Hunter Fan 23944 Owner's manual

Brand: Hunter Fan

Model: 23944

Type: Owner's manual

For Your Records and Warranty

Assistance

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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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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

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)

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

Hunter Fan 23944 Owner's manual

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Model: 23944

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