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Hunter Fan 27944 Owner's manual

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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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90% Pre-Assembled Out Of The Box!
Makes Installation Fast and Easy:
1. Install mounting bracket and make wiring connections
2. AttachEasyLock
TM
Blades
Please follow the detailed installation instructions inside this manual
Installation is complete!
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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
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
8
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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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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)
OR
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
Close
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.
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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 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
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