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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.
TYPE T Models
installation and
operation manual
for Hunter
Ceiling Fans
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© 2007 Hunter Fan Company
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.
Welcome
Table Of Contents
1•GettingReady......................4
2•InstallingtheHangerBracket . . . . . . . 5
3•AssemblingandHangingtheFan ...6
4•WiringtheFan......................7
5•InstallingtheCanopyandCanopy
TrimRing .........................8
6•AssemblingtheBlades .............9
7•OperatingandMounting
the Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8•OperatingandCleaningYourCeiling
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9•Troubleshooting...................12
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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®
Hunter’spatented2-positionmountingsystemprovidesyoumaximum
installationexibilityandease.YoucaninstallyourHunterfaninone
of two ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Standard
orAngledmounting.estepsinthismanualincludeinstructionsfor
bothInstaller’sChoicemountingmethods.
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.
Forceilingshigherthan8feet,youcanpurchase
Hunterextensiondownrods.AllHunterfansuse
sturdy3/4”diameterpipetoassurestabilityand
wobble-free performance.
Standard Mounting hangs from the
ceiling by a downrod (included).
Angled Mounting recommended for a
vaulted or angled ceiling
Support Brace
Standard
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
OutletBox
Support Brace
Ceiling
OutletBox
Angled
Mounting
Style
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CAUTION: 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.
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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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 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.
1 • Getting Ready
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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.
Note: Your fan comes with four pre-installed neoprene noise
isolators.
2-2. readtheleadwiresfromtheoutletboxdownthroughthehole
in the middle of the hanger bracket.
2-3. Aligntheslottedholesinthehangerbracketwiththepilotholes
you drilled in the wood support structure. For proper alignment
use slotted holes directly across from each other. If you are
installing the fan on an ANGLED ceiling, be sure to orient the
hangerbracketasshowninIllustration2-3(leftorrightview).
Note: e isolators should be flush against the ceiling.
2-4. Placeaatwasheroneachofthetwo3”screwsandpassthe
screws through the slotted holes in the hanger bracket 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.
Flat Washer
3”Screw
Steps 2-2 – 2-4
Hanger
Bracket
Isolator
Step 2-3 (Angled Ceiling Only)
OR
Ceiling Peak Ceiling Peak
Large
Opening
Large
Opening
LEFT RIGHT
2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket
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3-1.Toassemblefantohangdownfromaatorangledceiling,place
the top housing, canopy, and canopy trim ring around the adapter
so that they rest on the fan assembly.
3-2. Feedthewiresfromthefanthroughthedownrod.
Note: Make sure all the wires are on the same side of the metal
dowel pin inside the dowrod.
3-3.UsingtheprovidedAllenwrench,loosenthesetscrewonthe
adapter to install the pipe and ball assembly. Note: When the
pipeandballassemblyisfullyinstalled,2-3threadsonthepipe
willstillbevisible;thisisnormal.UsetheAllenwrenchtosecurely
retighten the set screw. en, secure the top housing by installing
and tightening the assembly screw.
CAUTION: e adapter has a special coating on the threads. Do
notremovethiscoating;thecoatingpreventsthedownrodfrom
unscrewing.Onceassembled,donotremovethedownrod.
WARNING: Do not carry or lift fan by canopy.
3-4.Raisethefanandplacetheballintothehangerbracket.
3-5. Alignthebumpontheballwiththenotchinthehangerbracket.
(Rotatethefanuntilyouhearthebumppopintoplace.)
Goto4 • Wiring the Fan.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
Steps 3-4 – 3-5
Notch
Steps 3-1 – 3-3
Downrod
Canopy
(with Washer)
Canopy
Trim
Ring
Adapter
Allenwrench
Top
Housing
AssemblyScrew
HangerAdapter
Set Screw
Step 3-2
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
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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.
IncludedwithyourHunterfanisawallcontroldesignedforusewith
this product. Do not use any wall control other than the one provided.
4-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still off.
4-2. Toconnectthewires,holdthebaremetalleadstogetherandplace
a wire connector over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For
all these connections use the wire connectors provided.
4-3. 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.
4-4. Connect the white wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the
white wire (ungrounded) from the fan.
4-5. Connect the remaining wires as follows:
•eblackwire(ungrounded)fromtheceilingtotheblack
(ungrounded) wire from the fan
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
4-6. Turn the wire connectors upward and push them carefully back
through the ceiling plate into the outlet box.
4-7. 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.
Wire
Connector
4 •Wiring the Fan
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5-1.Partiallyinstalltwocanopyscrews(about2fullturns)inthe
hanger bracket.
5-2.Raisethecanopyoverthehangerbracket.Alignpartiallyinstalled
screws with key slots in canopy.
5-3. Twistcanopyclockwisetosecure.
5-4. Install third & fourth canopy screw in round hole on canopy.
Securely tighten all four screws.
5-5. Usingbothhands,pushthecanopytrimringuptothetopofthe
canopy.
5-6. Twist canopy trim ring clockwise to secure the canopy.
Should you need to remove the canopy
trim ring, follow these steps:
1. Twist canopy trim ring counter
clockwise until it releases from
canopy.
Steps 5-1 – 5-2
Canopy Trim
Ring
Canopy
HangerBracket
Step 5-3
Canopy
Screw
Step 5-4
Step 5-5
5 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring
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6-1. Attachonebladetoabladeironusingfourbladeassemblyscrews.
6-2. Slidethebladeironontothebladeironhubsothebumpinthe
blade iron aligns with the notch in the hub and the mounting
holes line up with each other.
6-3. Insertabladeironarmaturescrewintotheholeinthebladeiron
hub and screw it into the blade iron and hub until it is secure and
the end sticks out of the other side of the blade iron hub.
6-4. Screw a barrel nut onto the end of the blade iron armature screw
tosecureitintoplace.Useawrenchtotightenthenut.
6-5. Install a setscrew into the top of the blade iron hub with the
providedAllenwrench.Tightenthesetscrewsecurely.
6-5. Repeattheabovestepsforthesecondblade.
BladeAssembly
Screw
Step 6-1
BladeAssembly
Screws
BladeIronHub
Blade Iron
Setscrew
Barrel Nut
Blade Iron
BladeIronHub
MountingHoles
Bump
Notch
Blade Iron
BladeAssembly
Screw
Blade Iron
Armature
Screw
Allen
wrench
Step 6-2
Steps 6-3 – 6-4
6 • Assembling the Blades
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IncludedwithyourHunterfanisawallcontroldesignedforusewith
this product. Do not use any wall control other than the one provided.
7-1.Disconnectpowertoceilingfanatthemainelectricpanel.
RemovefuseorswitchcircuitbreakertoOFFposition.
7-2.Installinametalorplasticwallbox.Removewallplatetoexpose
the wiring, and disconnect the existing switch.
7-3.Iftwowiresarevisible,connecteachtoaHunterspeedcontrol
lead.Usethewireconnectorssuppliedtomaketheconnections.
If a ground wire is provided in your electrical box, attach it to the
ground screw near the bottom of the mounting plate.
Note: If more than two wires are visible after removing wallplate,
consult a qualified electrician for assistance with wiring the
control.
7-4.Gentlypushwiresandspeedcontrolintoswitchbox.Attachthe
Hunterspeedcontroltoswitchboxwiththetwoscrewssupplied.
7-5.Removetheknobfromthecontrolshaft.Mountwallplateover
control with existing screws.
7-6.Replaceknobontocontrolshaft.TurnknobtotheOFFposition.
7-7.Restorepoweratmainelectricalpanel.
7-8.Operateceilingfanbyturningdialtothedesiredspeed.
120VAC
60H z
Blac k
Ho t
Neutral
Blac k
Fan
Wiring Diagram
7 • Operating and Mounting the Control
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In warm weather, use
downward air flow pattern
In cold weather, use upward
air flow pattern
8-1. Turnonelectricalpowertothefan.
8-2. 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.
8-3. 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.
8-4. 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.
To Change Airow Direction
Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete
stop. Slide the reversing switch on the fan to the
oppositeposition.Restartfan.
Reversing
Switch
8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan
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Problem: Nothing happens; fan does not move.
1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker.
2.Loosencanopy,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.
6.Removetheshippingbumpers.
Problem: Noisy operation.
1. Tighten the blade bracket screws until snug.
2.Checktoseeifthebladeiscracked.Ifso,replacealltheblades.
Problem: Excessive wobbling.
1. If your fan wobbles when operating, use the enclosed balancing kit
and instructions to balance the fan.
2.Tightenallbladeironscrews.
3.Turnpowero,supportfanverycarefully,andcheckthatthe
hanger ball is properly seated.
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
9 • Troubleshooting
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