Hunter Fan 51343, Postman Installation Manual

Model: 51343 Noble Bronze
Fan weight ±2 lbs: 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)

Postman

Installation Manual

©2020 Hunter Fan Co.

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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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7130 Goodlett Farms Pkwy, Suite 400

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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

bag bag

For installing the blades

Grommet

Blade

x15 x15

x5

Blade Arm

Wire Nut

x4

Blade Screw

x5

bag

x2

Wood Screw

Locking
Screw

x2

Blade Arm Screw

x10

Ceiling Bracket

bag

For installing the housing

Motor

Motor Housing

Upper Switch Housing

Lower Switch Housing

Motor Housing
Screw

x4

bag

For your convenience,
you may receive extra fasteners. Pullchains

Spare Parts

x2

Switch

Housing Cap

Without Light Kit Option

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Switch

Housing Cap

Screw

Note:

Fan style may vary.

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.

Bulb

x3

Glass

x3

x6

bag

Light Kit Screw

For installing the light xture

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Choosing the Right Installation Location

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

Wiring the Fan

Hanging the Fan

WARNING

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

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

Do this rst!

To avoid possible electrical shock, before

Turn Power

OFF

installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet
box associated with the wall switch location.

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

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Option 1:
Machine Screws

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.

Hunter Pro Tip:

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

Option 2:

Wood Screws

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.

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Washer

Wood Screw

x2

x2

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Ceiling Bracket Hanging Fan Wiring Motor Housing Blades Light

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Wiring the Fan

Hanging the Fan

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WARNING

STEP

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STEP

While holding the wires out of the way, lift the
motor assembly and place the square hanger
into the opening in the ceiling bracket. Be sure
the ground wire attached to the hanger faces
out of the large opening in the ceiling bracket.

Once the motor is in the ceiling bracket,
use the two locking screws found in the

hardware bag to secure the motor

to the ceiling bracket.

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

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.

Have a single switch?

Follow these steps:

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

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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.

Connect the white
(grounded) wire from

Grounded

White

Ungrounded

Blue

Black

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.

x2

Locking
Screw

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

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

Ungrounded (light)

Blue

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Grounding

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.

Hunter Pro Tip:

Have extra wiring?

Turn the wires upward and push them carefully back through

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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. Make
sure that the wires are still attached to the wire nuts.

Grounded

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Ungrounded

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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
wire from the fan.

Wire Nut

x4

x4

bag

Wire Nut

Ceiling Bracket Hanging Fan Wiring Motor Housing Blades Light

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Installing the Blades:

Installing the Motor Housing

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Installing the Bulbs and Glass

Assembling the Light

STEP

Raise the motor housing up over the motor and ceiling
bracket. Turn the motor housing so the screw holes align
and the indentation in the housing locks into place with
the notch in the ceiling bracket. The motor housing is

not secured until the next step is complete. Do not
leave unattended.

Insert grommets found in the hardware bag into the
holes in the blades, then secure each blade to a blade arm
with screws found in the hardware bag.

Notch

Indentation

2

STEP

With a Phillips head screwdriver, install
the four motor housing screws found in

the hardware bag. Tighten all four
screws securely.

Motor Housing

bag

Screw

Note:

Fan style may vary.

x4

Repeat x5

Note:

Fan style may vary.

Lightly attach the blade arms to the
motor with the blade arm screws,
then securely tighten after both
screws are attached.

NOTE: Follow the instructions on the blade. Installing it
incorrectly could result in your fan not functioning.

bag

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IMPORTANT

bag

Blade Arm Screw

Repeat x5

x15

Blade Screw

x15

Grommet

x10

5

Note:

Fan style may vary.

Ceiling Bracket Hanging Fan Wiring Motor Housing Blades Light

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WARNING

Installing the Bulbs and Glass

Assembling the Light

WARNING

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WARNING

STEP

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STEP

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STEP

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STEP

Screw light kit screws from the

hardware bag halfway into
the motor housing. It does not
matter which two screw holes
you choose.

bag

2 of 6

Light Kit Screw

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STEP

Feed the wire plug through the center
hole of the upper switch housing,
then wrap keyhole slots around the
screws and twist counterclockwise.

2 of 6

Light Kit Screw

bag

Insert a third screw, found in the

hardware bag, into place and

then tighten all three screws.

FAN FALL HAZARD

Make sure all three screws are tight to secure
the upper switch housing to the mounting plate.

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STEP

bag

bag

Light Kit Screw

1 of 6

Light Kit Screw

1 of 6

Connect the plugs from the upper and
lower switch housings. Make sure to line
up the colored markings on the connectors.

Note:

Fan style may vary.

To install the shade, rst loosen
the thumb screws. Raise the
shade to the light xture. Tighten
all thumbscrews securely.

Partially install two of the switch housing
screws found in the hardware bag.
Align the notches in the sides of the lower
switch housing with the screws on the
upper switch housing. Twist the lower
switch housing clockwise to lock into place.

Repeat x3

Hunter Pro Tip:

Want to install your fan without a light kit?

Go to www.HunterFan.com/FAQs and click “How do I install my
fan without the light kit?”

Note:

Fan style may vary.

Install the last switch housing screw.
Tighten all three screws securely.

FAN FALL HAZARD

Make sure all three screws are tight to secure the
lower switch housing to the upper switch housing

Install a bulb into each
of the sockets. When
necessary, replace with
bulbs of same wattage.

Repeat x3

Turn Power

ON

GLASS FALL HAZARD

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

Ceiling Bracket Hanging Fan Wiring Motor Housing Blades Light

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Reversing the Fan

Feed the pull chains from the fan switch

Installing the Pull Chains

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

Note:

Fan style may vary.

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 on the side of the fan. Slide the reversing switch to the opposite
position. Restart the fan.

Reverse
Switch

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

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

Note:

Fan style may vary.

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

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

• 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.

• Check the plug connection in the switch housing.

• 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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