10’ or higher

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If you need a different downrod length follow these steps:

Steps 1-5 to remove standard downrod pipe

1 2 3 4 5

Slide

678910

Sold Separately

Steps 6-10 to reassemble with new pipe

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Downrod (continued)

Hanger

Ball

Adapter Cover

KEEP!

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Slide the adapter cover onto the downrod

until it rests against the hanger ball.

Remove the pre-installed setscrew so that

the downrod can be inserted.

Hand tighten the downrod (at

least 4-5 full turns) until it stops.

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Downrod (continued)

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3/8”

8”

(not to scale)

The wires can be cut, but leave at least 8”

extending from the top of the downrod.

Tighten the setscrew with pliers.

DO NOT HAND TIGHTEN.

8”

Lower the adapter cover until it rests

ush against the motor housing.

3/8”

If the setscrew is not tightened

securely, the fan may fall.

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Downrod (continued)

DO NOT PICK THE FAN UP BY THE

Put the wires and downrod through the

canopy. Let the canopy sit loosely on top

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of the fan.

CANOPY OR WIRES. Place the downrod

ball into the slot in the ceiling bracket.

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Wiring

Receiver

Note: To connect the wires, hold

the bare metal leads together and place a wire connector over them,

then twist clockwise until tight.

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Place the receiver on top of the downrod

assembly as shown.

Tip: If you have difculty tting the receiver

into place, make sure you have cut the excess

wires from the fan. See the Downrod section

for more details.

Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2

Using an orange wire connector

from the hardware bag:

Connect the 3 grounding wires (green, green/yellow stripe, or bare

copper) coming from the ceiling, downrod, and ceiling bracket.

Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket into the outlet box. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of

the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the outlet box.

green/yellow

stripe (grounding)

green/yellow stripe

green/yellow

stripe

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Wiring (continued)

Note: If you have a dual switch,

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please cap the secondary power

wire from the ceiling. This will

result in one unused switch.

Using the orange wire connectors from the remote control hardware bag:

• Connect the yellow wire from the receiver to the black wire

from the fan.

• Connect the blue wire from the receiver to the blue wire (or possibly black with white stripe

wire) from the fan.

Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2

yellow

black

blue

Using the orange wire connectors

black

(ungrounded)

white (grounded)

from the hardware bag:

• Connect the black (ungrounded)

wire from the ceiling to the black

wire from the receiver.

white

blue

• Connect the white (grounded) wire from the ceiling to both the white wire from the receiver and

black

the white wire from the fan.

Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the hanger bracket into the outlet box. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of

the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the outlet box.

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Canopy

Screw

Holes

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Position the canopy so that, when

lifted into place, the canopy ts into

the hanging bracket as shown.

Lift the canopy into place so that

the screw holes are aligned.

Insert the two canopy screws

found in the hardware bag.

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Switch Housing

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Screw two housing assembly screws

from the hardware bag halfway into

the motor housing. It does not matter

which two screw holes you choose.

Feed the wire plug through the center

hole of the upper switch housing, then

wrap keyhole slots around the screws and

twist counterclockwise.

Insert the third screw, found in

the hardware bag, into place and

then tighten all three screws.

Make sure the upper switch housing is securely

attached to the mounting plate. Failure to properly

secure all 3 assembly screws could result in the switch

housing xture falling.

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Switch Housing (continued)

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Connect the plug connectors.

Make sure to line up the colored

markings on the connectors.

Align the bottom switch housing

screw holes with the screw holes in

the upper switch housing. Raise the

lower switch housing.

Attach the bottom switch

housing to the upper switch

housing using the three screws

from the hardware bag.

Make sure the lower switch housing is securely attached to

the upper switch housing. Failure to properly secure all three assembly screws could result in the light xture falling.

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Remote Control

Battery Door

Phillips Head Screw

Turn Power

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To access the battery compartment, remove

the small Phillips head screw that secures the

battery door to the transmitter assembly. The

battery should be installed with the positive

(+) side up. Replace with a CR2032 battery

when necessary.

The remote transmitter is already paired to the

receiver and ready to use.

Note: If your need to pair your remote, remove the battery

door. Cycle power to the fan by turning power off and back on at the wall switch (or circuit breaker if necessary). Within three

minutes, press the pair button on the remote. If pairing was

successful, a single beep will sound. If three beeps sound, the

remote was unpaired. Re-pair using the steps above.

To prevent faulty operation, please disconnect power from

all other ceiling fans within range while pairing.

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Remote Control Cradle

You have two options to install the included remote control cradle to the wall. Choose which path works best for you.

Option 1: Using Screws

Option 2: Using Adhesive Strip

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Remove the cradle from

the cradle bracket.

Choose your cradle installation location.

If you are installing into drywall, drill two 9/64 width holes using the cradle bracket

as a guide. Gently hammer the included

drywall anchors into the pre-drilled holes.

Install the cradle bracket to the wall with

the included screws.

Apply the adhesive sticker

to the back of cradle

bracket per the instructions

on the adhesive sticker.

Slide the cradle onto the

mounted bracket.

Press the cradle bracket

against the wall and hold

rmly for 30 seconds.

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Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning

Fan Operation:

Press and quickly release the fan button on the

remote control to turn the fan OFF or ON. Use the

fan control directional pad to raise or lower the fan

to the desired speed. Press and hold the fan button

to reverse the fan direction.

Light Operation:

Press and quickly release the light button on the

remote control to turn the light OFF or ON. Press

and hold the light button for continuous dim.

Light Button

Fan

Button

Fan Control

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Slide the remote into the

cradle when not in use.

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Operation, Maintenance, & Cleaning (continued)

Reverse

Switch

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Changing the direction of air ow - move

the reverse switch to the opposite position.

Cleaning the fan - use soft brushes or

cloths to prevent scratching. Cleaning

products may damage the nishes.

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Troubleshooting

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Fan doesn’t work

• Make sure power switch is on.

• Pull the pull chain to make sure

it is on.

• Push the motor reversing switch

rmly left or right to ensure that it is engaged.

• 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

on pages 10-11.

• Check the plug connection in

the switch housing.

Excessive wobbling

• Tighten all of the blade and blade iron screws until they

are snug.

• 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.

Remote control of fan is erratic

• Make sure the battery is

installed correctly.

• Install a fresh battery.

Noisy Operation

• Tighten the blade and blade iron screws until they are snug.

• Check to see if any of the

blades are cracked. If so, replace all of the blades.

If you have multiple remotes or multiple remote-controlled fans installed on the same circuit breaker and you are experiencing

interference or faulty operation of your remote controls, please go to

www.HunterFan.com/FAQs and click “How do I properly install

multiple remote-controlled fans?” for information on how to correct

this issue.

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