Hunter Fan 23940 Owner's manual

Brand: Hunter Fan

Model: 23940

Type: Owner's manual

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TYPE A Model

Welcome

Your new Hunter

ceiling fan is an addition to your home or oﬃce 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 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,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re,electricalshock,ormotordamage,donot

useasolid-statespeedcontrolwiththisfan.UseonlyHunterspeed

controls.

Table of Contents

1•GettingReady ...................................................4

2•InstallingtheHangerBracket ...................5

3•HangingandWiringtheFan .....................6

4•InstallingtheMotorHousing ..................7

5•AssemblingtheBlades .................................8

6•InstallingtheLightKit ..................................9

7•OperatingandCleaning

Your Ceiling Fan.............................................10

8•Troubleshooting ........................................... 11

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Mounting and Optional Accessories

Low Proﬁle Mounting ﬁts close to the

ceiling, recommended for ceilings less

than 8 feet high

Support Brace

LowProle

Mounting

Style

Ceiling

OutletBox

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Understanding Mounting

Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum ease in

installing your fan. is fan was designed to be mounted only on ﬂat

ceilings and can be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high (blades should

beaminimumof7feetfromtheoor).

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.

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(magnetictiprecommended)

•Phillips-headscrewdriver(magnetictiprecommended)

•Wrenchorpliers

•Ladder(heightdependentuponinstallationsite)

Checking Your Fan Parts

Carefullyunpackyourfantoavoiddamagetothefanparts.Referto

theincludedPartsGuide.Checkforanyshippingdamagetothemotor

or fan blades. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter

dealerorcallHunterTechnicalSupportDepartmentat866-268-1936.

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 eﬃciency, and energy savings.

Installing Multiple Fans?

If you are installing more than

one fan, keep the fan blades and

blade irons (if applicable) in sets,

as they were shipped.

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Steps 2-4 – 2-6

CAUTION: 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.

2-1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the

outermostholesintheoutletbox.epilotholesshouldbe9/64”

in diameter.

2-2. read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole

in the middle of the ceiling plate.

2-3. Align the slotted holes in the ceiling plate with the pilot holes you

drilled in the wood support structure.

2-4. Placeaatwasheroneachofthetwo3”woodscrewsandpass

the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate into the

pilot holes you drilled.

  Tightenthescrewsintothe9/64”pilotholes;donotuselubricants

on the screws. Do not over tighten.

2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate

Ceiling

Plate

Flat Washer

3”WoodScrew

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3-1.Liftthemotorassemblyandhookthethreetabsoverthehandles,

one at a time.

All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical

codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a

qualiﬁed electrician.

Wall switches are not included. Select an acceptable general-use switch

in accordance with national and local electrical codes.

3-2. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still oﬀ.

3-3. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place

a wire nut over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For all these

connections use the wire nuts provided.

3-4. Connect the bare or green ground wire (grounded) from the

ceiling to the green ground wire (grounded) from the ceiling plate

and the green ground wire from the fan.

3-5. Connect the white wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the

white wire (ungrounded) from the fan.

3-6. Connect the remaining wires as follows:

Dual Switch Wiring:

•eblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblackwire

(ungrounded) from the fan

•eblack/whitewire(ungrounded)fromthefantothewire

(ungrounded) for the wall switch

Single Switch Wiring:

•eblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblack

(ungrounded) and the black/white wire (ungrounded) from

the fan

CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after

making connections.

3-7. Turnthesplicesupwardandpushthemcarefullybackthroughthe

ceiling plate into the outlet box.

3-8. 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.

Dual Switch Wiring

Single Switch Wiring

Wire Nut

Step 3-1

Step 3-6 (Dual)

Step 3-6 (Single)

3 • Hanging and Wiring the Fan

Handle

Tab

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4 • Installing the Motor Housing

4-1. Place the fan housing over the motor.

4-2. Align the holes in the fan housing with the holes

in the ceiling plate.

4-3. Partially install each housing assembly screw

into the holes in the fan housing and into the

ceiling plate until all holes are aligned. Securely

tighten all screws.

Steps 4-1 – 4-3

Housing

Assembly Screw

Housing

Assembly Screw

Housing

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  Orientallthebladessotheyarefacingthesamedirection.(e

pointed edge of the blade should be on the left side)

5-1. Insert a blade through a slot in the mid-body housing and align

the three holes.

5-2. Install three grommets into each blade.

5-3. Insert three blade assembly screws through each blade and into

themid-bodyhousing.Securelytightenthescrews.Repeatfor

all blades.

5-4. Partially install two blade armature screws into the motor

assembly. Align the screws with the keyhole slots in the mid-

bodyhousingassembly.Rotatethemid-bodyhousingtosituate

the screws in the narrow ends of the keyhole slots. Install the

remaining screws into the mid-body housing and securely

tighten all screws.

5 • Assembling the Blades

Steps 5-1 – 5-3

Grommet

Blade Assembly

Screw

Slot

Mid-Body

Housing

Pointed Edge

(view from below

assembled fan)

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Blade Armature

Screw

Blade Assembly

Screw

Blade Armature

Screw

BottomViewOfMid-BodyHousing

6-1.Routethewiresintothewirechannelandconnecttheplug

connector from the light kit to the plug connector from the

fan. .

6-2. Partially install two screws into the mounting plate. Place the

light kit against the mounting plate and align the holes with

thepartiallyinstalledscrews.Rotatethelightkittosituate

the screws in the narrow ends of the keyholes. Install the

remaining screw and securely tighten all three.

6-3. Install two 60 Watt max (Type B10) candelabra base bulbs

into the sockets.

6-4. Align the arrow on the glass with the arrow in the mid-body

housing.Rotatetheglassclockwisetoengagethetabs.

6 • Installing the Light Kit

Step 6-3

Step 6-4

Step 6-2

LightKitScrew

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LightKitScrew

Step 6-1

Wire Channel

In warm weather, use

downward air ﬂow pattern

In cold weather, use upward

air ﬂow pattern

Reversing

Switch

To Change Airﬂow Direction

Turn the fan oﬀ and let it come to a complete stop.

Lettheglasscoolthenremovetheglassfromthelight

xture.Waitaminimumof90secondsbeforesliding

the reversing switch on the fan to the opposite position.

Replacetheglassandrestartthefan.

7 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

7-1. Turnonelectricalpowertothefan.

7-2. efanpullchaincontrolspowertothefan.epullchainhas

foursettingsinsequence:High,Medium,LowandO.

• Pullthechainslowlytochangesettings.

• Releaseslowlytopreventthechainfromrecoilingintothe

blades.

• echainusesabreakawayconnectorthatseparatesifthe

chainisjerked.Ifthishappens,simplyreinsertthechaininto

the connector.

7-3. elightpullchaincontrolspowertothelight.epullchainhas

twosettings:OnandO.

7-4. Ceilingfansworkbestbyblowingairdownward(counterclockwise

blade rotation) in warm weather to cool the room with a direct

breeze. In winter, having the fan draw air upward (clockwise blade

rotation) will distribute the warmer air trapped at the ceiling

around the room without causing a draft.

7-5. Forcleaningnishes,useasoftbrushorlint-freeclothtoprevent

scratching. A vacuum cleaner brush nozzle can remove heavier

dust.Removesurfacesmudgesoraccumulateddirtanddustusing

a mild detergent and a slightly dampened cloth. You may use

an artistic agent, but never abrasive cleaning agents as they will

damage the ﬁnish.

7-6. Cleanwoodnishbladeswithafurniturepolishingcloth.

Occasionally,applyalightcoatoffurniturepolishforadded

protection and beauty. Clean painted and high-gloss blades in the

same manner as the fan ﬁnish.

ReversingSwitch

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Problem: Nothing happens; fan does not move.

1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker.

2.Removelightkit,removemid-bodyhousing,checkallconnections

according to the wiring the fan section.

3. Check the plug connection in the switch housing.

4. Push motor reversing switch ﬁrmly left or right to ensure that the

switch is engaged.

5. Pull the pull chain to ensure it is on.

Problem: Noisy operation.

1. Tighten the blade armature and blade assembly screws

2. Tighten all housing screws.

3. Check to see if the blade is cracked. If so, replace all the blades.

4. Change to an approved speed control.

5. Be sure that the glass is secure.

6. Check and tighten the screws in the switch housing mounting

plate and in the upper and lower switch housing.

Problem: Excessive wobbling.

1. If your fan wobbles when operating, use the enclosed balancing kit

and instructions to balance the fan.

2. Tighten the blade armature and blade assembly screws

If you need parts or service assistance, please call

888-830-1326 or visit us at our Web site at

http://www.hunterfan.com.

Hunter Fan Company

2500 Frisco Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee 38114

8 • Troubleshooting

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Model: 23940

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