Hunter Fan 27944 Owner's manual

Brand: Hunter Fan

Model: 27944

Type: Owner's manual

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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90% Pre-Assembled Out Of The Box!

Makes Installation Fast and Easy:

1. Install mounting bracket and make wiring connections

2. AttachEasyLock

Blades

Please follow the detailed installation instructions inside this manual

Installation is complete!

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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

eHunter5-MinuteFancanbe

installed by most users in 5 minutes

or less!

*5 Minute time interval

does not include Section 2:

Installing the Ceiling Plate

Table of Contents

1•GettingReady ...................................................5

2•InstallingtheHangerBracket ...................6

3•AssemblingandHangingtheFan ..........7

4•SecuringFantoSecondary

Support System ..........................................9

5•WiringtheFan ...............................................10

6•InstallingtheCanopyandCanopy

 TrimRing ........................................................... 11

7•AssemblingtheBlades .............................. 12

8•OperatingandCleaning

Your Ceiling Fan.............................................13

9•Troubleshooting ........................................... 15

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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories

Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®

Hunter’spatented3-positionmountingsystemprovidesyoumaximum

installationexibilityandease.YoucaninstallyourHunterfaninone

ofthreeways,dependingonceilingheightandyourpreference:Low

Prole,Standard,orAngledmounting.estepsinthismanualinclude

instructionsforallthree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

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

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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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.

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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You can assemble your fan for standard or angled mounting as shown

in steps 3-1 – 3-3. For low proﬁlemounting(ceilingslessthan8feet

high), go to steps 3-6 – 3-9 on the next page.

3-1. Vous pouvez monter votre ventilateur pour une ﬁxation

standard ou à angle comme montré aux étapes 3-1 à 3-4. Pour la

ﬁxation à ﬂeur(plafondsdemoinsde2,40m(8po)dehauteur),

aller aux étapes 3-5 à 3-11 à la page suivante.

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.Loosenthesquarehead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. Securely retighten the set screw with a wrench or pliers.

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notchontheballwiththeindentinthehangerbracket.

(Rotatethefanuntilyouhearthenotch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

Indent

Steps 3-1 – 3-3

Downrod

Canopy

(with Washer)

Canopy

Trim

Ring

Set Screw

Adapter

3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan

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3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan (Low Profile Only)

You can assemble your fan for standard or angled mounting as shown

in steps 3-1 – 3-3 on the previous page. For low proﬁle mounting

(ceilingslessthan8feethigh),seesteps3-6–3-10onthispage.

3-6. Removethescrewsfromthehangerballbracket.

3-7. Placethelowprolewasherfromthepartssackintothecanopy.

3-8. Placethecanopytrimringandcanopywithwasherontopofthe

fan assembly.

3-9. Alignthescrewholesinthewasherwiththeholesintheadapter.

Assemblesecurelywiththree#8-32x1/2”screws.

3-10.Raisethefanandplacethehookonthehangerbracketthrough

the round hole in the rim of the canopy.

WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these

installation instructions.

Step 3-10

Step 3-7 (Detail)

LowProleWasher

(NotActualSize)

Steps 3-8 – 3-9

LowProleWasher

Canopy

TrimRing

Adapter

#8-32x1/2”Screw

Step 3-6

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4 • Securing Fan to Secondary Support System

4-1. Find the looped end of the braided cable and insert it through the

ceiling plate and one of the holes in the outlet box into the ceiling.

4-2.Accessthesupportbraceintheceiling.Youmaynotbeabletodo

this from below the ceiling depending on your installation site.

4-3. Drive a wood screw and washer into the side of the brace that

holdstheoutletbox.Leave3mm(1/8”)ofspacebetweenthe

support brace and the washer.

4-4. Wrap the braided cable around the support brace once creating a

complete circle.

4-5.Hooktheloopedendofthecableoverthewoodscrewsothatthe

braided cable lies between the washer and the support brace.

4-6. Tighten the loop and secure the screw and washer all the way

down to the support brace.

4-7.Coiluptheexcesscable.

4-8.Returntothefansoyoucancompletethefanwiring.

Step 4-1

3mm (1/8")

Steps 4-2 – 4-3

Steps 4-4 – 4-5

Steps 4-6 – 4-7

Support

Brace

Ceiling

OutletBox

Braided

Cable

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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.

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

in accordance with national and local electrical codes.

5-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still oﬀ.

5-2. 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.

5-3. 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.

5-4. Connect the white wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the

white wire (ungrounded) from the fan.

5-5. Connect the 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.

5-6. Turn the wire connectors upward and push them carefully back

through the ceiling plate into the outlet box.

5-7. 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

5 •Wiring the Fan

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6-1.Partiallyinstalltwocanopyscrews(about2fullturns)inthe

hanger bracket.

6-2.Raisethecanopyoverthehangerbracket.Alignpartiallyinstalled

screws with key slots in canopy.

6-3. Twist canopy clockwise to secure.

6-4. Install third and fourth canopy screw in round hole on canopy.

Securely tighten all four screws.

6-5. Usingbothhands,pushthecanopytrimringuptothetopofthe

canopy.

6-6. Twist canopy trim ring clockwise to secure the canopy.

Should you need to remove the canopy

trim ring:

1. Twist canopy trim ring

counterclockwise until it releases

from canopy.

Steps 6-1 – 6-2

Canopy Trim

Ring

Canopy

HangerBracket

Step 6-3

Canopy

Screw

Step 6-4

Step 5-5

6 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring

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OurexclusiveEasyLock™ blade assembly enables you to lock the blades

in place without tools and to remove the blades easily for cleaning.

7-1.Openthelockingmechanism.

7-2.Aligntheholesinthebladewiththebladeiron.

7-3.Closethelockingmechanismsecurely.Youwillfeelitlockinto

place.

7-4. Repeatsteps7-1through7-3untilallbladesareinstalled.

Step 7-1

Step 7-3

Open

7 • Assembling the Blades

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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. 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.

8-3. 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.

8-4. 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.

8-5. 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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Hunterfanshavethepowertocutyourcoolingcostsupto40%.

Beat the High Cost of Cooling

eairmovementcreatedbyaHunterceilingfanletsyousetyour

thermostat higher and still stay comfortable. Every degree you

raisethethermostatsavesupto7%onenergycosts.So,youcan

cutbackonexpensiveairconditioning...andsaveupto40%*on

cooling.Inwinter,yourHunterfanrecirculateswarmairandsaves

upto10%*onheatingbills.

*Onaverageatlowspeedsettings.Yoursavingsmayvarybased

on climate, building type and thermostat setting.

Save Energy and Money While Protecting the Environment

Congratulations!You’resavingenergyandmoneywhileprotecting

theenvironmentbypurchasingthisENERGYSTARqualied

Hunterceilingfan!Withthispurchase,youaredoingyourpartto

protecttheenvironment.In2010,ENERGYSTARqualiedceiling

fansareprojectedtocutairpollutionbymorethan500million

pounds!

YournewceilingfanhasearnedtheENERGYSTARlabel

because it meets high energy eﬃciency speciﬁcations set by

theEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA).ENERGYSTAR

labeled ceiling fans save energy because they have more eﬃcient

fan motors and air delivery due to more aerodynamic blade

congurations.CeilingfanmodelsbearingtheENERGYSTARlabel

moveair14-20%moreecientlythantypicalceilingfanmodels.

FormoreinformationonENERGYSTARvisitwww.energystar.gov.

45014-01•01/24/08•HunterFanCompany

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 oﬀ, support fan very carefully, and check that the

hanger ball is properly seated.

If you need parts or service assistance, please call

866-268-1936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 27944 Owner's manual

Brand: Hunter Fan

Model: 27944

Type: Owner's manual

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